The Italian National Commission for UNESCO, following a proposal from the Ministry of Culture, has decided to submit the candidacy of the Valpolicella “messa a riposo delle uve” practice as intangible cultural heritage. The motivation focuses on “winemaking wisdom as cultural heritage,” recognizing the withering ritual as an element that binds community, landscape, and production
ProWein Düsseldorf 2026 strengthens its position as an international platform for wine and spirits. The edition held from March 15 to 17 recorded 3,400 exhibitors from 63 nations and 31,000 trade visitors from 105 countries. The German trade fair focuses on an increasingly business-oriented model, with a more efficient exhibition concept and new formats designed
Cembra Cantina di Montagna is expanding its TrentoDoc line with Oro Rosso Blanc de Noirs Riserva, a new Traditional Method sparkling wine made from Pinot Noir grapes that strengthens the “Oro Rosso” project. The Trentino cooperative, a benchmark for heroic viticulture in the Cembra Valley, thus introduces a new interpretation of the porphyritic terroir, which
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Among the best-selling wines in supermarkets in 2025, first place goes to Prosecco from Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia, with over 53 million liters sold and a growth of 2.6% compared to the previous year. In second place is Lambrusco, produced between Emilia-Romagna and Lombardy, with over 28 million liters, but down by 7.2%. Third
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On March 24, European Artisan Gelato Day is celebrated across Europe, the only day dedicated to a food by the European Parliament. Now in its fourteenth edition, it involves thousands of gelaterias and industry professionals each year with the aim of promoting artisan gelato culture and the value of craftsmanship. The 2026 edition is also
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Oscar Champagne 2026 returns to Rome, the Italian Sommelier Foundation event dedicated to Champagne culture. The appointment is set for Saturday, May 16, 2026 at the Hotel Rome Cavalieri, at via Alberto Cadlolo 101, with two tasting sessions dedicated to great Maisons and prestigious Vignerons from Champagne. The initiative, reserved for FIS sommeliers and their
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The protected designation of origin Valtènesi has been removed from the DOP list. It therefore officially exits the European Union’s register of geographical indications “to become a subzone and gain more value” as desired by the Consortium. This is established by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/572, adopted yesterday, Tuesday, March 17, 2026, and published in
Valdo Spumanti celebrates its first 100 years with the acquisition of the Friulian winery I Magredi, based in San Giorgio della Richinvelda (Pordenone). The Valdobbiadene-based company, which recorded revenues of just under 80 million euros in 2024, aims to reach a turnover of approximately 90 million. I Magredi closed 2024 with revenues of around 12
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In the Prati district, a few steps from Castel Sant’Angelo and the Vatican, Tullia restaurant opens. The venue is located next to the NYX Hotel Rome, on the right bank of the Tiber, in a residential area of the capital. The project was created with the aim of establishing a space open to the city,
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Renzo Cotarella receives the Winemakers’ Winemaker Award 2026 from the Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW). The award was presented in Düsseldorf during ProWein 2026. Presenting the award to the Italian winemaker and manager were Patrick Schmitt MW, Sarah Harrison, executive director of the IMW, and Roderick Smith MW, chair of the institute. The award
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