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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
Best-selling wines in supermarkets 2025: Prosecco, Lambrusco, and Trebbiano Read More »
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
Oscar Champagne 2026 FIS: 24 Labels, Maisons and Vignerons in Rome Read More »
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
The Côtes du Rhône 2024 from Domaine Mayard tells the story of a French red wine to drink in one go, crafted by a new generation of winemakers in the Rhône Valley. The wine is born in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, where Arthur and Hugo represent the sixth generation of the family. The project combines historical roots and
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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
Valdo acquires I Magredi in its centenary year: acquisition in Friuli Read More »
Getting there is no walk in the park. The path climbs steeply. Vertical. Your breath shortens. Your legs tire. Every glance back reveals another postcard-perfect alpine view of Valle d’Aosta. Around you, only stone and mountain silence. It’s from these slopes that Sopraquota 900 by Rosset Terroir is born, a symbolic wine of Valle d’Aosta
Rosset Terroir, there’s a champion Sopraquota 900 Read More »
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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Skills, vision, and operational tools to strengthen Italian wine tourism in global tourism. This is the goal of Vinitaly Tourism 2026, returning to Veronafiere from April 12 to 15 as part of the 58th International Wine and Spirits Exhibition. Following last year’s debut, the initiative presents a renewed format in content and a new central
Vinitaly Tourism 2026, wine tourism as a strategic asset of the wine system Read More »
The European Union published the application for the amendment of the product specification for the protected designation of origin Tokaj / Tokaji in the Official Journal on March 6, 2026. This historic Hungarian wine region is famous for its sweet botrytized wines. The request was submitted by the Council of Wine Communities of the Tokaj
Sweet and sparkling Tokaj wines: Hungary reorganizes wine styles Read More »
European explorers traveling to the land beneath the Asian continent called it The Land Down Under. The Country Down Under. Australia, today, is no longer a mystery. Not even for “alternative” grape varieties. As Emma Symington MW demonstrated during the Wine Paris 2026 masterclass “The Rise of Australia’s Alternative Varieties,” the island also speaks Italian
Fiano and Sangiovese in Australia: A Taste of Italy in Oceania Read More »
