From September 7 to 13, Piazza di Siena will host the 23rd edition of Vinòforum. Emiliano reflects on how one of Rome’s landmark food and wine events has evolved and why the future of wine depends on culture, communication, and reaching an increasingly diverse audience. (more…)
I waited a little before writing this article. Then, I thought to myself, “Well, some things just have to be said…” and I started with the title…
There are bottles you can’t wait to open. Others somehow end up in your glass almost by chance. And then there are those that, after the very first sip, make you think: I wasn’t expecting this. For a few years, a bottle of Armonicu Rosato 2020 by Depperu Family had been quietly resting in my cellar. There was no particular reason why it had stayed there. Perhaps, without even realizing it, I was simply waiting for the right moment. (more…)
For years, rosé wine searched for legitimacy. It had to live with the prejudice of being a “lesser” wine: too simple for seasoned enthusiasts, too summery to be taken seriously, too closely associated with passing trends to earn an identity of its own. Today, however, that chapter appears to be over. Not because rosé has suddenly become a different wine, but because the way people perceive it has changed. (more…)
There are events designed to produce a ranking. And then there are events designed to leave people with something more. The day organized by Wining.it on May 24 at Parco de’ Medici Golf Club undoubtedly belonged to the latter. (more…)
There are places that are born as destinations. And then there are places that, almost unintentionally, end up telling the story of a territory. La Dogana in Capalbio belongs to the latter category. Overlooking one of the most evocative stretches of coastline between Lazio and Tuscany, surrounded by dunes and Mediterranean scrubland, it is far more than a beach club. (more…)
There are places that manage to tell the story of Rome without ever raising their voice. Places where the view captures you at first glance, yet the real surprise comes when you sit down at the table. Ozio belongs to this category. A rooftop overlooking the city with a terrace capable of turning a simple aperitif or dinner into an experience, but smart enough not to rely solely on the beauty of its setting. (more…)
La Motte Wine Estate represents one of the most refined expressions of South African winemaking, where history, culture, and hospitality come together in perfect harmony. Founded in 1695, La Motte is one of the historic estates linked to the French Huguenots, a community that played a key role in the development of wine in South Africa. (more…)
Italian wine tourism probably has the greatest potential in the world. Yet, according to Donatella Cinelli Colombini, one of the leading figures behind the development and promotion of this model in Italy, the country is still only at the beginning of a journey that requires new skills, stronger networks, and, above all, a shift in mindset. (more…)
From dishes rooted in memory to social media success, and now the arrival of his son Daniele in the kitchen: the story of a chef who has turned memories into a form of hospitality. (more…)
For more than thirty years in Rome, between scientific research, cuisine and great wines, Heinz Beck has continued to pursue the same thing that has guided him from the very beginning: curiosity. (more…)
There was a time when rosé wine was often seen as a “middle ground” category: neither white nor red, frequently confined to summer aperitifs or communicated through a light and superficial narrative. Today, however, the landscape has changed dramatically, and Italian rosé is experiencing a new era defined by identity, territory, character and an increasing focus on quality. (more…)
Among the most authoritative voices in Italian food and wine journalism, Luciano Pignataro has spent decades observing the evolution of wine, gastronomy, and regional identities. (more…)
