Maurizio Valeriani, Italy coordinator of Grenaches du Monde 2021, sums things up at the end of these three days filled with tastings, winery visits, and the discovery of Ascoli Piceno and the Marche region—a territory that proved capable of offering surprises and great satisfaction to all participants. (more…)
We expected an “unusual” edition of Grenaches du Monde 2021, made itinerant because of the pandemic. Instead, it turned out to be a truly interesting opportunity to get even closer to Grenache-based wines and to discover the Marche region. (more…)
Yes, organizing the 2021 edition of Grenaches du Monde, the international competition dedicated to Grenache, was certainly complicated. But the organizers deserve applause for their ability to react to the pandemic moment we are experiencing, redesigning the event according to a distributed format. (more…)
It’s time for rosé wine. Not white, not red. Beautiful to look at on the table, the glass still misted with cold. Seductive in its color—whether it’s a Provençal style or a Cerasuolo… but perhaps it’s time to start thinking of rosé not only as a “summer wine” or simply an aperitif wine. (more…)
The first time I tasted “Anteprima Tonda” in Montefalco, beyond the wonderful and intriguing wine I had in my glass, I was inevitably curious about the word “tonda” appearing on the label. (more…)
The story of Cantina Terlano (or Kellerei Terlan, if you prefer) is a fascinating one. It begins in 1893, the year when the winegrowers of Terlano decided to found a cooperative winery, driven by the desire to preserve their traditions and by the courage to free themselves from dependence on large landowners. (more…)
We are in a tasting session, invited by MG Logos for one of the stops of Doc Friuli & Friends, organized by the Consorzio DOC Friuli together with MG Logos itself. Joining the tasting are Stefano Carboni, Matteo Bellotto, Gianmarco Nulli Gennari, and Luca Sessa. (more…)
No, we were not exactly “four friends at the bar”, but four friends, one partner, and an “extra” friend who joined us—well organized with what my friends Maurizio, Daniele, and Paolo from vinodabere.it now call the “first aid kit.” (more…)
Paolo Mastroberardino is a producer deeply in love with his land—in the truest sense of the word. It is no coincidence that, before speaking about his winery, Terredora di Paolo, he begins by listing the many excellences of his Irpinia. (more…)
For some time now the topic has been widely discussed, but the presentation of the book “Wine Tourism in Italy”, written jointly by Donatella Cinelli Colombini and Senator Dario Stefàno, offered a valuable opportunity to once again highlight the importance of Italy’s food and wine excellence. (more…)
It may seem easy, but it really isn’t. Organizing a contest dedicated to artisan Easter colombe requires a considerable amount of effort. An effort that—between phone calls, logistics, and the organization of the tasting session—kept Maurizio Valeriani and Daniele Moroni of Vinodabere.it quite busy, the true architects of this initiative. (more…)
We asked the question to Felice Venanzi, master pastry chef of Pasticceria Grué: what should we pay attention to in order to recognize a high-quality Easter colomba? No, we won’t give you any spoilers. (more…)
