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…)
If there’s one thing I really enjoy, it’s sharing a quick lunch with my son after picking him up from school. Federico has just turned eighteen, but he has already begun his journey into the world of wine, both by attending a WSET Level 2 course and by taking part in several tastings with the friends of vinodabere.it. (more…)
I couldn’t start this short article in any other way. We were in Bari last week, and my travel companions went to visit Fatalone Winery, in Gioia del Colle. (more…)
Pink wines are gaining importance and market share, and the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles could hardly ignore this trend. It is a fascinating one, open to many interpretations—from a fashionable trend to an aperitif wine or even a beach wine. (more…)
A vertical tasting in the park…
No, this is not an article about physical exercise. And certainly not about doing handstands—especially since my 1.85 meters make it rather difficult for me to stand on my head. For us wine-addicted people, however, the word “vertical” means something entirely different. (more…)
64 wines in the afternoon and another 50 waiting for us this morning—that’s how we decided to spend our weekend. A slow awakening, a half-hearted attempt at breakfast, and then off on the scooter toward Monteverde. (more…)
The indigenous grape varieties of Southern Italy have always fascinated me. Taking part in Radici del Sud, the event organized by Nicola Campanile and dedicated to the native grapes of the South, felt like being invited into the best “playroom” I could possibly imagine. (more…)
Even if a bit late, I couldn’t miss the appointment with Radici del Sud. In a period inevitably conditioned by the ongoing pandemic, opportunities to come into contact with 300 wines representing the indigenous grape varieties of Southern Italy in a single setting are quite rare. (more…)
In a period marked by numerous postponements and cancellations, there is one competition whose organizers have managed to devise a formula capable of preserving, even for the upcoming 2021 edition, the values that have characterized previous editions. (more…)
