A Calabria that never ceases to amaze. This was the feeling that filled the special evening held at Francesco Apreda’s restaurant Idylio, where wines, grape varieties and future visions became the heart of a collective story shared through the voice of Gennaro Convertini, one of the most passionate interpreters of contemporary Calabrian viticulture. (more…)
In the elegant setting of the Grand Hotel Parker’s overlooking the Gulf of Naples, the new edition of Be.come once again affirmed its role as a laboratory of ideas, languages, and visions within the world of wine. (more…)
From medieval origins to a contemporary relais, the event “Soste di Pietra” celebrated the roots and evolution of one of Umbria’s most fascinating historic residences. Centuries of hospitality, culture, and…
A special edition of Roggiano promotes sports inclusion for young people in Grosseto.
Wine as a tool for unity, solidarity, and growth within the local community.
That’s the message coming from Scansano, where the Vignaioli del Morellino di Scansano Winery has launched a new solidarity label dedicated to Skeep, a Grosseto-based association founded in 2013 and devoted to promoting sports inclusion for young people with disabilities. (more…)
Today we are with Antonio Paolini, our guide in a tasting that explored the dialogue between Valpolicella wines and Parmigiano Reggiano, held within the framework of DOPera DOP — the European campaign devoted to promoting DOP excellence and the territories that embody authentic Italian heritage. (more…)
Today we are with Alessandro Stocchi from the Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese Consortium, on the occasion of an event held as part of the DOPera DOP promotional campaign — a European project devoted to celebrating DOP excellence and the authentic stories behind it. A conversation that takes us on a journey through a product that is far more than just a cheese: it is a voyage through taste, time, and the very heart of Italy. (more…)
A guide that continues to evolve, capable of surprising and narrating Italian wine through an accessible and authentic language. This is how the Essential Guide to Italian Wines 2026, signed by Daniele Cernilli, alias DoctorWine, presents itself — unveiled in recent days amid enthusiasm, reflection, and a renewed commitment to sustainability. (more…)
A difficult year, yet one filled with creative energy. This is how Piero Mastroberardino, President of the Istituto Grandi Marchi, describes the current moment for Italian wine — a time of transition that, despite economic challenges and shifting markets, offers fertile ground for renewing languages, models, and visions. (more…)
In today’s wine landscape, Tony Sasa stands out for his unique approach. To describe him merely as a selector and ambassador of fine Italian wines would be limiting: his true hallmark lies in the ability to transform bottles, territories, and stories into authentic experiences to be lived. (more…)
Some wineries are born as business ventures, and then there are those that are a true intertwining of lives, hands, and generations. Poggio Le Volpi definitely belongs to the latter. (more…)
“Have you tried the new labels?” That simple question was enough to bring us back to share a chat and a few (actually three) glasses with Matteo Cipolla of Tenimenti Leone. (more…)
This year as well, Federico and I had the pleasure of contributing to the 2026 edition of the online Guide to the Best Wines of Sardinia, curated by Maurizio Valeriani and Antonio Paolini and published by Vinodabere. (more…)
