For one day, Palazzo Brancaccio, in the heart of Rome, became home to Lugana, the iconic wine of Lake Garda. The event “Lugana Armonie Senza Tempo” (Timeless Harmonies) was a sold-out success: over 40 wineries presented more than 100 labels to an audience of 600 wine enthusiasts. (more…)
I took part last year, and I couldn’t help but make myself available to Laura Marciani for the 2025 edition of “With the Heart on the Plate.” An event that is as difficult to describe as it is deeply fulfilling — in every sense — when you decide to experience it in person. (more…)
Italian wine, until recently, seemed to be living a golden age: record-breaking numbers, growing exports, and an image full of smiles, toasts, and conviviality. Then something cracked. Or rather, a series of blows came together which, when combined, dimmed that light a bit… (more…)
When we talk about Italian red wine, we often stick to familiar names and well-known regions. And yet, it only takes a short trip further south—specifically to Sicily, in the area around Vittoria—to discover two wines that surprise with their freshness, character, and drinkability: Frappato and Cerasuolo di Vittoria. (more…)
I had the pleasure of attending one of the stops of Il Roero in Tour, the project promoted by the Consorzio di Tutela del Roero, which takes the story of this appellation—rich in history and identity—on the road throughout Italy. (more…)
Umbria brings the best of its olive oil production to the United Arab Emirates with two exclusive events scheduled in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, in celebration of Italy’s Republic Day. (more…)
If it hadn’t been for Stefania, I would have just “walked right past” without realizing I was ignoring a place I’ll hardly forget. I’m talking about La Garrafeira Nacional in Lisbon, a place where, instead of tiles and plaster, the walls are lined only with century-old bottles of Port and Madeira… (more…)
What is Gabriele Gorelli's, Master of Wine, point of view regarding the tariffs proposed by the U.S. government?
At Vinitaly 2025, we gathered the opinion of Stefano Cinelli Colombini, owner of Fattoria dei Barbi, regarding the U.S. tariffs.
It was a landmark for Rome’s Ostiense district and it will be again, considering that Marco Andreotti’s determination prevailed over the setbacks that struck the pastry shop during the Christmas season.
A fire at the height of the busiest time of year is certainly not easy to overcome, but the desire for continuity proved stronger than the idea of closing for good. (more…)
Ci voleva Oro Whisky Bar a scuotermi da un tardo pomeriggio a dir poco singolare.
Sto parlando di una giornata nata strana, con una nottata strana e la giornata stessa dal clima piuttosto rigido. Una accoppiata che suggeriva un finale di giornata a dir poco casalingo…ma invece no, ho un invito al quale non posso mancare. (more…)
I begin this 2025 in search of an answer to a question I have been asking myself for a few days now. Having a son involved in tasting panels and about to graduate in oenology, the question comes naturally: how will a young enologist, newly licensed, be able to work calmly without risking anything serious? (more…)
