With Michelangelo Bruno Bossio, Head of Promotion at ARSAC Regione Calabria, we talk about Calabria. A growing region that is focusing on its native grape varieties and for which the…
Perched on the hills of Tarquinia, the ones overlooking the sea and brushed by a constant breeze, is Marco Muscari-Tomajoli. (more…)
Attending a masterclass with Pino Perrone is an experience I recommend to everyone. I enjoy the stories and the culture that surround a product, and in Whisky these two elements are never lacking. (more…)
The new edition of Vinòforum has taken off at full speed. Together with Emiliano De Venuti, the event’s organizer, we share impressions from the first three days of the festival.…
When Saula Giusto invited me to take part in the presentation of the wines belonging to the new denomination Vins de Finca Qualificada (VFQ) — Qualified Estate Wines — I had no doubts. This is an area of the Iberian Peninsula in constant evolution, and on more than one occasion I’ve had the chance to taste wines from these regions. (more…)
“Beer, and you know what you’re drinking” — this was the slogan of a commercial from a few years ago in which Renzo Arbore, with the catchphrase “meditate, people, meditate,” promoted beer as a beverage with low alcohol content, low calories, and as a way to keep a clear mind. (more…)
Varramista is a place that always makes you want to return. Their entrance gate is a sort of Stargate, beyond which you are greeted by a woodland, a wonderful garden, and a villa that exudes history from every stone. (more…)
For once, I won’t focus on the “wine component” of an event, but rather on what, in my opinion, deserves to be highlighted in this edition of Hortus Vini at…
We share, together with Claudia Marinelli of Darwine & Food, some reflections on wine tourism—particularly regarding the attractiveness of the San Miniato area, the beauty of its landscapes, and its…
For about twenty years, around this time, we would start thinking about Vinòforum. This year, not thinking about it will be even harder, considering that the event will take place at the Circus Maximus. (more…)
The story of Podere Pellicciano is a family one.
Mamma Concetta, energetic and ever-present; Fabio, the company’s sales manager; and Federico, the winemaker. You can immediately tell it’s a family story from the atmosphere of hospitality that surrounds you. (more…)
A masterclass unlike the usual ones, conducted by Cristina Mercuri, now close to achieving the prestigious Master of Wine title. It was marked by her strong communication skills and her undeniable ability to engage the audience. (more…)
