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…)

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…)

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…)