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…)

From Belgium to Chianti, Bernard and Rita’s Dream It’s an early August Saturday afternoon when Fabio Sarti calls to invite me to join him on a visit to one of…

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…)

Who would say, looking today at the neat rows of vines stretching along the southern shore of Lake Garda, that this area was once covered by the dense Selva Lucana, a marshy forest dotted with stilt houses? The Serenissima transformed it into fertile farmland, yet vines had already found their home here since the time of Catullus. (more…)

From September 8 to 14, 2025, in the unique setting of Piazza di Siena at Villa Borghese, Vinòforum returns – the major event that for over twenty years has brought the best of Italian food and wine to Rome. The 22nd edition promises to be the richest ever: 3,200 labels for tasting, representing 800 wineries from across Italy, and more than 60 chefs and master pizzaioli ready to present exclusive menus during seven Roman evenings dedicated to taste and wine culture. (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…)