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Fermentation has a unique sound and a particularly lively and engaging melody, its music is accompanied by joyful and delicious aromas. It has been exalted by poets and storytellers, musicians and painters, and the word itself contains the concept of fervor, which is activity, joy and dynamic pleasure. The Divine poet, Dante, wrote, “think of the h...

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Americans are a bit obsessed with Italy right now. The viral Negroni Sbagliato trend last summer and the ubiquity of the Aperol Spritz have helped fuel this fire, which means more and more Americans want to drink like they’re relaxing on the Amalfi coast. Right now, that means the demand for spritzes and Negronis is at an all-time high. The most pr...

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They are 26 nuns from every corner of the planet and they live in one of the most important and impressive cloistered nunneries in Italy. They wake up every morning at 5 a.m. according to the Benedictine motto 'ora et labora' and, after prayers, they tend to the vegetable garden, the lavender field, the orchard, an aloe greenhouse and a vineyard. T...

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When we wine-lovers close our eyes and picture the ultimate trip to Tuscany, chances are the dream destination we envision looks a lot like Castello Banfi Wine Resort. Set high on a hill surrounded by undulating vineyards and olive groves punctuated by cypress trees, the crowning glory of the picturesque hamlet is Banfi’s fairytale-like castle (com...

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The Best Quality Price Ratio this year is represented by Mandrolisai Rosso Fradiles '21 by Fradiles of Atzara, which manages to offer us a memorable red, from old alberello-trained vines with very low yields at a more than affordable price. The Fradiles winery is located in the heart of the Sardinian hinterland, in the middle of Mandrolisai, a terr...

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Rose, cherry, strawberry, licorice, chocolate, leather, and cloves are common flavors found in wines made from Nebbiolo. Despite these similarities, not all Nebbiolo is created equally. The red grape is synonymous with the Barolo and Barbaresco DOCGs in the Langhe, the backdrop for some of the world’s finest wines. The varied climates, altitudes, a...

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We want to share a story with you. Well, actually, we have 10 of them. Each one reveals a special journey of passion, hard work, simplicity, and dedication. They have stood the test of time and are a testament to the enduring nature of love for both wine and land. As you delve into our tales, you'll notice that while the characters change, the subs...

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The difficult wine season in the United States, the first country in the world in terms of both imports - with $7.3 billion in 2022 - and wine lovers, with 4.5 billion bottles uncorked, is confirmed, even when tested by actual consumption. According to the Uiv-Vinitaly Observatory, which, for the Vinitaly-International Wine Expo in Chicago, process...

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Tucked in the north of the country, between France and Switzerland, Piedmont is, for me, the jewel in Italy’s crown. The scenery is breathtaking and there are plenty of rooftop bars where you can experience the vistas with a negroni or a glass of wine in hand. At the Turin Palace Hotel, you’ll see ceramic tiled roofs to one side, and snow-topped Al...

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A recent analysis from Mediobanca’s Research Department reveals that in 2022, inflation acted as a tailwind for Italian wine producers, boosting their revenues by an impressive +9.1% on average. This growth was primarily driven by the Horeca channel, which saw a remarkable +19.9% increase, and the premium segment, which recorded a solid +13.7% upti...

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