When you think about the wines from Emilia Romagna which wines do you think of? Personally, I think of Lambrusco. I’m not talking about the low-quality, overproduced, old-school Lambrusco from the 70’s and 80’s that set the negative image for Lambrusco that some may remember today. Lambrusco has come a long way since those days with various clones...

The Amador Vintners Association is proud to announce the return of the Barbera Festival, now in its 10th year, to the historic Terra d’Oro winery September 9, 2023. Festival goers can taste Barbera wines from over 50 wineries across California in this beautiful outdoor setting nestled in the Sierra foothills. Along with the grand tasting, festival...

The vineyards of the most prestigious Italian wine denominations are the most valuable agricultural lands in Italy. At the top, the Barolo vineyards, whose value fluctuates between 250.000 and 2 million euros per hectare; in second place, the Alto Adige vineyards in the Lake Caldaro area (between 440.000 and 900.000 euros), and then the vineyards i...

Whether it's harvest time, at the end of summer, beginning of autumn, or any other time of the year, it’s always the right time to visit wine territories and wineries that share the beauty of the landscape, a wealth of history and typical foods. The famous English magazine, “Decanter” has drawn up its list of the “50 Best Wine Trips”. Given the his...

Eataly, the vast Italian food hall with four dozen locations around the world, announced Thursday that it would open a location at King of Prussia Mall in 2025 — a decade since word began circulating that it was considering the Philadelphia market. In a statement, Eataly said it had signed “a multiyear lease” with mall operator Simon Property Group...

Wine has been part of Italian culture for millennia, it is at the same time the ideal compendium of Italian cuisine and the expression of the territory, as well as a whole section of Made in Italy appreciated, recognized and renowned all over the world. Among the vines of greatest pride and tradition stands out Barolo, diamond tip of both Piedmont...

You can finally pour wine without fear of staining your tablecloth: Marche-based start-up Techno For Future has patented the world’s first bottle with a built-in drop saver. It is called Dring and, in addition to ensuring better hygiene, it will help reduce water waste and detergent consumption. Thus, there will be no more need to insert devices in...

In the first half of 2023, sales of Italian wine experienced a resurgence amidst the shelves of major retail and distribution networks in the world’s top three markets. Sales in the USA, Germany, and the UK exhibited a marginal stagnation in volume (-0.2%) but managed a slight uptick in value (+1.3%), amounting to a substantial 2.2 billion euros. ...

Picture this: as the golden sun sets over the vineyards of Tuscany, you find yourself seated at a rustic dinner table, surrounded by a lively group of Italian friends. In front of you, crystal-clear glasses brim with the rich, ruby elixir known as Chianti Classico. In this timeless scene, one of your companions gracefully swirls their wine and, wit...

Wine is produced in each of Italy’s twenty regions, and when you take into account that there are more than 300 varietals in use today (the exact number is not known - it could be as high as 600), you can imagine the remarkable variety of Italian wines available, be they white, red, rosato, passito or sparkling.  Everyone who knows a little about t...