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The winery is among the historical names in Sardinian viticulture, especially in the north-western part of the island. Since its foundation by Giovanni Maria Cherchi, the goal has been to showcase the Usini territory through Vermentino, the classic Sardinian white grape, expertly interpreted thanks to both soil and climate. Additionally, the Cagnul...

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From the time we were young children, most of us were familiar with the word Lamborghini. Memories of our kindergarten peers voicing the familiar "vroom vroom," miniature toy car in hand, are embedded in the back of our minds. While Lamborghini almost immediately launches our thoughts toward the embodiment of a pristine luxury vehicle, many are sur...

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Rosé wines are experiencing an important period with increasing production and increasing proximity to consumer tastes, whether due to freshness in the glass or an alcoholic content that is well suited to more informal and “youthful” solutions, from aperitifs to toasts at the end of a meal. By now, one out of every ten bottles that ends up on shelv...

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The innumerable end-of-year rankings dedicated to wine, of course include the “Decanter” ranking, the top wine magazine on the UK market. The UK market is worth a lot for Italian wine, totaling 602 million euros in the first 9 months of 2023, + 3.5% compared to 2022, and one of the few growing markets, according to ISTAT data analyzed by WineNews....

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It is no secret that the Romans were heavy wine drinkers. Estimates put the average Roman male’s consumption at a litre or more of diluted wine per day. The drink was also a symbol of civilised behaviour, and widely used as a drug, medicine and ritual beverage. Winemaking was therefore a widespread and very profitable activity, and vine growing dom...

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Italy's most famous wine dynasty is celebrating an important international accolade, which it says recognizes the entire industry. Marchesi Antinori was named as the World's Most Admired Wine Brand by Drinks International.‌ The prestigious ranking is determined by connoisseurs from six continents and it's the first Italian wine in 13 years to top t...

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With the Rosato dell'anno (Rosé of the Year) we reaffirm a specific identity, far from the Provence effect that seems to afflict the entire category with increasingly drab colours even in the presence of anthocyanin-rich vines and arid climates.  We have chosen a rosé wine from Abruzzo that treads a third way: it does not only play the fruit and ac...

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“The great desire for variety on the part of tourists, but also to experience natural and open spaces and at the same time food and wine: as data from the European Travel Commission show us, Europeans, even in winter periods, place these two aspects at the top among the stimuli that can entice them to undertake travel, further confirming their impo...

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Wine professionals from across North America will gather in New York City, hosted by Banville Wine Merchants, to participate in two days of tastings and seminars as they prepare for the rigorous exam on day 3 to become certified Italian Wine Ambassadors. VIA Faculty member Sarah Heller MW will be on hand to lead the tastings and a series of in-dept...

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Formerly known as the Houston Sommelier Competition, this year’s sommelier faceoff has shifted gears and changed names: The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Texas is thrilled to announce that the “Houston Italian Wine Ambassador Competition” will be held on the occasion of the 10th annual Taste of Italy Houston trade fair and festival (Sunday-Mond...

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