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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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Italy, a country renowned for its rich history, stunning landscapes, and delectable cuisine, is also celebrated as one of the world’s premier wine destinations. With a winemaking tradition spanning centuries, Italy’s vineyards produce a vast array of wines, each with a unique character and flavour profile. To truly appreciate Italian wines, one mus...

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Falling prices, hidden gems, the wines that, in different vintages, have improved the most over time, the labels to invest in, the producers to follow most closely and more. There are many insights that come from the “Wine Leagues” 2023 analysis by “Wine Lister”, the famous English portal dedicated to fine wines. Wine Lister looked at price trends....

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Just a short distance from Milan, Italian sparkling wine region Franciacorta languishes in the long shadows cast by two better known but vastly different types of effervescent wine, Champagne and Prosecco. The first, which every wine lover knows is only produced in the Champagne region of France, is the luxurious standard-bearer for sparkling wine...

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The year 2023 has been a remarkable year for Italian wines. The strength and diversity of Italian wine production were put on full display, with numerous wines from a variety of regions and categories making a significant impression on wine lovers and critics alike. From sparkling Proseccos and vibrant Lambruscos to Sangiovese-based Vino Nobile di...

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Eager to explore, Gen X and millennial consumers are branching away from traditional (and often domestically grown) grape varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir. Instead, a clear preference has emerged on online drinks platform Drizly, where the share of Italian wine has to 14% in 2023, up from 13% in 2022. The share of long-term favourit...

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Small family-run company, Fattoria Moretto, was founded in 1971 after Antonio Altariva, the patriarch, arrived in the area from Pavullo nel Frignano in the 1960s to establish a sharecropping contract. It was his son Domenico who purchased the first properties including a house and a cellar. However, the most significant step occurred in 1991 when t...

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