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The tricolor, symbol of Italy, also ends up on the bands of denomination wines. As already announced in recent days, the Italian flag, starting today, “National Day of Made in Italy”, will appear on the State marks for Docg and Doc wines, produced by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato.  The new marks will more effectively protect Italian...

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With its neighbours Roero and Monferrato, the Langhe region have been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2014. Ancient castles, tiny villages framed by endless rows of vines, and rolling hills that produce some of Italy’s finest wines shape this generous land, home to truffles, hazelnuts, and the Slow Food movement. Every season has its charm, and...

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Beneath Italy’s shimmering coastal waters, winemakers are experimenting with an unexpected aging technique: underwater wine in Italy. This innovative process, known as underwater enology, involves submerging bottles of wine or sparkling wine in the sea for months—or even years—allowing the ocean’s unique conditions to influence their maturation. It...

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In the heart of Bologna, a medieval tradition survives that defies all the rules of modern dining. The Osteria del Sole has been serving wine continuously since 1465 – yes, you read that right, since 1465. Think about it: when Columbus was still dreaming of reaching the Indies, this tavern was already welcoming thirsty Bolognese. But here's the tru...

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“We cannot predict what will happen with the tariffs, but we will continue to support great Italian wine that has no substitute in the States and must be on American tables. Tariffs divide, wine unites”. There is a “sentiment” of hope and confidence in the words of “Wine Spectator”, represented by executive editor Jeffery Lindenmuth and senior edit...

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The awful impact of US tariffs on Italian exports and industries Cagliari tops the climate livability index in Italy for 2024 Cultural heritage in Italy to be valued based on its use value starting in 2026 A dream come true: thirty thousand outdated Italian laws repealed Italians trust traditional media more than social platforms, but internet now...

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The fourth edition of Barolo & Barbaresco World Opening made its way to Austin, Texas. This new edition marked a key milestone for the wines of the Langhe region in the USA: on March 25th, the BBWO, organized by the Barolo Barbaresco Alba Langhe and Dogliani Protection Consortium, welcomed over 450 industry professionals and 450 wine enthusiasts at...

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The European Commission is responsible for setting common standards to achieve the goals outlined by the members of the European Parliament, in collaboration with the European Council, which consists of the representatives of the governments of the 27 member countries. A clear example of this process is the food sector, where the European Union has...

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On the plane, Boston > JFK > Milan. My first trip to Piemonte. Not my first trip to Italy. What did I want from this visit? People, profiles, portraits. A lay of the land, physical and metaphorical. Nebbiolo’s essence. Barolo versus Barbaresco. Sparkling, white, pink — will there be any, or just a lake of red, red, red?” I’d received the invitation...

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By now, it’s a well-known fact that whisky is pretty much made everywhere nowadays, from Mississippi to Tasmania to China to New Jersey to... well, you get the point. But every now and then I still encounter a whisky for the first time and think, they make whisky there? So finding out that there’s a craft spirits distillery making whisky in Florenc...

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