Maybe in the past, it was easier, but nowadays it’s trickier. Definitely. What am I talking about? Finding new wine consumers. Or starting/keeping on engaging the old ones.
Read More10 Things About PIWI You Maybe Didn't Know
Recently, I attended a tasting of PIWI wines*, which inspired me to this post.
Read MoreVerdeca, taste of Puglia
Once upon a time, a grape was cultivated in the South of Italy and significantly requested in the North. Verdeca. A variety that only recent genetics studies revealed its origin, regarded as obscure until a few years ago. It’s likely that Verdeca is a Greek grape because the DNA profiling (by J.Vouillamoz) has shown that it is identical to Lagorthi, a Greek variety from Kalavrita in the Aigialeia mountains in the Peoloponnisos.
Read MoreEtna Rosso "Placo": a volcano sip
To me, the word “Etna” recalls a lot of things. All of them are positive, so you can get why I always feel a bit of saudade when I hear or write it.
Read MoreWhere's Amarone della Valpolicella going?
If you're a fan of Italian wines, chances are you've tasted Amarone della Valpolicella, the renowned Venetian red wine made with dried grapes. And if you're a wine pro, chances are you've attended the latest edition of Amarone Opera Prima, the annual wine event in downtown Verona. It's been 20 years since this wine fair, organized by Consorzio Vini Valpolicella, has been entirely devoted to showcasing the latest vintage of Amarone della Valpolicella for sale.
Read MoreNera dei Baisi, A Red Wine That Deserves More Fame
Today, I wish to recommend an almost unknown, almost unobtainable wine, produced in very limited quantities but so good that it is worth some effort to get it.
Read More7 Wine Trends in 2024 And Where To Find/ Experience Them
In a recent article, the wine expert Felicity Carter - one of the most experienced and skilled wine writers I have worked with - lists seven wine trends in 2024 that every wine professional should care about. Here they are:
The collapse of the boundaries
Cans
Low and no-alcohol wines
White wines are supplanting reds
But big, bold reds are still strong
Wine Tourism
Health
Nanfrè, a Valpolicella wine you should give a try
New Year, everyone!
Let's start a new cycle of days with a Valpolicella (the fresh version).
Many people - wrongly, IMHO - underestimate or neglect this wine; actually, it is one of the most important wines in the Valpolicella production area.
The reasons are 3 (at least):
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