Category: Wineries in Italy

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From Wine Shop to Wine Producer in Marche: Mirizzi di Montecappone of Jesi

The story of Montecappone and Mirizzi branches out from the family’s historical enoteca (wine shop) in Rome. Enoteca Bomprezzi, which started in 1957 by Alessandro Mirizzi and Sara Blandamura, was the destination for an ample choice of wines and liquors in the area of Tuscolana in Rome. Forty years later, in 1997, the Bomprezzi – Mirizzi family decided to produce their own wine by taking … Continue reading From Wine Shop to Wine Producer in Marche: Mirizzi di Montecappone of Jesi

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Monteverro Wines Express the Grandeur of Tuscany’s Coastal Territory in Their Bottles

Having always been a great lover of fine wines, Georg Weber decided to be a producer instead of a collector. He is not new to wines of prestige so he already knew what kind of wines he wanted to create when he acquired a piece of land at the beginning of the millennium at the heart of Maremma, Tuscany. It had been an endless search … Continue reading Monteverro Wines Express the Grandeur of Tuscany’s Coastal Territory in Their Bottles

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Events, Italy, South, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

Paesano: Your Gateway to Tasting Artisan Liqueurs Proudly Made in Sicily

With a slogan of “Be Authentic”, Paesano, which translates to villager in English, takes the pride and heart of Sicily into their liqueurs. Their creations are proudly made from genuine ingredients cultivated by generations of farmers in Sicily. Authenticity is their driving force and their aim is for the world to discover the special qualities of the sun-kissed Italian island in the middle of the … Continue reading Paesano: Your Gateway to Tasting Artisan Liqueurs Proudly Made in Sicily

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A Tasting of the Tuscan Wines of Castello di Vicarello with the Dishes of Achilli al Parlamento in Rome

Castello di Vicarello creates wines that take your palate to a journey of penetrating rich and complex flavors which echo international imprints. While Sangiovese is the main protagonist of Tuscan winemaking, they thought laterally by marking their identity in their wines to create an alternative interpretation of Maremma. Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Malbec were each chosen to honor the classic wines of … Continue reading A Tasting of the Tuscan Wines of Castello di Vicarello with the Dishes of Achilli al Parlamento in Rome

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North, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

The Three Crus of Suavia in Soave Classico: Fittà, Castellaro and Tremenalto

The history of Suavia consists of a castle, no frog, few princes and lots of princesses. With an introduction as delightful as this one, it’s hard to restrain yourself from opening the door into the realm of Suavia. The winery is family-owned located in the heart of the Soave Classico appellation in the Veneto region in northern Italy. Today, it is with the fourth generation … Continue reading The Three Crus of Suavia in Soave Classico: Fittà, Castellaro and Tremenalto

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Oltrepò Pavese, The Land of the Two Unique Expressions of Pinot Noir in Italy

Once again, the Consorzio Tutela Vini Oltrepò Pavese (Oltrepò Pavese Wine Protection Consortium) whose members have grown to 34 since the past year, has united to showcase the two excellences that their land expresses with Pinot Noir. The event, “Oltrepò – Terra di Pinot Nero, un Territorio, un Vitigno, Due Eccellenze” (Oltrepò – Land of Pinot Noir, One Territory, One Grape Variety, Two Excellences) took … Continue reading Oltrepò Pavese, The Land of the Two Unique Expressions of Pinot Noir in Italy

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Acetaia Midolini: The 50-Year Old Friulian Balsamic Dressing Born on the Hills of Colli Orientali del Friuli

While the Refosco and Friuliano grapes in Colli Orientali del Friuli end up fermented and bottled as wine, some of these grapes are also destined for other purposes like making balsamic dressing. On a trip in the territory of Colli Orientali del Friuli with the Consorzio Tutela Vini Friuli Colli Orientali e Ramandolo (Consortium for the Protection of Friuli Colli Orientali and Ramandolo Wines) where … Continue reading Acetaia Midolini: The 50-Year Old Friulian Balsamic Dressing Born on the Hills of Colli Orientali del Friuli

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Fifty Years of Viticulture Protection, A Great Milestone Traversed by the Consortium of Friuli Colli Orientali and Ramandolo Wines

The year 2020 has seen half a century of growth for the Consorzio Tutela Vini Friuli Colli Orientali e Ramandolo (Consortium for the Protection of Friuli Colli Orientali and Ramandolo Wines). It’s an important milestone achieved by the wine consortium in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, the northern part of Italy. And along this long voyage it traversed in five decades, it was always hand in hand with … Continue reading Fifty Years of Viticulture Protection, A Great Milestone Traversed by the Consortium of Friuli Colli Orientali and Ramandolo Wines

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Spotlight on the 16 Magnificent Wine Denominations of the Italian Region of Marche

Dubbed as “I Magnifici 16” which means The Magnificent 16, the Istituto Marchigiano di Tutela Vini (IMT) or Marche Institute for the Protection of Wines, has ventured on a promotion project of Marche’s 16 wine classifications by starting off on an event dedicated to the professional wine sector. IMT, established in 1999, is a consortium of 519 members representing 16 denominations in the region of … Continue reading Spotlight on the 16 Magnificent Wine Denominations of the Italian Region of Marche

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Art and Grape Harvest Celebrated at Sofitel Wine Days 2023 in Rome

As the last grape harvests from vineyards are wrapped up for the year and the berries are safely fermenting in their vessels, Sofitel Wine Days once again celebrates another year of great wine. This year’s celebration is combined with visual art dedicated to wine by Gilbert Bages. Bages is a wine photographer and a former winemaker from the Penedes wine region of Spain. He is … Continue reading Art and Grape Harvest Celebrated at Sofitel Wine Days 2023 in Rome

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Center, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

I Ciacca Winery of Picinisco: The Success Story From Scotland to Italy with an Ancient Grape Called Maturano

We all follow the paths that life has led us through, but sometimes, when we have reached the apex of the voyage, we wonder about the past, the things that we didn’t pass through while staying on the route we routinely followed. It’s a gnawing feeling called nostalgia. Sentimentality can lead to a whole world of possibilities. Consider it another calling for living the dream … Continue reading I Ciacca Winery of Picinisco: The Success Story From Scotland to Italy with an Ancient Grape Called Maturano

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The Pink Wines of Bosco del Merlo Symbolize Life in Rosè, A Commitment to Fight Against Breast Cancer

There’s never enough pink especially in summer and while the Barbie craze is going on. So let’s think pink! But Bosco del Merlo is not going with the flow of the current pink trend. Their pink theme has a motive, a very important one for that matter, and had been in place for a long time. Bosco del Merlo is one of the wine estates … Continue reading The Pink Wines of Bosco del Merlo Symbolize Life in Rosè, A Commitment to Fight Against Breast Cancer

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South, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

Marchesi Mazzei, The Historical Tuscan Winemakers Create Their Sicilian Identity at Zisola Estate in Noto

Sicily, an enchanting land rich in history and culture, has captivated Filippo and Francesco Mazzei, whose family has been dedicated to winemaking for six centuries. True to their family’s legacy of passion and deep commitment to winemaking in Tuscany, they set forth to another incredible journey outside their region more than twenty years ago, this time to the southernmost tip of Italy. After a long … Continue reading Marchesi Mazzei, The Historical Tuscan Winemakers Create Their Sicilian Identity at Zisola Estate in Noto

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Custoza DOC: How Well Do You Know This Venetian White Wine?

With numerous designated wine denominations in the Veneto, Custoza DOC tends to be overshadowed by its counterparts in the northern Italian region. In numbers, there are 14 DOCGs and 30 DOCs in the region which show how good the territory and its climatic conditions are for viniculture. Custoza is actually a small historical hamlet of roughly a thousand inhabitants. It is located in the southeast … Continue reading Custoza DOC: How Well Do You Know This Venetian White Wine?

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Center, Wineries, Wineries in Italy

What is Roma DOC? When in Rome, Discover the Latest Wine Denomination of Lazio

Being more than two thousand and seven hundred years old, Rome continuously lives as an ancient city rich in layers of history. The culture of wine has always had importance in the ancient Roman civilization. The origin of the production of wine dates back to the Etruscan settlements and the ancient Roman Empire. Wine has always been a part of life on the table, as … Continue reading What is Roma DOC? When in Rome, Discover the Latest Wine Denomination of Lazio

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