Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2024: Celebrating Italy’s Best Wines in Rome

At this year’s Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, Italian wines dominated, winning an impressive 585 medals out of 1,800 entries. Held at the historic Palazzo Valentini, the event underscored Italy’s commitment to winemaking excellence, securing 20 Grand Gold, 249 Gold, and 316 Silver medals. Italy ranked just behind France, which took home 644 medals, and ahead of Spain with 457, showcasing the country’s remarkable terroir diversity. … Continue reading Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2024: Celebrating Italy’s Best Wines in Rome

Pitars Winery: Their Three Expressions of Sauvignon Blanc

The Pittaro family, founder of Pitars, has its roots in the northern part of Italy at San Martino al Tagliamento in Friuli-Venezia Giulia. The family has dedicated itself to the cultivation of vines and production of wines since the beginning of the 16th century but it was not until the 20th century with Romano Pittaro and his son Angelo that the winery’s modern history actually … Continue reading Pitars Winery: Their Three Expressions of Sauvignon Blanc