Tag: Wineries in Lazio

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Nina Trinca Wines Dinner at The Rome Edition with Chef Antonio Gentile

Some dinners go beyond the expected, transforming into immersive experiences where food and wine become vessels for personal histories, the spirit of the land, and the quiet resilience of dreams. Such was the evening dedicated to Nina Trinca wines at the elegant and contemporary The Rome EDITION. In this refined setting, Chef Antonio Gentile curated a tasting menu that did more than complement the wines—it … Continue reading Nina Trinca Wines Dinner at The Rome Edition with Chef Antonio Gentile

Rowena Dumlao
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Celebrating a Sparkling Decade: Kius Palazzo Riozzi by the Carpineti Family

The Carpineti Winery in Cori marks a remarkable milestone in its sparkling wine journey, celebrating 10 years of Kius, its signature organic Classic Method wine. The story began in 2007 when father and son Marco and Paolo Carpineti, inspired by the potential of the Bellone grape, already used for Charmat-method wines, embarked on a new adventure. Their goal: to create a Classic Method sparkling wine … Continue reading Celebrating a Sparkling Decade: Kius Palazzo Riozzi by the Carpineti Family

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Exploring the Character of Cincinnato’s Bellone: A Vertical Tasting of Kori Metodo Classico and Enyo

On June 13, 1947, ten visionary farmers: Agnoni Cesare, Pistilli Armando, Gattamelata Natale, Moroni Fernando, Ceracchi Carlo, Cappella Tommaso, Palombelli Natale, Chiominto Luigi, Agnoni Tommaso, and Macellari Emilio, came together to form a cooperative winery. They planted the seeds of what would become a thriving venture. Today, 77 years later, their modest cooperative has blossomed into Cincinnato, a renowned winery with 100 members, celebrated for … Continue reading Exploring the Character of Cincinnato’s Bellone: A Vertical Tasting of Kori Metodo Classico and Enyo

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Limito of Carpineti: The Largest Vineyard Labyrinth in the World Opens Near Rome

Carpineti has proudly unveiled Limito, the world’s largest vineyard labyrinth, situated within the idyllic Parco dell’Antoniana, part of the wine estate in Cori. This exceptional project not only sets a new record but also enhances an area steeped in history and natural beauty, ready for rediscovery just a few kilometers from Rome, in the province of Latina, Lazio. The labyrinth features ancient grape varieties native … Continue reading Limito of Carpineti: The Largest Vineyard Labyrinth in the World Opens Near Rome

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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

Rowena Dumlao
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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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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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The Sustainable Wine World of Carpineti Terrae, Taste and Experience it in Cori

Marco Carpineti is a household name for wines of excellence in the Lazio region most especially their Kius, the sparkling wine obtained from the classic method made from the indigenous grapes of the territory, Bellone and Nero Buono. From a small agricultural land in Cori owned by Marco Carpineti’s ancestors, it has grown into a 500-hectare activity producing some of Italy’s finest wines procured from … Continue reading The Sustainable Wine World of Carpineti Terrae, Taste and Experience it in Cori

Rowena Dumlao
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Ciociaria da Bere: Tasting the World of the Ciociaria Naturale Wine Producers of South Lazio

Ciociaria refers to some territories between today’s Lazio and Campania regions during the 19th century. Modern times did not drop the name, instead it is used with pride by its inhabitants for the beautiful territory is known for rich natural resources such as fresh water streams, woodlands on hillly terrain and ancient gastronomy attached to the territory. A clear definition of its boundaries has never … Continue reading Ciociaria da Bere: Tasting the World of the Ciociaria Naturale Wine Producers of South Lazio

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Beviamoci Sud 2022 in Rome: Highlighting the Southern Italian Wine Regions

Beviamoci Sud, which literally means “Let’s Drink South”, has finally opened its doors in Rome again after two years of hiatus due to the pandemic. In the weekend of 14 to 15 May 2022, Riserva Grande Agency organized the fourth edition of the wine event dedicated to the wines of Southern Italy at Hotel Villa Pamphili in collaboration with wine critics Andrea Petrini of Percorsi … Continue reading Beviamoci Sud 2022 in Rome: Highlighting the Southern Italian Wine Regions

Rowena Dumlao
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Tenuta di Fiorano: The Story of a Prince Who Fell in Love with Winemaking in Rome

The story of Tenuta di Fiorano evolves around a prince who fell in love with something quite unexpected: winemaking. It all starts in 1946 with Prince Alberico Boncompagni Ludovisi, who comes from one of Itay’s oldest noble families with a line of eighteen noble titles when he took over his family’s 200-hectare land outside Rome. The second among the eight children of Prince Francesco Boncompagni … Continue reading Tenuta di Fiorano: The Story of a Prince Who Fell in Love with Winemaking in Rome

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A Visit to 3 Wineries of Frascati: Villa Cavalletti, Casata Mergè and Tenuta di Pietra Porzia

Malvasia di Candia, Malvasia Puntinata or Malvasia del Lazio, Bellone, Bombino Bianco, Greco, Trebbiano Toscano and Trebbiano Giallo. These are the indigenous white grape varieties that comprise one of the celebrated wines of Lazio – Frascati DOC (attained in 1966) and the Frascati Superiore DOCG (attained in 2011). Perhaps in the earlier years Frascati had not been as focused qualitatively as it is now but … Continue reading A Visit to 3 Wineries of Frascati: Villa Cavalletti, Casata Mergè and Tenuta di Pietra Porzia

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Sofitel Wine Days 2021 Features the Wines of Lazio at Sofitel Rome

Sofitel, the luxury brand ambassador of the French Art de Vivre of the Accor Group, launched its 2021edition of the international event, Sofitel Wine Days. The event gives a unique opportunity in deepening the wine culture with the guidance of wine experts for the whole harvest period by hosting tastings, meetings and events and in turn, to discover excellent wines, new aromas and flavors. It … Continue reading Sofitel Wine Days 2021 Features the Wines of Lazio at Sofitel Rome

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The Vibrant Ancient City of Rieti: A Discovery of Food and Wine

Water is attached to the story of Rieti, a city in the region of Lazio located between Abruzzo and Umbria. The area around Rieti is rich in springs, lakes and thermal baths with therapeutic qualities with the Velino River being its central part. The waters have shaped this fertile land which conditioned its development and history. Historically, in ancient times, the Velino River had been … Continue reading The Vibrant Ancient City of Rieti: A Discovery of Food and Wine

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Alfonso Crisci: The New Chef of Epos Bistrot of Poggio Le Volpi Wine Estate

A new adventure starts at the kitchen of Epos Bistrot and Barrique Restaurant of Poggio Le Volpi Wine Estate as Felice Mergè, patron and oenologist of the winery, along with General Manager Rossella Macchia, choose Alfonso Crisci as the new Executive Chef of the restaurants. “Three years after the beginning of my adventure in the world of catering, Oliver Glowig has decided to take new … Continue reading Alfonso Crisci: The New Chef of Epos Bistrot of Poggio Le Volpi Wine Estate

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