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Picture this: you’re driving through the Tuscan countryside in a slick, new sports car; the wind is whipping through your hair as world-famous Chianti Classico vineyards disappear in the rearview mirror. In perhaps one of the most Italian collabs ever, Maserati and Marchesi Antinori have teamed up to release one of the first 100 percent electric lu...

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Sparkling wine week is celebrated annually across the world the first full week of July, this year taking place from July 1st to July 7th. Sparkling wine sales have been a trending category in the wine market with an increasing trajectory of sales in recent years. The wine region of Prosecco, in particular, has been one of the leading sparkling win...

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Exactly ten years ago, on June 22, 2014, in Doha, Qatar, UNESCO “consecrated” the wine-growing landscapes of Langhe, Monferrato and Roero, with its hills from which Barolo and Barbaresco, two Italian pride and joy in the world, are born, to the list of World Heritage Sites. Two decades later, the lands of Langa, Monferrato and Roero, Italy's leadin...

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Terre di Pisa is one of Italy’s newest and most exciting DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) wine appellations, and it is waiting to be discovered. This geographical area is ideal for wine tourism, especially in spring or fall. Sadly, most visitors to the region limit their visits to the over-touristed city of Pisa (which has the same name a...

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Grappa, an iconic Italian spirit, is deeply rooted in the country’s rich cultural and culinary heritage. This unique distilled beverage is known for its robust flavor and aromatic qualities. Traditionally, grappa was considered a poor man’s drink, made by resourcefully utilizing the remnants of the winemaking process. Today, it enjoys global recogn...

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Washington’s Ste. Michelle Wine Estates (SMWE) continues to divest itself of wineries and brands. Wine Spectator has learned that Tuscany's Marchesi Antinori has purchased sole ownership of Col Solare, a premium Washington winery the two companies launched as a 50-50 partnership in 1995. The sale includes the brand, a winery and 29 acres of vines....

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Why is the use of amphorae making a comeback in many vineyards, not just in Europe? This was discussed at Amphora Revolution, an event born from the joint venture between Merano Wine Festival and Veronafiere, which just concluded in Verona (June 7-8). Let's start with the advantages. Clay can be thought of as a middle ground between steel and oak. ...

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In 2022, Italy’s agribusiness sector posted revenues of €251.1 billion, marking a 31% increase since 2015. Of this, €176.7 billion came from food and beverage products, and €74.4 billion from agriculture. These figures are drawn from a recent study by The European House-Ambrosetti, unveiled at the eighth forum “The Roadmap for the Future of Food &...

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The wine produced in Italy’s Franciacorta, the bucolic agricultural area known for its sparkling wines just outside of Brescia, is not Prosecco. This was the first thing that I learned during my time with the Franciacorta Consortium, the local economic and agrotourism board, who invited me to the area for a three day tour of wine tasting throughout...

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Franciacorta has announced its new role as the exclusive Sparkling Wine Partner for the Michelin Guide ceremonies in the United States. The partnership also includes sponsorship of the Sommelier of the Year Awards for the next three years. Since 2021, Franciacorta has been a destination partner of the Michelin Guide in Italy. The expansion into the...

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