Sometimes it is chance that makes you discover new and exciting wines. An impulse purchase in the wine shop. An unexpected meeting at a wine fair. Someone friend who offers you some new “find”. Or
Settesoli means “seven suns”. And for seven years, the growers of the newly formed Sicilian cooperative Settesoli waited patiently before making their first wine. They had started planting the vines in 1958 on land where
The spotlight is on Etna at the moment. Making wine on an active volcano must be special and, at times, even adventurous. Lava came pouring out of Etna earlier this year. Donnafugata, a well-known Sicilian
Suddenly everyone is talking about wines from Sardinia, the beautiful Italian island in the middle of the Mediterranean. We have tasted wines from Tenute Ólbios, a family-owned winery on the northeastern part of the island.
In 2009 the EU implemented a wine reform that structured wine in a few different groups. The intention was, and is, to harmonise the different systems that exist in the member countries. How this has
For as long as we can remember, the lucky winner of the Formula 1 races has celebrated with bottles of champagne. But not anymore. Ferrari Trentodoc has been named the Formula 1 race’s “Official Sparkling
Just outside Cagliari in southern Sardinia, the Mora&Memo farm makes intensely fruity wines from native grape varieties. For example, a rosé made on cannonau and monica, an unusual blend from this beautiful island. Meet Elisabetta
Timorasso is the name of a rare Piedmontese grape variety. It had almost disappeared; barely a hectare remained when a winemaker near the town of Tortona decided to save it. We should all be grateful
Ornellaia, one of the world’s most prestigious wineries, has just released the new 2018 vintage. Every year since 2009, an artist is commissioned to illustrate the label on a theme that corresponds to the vintage.
Caprettone is a grape that until recently was often confused with coda di volpe, another native grape variety from Campania. A small group of wine producers are now making a big effort to bring caprettone
Longed-for producers meet thirsty throats on the Italian Wind Day at the Grand Hotel Media, working life and living rooms are strongly impacted by restrictions, easement and re-restrictions. The headlines are gloomy; the offices almost
Tuscan wines ageing with grace! Few wineries manage to walk through history without following trends or markets, with the only aim to focus on quality. One of them is Capezzana in the unknown (to most)
Campania Stories became Italy’s first major wine event after the country’s quarantine due to the corona pandemic. It was took place in early September. BKWine’s Åsa Johansson was on site and tasted the new vintages
Chianti Classico is moving towards a regional sub-division similar to what has already been done in Barolo and Barbaresco. The goal is that the wine region’s eight municipalities should be allowed on the label at
There is wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, and then there is aceto balsamico tradizionale from Modena. Modena is a town in the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna. The sports car enthusiasts know that they make Ferrari and
Most people probably see Italy as a red wine country. That is why the numbers are so surprising. 57% of Italian wine production is white wine. Prosecco and pinot grigio, the enormous successes of recent
Between 2012 and 2017, the organic wine surface increased dramatically in Europe. In Italy, it increased by 84% and in Spain by 32%. Italy now has 106,400 hectares of organic vineyards, of which 30% is
Lights, camera, action. The count’s wine tasting is done online High school students are shut out of school and taught via Teams or Skype. Offices echo empty and meetings take place between adults in the
It was expected. The strange thing is that it didn’t happen until now. Prosecco producers are now authorized to make prosecco rosé. Something many have long waited for. A prosecco rosé is made by adding
Vermentino, the white wine from Italy, is becoming increasingly popular. Meet Terenzuola, one of the pioneers, who does not want the wine to become a new pinot grigio. —I don’t want vermentino to be a
Wine consumers around the world drink sparkling wines like never before. The message from producers and wine writers has been clearly understood. Bubbles can be drunk at all times and not just when you are
“I want to give everything, I only live once and I want to give everything I have,” says Marco Parusso from the eponymous wine estate in Monforte d´Alba in Barolo. You can feel that in
“Just don’t make the same wines as your grandfather did, my friends said when I told them I would start making my own wines,” says Luca Baccarelli of the Roccafiore winery in Umbria, laughing. His
“It was the vintage of 1990 that made the world discover Brunello di Montalcino,” says Francesco Marone Cinzano. We meet at the family’s beautiful estate one evening in February. The family has invited a handful
VinNatur is an Italian association for, as the name implies, producers who make natural wines. The big difference compared to other natural wine associations is that VinNatur has strict regulations on viticulture and vinification and
Organic wine continues to increase its sales and market shares. Now, consumer demand drives the three largest wine countries, Italy, Spain and France, to increase their organic surface at a quicker pace, according to a
When it is Christmas in Italy, the eternal question is whether it should be pandoro or panettone. The high, sponge-cake-like cake sold in colourful cardboard boxes in every shop from supermercato to small delicatessen shops
“With knowledge and modern technology you can get an elephant to dance ballet”. The evening’s tasting offered a lot of new insights, nuances and wonderful metaphors. Among other things, the link between bananas and wine.
A vertical tasting from 1998 to 2017 The headline might perhaps raise a few hackles. At the top of the pyramid there is, or at least should be, indisputably the most nuances, opulence and structure,
The historic estate Tasca d ‘Almerita’s new project at Etna, Tenuta Tascante (read it backwards), is a tribute to finesse and elegance. This new project is on the slopes of Etna. Come with us and
Sometimes it is chance that makes you discover new and exciting wines. An impulse purchase in the wine shop. An unexpected meeting at a wine
Settesoli means “seven suns”. And for seven years, the growers of the newly formed Sicilian cooperative Settesoli waited patiently before making their first wine. They
The spotlight is on Etna at the moment. Making wine on an active volcano must be special and, at times, even adventurous. Lava came pouring
Suddenly everyone is talking about wines from Sardinia, the beautiful Italian island in the middle of the Mediterranean. We have tasted wines from Tenute Ólbios,
In 2009 the EU implemented a wine reform that structured wine in a few different groups. The intention was, and is, to harmonise the different
For as long as we can remember, the lucky winner of the Formula 1 races has celebrated with bottles of champagne. But not anymore. Ferrari
Just outside Cagliari in southern Sardinia, the Mora&Memo farm makes intensely fruity wines from native grape varieties. For example, a rosé made on cannonau and
Timorasso is the name of a rare Piedmontese grape variety. It had almost disappeared; barely a hectare remained when a winemaker near the town of
Ornellaia, one of the world’s most prestigious wineries, has just released the new 2018 vintage. Every year since 2009, an artist is commissioned to illustrate
Caprettone is a grape that until recently was often confused with coda di volpe, another native grape variety from Campania. A small group of wine
Longed-for producers meet thirsty throats on the Italian Wind Day at the Grand Hotel Media, working life and living rooms are strongly impacted by restrictions,
Tuscan wines ageing with grace! Few wineries manage to walk through history without following trends or markets, with the only aim to focus on quality.
Campania Stories became Italy’s first major wine event after the country’s quarantine due to the corona pandemic. It was took place in early September. BKWine’s
Chianti Classico is moving towards a regional sub-division similar to what has already been done in Barolo and Barbaresco. The goal is that the wine
There is wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, and then there is aceto balsamico tradizionale from Modena. Modena is a town in the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna.
Most people probably see Italy as a red wine country. That is why the numbers are so surprising. 57% of Italian wine production is white
Between 2012 and 2017, the organic wine surface increased dramatically in Europe. In Italy, it increased by 84% and in Spain by 32%. Italy now
Lights, camera, action. The count’s wine tasting is done online High school students are shut out of school and taught via Teams or Skype. Offices
It was expected. The strange thing is that it didn’t happen until now. Prosecco producers are now authorized to make prosecco rosé. Something many have
Vermentino, the white wine from Italy, is becoming increasingly popular. Meet Terenzuola, one of the pioneers, who does not want the wine to become a
Wine consumers around the world drink sparkling wines like never before. The message from producers and wine writers has been clearly understood. Bubbles can be
“I want to give everything, I only live once and I want to give everything I have,” says Marco Parusso from the eponymous wine estate
“Just don’t make the same wines as your grandfather did, my friends said when I told them I would start making my own wines,” says
“It was the vintage of 1990 that made the world discover Brunello di Montalcino,” says Francesco Marone Cinzano. We meet at the family’s beautiful estate
VinNatur is an Italian association for, as the name implies, producers who make natural wines. The big difference compared to other natural wine associations is
Organic wine continues to increase its sales and market shares. Now, consumer demand drives the three largest wine countries, Italy, Spain and France, to increase
When it is Christmas in Italy, the eternal question is whether it should be pandoro or panettone. The high, sponge-cake-like cake sold in colourful cardboard
“With knowledge and modern technology you can get an elephant to dance ballet”. The evening’s tasting offered a lot of new insights, nuances and wonderful
A vertical tasting from 1998 to 2017 The headline might perhaps raise a few hackles. At the top of the pyramid there is, or at
The historic estate Tasca d ‘Almerita’s new project at Etna, Tenuta Tascante (read it backwards), is a tribute to finesse and elegance. This new project
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