For many, Etna is currently the most exciting wine-growing region in Europe. Because what has happened here in the past two decades is simply phenomenal. For a long time, Sicilian wines were seen as Italy’s answer to the New World. However, after the boom in international grape varieties, winemakers are now focussing on local varieties. Particularly in the Etna hotspot, but also in other...

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After the Montalcino dream year of 2016, things quietened down around the famous appellation for a while, even though some winemakers bottled amazingly good Brunellos in 2017 and 2018, which the dedicated Brunello community will enjoy for a long time to come. These two vintages will possibly be like the 1998, which initially caused disillusionment immediately after the proclaimed dream year of...

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After a monumental 2019 vintage that produced wines that, for reasons of common sense, need to disappear into the cellar for a few years to develop their full power, intensity and class, most of the Barolo 2020s are now on the market. It is an almost cheerful vintage, the wines are generally more accessible and fresher. They have everything that makes a Barolo, but they are less austere in...

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Gambero Rosso Vini d’Italia: Since 1988, the most important Italian wine guide has provided an irreplaceable, annually updated reference work for all those who like to take an in-depth look at the multifaceted world of Italian wine. This impressive book with its many pages is the result of the excellent work of a team of over sixty tasters. These experts select the top wines of the Italian...

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In the autumn of 2024, the tasting team from the gourmet magazine FALSTAFF turned its attention to the vintages currently available on the west coast of Tuscany: “Bolgheri and the surrounding areas on the coast of Tuscany are among the most outstanding wine-growing regions in Italy. Thanks to the high intensity of light and the mild climate, wines with intense fruit and polished tannins are...

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UGA stands for Unità Geografiche Aggiuntive (supplementary geographical unit). It describes the specific vineyard designations in Chianti Classico. The area is located in the centre of Tuscany and, at 70,000 hectares, covers around a third of the region. The boundaries of the growing area, which stretches between Florence and Siena, were established as early as 1716. The Sangiovese grape...

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Lagrein is a red grape variety from the popular northern Italian dual region of Trentino-Alto Adige. It is assumed that the name derives from the “Valle Lagarina”, a side valley in Trentino. According to the latest analyses, one parent is Teroldego, while the second parentage is still being researched. Lagrein is relatively easy to recognise by its dark berry aromas and a delicate scent of...

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Trebbiano was often referred to as one of the oldest and most widespread white wine grapes in the world, as the first mention of it dates back to Pliny shortly after the birth of Christ. However, since genetic analyses in 2001, it has been known that many of the more than one hundred varieties known as Trebbiano are not at all or only very distantly related to each other. Six Trebbiano...

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Few people realise that the Soave wine from Veneto is produced in a volcanic wine region, such as Vesuvius near Naples or Mount Etna in Sicily. In fact, it is the only volcanic wine-growing region in the whole of northern Italy. The 1,700-hectare volcanic core zone lies at the heart of the wine-growing region, between the eponymous town of Soave and the municipality of Monteforte d’Alpone, and...

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Carricante is one of the most exciting white grape varieties in southern Italy, capable of impressive complexity and a great deal of terroir-influenced expression when grown in the right soil. The name Carricante supposedly comes from the variety’s high yield: “caricare” means “to load”, meaning that one can (or rather: could) load many grapes onto the hanger during the harvest. The...

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Although Pinot Grigio is considered a typically Italian grape variety, it originally comes from Burgundy in France, where it is called Pinot Gris. “Gris” or “grigio” means grey and comes from the fact that the ripe grapes do not turn yellow-green, but grey-blue to red-brown. Visually, Pinot Grigio, which is known in Germany as Pinot Gris or Ruländer, is therefore more similar to a red grape...

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Sauvignon Bianco is an old bouquet grape variety that is widespread in many wine-growing regions in Italy, totalling almost 4,000 hectares from South Tyrol to Sicily. In the northern regions such as South Tyrol, Collio and Friuli as well as in Veneto, it is mostly used to make single-varietal wines. In the more southerly regions, Sauvignon is often used as a blending partner for white cuvées....

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We are not the only ones who eagerly await this report year after year: Eric Guido, Vinous.com’s Italy specialist, writes about the latest developments in what is probably Italy’s most dynamic wine region. “At the risk of sounding like a broken record, I can’t help but be excited about the constant improvement in the quality of Sicilian wines. I believe that part of this leap in quality...

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For the 21st time, wines from all over the world were judged by leading wine experts at the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA). This year, the number of blind-tasted wines is once again impressive: a total of 18,143 wines from 57 countries were tasted, including 2,557 wines from Italy alone. With this result, the Decanter World Wine Award has once again set a record for the highest number of...

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The history of this exceptional wine estate is extraordinary, even in Tuscany, which is certainly not short on history. The name San Giusto a Rentennano bears witness to its Etruscan origins. The oldest part of the magnificent estate was a monastery in the Middle Ages, first mentioned in 1204, and was later expanded into a fortress, whose towers and battlements still tower imposingly over the...

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Mattia Vezzola’s grandfather founded the Costaripa winery in 1936 on the western shore in the town of Moniga del Garda in the heart of the Valtènesi area, marking the beginning of an impressive success story. Mattia demonstrated his expertise as head Oenologist at the famous Franciacorta winery Bellavista for forty years. And as early as 1973, he pressed the first bottle-fermented...

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The wine-growing region of Sicily is characterised by boundless expanses and contrasts such as the damp, foggy coolness of Erice and the hellish heat of Randazzo at the foot of Mount Etna. Which brings us to today’s topic: The Etna region has probably held the most exciting position within Sicily for some years now. The wines are often less opulent, have a very special texture, acidity and...

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Prosecco is not just Prosecco. Millions of Liters of often banal sparkling wine are produced under this protected name every year, which in recent years has prompted some top winemakers from the core zone around Conegliano Valdobbiadene to radically abandon this generic designation in the names of their products. As a result, the DOCG products from this small core region are increasingly...

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Pio Cesare was one of the first winegrowers to believe in the high quality and potential of Barolo, Barbaresco, Barbera and other wines from Piedmont. The world-famous traditional winery, which he founded in the 19th century under his own name, is still based in the historic centre of Alba today. The walls of the cellars date back to the Roman Empire. Today, the traditional winery is in its...

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A narrow, winding road leads up to our new discovery, the picturesque winery of Luigi Maffini, which is undoubtedly one of the most renowned wineries in Campania, but is almost completely unknown outside Italy. His terroir-influenced wines are produced in the northern part of the up-and-coming Cilento region, which reveals a completely different and incredibly exciting side to Campanian...

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Anyone who believes that Sassicaia and Tiganello were the first so-called “Supertuscans” does not know the history of Carmignano. The wine-growing region of the same name in the province of Prato is one of the oldest wine-growing areas in Italy and is located in the north-easternmost part of Tuscany. Great blends of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc have been produced here...

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Trying their hand at one of Italy’s most historic red wines is a pretty daring endeavour, even for the daughters of world-famous winemakers. For the three cousins Marta, Dominga and Enrica Cotarella, however, the Le Macioche winery in Montalcino was love at first sight – securing the approval of their prominent fathers Renzo and Riccardo Cotarella. “Our Brunello focuses on the Sangiovese...

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When Eric Guido (Vinous.com) talks about the current status of the Veneto wine region, he rightly calls it “a constant process of development”. He writes: “Whether it is Valpolicella, Soave or one of the smaller production areas in the region, Veneto has undergone an enormous change in a seemingly very short period of time – mostly in a positive direction. However, in a region like...

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What the small Contrada Santo Spirito winery (the Etna branch of Feudo Maccari) has been doing almost unnoticed on Europe’s highest active volcano for some years now is quite remarkable. The motto of the owner family Moretti (Tenuta Sette Ponti, Tuscany) is quite succinct and seemingly simple: “We like authentic, unprocessed wines that are able to convey the aromas and flavours of the land...

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“You never turn your back on challenges." - This quote from Wladimir Klitschko is the best way to describe the commitment and the results achieved by our winegrowers in 2023, which was not always an easy year. The 2023 grape harvest in Italy and elsewhere in the world showed that farmers, and winegrowers in particular, face considerable challenges in times of climate change. The more...

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Behind the entrance gate of the Tenuta degli Dei lies the family business of Tommaso Cavalli, in which horses and vineyards play a prominent role. So it’s no wonder that countless vines are lined up along the gently sloping road into the valley and horses gallop across the paddocks. The picturesque estate is located in San Leolino in Panzano in Chianti, Tuscany, and was bought by Tommaso’s...

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Anyone who believes that Umbria’s wines are now not as attractive as Tuscan wines has not heard of Decugnano dei Barbi. Located just outside the medieval town of Orvieto, the winery is undoubtedly one of the most important in the region, if not the country. The first Metodo Classico from Umbria was produced here in 1978 and in 1981 the first sweet wine in Italy was produced from noble rot...

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The history of the Podere Il Carnasciale almost sounds like a fairy tale. Located between the Apennines and the Chianti-Classico region in Mercatale Valdarno, a town in the province of Arezzo, the farm has revived a largely unknown grape variety. The agronomist Remigio Bordini discovered about 50 years ago in the Colli Euganei near Padua in an old vineyard a vine that turned out to be a...

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From the dense Barolo from Serralunga d’Alba to the lively volcanic wines produced on the slopes of Etna – the Giovanni Rosso winery undoubtedly offers an impressive variety. Powerful wines with a velvety structure and elegance are the trademark of the famous family business. The success story of the winery, which was originally located only in Piedmont, really got going when Giovanni’s...

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EUROVINO – Trade Fair for Wine celebrated its successful premiere in Karlsruhe in 2024. The portfolio comprised 305 exhibitors with over 500 wineries represented. The successful kick-off was rounded off by the presentation of the FairWineAwards. A competent jury, consisting of Claudia Stern, Denis Duhme, Michael Kugel and Dr Hermann Pilz, particularly promotes the aspect of sustainability...

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At the beginning of the year, we present the top wines from leading international critics. The second part of our short series features Antonio Galloni, who runs a “modern-day wine platform” with his team at Vinous.com, which involves readers in the communication process. The founder can look back on a proud career as one of the most influential critics in the wine world, including as...

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Over the next few weeks, we will be presenting the top wines from leading international critics. We will start with Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, in which the world-renowned sommelier Monika Larner has been rating wines according to the 100-point system for years. The trade magazine “The Wine Advocate” (TWA) was founded in 1978 by Robert M. Parker Jr. The American Parker is regarded as one...

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Forget everything you previously thought about Soave wines. In addition to the outstanding qualities that have been produced for many years, a new elite of white wines is being created in some wineries that are putting an entire region in a new light. And with their precise, mineral and expressive white wines, they need not fear international comparison! One of these lighthouse wineries...

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With the latest addition to their already high-calibre wine collection, the Pfitscher family has created a new top-quality South Tyrolean wine that perfectly and elegantly reflects the identity of the terroir. The small vineyard Das Langefeld is one of the highest and oldest Pinot Noir vineyards in South Tyrol. It is located in the Glen vineyard above Montan at around 550 metres above sea...

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Bibenda is a renowned Italian wine guide that is one of the most influential annual wine publications alongside Gambero Rosso and the Veronelli Guide. Bibenda’s rating principle is based on a scale of 1 to 5 grapes, with 5 grapes (Cinque Grappoli) being the highest award. This rating is only awarded to wines that stand out for their exceptional quality and distinctive character. Discover our...

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The VINUM publication “Top of Tuscany” has been published as an annual special issue for 8 years now and presents the most successful wines and wineries of the year from this region. An impressive number of over 1,000 wines were tasted on site, only 400 wines convinced the expert jury and made it into the final list of the best, of which 100 wines ultimately qualified for the “Top of Tuscany”...

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Markus Prackwieser is undoubtedly one of those winegrowers who have a clear vision of their work. In 2000, the South Tyrolean took over the long-established estate from his father Johann, who until then had sold his entire harvest to co-operatives. The then 28-year-old Markus decided to break new ground and process his grapes himself. Today, he produces wines that authentically express the...

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If there is one Italian wine region where red wine lovers will find everything their heart desires, then it is the Valpolicella zone in Veneto, located east of Lake Garda near the Soave area between the towns of Bardolino and Verona. The name Valpolicella itself is derived from the Latin term “Vallis Poli Cellae” and translates as “the valley of many cellars”, whose growing area hides a rich...

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No other winery in Bolgheri is as close to the sea as Tenuta Le Colonne. The sun-kissed vines thrive here just a few metres from the beaches of San Vincenzo and benefit from the fresh sea breeze. In the midst of this unspoilt nature, the winery in Donoratico, the southernmost district of Bolgheri, produces an extremely fine range of wines. The French grape varieties Cabernet Sauvignon,...

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Undisputed: Fontalloro and Rancia are wine icons of Tuscany. The Gambero Rosso ranks Fèlsina among the ten most successful Italian wineries. You can hardly achieve much more in the Italian wine scene. While half of Italy relied on Cabernet & Co. in the 1970s and 1980s, Fèlsina produced single-varietal Sangiovese wines. Fontalloro and Rancia premiered in 1983 and were to make the...

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The Chardonnay grape variety originates from the town of the same name in Burgundy, and its unique success story has made it the most important white wine variety in the world today. In Italy, Chardonnay performs particularly well in South Tyrol as well as in Umbria, where Antinori’s Castello della Sala certainly sets a benchmark for the whole of Italy. And from part of the grapes harvested...

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Even if the (Vino) Nobile is not exactly one of the best-known of Italian red wines, it deserves the glamour and reputation of the historic noble wine with which high society, popes and even presidents have filled their wine cellars since the 16th century. In recent years, there seems to be a joyful return to a classic and pure Sangiovese style. Many winemakers are producing an increasingly...

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As every year, Antonio Galloni dedicates a separate tasting report to the exciting Tuscan west coast. And as always, we have brought you the wines available with us from this exciting report “The new wines from the Tuscan coast will give readers much pleasure. The 2020 vintage is somewhat uneven, but the best wines offer remarkable freshness and aromatic intensity, with less weight than is...

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Pinot Bianco or Pinot Blanc comes from the French Pinot family with Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc. In old Italian wine books, it was long equated or confused with Chardonnay, which is why many winemakers thought they had Chardonnay in their vineyards. The variety is particularly cultivated in South Tyrol and in the Collio, where it is considered a perfect food companion (e.g. the...

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The wines of the Vermentino grape are a great choice for lovers of fresh, lively white wines! In international blind tastings, these wines consistently achieve high ratings. And although the area under cultivation is slowly increasing worldwide, the grape variety is still relatively unknown. The grape is known as Vermentino in Tuscany, especially in Maremma and Bolgheri, in Sardinia and in...

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South of Rimini and the small state of San Marino, not far from the port city of Ancona, you will find one of Italy’s most exciting and versatile white grape varieties: Verdicchio from the Marche. Verdicchio is also popular in other Italian regions, although there is no doubt that the one from the central Italian region is the best. The largest growing zone is the 2,700-hectare DOC...

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Italy’s wine island of Sicily has enthralled us for over 20 years. The constant activity of the volcano, the renewal of the fertile volcanic soils, the unique microclimate, the rainfall and the sky-high elevations make Etna a powder keg for agriculture and viticulture. The volcano is the lifeline for one of Italy’s most fertile regions, with vines, some still rooted and over 100 years old,...

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Piedmont, with its sub-regions Langhe and Roero, is one of Italy’s most famous wine-growing regions. It is best known for its red wines from the Barbera, Dolcetto and Nebbiolo grape varieties. But there are also some wonderful white wines like Cortese, Timorasso and Arneis, the so-called “white Barolo”. Arneis is one of over 500 autochthonous Italian grape varieties that was almost extinct...

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Dott. Daniele Cernilli, internationally renowned Italian wine journalist, co-founder and long-standing editor-in-chief of the renowned Italian wine guide Gambero Rosso, has had a new project close to his heart for a few years now: “Doctor Wine” - a very active and successful online platform about Italian wine, which is also published in English. In October 2014, his 550-page “Guida...

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Graziano Prà is one of a small group of talented winemakers who have shown the world that the Soave area can also produce top-quality wines capable of ageing. Since training as an enologist in the early 1980s and taking over the family vineyards, previously farmed by his grandfather and father, Graziano has been guided by the concept of transparency. “The task of the winemaker is to make a...

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There are wine regions that are just waiting to be discovered. The Masari winery is situated at an altitude of 380 metres in the beautiful hills of the Val d’Agno, the easternmost valley between Verona and Vicenza. Massimo Dal Lago and Arianna Tessari cultivate their vines here directly on the foothills of the Small Dolomites. This is an agriculturally unspoilt corner of Veneto with...

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For more than 100 years and now in its fourth generation, Massolino has been writing wine history. Around Serralunga d’Alba, some of the most famous single-vineyard Barolos in the world are created. With the acquisition of coveted vineyard sites, the co-founding of the consortium and the bottling of the region’s first single-vineyard Barolo, the Massolino name took its place in the world of...

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When a new star has been rising in the wine critic firmament for 10 years, it is only a matter of time that we present the profound tasting notes and ratings to you as well. The wine critic and sommelier world champion Luca Gardini (born 1981) revealed his outstanding talent early on. He is now also known by the synonym “The Wine Killer” and publishes his profound tasting notes and rankings...

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Aglianico, also known as the “Barolo of the South”, is one of the oldest grape varieties in Italy. It is therefore logical that there are many legends and stories about this variety. The Phoenicians are said to have brought it with them hundreds of years before the birth of Christ. The Greeks also brought it, because the name is derived from “ellenico” (Hellenic, i.e. Greek). Sometimes one...

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Olive trees, cypresses and terraced vineyards supported by ancient dry-stone walls ... the Antico Podere Gagliole estate is a little jewel that holds all the charm of Tuscany. More than thirty years ago, the Swiss Monika and Thomas Bär were enchanted by the beauty of the Chianti Classico region. On the Gagliole estate in Castellina in Chianti, they finally found their second home and a new...

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Anyone looking for sustainably produced wines who does not want to forego excellent quality, unique enjoyment and great storage potential is more than in good hands with this Tuscan prime example of biodynamic agriculture. Biodynamic viticulture has a very long tradition at Caiarossa, which is why chemical additives have been avoided from the very beginning. The name of the farm is derived...

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Which wine producer can truly claim to have revived the native grape varieties of their region? The Mastroberardino family, however, is fully entitled to do so, because without their extraordinary commitment to research and cultivation, Campania’s wonderful ancient grapes such as Fiano, Greco, Falanghina, Piedirosso, Aglianico or Coda di Volpe would probably have died out after the Second...

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Connoisseurs have known it for a long time: South Tyrol’s DOC varietal wines also include full-bodied Chardonnays, fine Rieslings and occasionally even Grüner Veltliner, as well as excellent red wines made from Lagrein, Pinot Nero (Pinot Noir), but also Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. The popular white varieties Pinot Blanc (Pinot Bianco), Pinot Gris (Pinot Grigio) and...

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The Slow Wine guide, first published in 2010, emerged from the Slow Food movement after they parted ways with the Gambero Rosso publishing house. The well-known Italian wine critics Giancarlo Gariglio and Fabio Giavedoni were able to recruit around 200 experienced tasters for their new project. The success after more than 10 years proves the editors right, because in all regions of Italy,...

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Anyone who thinks that no prickly pears grow in the north of Italy has never been to the Valtellina. The Valtellina - as it is called in German - lies on the border to Switzerland in northern Lombardy and looks back on a wine-growing tradition that is over 2,000 years old. Sheltered by the Rhaetian Alps, the vines here thrive in an optimally sunny southern exposure and benefit from the warm...

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The editors of WirtschaftsWoche, in cooperation with GrapeAlliance, selected Germany’s top wine retailers in an extensive evaluation process. To validate the results of the test, the process was additionally accompanied by an independent jury of experts. The following aspects were decisive for the evaluation: Depth of range, advice, buying experience, delivery time and customer support. More...

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Today we present you a wine that could hardly boast a more exclusive storage history. At a depth of 4,000 metres, in the Poschhausstollen in the Ridnaun Valley, the exclusive Gewürztraminer “Epokale” from the Tramin Winery matured and can already be described as an absolute collector’s item. At 90 percent humidity and a constant 11 degrees Celsius, the “Epokale” Gewürztraminer Spätlese Alto...

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The founding of the “Kellerei St. Michael-Eppan” in 1907 marked the beginning of an eventful success story. Today, the name stands for great wines and extraordinary quality. The 320 members of the winery work their vineyards in harmony with nature, their secret of success is the combination of decades of experience and the constant striving for perfection. The unique terroir, respectful...

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When Monica Larner, Italy taster for Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, publishes her extensive notes on the current collections from Piedmont, it is a highly comprehensive and exciting affair every year. This year, too, she has tasted almost 1,000 samples since spring and has therefore only published the first two major Piedmont rankings in the last few weeks. And a third will follow after the...

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Between the provinces of Verona and Vicenza, amidst the rural backdrop of forests and Venetian villas, Stefano Inama cultivates two close yet very different wine-growing areas. His vines thrive on the red clay and limestone subsoils of the Colli Berici and the extraordinary volcanic lava basalt soils of the Soave Classico area - so we are talking about volcanic wines from northern Italy,...

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In the region around the imposing towers of the medieval town of San Gimignano, oenologist Alessio Logi has dedicated himself to what is probably Tuscany’s most famous white wine. Vernaccia di San Gimignano is one of the oldest white wines in Italy, mentioned in records dating back to 1276 and in Dante’s Divine Comedy. This white wine is therefore characterised by a centuries-old history of...

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Between the provinces of Verona and Vicenza, amidst the rural backdrop of forests and Venetian villas, Stefano Inama cultivates two close yet very different wine-growing areas. His vines thrive on the red clay and limestone subsoils of the Colli Berici and the extraordinary volcanic lava basalt soils of the Soave Classico area - so we are talking about volcanic wines from northern Italy,...

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At the end of February, Monica Larner published for Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate her first ratings of the Brunello di Montalcino 2017 and Riserva 2016 that came on the market this year. She rightly asks in her article and also immediately gives the answer: “And what is the soul of Brunello? The ideal is elegance. Few wine regions in the world have the potential to produce wines with such...

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The acronym COS stands for the initials of the three founders of the winery: Giambattista Cilia, Giusto Occhipinti and Pinuccia Strano. As early as 1985, the triumvirate became a duo, consisting of Giambattista Cilia and Giusto Occhipinti, who have passionately shaped the Sicilian success story of the COS winery for more than 40 years. It’s hard to imagine now that the owners' original...

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The Badia a Coltibuono winery is world famous for its Chianti & Chianti Classico. Situated amidst the typical hilly landscape high above the municipality of Gaiole, the winery’s headquarters are located behind impressive monastery walls. A place with an impressive history, because already about 1,000 years ago the monks of Vallombrosa, belonging to a Benedictine order, founded the “Abbey...

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Riccardo and his brother Renzo Cotarella are not unknown faces on the Italian wine scene. The two renowned oenologists have received significant recognition for their work at numerous successful wineries over the years. Meanwhile, at the Falesco family winery, the Cotarella family is undergoing an exciting generational change: Dominga, Marta and Enrica Cotarella – a new and third...

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Since the much too early and sudden death of Pio Boffa in the spring of 2021, his legacy of more than 40 years of enthusiastic work has passed to his daughter Federica. Together with her cousin Cesare Benvenuto and her uncle Augusto Boffa, she now leads the fortunes of the 140-year-old winery. The triumvirate is completed by oenologist Paolo Fenocchio. Pio Boffa has always paid great...

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Second fermentation at the highest level! More than thirty years ago, when Vernatsch still dominated the South Tyrolean wine world, Kettmeir set the course for an experiment that would become a passion over the years. Since then, spumante has been produced using the champagne method, with several years of yeast storage, from the classic grape varieties Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Pinot...

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Traditional & future-oriented – that is not a contradiction here. The vineyards of Castello di Lamole extend between the typical Tuscan villages of Lamole and Pile, not far from Greve in Chianti Classico. The terraced vineyards look out over the Chianti hills. Year after year, the foundations are laid here for the terroir-strong, wonderfully classic wines of the house. From the...

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Lagrein is relatively easy to recognise by its dark berry aromas and a delicate scent of violets, often also plums and sour cherries. It has a dark colour, is full-bodied and velvety, has mild tannins and moderate acidity As a local red wine (and rosé), it is currently booming in South Tyrol. But demand is also growing internationally among enthusiasts who love independent and...

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Friuli lies in the far north-east of Italy, bordering South Tyrol and Austria to the north, Slovenia to the east, Venice to the west and the Mediterranean Sea to the south. Many small family wineries still cultivate ancient, little-known grape varieties and, of course, international varieties from Chardonnay and Sauvignon to Cabernet and Merlot have long been completely normal in the larger...

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“Award-winning summer retreat." Nonino’s “L’Aperitivo Nonino” BotanicalDrink is the “Aperitif of the Year 2021” at the international “Spirit Award”. Out of more than 120 aperitifs and distillates from all over the world, the natural and vegan aperitivo is the first representative from Italy to adorn itself with this special award. And the verdict comes from a competent mouth, because the...

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Positively into the future. An exclusive shoulder view with Alvaro. Most certainly, Lis Neris is one of the best wineries from Friuli. Winery owner Alvaro Pecorari devoted much of his time to researching his vineyard sites and their varietal suitability. That he has succeeded in this in an impressive way is proven by the fact that his Lis Neris winery is now more than ever considered an...

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“Authentic & biodynamic – and firmly in family hands!" The Alois Lageder family winery produces lively and fresh wines from South Tyrol. With a holistic understanding of nature, creativity and a love of experimentation, Alois Lageder creates wines that reflect the diversity of South Tyrol. In the spirit of biodynamic agriculture, the winery is constantly developing its knowledge,...

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This is what we call a hat trick: After we were able to enjoy the very well-balanced, fruit-driven and almost perfect 2015 vintage last year, the appellation is now doing it again. In terms of elegance, complexity and finesse, the 2016 vintage brings wines to the market that are more comparable to the great 2010 vintage. Compared to the fruity, warm and very harmonious style of the rightly...

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“A tour around centennial bush vines and a 18th century Palmento on Mt. Etna” Tenuta di Fessina was born in 2007 by a Silvia Maestrelli project. First woman producer and pioneer on the Volcano. The estate it is a 17th century Palmento hidden inside a double lava flow from two different eruptions, 1911 and 1809. Tenuta di Fessina core is located on the Northern slope of Mt. Etna, the...

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The renowned trade magazine Falstaff asked its community at the end of 2020 “Where do you prefer to buy wine?" and you answered. And we are excited: SUPERIORE.DE was voted the most popular wine merchant in the category “selection Italy”. Thank you very much for your numerous votes and, of course, especially for your loyalty over the last 20 years, without which this great result would not...

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“It is a vintage full of strength and purity, the result of a long growing season without extreme events. One that was warmer than 2014 and with much less rain, yet the water reserves were high due to the rainfall during the winter months. These reserves helped the vines through the dry, warm and sunny summer months, supplemented by cool night temperatures and just the right amount of rainfall...

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“The 2015 vintage is a historical year for Brunello di Montalcino that nobody should miss. The wines show impressive precision of vivid fruit, fine tannins and freshness in acidity despite their ripeness and richness which makes them some of the most exciting in years. Winemakers in Montalcino were never better prepared to produce outstanding wines in a year like 2015 with their exactness in...

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If there is a top address in our business, then it is Meininger Verlag, which appropriately resides in Neustadt an der Weinstraße: In 1903, the “Weinblatt” by founder Daniel Meininger was one of the first renowned trade journals to deal with our favourite topic, and 114 years later the publishing house became an oenological and gastronomic authority. Every year the trade magazine...

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For years it was suspected, but after recent genetic engineering studies it is now known for certain: Primitivo is identical to the Californian Zinfandel and is derived from the ancient Croatian grape variety Tribidrag or Crlenjak Kastelanski, which was already known in the 15th century. The name was originally “Primativo” and referred to early ripening, which incidentally also applies to the...

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