Loredana Sottile

Perfect Days, the Oscar-nominated film, unveils the rhythm of food that concerns us all

Wim Wenders' film is a story without a plot, a film by subtraction, a poem with few words. At first glance, food may not seem predominant, but in this whispered daily life, it is one of those elements that, with...

Forget Dom Pérignon, Champagne was invented by an incredibly strong woman: the story of Madame Clicquot

The widow is credited with both the invention of the table de remuage and the first rosé Champagne for blending. The latest vintage of Grande Dame Rosé is a tribute to her insights

Pruning Vineyards: Italy is considering it, there is too much wine to dispose of. But it's a clash between associations

The future of wine may depend on vineyard pruning. The rule remains the same: when a crop faces difficulties, the most viable solution is often to switch to something else by uprooting - quite literally - the problem at its...

Revolution in the world of wine: IGT wines will also have the strip. Dissatisfaction from the DOCs: 'This creates confusion.'

In the tug-of-war between associations and the State Mint, the latter emerges victorious. Associations: 'This risks disorienting the consumer.' The reply: 'It's the only way to ensure true traceability.'

Italian low-alcohol wines conquer the States, but American companies benefit

Tricolor wines, American business – a paradox due to regulatory gaps. Italian Wine Union: "No more hesitations. Lollobrigida must approve the dealcoholized wine decree."

The French wine model no longer exists. Winemakers' protests demonstrate It

"The négociant system is in crisis, and anti-alcohol pressures are growing stronger." Federvini Vice President Mastroberardino analyzes the situation across the Alps and explains why Italy won't reach those levels

Montalcino, the redemption of the younger sibling: the USA focuses on the red and expands the vineyards

Not only Brunello. Critical and public successes are driving the DOC to increase the cultivated hectares dedicated to the Rosso di Montalcino

More space for craft beers. At Vinitaly, they will have a pavilion all to themselves

There are also novelties for olive oil, which will exclusively focus on extra virgin at the Sol exhibition. But from 2025, it could have a new dedicated event at a different time of the year.

Like in the times of Agatha Christie, the Orient Express arrives in Italy, aboard the carriage of taste

A journey through time with a dining car, afternoon tea, breakfast served in cabins, and a personal concierge. Among the stops are also Montalcino and Monferrato

The expansion of Rosso di Montalcino: Another 350 hectares on the way

Demand increases for the “baby Brunello,” and the Consortium approves the proposal that will further expand the appellation.
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