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The subzones of Italian wine: an opportunity not to be wasted

With the introduction of Additional Geographical Units (UGA), new horizons open up for high-quality productions. However, it is crucial to truly understand the territories, soil composition, and vineyard types to avoid them becoming just meaningless lines on maps

The largest urban vineyard in Europe is in Brescia: showcasing a rare grape

A centuries-old vineyard, cultivated with a rare native grape variety, lies hidden at the foot of the Castle of Brescia, right in the city center

The 21 best Timorasso wines chosen by Gambero Rosso

Timorasso, a native white grape variety from the Colli Tortonesi area in Piedmont, gives rise to the eponymous wine, which could be described as a "red dressed as a white" due to its unique and abundant structure. Here are the...

Dinosaur extinction favoured the spread of grapevines, fossil seeds reveal

The discovery of fossil seeds in South America, published in the British journal *Nature Plants*, reveals how the disappearance of dinosaurs created the ideal habitat for grapevines

Wine at the time of Instagram

The culture of the instant has also taken to the wine glass and that’s why red wine sales are dropping while whites, bubbles and macerated wines are living a new (very social) life

Near the Abbey of Rosazzo, one of the best white wines in Friuli Venezia Giulia is produced

The wines we present belong to a small denomination in Friuli Venezia Giulia, which also includes a landmark of the regional enology

"Oil can't cost less than €15 per litre." Interview with Fioi President, Pietro Intini

It's the correct price for those who process olives while respecting their origin and using technologies that improve quality: "You can't produce mediocre oil."

The 10 Best Ciliegiolo Wines from Umbria and Tuscany Chosen by Gambero Rosso

Used for years in blends with other grape varieties such as Sangiovese, Ciliegiolo is now also being vinified on its own to showcase the grape's potential. Here, we have selected the best Ciliegiolo wines from Umbria and Tuscany

Italy beats Spain and ranks second as the most competitive wine nation. France leads

No contest for the New World competitors: the top three spots in the France Agrimer ranking of the economic-productive performance of 13 wine-producing countries are all European. But beware of drought: in Italy, only 30% of vineyards have irrigation systems

No increase in production on Etna: vineyard expansion limited to 3% annually

On June 24, the shareholders' assembly voted for 50 new hectares annually for the next three years, with a maximum of one hectare per company. President Francesco Cambria speaks of a calculated growth to protect market positioning
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