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Celebrated from 17 to 23 December, the Ancient Roman festival of Saturnalia featured the giving of gifts, feasting on roasted meats, and the copious consumption of alcohol – all features of another winter festival we celebrate in the modern day.

Between the Prosecco Hills and the wine-growing landscapes of Langhe-Roero and Monferrato, tourist numbers and employment have undoubtedly grown. But the issues of overtourism, training and prices remain, reports Gianluca Atzeni.

Viticulture and literature have much in common. It’s no coincidence that book clubs often include an alcoholic component to help ideas flow more freely, writes Gabriele Gorelli MW.

Thanks to decisions made in the White House, this year has been one of great uncertainty for European wine in the US market, but Charles Lazzara of Italian wine specialist Volio Imports tells Louis Thomas of his belief that "we...

The announcement made in New Delhi celebrates “the cultural and social blend of culinary traditions”, marking the first time ever that an entire cuisine is recognised by UNESCO.

From regional PDOs to international exports, Louis Thomas looks at how traditional method sparkling wine from England is carving out a space for itself in the world.

Top Italian Wines Roadshow member Borgo Conventi in Collio, close to Italy's border with Slovenia, produces a range of wines, but perhaps its most celebrated is the Tre Bicchieri-winning Luna di Ponca.

The 'king of cheeses' signs with a Hollywood agency to feature in films, series and global shows through product placement.

La Bottega del Pane in South London is the brainchild of Rocco Tanzarella. Paying a visit to SW19, Louis Thomas discovers how this photographer-turned-baker has become one of the UK's few custodians of artisanal panettone.

Piccini has been named the top digital winery of 2025 by Omnicom PR Group Italia, ahead of Mezzacorona and Frescobaldi. Online content is also seeing a rise in references to de-alcoholised wines and indigenous grape varieties.