Wine News

From Al Bano to Sting: the film on celebrities producing wine hits cinemas

The docufilm releasing in mid-July reveals the stories of famous personalities who have chosen to produce wine in Italy

The 11 best Franciacorta Rosé chosen by Gambero Rosso

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc, Erbamat. These are the grape varieties that make up Franciacorta, one of the most renowned traditional method sparkling wines. Here we focus on Franciacorta Rosé vintage and reserve types. Here are the best labels

The best wines of Val d'Orcia beyond Brunello di Montalcino and Nobile di Montepulciano

We are on the hills southeast of Siena, in an area that became part of the UNESCO World Heritage in 2004. Here, very interesting wines are produced by a small DOC. Here’s what they are

Chianti Classico Villa-Farms aim for UNESCO recognition

The villa-farms of Chianti Classico are in the running to become a World Heritage Site

In the Marche Region, a school for farmers and winemakers to combat climate crisis

Corrado Dottori and Valeria Bochi founded the farm La Distesa in Cupramontana and later created Spore, an ambitious political agro-ecology project

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 6 best Lessini Durello sparkling wines chosen by Gambero Rosso

Durella is a native white grape variety cultivated in Veneto in certain areas of the Monti Lessini between Verona and Vicenza. The grape is vinified in various ways, but its best results come as sparkling wines. Here are the top...

State seals for Geographical Indication Wines: starting with IGT Benevento

The Sannio Consortium will be the first to adopt the IGT seals issued by the State Printing Office: 4 million pieces to start with. Each bottle will come with a digital passport to ensure better protection against imitations

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 Prosekar war: the Prosecco DOC wants annexation, but Carso producers resist

The historic sparkling wine from Trieste is entering the large Triveneto DOC as a type, while Carso businesses aim for a subzone. Intense discussions are taking place regarding the new regulations published in the Veneto Region Bulletin. Without a compromise,...
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