World’s Best Sommeliers’ Selection for Barolo Cannubi 2018 & 1982
Marchesi di Barolo were very happy to share with us (and you) a very special recognition received from the World's Best Sommeliers' Selection for their Barolo Cannubi 2018 & 1982,…
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Mazzei Zisola is now organic certified
Three (3) years of conversion, and, starting from 2023, Zisola estate has been officially certified as organic! From the very beginning, Mazzei Zisola in the Sicilian province of Noto, right…
Mildew Splitting Grapes (source fassadengruen.de)
After frosts, Champagne harvest threatened by rain and mildew fungus
The Champagne houses are unlikely to think much of the last few years. If the loss of sales due to Covid, it is Vladimir Putin and Shampanskoye and if not…
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Shampanskoye – Champagne producers up in arms
In a provocative move last month, Vladimir Putin signed legislation requiring all non-Russian producers to mark their products in Russia as “sparkling wine” on the back of every bottle, including…
Arial view of Château Cheval Blanc
Two Top St. Emilion Estates withdraw from Classification System
Two heavyweight Bordeaux châteaux – Cheval Blanc and Ausone have quit St. Emilion classification system. Châteaux Cheval Blanc and Ausone have questioned the judging criteria for the classification's renewal in…
Valpolicella Wines Grow In 2021
Against all expectations, in the first months of 2021 the Italian Wine region of Valpolicella (Vento also known for Soave, Bardolino and Prosecco) area has seen, a notable increase in…
Viu Manent Harvest Report 2021
One of our favourite wineries, Viu Manent, wanted to share the vision of their winemaker Patricio Celedón of the 2021 Chilean grape harvest.
Benvenuto Brunello-Off 2021 Montalcino
First taste of the Brunello di Montalcino 2016, Brunello Riserva 2015 and Rosso di Montalcino 2019. 5* and exceptional. Brunello as a brand in itself.
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Teeling Small Batch Irish Whiskey Crowned Best Premium Irish Whiskey
Best Premium Irish Whiskey of the Year 2020. World’s Best Single Malt 2019. Ireland's best known independent distillery. Malta, Gozo and online.
Best Vineyards to visit in 2020
Whilst most of us are in quarantine in this Mediterranean heat we can all dream to visit one of these famous awarded Vineyards. Selected by 500 experts.