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Amarone 2021 shows itself in Verona
Balance, identity and a green turning point Balanced, typical and elegant. This is the profile of Valpolicella Amarone 2021, officially unveiled at the Gallerie Mercatali in Verona during Amarone Opera Prima, the annual preview organised by the Valpolicella Wine Consortium, running until tomorrow. According to the Consortium’s tasting panel, the new vintage offers a clear snapshot of the territory, marked by full integration of sensory components, finesse in ageing, an
MIE SAKE
Something sacred Last September, I had the privilege and honor of being invited by JETRO Mie (Japan External Trade Organization) to discover the secrets of Mie prefecture: its magical atmosphere, its heavenly waters, its exceptional sakes, and its deep love of gastronomy. Located on the Pacific coast in the southeast of the main island Honshu, Mie Prefecture is famous for being home to Ise Jingu Grand Shrine. It is
Tenuta Luce Unveils Luce Brunello 2021: A Vintage of Balance and Precision
Montalcino, 27 January 2026 – Tenuta Luce presents Luce Brunello 2021, the new vintage of its Brunello di Montalcino: a wine inspired by the uniqueness of its place of origin, interpreted through a distinctive style defined by precision and elegance. The new release is now available on international markets The grapes used to produce Luce Brunello come from one of the estate’s most highly suited vineyards, Madonnino, located at around
Douloufakis Winery
A Venetian Legacy in the Heart of Crete Douloufakis is one of the finest interpreters of Cretan wine, a benchmark name within the island’s most prestigious appellation, the PDO Dafnés. The estate stands on solid foundations, now led by Nikos Douloufakis, the third generation of the family. The fourth generation has already joined the winery, contributing actively to recent harvests. The Douloufakis family traces its Venetian roots back to
WEINGUT GRAF NEIPPERG
A centuries old winemaking heritage in the heart of Württemberg Located in Schwaigern, in southwestern Germany, Weingut Graf Neipperg is one of the oldest and most emblematic estates in Württemberg. The family of the Counts von Neipperg has been cultivating vines since the 13th century and remains deeply rooted in the region’s viticultural history. The ancestral castle still overlooks the hillsides, a symbol of a heritage passed down without interruption.
SAPERAVI in focus
A JOURNEY THROUGH GEORGIA’S NATIVE TERROIRS Georgia is considered one of the historical birthplaces of wine, with evidence of viticulture dating back more than 8,000 years. Over the centuries, the country has developed a deeply rooted wine culture where ancestral traditions coexist with contemporary approaches. The qvevri, a large clay vessel buried in the ground for fermentation and ageing, remains one of the most emblematic symbols of this heritage. Georgian