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Report SACE sul vino: l’Italia conferma il primato mondiale; export 2025 a quota 7,8 miliardi. Tutti i numeri
L’Italia si conferma regina indiscussa del vigneto mondiale. Nonostante un contesto economico e climatico complesso, il “Bel Paese” continua a dettare i ritmi del mercato, puntando tutto su un mix imbattibile di qualità, tradizione e varietà. Ma cosa dicono esattamente i numeri del 2025? Analizziamo i dati del recente Focus On “Settore Vino” di Sace, […] L'articolo Report SACE sul vino: l’Italia conferma il primato mondiale; export 2025 a quota 7,8 miliardi. Tutti i numeri proviene da insidewine .
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Them'uns
Something happened in Paris a decade ago. I don't know what it was, but it was significant enough for Our Brewery to name a beer after it. Ten Years Since Paris is a Rotbier, which I confess isn't a favourite style of mine, though I remind myself that this brewery doesn't always brew according to a homebrewer's level of tight fidelity to style, which is good. This one is clear, looking polished, not rustic. It's a bright copper shade, and little is given away by the aroma. The flavour is more full-on, and quite sweet, with notes of red cherry and Norn Irish favourite, brown lemonade. The finish is funky and earthy, a stark contrast with the sweetness, fully on-spec for Rotbier, and one of the reasons I dislike it. The mix of caramel and mushrooms does not sit well with me. It does seem like an accurate rendering of Nuremberg's flagship style of red lager, however, so if you actually enjoy them (not just the charming Franconian taverns that serve them) you'll likely enjoy this. At
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Crealis undertakes a global transformation to strengthen its industrial and commercial performance in the service of its customers
In a rapidly changing economic environment, Crealis, a major international group specialising in caps and closure solutions for wines, spirits and beverages, is undertaking a profound transformation of its industrial and commercial organisation.
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videoSaxony Wine Region Explained: Germany’s Most Easterly Vineyards
In this video, I continue my Mastering Germany series with a journey through Saxony, known in German as Sachsen, Germany’s most easterly wine region. Saxony may be small, with just over 500 hectares of vineyard, but it is one of Germany’s most distinctive and historically fascinating wine regions. In this video, I look at the key areas around Dresden, Meißen and Radebeul, exploring the Elbe River, steep terraced vineyards, granite and syenite soils, and some of the region’s most important grape varieties. We cover Pillnitz, Königlicher Weinberg, Meißner Kapitelberg, Kurfürstlicher Weinberg, Radebeul’s Goldener Wagen, Steinrücken, Wackerbarthberg and Schloss Proschwitz, one of Saxony’s most important producers and a VDP member. This is part of my deeper Mastering Germany series, available in full through the Wine with Jimmy Club. Join the Wine with Jimmy Club here: https://e-learningwine.winewithjimmy.com/program/wwj-club Chapters: 0:00 Mastering Germany and the Wine with Jimmy Clu
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Familia Torres – Purgatori 2023
In what was another life (i.e. pre-pandemic) I received less than 48 hours notice to fill in as the “wine expert” for a group of well-heeled enotourists arriving from the UK for a New Year’s Eve jaunt around Barcelona. I’ve never been much for NYE and so it seemed like a way to get paid well for a couple of days as everything had been planned previously. Little did I know, it was actually the case that the tourism company organizing it was very much in the initial dry heaves […] For full access, please log in or purchase a subscription.
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Knappstein Unearthed Sangiovese 2025
Wine review: Knappstein Unearthed Sangiovese 2025 Recently, I tried the Knappstein Unearthed Sangiovese 2025, and it was an absolute delight to drink. I can’t say I’ve ever had Sangiovese from… The post Knappstein Unearthed Sangiovese 2025 appeared first on The Cheeky Vino wine blog .
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Lidl’s Latest Wine Tour
Rhône and Hungary head today’s recommendations. The post Lidl’s Latest Wine Tour appeared first on MidWeek Wines .
podcast· 51:06A Seat at the Table with Rick Blount, Fifth Generation Family Owner, Antoine’s Restaurant, New O
Established in 1840, Antoine’s is New Orleans' oldest restaurant and the nation's oldest continually family-owned restaurant. Beloved by locals and visitors, Antoine's is known for its impeccable service and French Creole cuisine including original dishes such as Oysters Rockefeller, Eggs Sardou and Souffle Potatoes. Rick Blount, CEO and great, great grandson of Founder Antoine Alciatore, takes us inside the restaurant's 14 dining rooms and shares its history and stories. www.antoines.com The Connected Table is broadcast live Wednesdays at 2PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio ( www.w4cy.com ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( www.talk4radio.com ) on the Talk 4 Media Network ( www.talk4media.com ). The Connected Table Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media ( www.talk4media.com ), Talk 4 Podcasting ( www.talk4podcasting.com ), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-connected-tabl
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What Type of Mental Health Care Do I Need?
The most important step is to reach out for help from mental health or medical professionals in order to receive support in navigating this process. Here's where to start.
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Volume 11, Episode 12 – Bacchus Brewfest And Beyond Is Back!
The Bacchus Brewfest and Beyond is back again to the Element Eatery - it's not just a beer festival, it's designed for EVERYone! The post Volume 11, Episode 12 – Bacchus Brewfest And Beyond Is Back! appeared first on The Gnarly Gnome .
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Do You Also Enjoy Bubbles Whenever, Because You Can?
All kinds of holidays have sparkling wines attached to them, in fact all of them. But I have to ask, do you also enjoy bubbles whenever, just because you can? I do, why not? Carbonation is exciting, or sodas wouldn’t even exist, although I don’t drink sodas. I don’t need that extra sugar. But… I […] The post Do You Also Enjoy Bubbles Whenever, Because You Can? first appeared on Wine Blog .
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Wholesalers worsening the bottleneck
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyI9flHHT2Q&list=RDvyI9flHHT2Q&start_radio=1 A very telling article written by Alfonso Cevola, who worked as the Italian Wine Director for Southern Glazer Wine & Spirits (Southern) for nearly 30 years, demonstrates how the wholesale tier changed their practices to worsen the bottleneck crisis for small wineries. Yes, the same tier that lobbies to take away market opportunities [...]
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HALL and WALT White Wines and Rose
Here are some outstanding new releasees by HALL and WALT. You might know HALL for their Cabernets. But they make a killer range of wines outside of their world-class Cabernets. For years they have been producing one of the best Sauvignon Blanc wines for the price in the valley. HALL was founded in 1992 by visionaries Katheryn and Craig Hall, and over time they built one of Napa’s most beautiful, state of the art, wineries that is quite simply a must visit for any serious Napa enophile. This is one of the most fun, electric and beautiful spots to taste in the Napa Valley. HALL also have two outstanding separate lines, WALT (focusing on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay) and BACA (focusing on Zinfandel) that are seriously good in their own right. These brands have performed remarkably well since their inception. I adore the new 2025 WALT Rose (OB, 92) which is fresh, viscous and shows a glorious range of red fruits. One of the most consistent wines in the HALL lineup has been the HALL 2025 ‘Napa
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Approachment
Great photo here of the Approachment founders. It is my pleasure to share the wines of Approachment, founded byJessica and Paden West who have been in the industry for many years. Jessica started her wine path working in wine shops and tasting rooms. After learning the sales portion of the business, Jessica acquired an internship in 2013 at Bethel Heights Vineyard working directly with Winemaker Ben Casteel and viticulture master Mimi Casteel. Jessica then entered the NW Wine Studies program to earn her degree in Winemaking. Paden is originally from the Willamette Valley and began his path in wine just as Jessica did -by working in wine shops and tasting rooms. In 2010, Paden was offered an internship at Penner-Ash, managed by Winemaker Lynn Penner-Ash and Assistant Winemaker Brian Irvine. Paden serves as Benza head winemaker while Jessica makes the Approachment wines that show great poise and texture. I love the new 2024 Approachment ‘Oregon’ Pinot Noir (OB, 92) which is soft and appr
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Corollary
Corollary is making some of the finest sparkling wines on the West Coast. It is my pleasure to share one of the hottest Oregon Sparkling Wine brands on the scene. Corollary began with the 2017 vintage and has been an immediate success. They have new land in the Eola-Amity Hills AVA where they have now Oregon’s first privately-owned property dedicated exclusively to sparkling wines. This is a spectacular, dramatic and very windswept location to visit and taste wine. The wines are geeky and made with intension. I think that this is the first lineup yet. The 2021 Corollary ‘X-Omni Vineyard Blanc de Blancs’ Sparkling Wine (OB, 96) shows off the beautiful richness of the vintage and has immense power, flavor range, finesse and sterling tension. It is one of the great Oregon sparkling wines that I have tasted in the past year. Learn more about these beautiful wines at https://corollarywines.com/ and here are my reviews of the new wines by Corollary. 2021 Corollary ‘X-Omni Vineyard Blan
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All the Mâconnais hits (and misses) from the Grand Jours de Bourgogne 2026
The Mâconnais may as well be on a different planet. Here in Australia, we consistently lose our shit over the best Chardonnay from Burgundy’s hotspots of Chablis and the Côte d’Or, with oceans of love for Meursault, Montrachet, etc. But […] The post All the Mâconnais hits (and misses) from the Grand Jours de Bourgogne 2026 appeared first on Australian Wine and Drinks Review .
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2023 Wood Family Vineyards “One Oak Vineyard” Merlot – Comfort Wine for Comfort Food
Photo ©Michael Kelly Background When it is stormy and raining nothing is better than comfort food and selecting the perfect wine to go with the meal. Photo ©Michael Kelly Paul Giamatti, the actor in the iconic movie “Sideways” playing the role as Miles and his disdain of Merlot almost killed this wondrous grape varietal in […]
videoEp. 2712 Exploring Brda: Exceptional Wines and Slovenia's Culinary Traditions with Lan Kristančič...
Welcome to episode 2712 of the Italian Wine Podcast and episode 248 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. In this episode, Marc speaks with Lan Kristančič of Movia Winery in Slovenia's renowned Brda wine region. Their conversation explores the history and unique landscape of Brda, the philosophy and legacy of Movia, the region's distinctive wines, innovative projects at the estate, and the rich culinary traditions that make Brda one of Europe's most exciting food and wine destinations. More about today’s guest: Lan Kristančič, together with his father Aleš, manages a 30-hectare estate, of which 26 hectares are vineyards located in the Slovenian Goriška Brda and across the border in Italy’s Collio region. They cultivate their vineyards using biodynamic composts, and all their wines ferment exclusively with indigenous yeasts. Their goal is to produce wines that are pure and vibrant, expressing the character of their terroir—particularly the opoka marl soil that defines t
podcast· 48:03· Ep 131Why Lugana DOC Should Be Your Next Italian Wine Discovery with Luca Formentini of Selva Capuzza, Ep. 131
What do guitar strings, ambient music, and one of Italy’s most exciting white wine regions have in common? Meet Luca Formentini of Podere Selva Capuzza , the fourth-generation winemaker helping preserve the identity of Lugana DOC on the shores of Lake Garda in northern Italy. In this episode, Luca shares how music influences his winemaking, why sustainability became central to his philosophy, and what makes Turbiana one of Italy’s most captivating white grapes.
podcast· 19:46Only 24 bottles off this wine exist in the WORLD!
There were only 24 bottles of this rare Swiss wine left in the world. Then Angus and Carlos opened one.In this episode of Got Somme, Master Sommelier Carlos Santos and Angus O’Loughlin explore the fascinating world of rare and allocated wines. Does limited production genuinely signal exceptional quality, or is scarcity sometimes little more than a clever sales technique designed to create FOMO? Carlos reveals how wine allocations work inside the world’s best restaurants, including why venues may receive only one or two bottles of legendary wines such as Domaine de la Romanée-Conti. He also explains how relationships with distributors, purchasing history and global demand determine who gets access to the most sought-after bottles. The pair then taste an experimental Swiss Merlot from Ticino, supplied by Daniel of Invidia Wines. With the winemaker having passed away and production ending, this bottle represents a genuinely finite piece of Swiss winemaking history. https://invidiawines.co
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8 Things to Know About the Napa Valley Wine Train - Guide to Wine Tasting On Wheels
The Napa Valley Wine Train is one of the most unique and luxurious ways to explore and experience California’s most famous wine region. This historic train journey offers a memorable way to discover Napa - scenic vineyard views, curated wine tastings.. Read More
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Vinitaly 2026: Wine Tourism and Market Diversification as Strategic Growth Engines for Italian WineVinitaly 2026: Wine Tourism and Market Diversification as Strategic Growth Engines for Italian Wine
At the opening of the 58th edition of Vinitaly in Verona, a clear strategic narrative emerged: the future growth of the Italian wine sector will be driven not solely by export expansion, but increasingly by wine tourism development and the diversification of international markets. Italy’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, emphasized: “Wine is the […] The post Vinitaly 2026: Wine Tourism and Market Diversification as Strategic Growth Engines for Italian WineVinitaly 2026: Wine Tourism and Market Diversification as Strategic Growth Engines for Italian Wine appeared first on Liz Palmer .
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Aviation Cocktail Recipe
The Aviation cocktail is a timeless classic, first crafted in the early 20th century by Hugo Ensslin, a bartender at the Hotel Wallick in New York. Known for its pale sky-blue hue, this elegant drink combines gin, maraschino liqueur, and fresh lemon juice. Traditionally, it also includes crème de violette, which gives it its signature color and floral undertone. The Aviation is a beautiful balance of tartness and sweetness, making it a sophisticated choice for gin lovers. Ingredients: 2 oz Gin 1/2 oz Maraschino liqueur 1/4 oz Crème de violette (optional but traditional) 3/4 oz Fresh lemon juice Ice (for shaking) Brandied cherry (for garnish) Instructions: Chill the Glass : Begin by chilling a coupe or martini glass, either by filling it with ice water or placing it in the freezer. Mix Ingredients : In a cocktail shaker, combine the gin, maraschino liqueur, crème de violette (if using), and fresh lemon juice. Shake : Add ice to the shaker and shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds until wel
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Paper Plane Cocktail Recipe
The Paper Plane is a contemporary cocktail, created in 2008 by Sam Ross, a renowned bartender from New York. Inspired by the M.I.A. song "Paper Planes," this drink became an instant hit for its perfect balance of sweet, bitter, and citrusy notes. The combination of bourbon, Aperol, Amaro Nonino, and fresh lemon juice results in a harmonious blend of flavors that is both refreshing and slightly bitter, making it a favorite among cocktail enthusiasts. Ingredients: 3/4 oz Bourbon 3/4 oz Aperol 3/4 oz Amaro Nonino 3/4 oz Fresh lemon juice Ice (for shaking) Lemon twist (for garnish) Instructions: Chill the Glass : Start by chilling a coupe or martini glass. You can do this by filling it with ice water or placing it in the freezer. Mix Ingredients : In a cocktail shaker, add the bourbon, Aperol, Amaro Nonino, and fresh lemon juice. Shake : Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 10-15 seconds until the mixture is well-chilled. Strain : Discard the ice water from the glass (if