

My Italian pantry. Tropea red onion Igp: a naturally sweet product
Sweet, red, with a pungent aroma, Tropea Onion is the undisputed protagonist of the tour of Violet Coast, in Calabria. Cooked or raw it's good for health and palate alike. Here's how to eat it without losing any of its ...Leggi altro

My Italian pantry. Pomodorino del Piennolo Dop, a volcanic treasure
Prise of the Campania region's food production, this particular tomato, preserved in bunches for several months, is a joy for the eyes and a feast for the palate. Try it as jam or on pizza.

My Italian pantry. Pistacchio Verde di Bronte Dop, the green gold of Sicily
From the Etna town of Bronte, the small green nut has travelled all around the world. What makes it unique is the lava soil and chlorophyll which lends its intense colour. Needless to say, it is good on everything: from ...Leggi altro

Top Italian Wines Roadshow. Emerging Winery Award 2021: Cantina Ridolfi in Montalcino
Here's the history of Ridolfi, top emerging winery of the year according to Gambero Rosso.

Vinitaly slides to June. Here are the calendar changes for trade fair events 2021
New postponement for Vinitaly: the 54th edition of the Verona fair will be held in June 2021. Still no postponements for ProWein, the German fair currently confirmed for the month of March.

Sustainability and wine: working towards a single certification standard
The project, announced last year by Mipaaf, struggled with Covid. But thanks to emergency action, it found its place within the "Relaunch Decree." Blasi assures a “Certification within the next harvest campaign.” Meanwhile, Equalitas has opened a permanent wine-labour round ...Leggi altro

Online wine auctions never stopped
Driven by the positive wave of digital technology, auction sales also performed well. While Christie's sets its record on the web, Catawiki and Cambi are experimenting with new sellers. And good news comes from Hong Kong as well: the first ...Leggi altro

Prosecco Docg. Time to start over from value
It’s time for a new start, even in the wine world. Beginning with Prosecco Docg, which has to focus more on sustainability and distinctive value.

Verdicchio Boys. How new generations rethink winemaking of Castelli di Jesi
Longevity and versatility, pushed towards organic regimen and experimentation. The Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi is experiencing one of the magic moments of its history. The secret? The new wine producers who, next to the historical names of the denomination, ...Leggi altro

Golfo dei Poeti. A coastal story narrated by green oysters
We went to Liguria, in the famous Golfo dei Poeti, where everything is green. Oysters included. Here is what we liked the most.