Louis Thomas

What to expect from Wine Paris 2026

Ahead of the 2026 edition of Wine Paris (9-11 February), Gambero Rosso speaks with Nicolas Cuissard, the trade show's director, about what to expect from the French capital next month.

Meet the farmer pioneering English olive oil

When you think of olive groves, you think of the sun-baked Mediterranean, not necessarily the east of England. Louis Thomas speaks with David Hoyles, founder of The English Olive Company, about why he's betting on olive oil production in Lincolnshire.

'You cannot ignore a country of more than 230 million people'

Ahead of Gambero Rosso's first visit to Nigeria on 27 January, we spoke with Roberto Mengoni, Ambassador of Italy to Nigeria, about why the Italian wine sector should target this African market.

The bottle where Vino Nobile di Montepulciano meets Milanese design

Top Italian Wines Roadshow member Avignonesi's Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2015 Late Release comes with a unique artwork intended to carry the spirit of the winery "beyond the bottle".

What does 2026 hold for New York pizza?

Gambero Rosso speaks with pizza expert Scott Wiener about the sort of slices you might find in New York City in 2026, as well as how the hot honey craze has stuck around, and why the city's new Mayor may...

'Sustainability is not an abstract term'

For Prosecco producer and Top Italian Wines Roadshow member Bortolomiol, the notion of sustainable business practices goes far beyond the environmental side.

Gambero Rosso's global Feast of the Seven Fishes

Every Christmas Eve has its ritual, and the 'Festa dei Sette Pesci', or 'Feast of the Seven Fishes', is no exception. To mark tomorrow's celebrations, here are seven exceptional seafood dishes from some of the Top Italian Restaurants we have...

Why Arillo in Terrabianca's organic approach is paying off

Tuscany's Arillo in Terrabianca is a participant in the Top Italian Wines Roadshow based on the quality of its wines, and that commitment to quality starts in the vineyard.

What do sommeliers drink at Christmas?

Ahead of the big day next week, we asked wine experts from some of the Top Italian Restaurants around the world which bottles they will be opening to celebrate with.

Io Saturnalia! How to celebrate the festive season like an Ancient Roman

Celebrated from 17 to 23 December, the Ancient Roman festival of Saturnalia featured the giving of gifts, feasting on roasted meats, and the copious consumption of alcohol – all features of another winter festival we celebrate in the modern day.
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