Producer's Stories

June '21
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Italian Smoked Salmon Making Waves For Smoked Fish Lovers

While salmon isn’t native to Italy, one artisan’s smoked salmon is charting new territory for smoked fish lovers. Check out the Made-in-Italy smoked salmon approach.

09/06/2021 | 53 views
By Andrea Grignaffini
May '21
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Andrea Magi's Love of Cheese Knows No Bounds

What inspires Andrea Magi, Tuscan cheesemaker and taster, in the cheese world? Explore the cheese-focused world of the Tuscan Magi family Pecorino specialists.

26/05/2021 | 81 views
By Andrea Grignaffini
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Oltrepò Pavese’s Wines and Food: an Inseparable Powerhouse

A complete guide to exploring the Oltrepò Pavese lands, with their fine gourmet products and top-shelf wines. The Oltrepò wine region is back to dominate Italy’s international wine scene.

19/05/2021 | 161 views
By Lele Gobbi
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Tedeschi Family’s Monte Olmi Vintage Hits the Right Notes

What Amarone wines are crafted from Monte Olmi plots. The Tedeschi family wine estate is rich in history and family traditions bringing the winery into a modern era.

17/05/2021 | 160 views
By Francesca Ciancio
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Chiaretto’s Lightness Plays a Visual and Tasting Role

Learn about Chiaretto’s hues and how they play a role in Chiaretto’s flavor. Learn how Chiaretto’s citrus and sapidity notes shine through its pale pink color.

03/05/2021 | 375 views
By Francesca Ciancio
April '21
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Podere Le Ripi's Inspiration Lies Within its Wine-Makers

Podere Le Ripi stays in the hearts Brunello lovers. Learn about the wine-makers inspiring Podere Le Ripi’s unusual approach to crafting Brunello wines.

30/04/2021 | 335 views
By Lele Gobbi
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Baldinini Liquorificio Inspires Italy’s Vermouth Makers

History of a classic Italian aperitif drink, Vermouth. Learn about one of Italy’s premiere Vermouth producers, and what makes for a great, smooth, Bitter.

28/04/2021 | 199 views
By Andrea Grignaffini
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Biodynamic Farm Podere Forte Rolls out New Pasta Project

Classic Tuscan farmhouse noted for biodynamic farm approach takes on Pasta. Learn about new organic pasta selections from biodynamic leader in Tuscany.

21/04/2021 | 223 views
By Andrea Grignaffini
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New Faces - Borgogno’s Youthful Guidance Earns Grand Results

Fresh leadership at historic Borgogno winery in Piedmont brings inventive results. New wines, new labels, new styles ensure continued spaces for renowned Langhe winery.

19/04/2021 | 221 views
By Francesca Ciancio
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Eastern Sicily’s Etna Wines take on the Wine World

Discover the wines of Eastern Sicily on the slopes of Etna. Explore the volcanic wine region in Sicily home to countless interesting, delicious wines.

12/04/2021 | 438 views
By Filippo Bartolotta
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Capezzana: The History of Carmignano Through Its Villas

Discover how the Tuscan wine-making area of Capezzana is worth checking out. How does Capezzana integrate its Medici-based history with today’s wine market.

05/04/2021 | 402 views
By Lele Gobbi
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Masciarelli, the family behind Abruzzo's fabled wine

Learn about Masciarelli’s history and wine production. What makes the Masciarelli wines so memorable and filled with local terroir and reflections.

01/04/2021 | 288 views
By Andrea Grignaffini
March '21
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Berlucchi: An all-Italian story of inspiration, passion and ingenuity

Introductory look at Franciacorta’s Berlucchi winery. How Berlucchi laid the path down for Classic Method production of sparkling wines in Northern Italy.

19/03/2021 | 548 views
By Francesca Ciancio
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Bertani, The Guardians of Veneto’s Valpolicella Region

Explore Bertani’s top wine selections. The Valpolicella region’s Bertani winemakers and how they express local terroir while protecting the Amarone wine region.

05/03/2021 | 403 views
By Lele Gobbi
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Sergioveto and Roccato: Parallel Lines that Converge

A tasting of Sergioveto and Roccato wines by Rocca delle Macìe, a great producer in Castellina in Chianti. Two different wines, a Chianti Classico and an IGT.

01/03/2021 | 285 views
By Lele Gobbi
February '21
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Ben Ryé, Donnafugata’s love letter to Pantelleria

See why the Ben Ryé Sweet Passito wine is beloved by Donnafugata wine lovers. A perfect dessert and sweet wine even for those who don’t love sweet wines.

24/02/2021 | 341 views
By Francesca Ciancio
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Tedeschi and the history of Valpolicella

The Tedeschi family’s presence in Valpolicella and their winemaking roles. Learn about the area’s fundamental wine family putting Valpolicella on the wine map.

18/02/2021 | 286 views
By Andrea Grignaffini
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Ornellaia 2018 Vintage World Launch - Aquilone Tasting Room

Ornellaia 2018 new vintage release in the Aquilone Tasting Room. La Grazia presented by Ferdinando Frescobaldi, Axel Heinz, Giovanni Geddes

11/02/2021 | 342 views
By FilippoBartolotta
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Borgo di Fizzano: A Stunning Chianti Landmark

How a classic Tuscan family winery has expanded visitor services. New generations in storied Tuscan family reshape and redefine classic Tuscan wine-making.

04/02/2021 | 342 views
By Francesca Ciancio
January '21
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Donnafugata: Wine, Art, Music and Much More

Learn what makes Donnafugata an unusual Sicilian winery. Chalk it up to Donnafugata’s involvement in art, culture, music and other realms beyond wine.

24/01/2021 | 413 views
By Lele Gobbi
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Superb Verdicchio Wine Sparkles with Personality and Nature

Do you know the Pievalta winery in Le Marche? Read here to learn about this biodynamic, small Le Marche wine estate specialised in elegant white wines.

18/01/2021 | 278 views
By Lele Gobbi
December '20
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Calabria and Librandi: the Mediterranean in a bottle

The Librandi winery's scientific studies create stunning wines. Learn how Librandi has accomplished their wine production incorporating a scientific approach.

04/12/2020 | 238 views
By Lele Gobbi
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The Karst, A Troublesome Terrain with Tremendous Wines

Check out what makes the Karst terrain so challenging and so rewarding. We’ll find out about one wine-maker who knows just what it takes for wine success.

03/12/2020 | 252 views
By Andrea Grignaffini
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An All-Italian Love Sonnet for Italy’s Collio Goriziano

Natural landscapes and family traditions here separates this Northern wine region from others. Learn more about Collio and what to visit when you’re ready.

01/12/2020 | 342 views
By Lele Gobbi
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Natural Landscapes and Impressive Dedication to Tradition

How does Italy’s Po Valley produce traditional wines in a market not always rewarding authenticity and history? Gorgo winery aims to change this approach.

01/12/2020 | 236 views
By Andrea Grignaffini
April '20
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Marsala's Families - Drama Ahead

A further exploration of one of the founding families of the Marsala wine development. Take a closer look with us at the Florio family, with an overview of their history and connections.

07/04/2020 | 290 views
By Nina Bernheim

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