Pio Cesare: 140 years of Barolo
The history of a wine encapsulates many fascinating facts when its treasured bottles are poured in succession of glasses spanning six different decades.
Category: Italy
Ian D’Agata joins hands with Wine to Asia
Wine to Asia has just announced that Italian wine expert and wine critic Ian D’Agata will kick off the three-day wine fair on August 12 in Shenzhen with a Grand Opening Masterclass, highlighting none other than Italy.
What you need to know about 2nd Wine to Asia
The second edition of Wine to Asia organized by Vinitaly and Pacco Communications will return to China’s southern economic powerhouse, Shenzhen, in full force.
La Gioiosa ranked as the most popular Prosecco Rosé
Less than a year after Italian government greenlit the new Prosecco rosé, a clear winner has emerged for this sparkling pink wine category.
Franciacorta gets a Chinese name
Franciacorta has officially obtained a trademarked Chinese name. We talk to President of the Franciacorta Consorzio, Silvano Brescianini to understand the selection process and the meaning behind the name.
Grattamacco: 35 years in the making
Grattamacco, one of the first generation of Super Tuscan icons in Bolgheri, is celebrating its 35th anniversary since releasing its namesake flagship Bordeaux blend.
Vinitaly postponed to 2022
The 54th edition of Vinitaly has been postponed again due to ongoing Covid-19 to April 2022, its organizer Veronafiere announced this week after the pandemic disrupted 2020 and 2021 editions.
Italian wine show debuts on China’s biggest streaming platform
Leading Italian wine company, Ethica Wines, has united with China’s first Master of Wine, Fongyee Walker MW, to launch the first-ever Italian wine tourism TV show called “Carpe Vinum”.
First Chinese TV show on Italian wine launched on ‘China’s Youtube’
A first-ever new Chinese TV show on Italian wine that marries The Bachelorette-like reality TV flair with adrenalin-filled adventures is hitting China’s biggest streaming and video platform Youku.
History-soaked Italian wines
Italy’s history is drenched with vinous kings and prime ministers. Here are some of the fun and historical stories cellared away deep inside some of Italy’s most storied wineries, including the country’s oldest winery and an estate linked to Italy’s first king.