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Can you answer the questions to become a Master of Wine?
The Institute of Masters of Wine has published the questions for the Master of Wine 2022 examination, including the list of wines for the practical (tasting) part. From 26 to 29 July, 103 students took the theory and practical exams in Adelaide, London and Napa. The tests constitute the second phase of the Master of…
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New Zealand, goodbye to Australian Prosecco within five years
Thanks to a bilateral agreement negotiated by the European Union, Prosecco will be officially recognised in New Zealand as a trademark and protected geographical indication. In fact, the European trademark office emphasised the «undisputed reputation of the Prosecco Doc in the consumer’s perception, amply documented by the Consortium». «Enough – continues the EU office –…
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The best Kerner in South Tyrol: hectares and popularity are growing
The area under Kerner vines in South Tyrol is growing at the rate of 2 hectares per year. In the last five years, the grape variety born in Germany from the crossbreeding of Trollinger (“Schiava Grossa” in Italy) and Rhine Riesling, now at home in Südtirol, has succeeded in conquering more and more space in…
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Sassicaia (and other myths) by the glass, Enoteca Tognoni’s winning formula: «Three bottles a day»
The market for internationally renowned fine wines knows no crisis and the sale by the glass is a tool that encourages sales. This is testified to by Francesco Tognoni, owner of Enoteca Tognoni, a real cult place in the centre of Bolgheri, to winemag.it. «We have been selling the great wines of the area by…
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Vite in Riviera: a trip to Ponente Ligure (Western Liguria), where wine is never enough
Wine producers of Liguria are no longer able to satisfy all the buyers’ requests: cellars empty as early as September and sales offices forced to resort to allocations in order to satisfy as many buyers as possible, even abroad, rationing orders and deliveries. The growth of the indigenous grape Pigato, alongside Vermentino, Rossese, Ormeasco (Dolcetto)…
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Shiraz or Syrah: the reasons for the success of Australia’s quintessential red wine
There is the Syrah. And then there is the Australian Shiraz. A wine that, with its style, has broken hearts around the world. Thanks to its generous fruit and characteristic spiciness. A real treasure for Australia, a country where it can now be considered an indigenous grape variety. In fact, it was one of the…
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Amarone revolution: how the King of Valpolicella wines is changing (and will change)
The goal is so high that everyone must first take a step back. Amarone revolution is not, and will not be, something we will see the results of – in the chalice – tomorrow. At least on a large scale. It is, and will be, a slow process. The (solid) foundations of which are beginning…
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Rosso di Montefalco 2019 is the real surprise of Anteprima Sagrantino 2022
If there is a Denomination in Italy that is questioning itself, attempting to project itself onto national and international markets with renewed enthusiasm and style, it is Sagrantino di Montefalco. The mighty Umbrian red is making giant strides in terms of appeal, thanks to the multifaceted “alien winemaker” recently chosen as President of the Consortium.…
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Best of Prima dell’Alta Langa 2022: Piedmont’s Metodo classico is at the halfway point
Alta Langa has confirmed itself as the true phenomenon of Italian Metodo Classico sparkling wine production in recent years. Several Piedmontese companies (and not only) are investing in the purchase of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vineyards, to expand the range and offer the market a typical and refined bubbly, which is beginning to arouse the…