Category: World of Wine

Nizza – Going forward, but what’s next?

Nizza must become the butterfly, spreading its wings to markets abroad. Failing which, even the most glorious state will fade into obscurity.

Amarone 2015 – The comeback of Valpolicella

Without a doubt the 2015 vintage Amarone will be in history as the comeback year, and winemakers deserve commendation for delivering balance and refinement.

Silvano Follador – Little gem of Valdobbiadene

It is often that the most prominent story can sometimes come from the smallest place. And such is the case when I roamed in the

Prosecco – Classification, to what ends?

Tell people you are going to visit Champagne and that will undoubtedly conjure a state of admiration. But not the case when I am heading

Sustainability, the next wine jargon

At the Sustainable Wine Summit held in Verona on February 2nd, several panellists from many parts of the world came together to share their opinions

2014 Amarone della Valpolicella – Diversity from challenges

If you are expecting all the wines of 2014 Amarone della Valpolicella to be homogenous with the typical generous, lushness texture that one would commonly

Do we need Donne del Vino?

Donne del Vino, or Women of Wine, is an Italian nationwide association that networks and provides professional resources for women working in the wine industry.

Nizza, Barbera d'Asti evolved

The name sounds like Pizza, but Nizza is more than that. For two years since the appellation of Nizza DOCG (Denomination of Controlled Origin with

Sena 2014 and the ageing 2004

Clearly, time stopped in its bottle until the enclosure was finally twisted and removed. The vibrant ruby body flowed with ease with a hue decorated with

Corvina – L'anima della Valpolicella

Last month, Cellarmaster Wines engaged me to present the wines of Gerardo Cesari at a Gusto Italiano dinner. It was a sold-out dinner with a