Masseto: The Merlot Hill That Changed Bolgheri
From a 1986 experiment on a hill of blue clay to the new 2023 vintage: the story of Masseto, now at all’Amarone in Venice.
Gin dei Gin: A Venetian Family, a Sea Captain and a Bottle of Gin
The real 1871 sea captain behind a gin made in Venice.
Sorrento in a Glass
Sorrento in a Glass Il Convento's limoncello, and three more to try. Sorrento in a Glass Il Convento's limoncello, and three more to try. How Limoncello Is Made Limoncello is a lemon liqueur made in southern Italy, mostly along the Amalfi and Sorrento coasts. The
Amaro Nostrano: A Venetian Amaro Shaped by the Lagoon
"Amaro Nostrano" Venice A Taste of the Venetian Lagoon "Amaro Nostrano" Venice A Taste of the Venetian Lagoon A find close to home At all'Amarone, we pay close attention to what is being made in Venice and around the lagoon, not only wine. Amaro Nostrano
Italian Whisky: A Guide to Italy’s Emerging Whisky Scene
Italian Whisky: The Complete Guide Discover Italy's leading whisky distilleries, what makes Italian whisky unique, and the bottles worth trying. Italian Whisky: The Complete Guide Discover Italy's leading whisky distilleries, what makes Italian whisky unique, and the bottles worth trying. Whisky is traditionally associated with
Summer Wines for People Who Are Tired of Summer Wines
A journey through Italy's mountains, coastlines, volcanic landscapes and timeless villages, one glass at a time. Every summer brings the same recommendations. A crisp Sauvignon Blanc. A refreshing rosé. A glass of bubbles before dinner. There is absolutely nothing wrong with any of them.
Sansonina in Laguna
"Sansonina Laguna" Lugana DOC 2021, aged in the Venetian Lagoon for 16 months "Sansonina in Laguna" Lugana DOC 2021, aged in the Venetian Lagoon for 16 months The wine that rested beneath the Venetian Lagoon Most wines spend their lives quietly ageing in a cellar.
How Whisky Is Made: From Grain to Glass
What Is Whisky Whisky is one of those spirits that almost everyone knows by name, yet relatively few people truly understand. It often carries an aura of complexity, something reserved for experts or long time enthusiasts. In reality, it is built on a surprisingly simple
Wine from Venice, Italy
Discover Venice’s lagoon wines, from Dorona on Mazzorbo and Vignole to Orto di Venezia on Sant’Erasmo, plus Sansonina in Laguna and its underwater ageing.
Valentine’s Day: dessert wines & chocolate, a timeless love story
Some pairings are more than combinations of flavors — they are rituals, memories, shared gestures. Dessert wine and chocolate belong to this rare category, where pleasure meets culture and indulgence becomes intention. Chocolate arrived in Europe as an exotic treasure, dark and enigmatic, quickly associated