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Welcome, Chardonnay Quintessenz 2023
written by Erika Mantovan Kaltern pays tribute to the world’s most widely planted grape A sip of character, full of elegance and substance, with a touch of wood still to be integrated, yet destined to become graceful and harmonious on the palate, revealing ripe yellow citrus, flowers, and spicy nuances (94). This is the profile of the latest Chardonnay from Quintessenz, the premium line created in 2018 by Kaltern, one
Muratori: a promising future for Franciacorta, built on vision and quality
written by Erika Mantovan From dream to legacy: how Muratori’s new chapter blends heritage, vision, and the taste of future Franciacorta When speaking of Muratori and Franciacorta, we’re looking at one of the producers that, in recent years, has managed to build an image that — beyond the wines themselves — looks ahead to the future. A solid foundation, a full awareness of its potential and strengths, and one essential
Sullavìa: in the land of Barbera, a Pinot Noir of energy and depth is born
written by Erika Mantovan At Vinitaly 2026, the Bava family unveils Sullavìa 2024, the first vintage of their new Piemonte DOC Pinot Nero from a single vineyard. A project born under the sign of patience and precision: five harvests of observation before finding the perfect balance to give voice to the Bricco Roche cru in Agliano Terme, where the marl and calcareous soils lend Pinot noir its authentic and distinctive
Three Chardonnays & Rising Reserve Whiskey
John Wilson presents a selection of wines from the Southern Hemisphere capable of aging for more than ten years, alongside a rare Irish whiskey. The lineup includes three outstanding Chardonnays from New Zealand and Tasmania, as well as a 21-year-old Teeling Single Malt, aged first in bourbon barrels and then in port casks, offering complexity and aromatic richness.
Chianti Classico: freshness, drinkability, elegance
Between tradition and innovation, Chianti Classico is asserting its cultural and stylistic identity more than ever. Thanks to the “Chianti Classico 2000” project and the growing reputation of the Gran Selezione, the appellation is reaffirming its commitment to precision, quality, and patience. This momentum is further bolstered by rapidly expanding international markets and promising recent vintages.
Etna, magnetic attraction
Mount Etna, Sicily’s majestic volcano, shapes a unique terroir where vines have been cultivated on volcanic soils for centuries. Today, this rapidly evolving wine-growing landscape is marked by the rise of white wines – particularly those made from Carricante – which are redefining its identity.