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Sagrantino Small wonder
Sagrantino may only constitute a small percentage of Umbria’s total production, but this vibrant red grape is punching way above its weight, writes MICHELE SHAH
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The Essence of Umbria: Regional Profile
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Founding Father: Giacomo Tachis
TACHIS AT A GLANCE
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Lambrusco Bubbling up…
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Piedmont Region: Great wine route
Michèle Shah takes a tour of Piedmont, sampling its fine wines and enjoying the excellent cuisine along the way
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Folonari Interview
Ambrogio Folonari has witnessed at first hand the pros and cons of being part of a family business. MICHELE SHAH meets a man with strong beliefs about family, and Italy's future in wine
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Bella Valpolicella wines
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Verona city guide
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Producer Profile: Francesco Ricasoli
Francesco Ricasoli is owner of one of Chianti Classico’s most historic estates. He tells Michèle Shah how he plans to bring his family heritage back on track...
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Ferragamo’s US president buys star of Montalcino
Massimo Ferragamo of top Italian fashion label Salvatore Ferragamo has bought Castiglion del Bosco, an historic Montalcino estate with 55ha of premium DOCG Brunello vines.
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Feudi di San Gregorio opens new centre
Feudi di San Gregorio, one of Southern Italy’s most progressive estates, has opened a ‘multi-sensorial’ cultural centre.
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Gianni Masciarelli dies
The world of Italian wine is mourning the loss of Abruzzese pioneer winemaker Gianni Masciarelli, who has died of a heart attack aged 53.
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Producer Profile: GIV
Good things come in threes. Or that’s what Gruppo Italiano Vini ( GIV ) – already a giant of Italian wine – will be hoping after its purchase of three southern estates.
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Great Wine Route: Tuscany
Tuscany is beloved by the tourists in the know, who visit for its great red wines, stunning Renaissance architecture and beautiful countryside. MICHELE SHAH reveals its must-see sites.
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Obama celebrates with Prosecco
President Barack Obama celebrated his inauguration with Virginia wine – and Prosecco.
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Decanter travel guide: Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy
It's not just the mountains that reach heady heights in north-eastern Italy – the local wines from terraced lands are also worth exploring, writes Michèle Shah...
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Mondavi company signs major deal with Veneto producer
Michael Mondavi's Folio Fine Wine Partners has just signed an agreement with Villa Sandi, a major winery in Veneto, to distribute their wines in the US.
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British sculptor’s commission unveiled in Chianti
Chianti Classico estate Castello di Ama has just opened its latest commissioned artwork, by acclaimed British sculptor Anish Kapoor.
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Chianti consorzi to merge
After 18 years of separation Chianti Classico’s two historic wine grower associations are reuniting to form one single consortium under the Consorzio Vino Chianti Classico appellation.
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Italy fumes over relaxation of name protection
Italy’s wine world is up in arms over an EU amendment which could pave the way for Argentinian Brunello, New Zealand Morellino and South African Amarone.
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Italian cuisine goes downhill
Over 50 Michelin starred chefs and 35 wine producers from Italy and Europe will be taking part in the first ever Grand Chef's Cup downhill ski race on 22 March.
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Cotarella takes on Banfi consultancy
Italy’s top winemaker Riccardo Cotarella has taken on a consultancy role at Castello Banfi in Montalcino.
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Duroux leaves Ornellaia for Palmer
Ornellaia director Thomas Duroux has decided to return to his native Bordeaux to head the third growth Chateau Palmer.
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Chile looks to Tuscan joint ventures
The Chilean government is actively encouraging Tuscan vintners to invest in the country.
