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Raffaele Mosca

Raffaele Mosca is an independent wine writer based in Rome and Abruzzo. He holds a master’s degree in Wine Culture and Communication from the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Pollenzo and an advanced sommelier certification from Fondazione Italiana Sommelier. In Italy, he collaborates with leading food and wine publications, Lucianopignataro.it and Gambero Rosso, and manages a personal website, Sommelierlife.it.

Cult Italian winemakers: New chapters, new directions

Legends reborn...

San Leonardo 2021: A vintage of light and shade

Great vintages are built on light...

By Raffaele Mosca Published 28 March 26
This underappreciated Italian wine is the perfect fireside red

Have you tasted this before?

By Raffaele Mosca Published 28 December 25
The hidden wine gems of the Italian coast

10 wines from Italy's coastal winescapes...

By Raffaele Mosca Last updated 16 September 25
Terre di Pisa: Bridging the coastal and continental styles of Tuscany

Wines from the land of the leaning tower...

By Raffaele Mosca Published 7 September 25
Savour Sicily: The essential food and wine pairings you must try

The best food and wine pairings, Sicily-style...

By Raffaele Mosca Last updated 3 September 25
The rise and return of Italy’s indigenous varieties

Italy's vast catalogue of varieties is coming to the fore once more...

By Raffaele Mosca Published 12 April 25

Super Tuscans 2.0: Meet the innovators behind the stylish new wave

Once it embodied everything new and ambitious about Italian wine. But while some say the Super Tuscan is no longer the hero it once was, Tuscany’s boundary pushers insist that it still has the power to surprise – brace yourself for its long-awaited sequel.

By Raffaele Mosca Last updated 27 November 24
Italian wine and truffle: Pairing advice plus 12 wines to try

We get a master sommelier to help...

By Raffaele Mosca Published 8 October 24
Italian pasta and wine: The best pairings for popular dishes

Ten popular Italian pasta dishes with top wine matches...

By Raffaele Mosca Published 30 September 24
Food matching: Lessons in Lambrusco

A classic style that pairs beautifully with regional food specialities...

By Raffaele Mosca Last updated 13 May 24
Arianna Occhipinti: Leading Frappato’s revival on Sicily

Tasting the estate's latest releases...

By Raffaele Mosca Last updated 10 May 24
A guide to Sicily’s native grape varieties

Learn all about Sicily's native grapes and the wines to seek out...

By Raffaele Mosca Last updated 8 February 24

Regional profile: Puglia plus the 12 bottles worth looking out for

Forget the jammy reds of old – these days it's all about terroir...

By Raffaele Mosca Last updated 1 February 24
Ageworthy Italian whites: 10 to try

Five pairs of wines made from indigenous Italian varieties to illustrate their ageability...

By Raffaele Mosca Last updated 29 August 23
Ten top Rome restaurants for wine lovers

Top spots to eat and drink like the locals...

By Raffaele Mosca Last updated 1 June 23
Ceretto: producer profile & 19 wines tasted

'Innovation has always been part of Ceretto’s DNA,' says Raffaele Mosca...

By Raffaele Mosca Published 27 February 23
Chianti Classico guide: drink, cellar, invest

Raffaele Mosca helps you identify the right wines to drink, lay down, or add to your investment portfolio...

By Raffaele Mosca Last updated 10 February 23
Authentic Italian pizza and wine pairings

Tips on matching wines with authentic Italian pizza, plus the best pizzerie in Italy (and one in London)...

By Raffaele Mosca Published 1 September 22