Let’s not demonize wine: let’s promote the regions!

Luca Grippo: journalist, communication sociologist, Master Class sommelier, social media communicator, and former member of the central editorial team at Bibenda for twenty years as an expert in Wine, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Grappa. He is an affable conversationalist, straightforward and direct. We interviewed him to gain insights from his thirty-year career. The result was a long, free-flowing conversation that highlights both the bright and shadowy sides of a fascinating world.

Events

Enologica Montefalco: we’re here

Montefalco, a key town in Umbria renowned for its wine production, will shine the spotlight on a new edition of “Enologica Montefalco – Abbinamenti” from September 20th to 22nd, 2024. Known as the “balcony of Umbria” since 1568 for its breathtaking views, this town becomes a true magnet of interest for wine enthusiasts and more for three days. The word “Abbinamenti” (Pairings) in the event’s title opens up enticing possibilities related to music, art, and food. For all these reasons, Around Wine is proud to be the Media Partner of the event, with a stand where we look forward to meeting all our friends who come to visit us. It may sound like a cliché, but if it’s true, it works perfectly: the heart of Italy, Umbria, is wonderfully green. This natural setting enhances the organization of large-scale events with wide participation. In this case, it’s a three-day event organized by the Consorzio Tutela Vini di Montefalco, in collaboration with La Strada del Sagrantino, and under the auspices of the Municipality of Montefalco and the Region of Umbria. An event for everyone: tourists, enthusiasts, and wine lovers, with tastings, workshops, cellar activities, and sunset experiences. Families are also at the heart of the event with the “Children’s Village.” It’s a great celebration to discover wineries and their best productions, as told by the experts from the wineries themselves.

Events

In its 11th year, Only Wine keeps its focus on ‘youthfulness’

Only Wine: producers, wineries, the public. All are young at a wine event that makes even those who aren't feel youthful. Ingredients: an art town, dynamic format, highlighting small wineries, and a captivating venue. The Around Wine style tailored for enthusiasts of good drinking and more.

Wine travels

From barrel to rail, unique landscapes to savor

Wine and train represent an ideal combination that blends tourism with taste, often imbued with vintage atmospheres. In many production territories, where the relationship with vineyards is still vibrant and the countryside sets the pace of the days, one can find short excursions that pleasantly escape the frenzy of modern life. Let's discover three different proposals in different countries. But will they really be so different? You be the judge. Tutun-tutun, tutun-tutun, tutun-tutun… The train is the cradle of adults' dreams. The poetry, the comedy, and sometimes the drama of the scenery passing by the window - while comfortably seated in a cozy and somewhat secluded environment - constitute a special pleasure. And if you're savoring a glass of wine while enjoying the view, perhaps even originating from the territories you're traversing, this is living. The landscape rushes past while you move slowly, observing and tasting. Heart, palate, and mind are grateful. Wine and train are a pairing for enthusiasts, and opportunities for travel abound worldwide in various forms. In upcoming issues, we'll also explore pairings with other great modes of transportation. Wine itself is already a journey; within another journey, it unleashes stories waiting to be lived. Now let's enjoy these proposals. Tutun-tutun...

Architecture

Let’s build the wine house within our own home

Interior design and wine house. Italian style in the furnishing of spaces dedicated to the storage, display, and tasting of the best home bottles. Because special moments require special atmospheres. Three different visions that demonstrate the infinite variety of possible solutions for a wine house within the homes of enthusiasts. The taste for wine and for the home are two universally recognized Italian values. Wine feels at home when the passion for the selected label is combined with that of a unique and welcoming environment.

Let's uncork

Let’s uncork! Traditional, modern, and international corkscrews for every taste

Objective: opening the bottle with corkscrews. Tool? Centuries-old traditions and modern designs open up a range of possibilities to choose from your preferred method and gift idea for those who might appreciate it. In this article, we present three different concepts from three different companies. In this issue, the choice falls on three pieces that tell very different stories in terms of origins, countries of origin, and approach to the bottle. These are just examples that will vary with each issue of the magazine to showcase as many solutions as possible for our desired uncorking. One thing we can all agree on: "Let's uncork!" Thus begins the pleasure of wine.

People around the wine

Italian wine? It’s different!

Italian wine. Labels, tastings, and shivers of cold with ice. Interview by Around Wine with Mauro De Angelis: a life in the vineyard, in wine companies, and in wine institutions. We're launching the interview column "People Around Wine," which aims to meet women and men who live in this sector every day, covering any role. Not only experts, but also enthusiasts for whom wine has something special to say.

Approaches

Human nose and artificial nose to discover together what’s in the glass

The man-machine alliance, thanks to the artificial nose, now extends to the quest for wine quality. On one side, there's a new "electronic nose" dedicated to this task, a recent Italian invention capable of thoroughly understanding the substance and its origin. On the other hand, there's the human ability to know and recognize the aromas (scents, bouquets, etc.) of wine, even by training at home.

Cheerful gadgets

How to handle wine well

In various life situations, it can be useful to find the right way to handle wine well and keep wine close to us. You never know what might happen if you stray too far from it. In any case, the gadget market offers numerous solutions for all occasions. Let's have fun exploring this overview offered online by the company Talcasv, one of the international websites where you can buy everything, notable at least for the imaginative range of products.

By glass, by crystal, and by...

Grape@Riedel 2024 Collection: a modern concept for an ancient company

The renowned glassware production of Riedel is enriched by a new wine collection that continues a tradition and an idea of a successful dynastic company. Since 1756, the Central European company has always kept up with the times. Riedel Crystal, the world leader in the production of wine glasses, spirits, and other related products, launches a new collection of three different glasses in 2024. More than just different sizes, it maintains continuity with the company's belief system, which since 1958 has advocated for specific glasses for tasting each grape variety. Sixty-six years of research and variations on this concept by a family, the Riedels, with over two hundred and fifty years of history. Therefore, three glasses strongly characterized by the type of wine to be tasted. The tallest of the three is intended for Cabernet and Merlot. Of the same shape but slightly smaller is the one called "White" for white wines and champagne. The third, "Pinot", is for red wines, like Nebbiolo. The three sizes ensure the right amount of wine, spirits, or beverage to drink. In the promotional photos, Riedel uses three different attractive models that convey the sense of difference while belonging to the same style.

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