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Alessandro and his wife: runners in 1980s fancy dress during the Marathon des Châteaux du Médoc

42.195 km Through Bordeaux Wine History: A Sommelier Runs the 40th Marathon des Châteaux du Médoc

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Chianti Classico Collection 2026: Where Sangiovese Speaks for Itself

2 March 2026| Event Reviews

Alessandro Gaboardi

The Stazione Leopolda filled quickly – journalists, buyers, and wine lovers from across Italy converge on Florence each February for…

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Verona Arena by night

Verona – The Closing of the Games and the Oenological Heart of Veneto

27 January 2026| Wine & Wine Regions

Alessandro Gaboardi

With the closing ceremony of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, Verona becomes the final point of a journey that has…

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Val di Fiemme and Anterselva – Endurance and Purity

27 January 2026| Wine & Wine Regions

Alessandro Gaboardi

With the inclusion of Val di Fiemme in Trentino and Anterselva/Antholz in Alto Adige, the Olympic narrative of Milano –…

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Cortina d’Ampezzo and the Dolomites – Elegance and Altitude

27 January 2026| Wine & Wine Regions

Alessandro Gaboardi

In the collective imagination, Cortina d’Ampezzo represents the quintessential setting for the Winter Olympics. Having served as the historic venue…

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Valtellina – The Nebbiolo of the Alps

27 January 2026| Wine & Wine Regions

Alessandro Gaboardi

Within the context of the Milano – Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, Valtellina will provide the setting for some of the…

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Milan – The Urban Stage of the Winter Olympics

27 January 2026| Wine & Wine Regions

Alessandro Gaboardi

During the Milano – Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, Milan will serve as the magnificent urban stage for the Games. The…

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Winter Olympics and Wine – A Tale of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Territories

27 January 2026| Wine & Wine Regions

Alessandro Gaboardi

Why talk about Wine During the Winter Olympics The Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics represent a global event, capable of shining…

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Querce Bettina: Between Magic and Reality. A Five-Vintage Brunello Vertical

18 January 2026| Red Wine

Alessandro Genova

The Querce Bettina winery, founded in the 1990s, is located on the south-west slopes of the Municipality of Montalcino. On…

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Cava – A Guide to Spain’s Traditional Method, New Zoning and Tasting Notes

12 December 2025| Sparkling Wine

Alessandro Gaboardi

Cava stands today as one of the cornerstones of European sparkling wine. Protected by its Denominación de Origen and produced…

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Line-up of three wines from volcanic soil, muscadet sèvre et maine, sierra de gredos and bramaterra

How Volcanic and Metamorphic Soils Shape Wine – Part I

30 October 2025| Wine & Soil

Alessandro Gaboardi

The first article in this series is dedicated to exploring the profound correlation between wine and its geological foundation: volcanic…

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