3 June 2024

Dievole winery and Asian cuisine a winning combination in Florence

Rediscovering Trebbiano Toscano, enhancing its peculiarities, its ability to evolve over the years and that of adapting to climate change. This was the goal of Dievole winery, which on May 27 organized a lunch with prominent journalists and sommeliers in Florence at Il Gusto di Xinge restaurant for the presentation of Campinovi Trebbiano. Five vintages, from the less recent 2017 to the soon-to-be-launched 2021 preview, were paired with contemporary Asian cuisine dishes to illustrate the particularities of this special grape variety, which is fresh, versatile but has aging potential. Stefano Capurso, Executive President of the ABFV Italia Group (Alejandro Bulgheroni Family Vineyards), also told about the winery’s project to make Trebbiano known starting from the territory.  Dievole, a historic Chianti Classico winery, has been part of the ABFV Italia Group (Alejandro Bulgheroni Family Vineyards) since 2012, which also includes Poggio Landi and Podere Brizio in Montalcino as well as Tenuta Meraviglia and Tenuta le Colonne in Bolgheri.

3 June 2024

Official Presentation of the 58th Edition of Marmomac

The leading international trade fair dedicated to the stone indusry has unveiled the first previews of the 58th edition during a press lunch held last week in Milan. In the presence of design and architecture journalists, Raul Barbieri, commercial director of Veronafiere, talked about the innovations awaiting visitors at Marmomac from September 24 to 27. After presenting the figures from the previous edition, reaffirming the international vocation of the event capable of showcasing the entire excellence of the stone industry, from raw blocks to semi-finished products, machinery and technologies, to artistic and design productions, the focus shifted to the cultural and educational offerings. Giorgio Canale, curator of The Plus Theatre, introduced the exhibitions that will be set up in Hall 10, also thanks to the collaboration of renowned designers. Here, companies in the sector will be able to showcase excellence in the processing of natural stone in various applications using state-of-the-art machinery and technologies. Talks and conferences will also be hosted here for a continuous dialogue among industry professionals. Architecture and design will also be featured in Hall 1, The Matter of Stone, created in collaboration with Elle Decor Italia.

24 May 2024

Vda Donnas DOC is the new Grosjean project

Vda Donnas DOC is the new Grosjean project. It is a wine born from the skilful care and dedication of this variety, located in the hamlet of Le Roncdevaccaz, which, it must be emphasised, is rooted in very ancient traditions, despite the difficulty of growing it due to the steepness of the surrounding mountains. In these places, centuries-old terraces, supported by walls up to 4 metres high, are able to cope with the steep slopes and support the vines in pergolas, known as topie. This is where heroic viticulture finds its highest expression. This family of vignerons, which has always been involved in the cultivation of no less than 11 grape varieties from the Aosta Valley, is proposing a new label as a symbol of a true and authentic expression of this Nebbiolo biotype. It is with great pride that we present this new project,” says Hervé, “the company has invested in the area by purchasing new plots of land and, although production is still limited, we hope to increase it in the near future. He continues: ‘Despite the very difficult conditions in which we have to work, the vine and the care we give it remain at the centre of everything: Vda Donnas represents our region and our territory in a strong and identifiable way’.

20 May 2024

Presented in Milan the book “MAREMMA TOSCANA – A journey through people, places and tastes”

Presented to the press in Milan at the Radisson Hotel Collection Santa Sofia, the editorial project commissioned by the Consorzio Tutela Vini della Maremma Toscana and published by Gruppo Editoriale: “MAREMMA TOSCANA – A journey through people, places and tastes” with texts by journalist and food and wine critic Aldo Fiordelli. Aiming to enhance the territory where the wines of one of the most dynamic denominations in Tuscany are born, the Consorzio enthusiastically embraced the project, convinced that there is much to tell and discover not only for wine and food enthusiasts but also for all those in search of genuine and wild places. Among flavors – represented by 34 ambassadors of Maremman cuisine – stories, nature, memories, and the unpublished photographs by Dario Garofalo, which accompany the reader in this land with extraordinary light. A 300-page bilingual volume (English/Italian) full of suggestions, but also a practical guide that divides the Maremma Toscana into five territories – Colline Metallifere, Colline di Maremma, Costa d’Argento, Tufo, and Colline Amiatine – each further divided into micro-areas, revealing must-see places and experiences chapter by chapter through anecdotes and elegant illustrations. MAREMMA TOSCANA – A journey through people, places and tastes is available in the best bookstores in Italy, on the most important online bookshops, and at gruppoeditoriale.com.