The evolution of wine – Part 1

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In the field of oenology, all the processes that wine undergoes from the moment of its production – i.e. once vinification is complete – including short, long or very long ageing, represent the evolution that wine will undergo during its life. So, once the grapes have been harvested, the stalks removed and the grapes crushed, […]

Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC

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In this column our aim is to deepen our knowledge of vines, those extraordinary climbing plants from which we obtain the fruit that produces the wine we are so passionate about, and this is one of the opportunities we have not to take everything for granted and to commit sin of lightness. It would not […]

Organic agriculture: Torri Cantine’s virtuous choice

In Italian viticulture, many wineries have chosen organic production to respect nature and environmental sustainability. Torri Cantine belongs to one of these companies. The winery was established in 1966 and is  located in Colline Teramane zone, one of the most renowned areas of Abruzzo for wine production. But what exactly does it mean to choose […]

Lamb skewers with mint sauce

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Recipe by Chef Silvia Monopoli Preparation:  Easy Time 50 minutes Ingredients 500 gr lamb pulp 1 glass of extra virgin olive oil 100 gr fresh mint 1 tablespoon of brown sugar Preparation Wash and dry the mint, blend it with the extra virgin olive oil and brown sugar and keep the sauce aside. Using a […]

Montepulciano grape, prince of Abruzzo

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Article by Carla Benvenuto Whenever talking about wines from Abruzzo, the first thought goes to Montepulciano. That’s right. It is impossible to consider Abruzzo wines without mentioning, among red wines, the most representative of this region. The vine Montepulciano is a native black grape variety of central Italy, mostly cultivated in Abruzzo, Marche and Umbria […]

To the moon and back

Posted by Andrea Anselmino The smell of summer in the air, the sound of waves crashing on the shore, sunset, the inebriating scents of the sea and the right wine bottle to greet such beauty… It was indeed a strange summer, living in fear, hesitations and very few trips. But who said that to be […]

Spring in pink: the revenge of rosé wines

Article by Carla Benvenuto Spring is on its way and with it, in addition to the change of season and the higher temperatures, other types of wines get selected. Like the rosé wines, for example, which in recent years have become more popular, acquiring more and more notoriety and fame on the Italian wine scene. […]

The Montepulciano d’Abruzzo

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Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is a magnificent vine, much appreciated in ancient times as well as undervalued in contemporary times, although in recent years it is finally getting the right recognition of its value. In Abruzzo, the origins of the Montepulciano vine date back more than two thousand years, and many positive remarks have come down to […]

The Bag in Box: a game-changer wine

Article by Carla Benvenuto. Wine bottles purists may scoff at wine preserved inside the so-called Bag in Box (aka BiB). But this modern packaging presents countless benefits; even though it cannot be compared – in a romantic way – to the glass, the BiB is now chosen over the bottle. Let’s see give it a […]