Italian Sommeliers Association
Italian Sommeliers is an open association committed to the promotion of the culture of wine
In Montepulciano (Siena) during the event “Preview of the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano” on which the new vintages are presented on the market, the latest vintage 2020 has been rated 5 stars (the highest rate).
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Even in purchasing wine appearances count!
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According to a recent survey, cheap wine tastes better when we are told it is expensive, regardless of its true price.
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Wondering what is the best price and most popular Brunello di Montalcino on Italian e-commerce?
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Premiumisation: supermarkets groups focus on quality wine, with specialized partnerships.
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Is the wine language used by experts understandable to non-experts? I am afraid not.
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Poggibonsi (Italy), February 26th 2121 – Italy has its first Master of Wine: Gabriele Gorelli.
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What is driving wine appreciation? It has become clear in recent years that cognitive processes play a major role in wine perception and preferences: experiencing wine is not just a physical experience but also a cognitive and an emotional one.
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In 2019, Italy exported to Singapore € 14,233,552 of bottled wine, according to ISTAT (National Statistical Institute) data.
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