Italian Sommeliers Association
Italian Sommeliers is an open association committed to the promotion of the culture of wine
Montalcino, November 26th 2021 – Benvenuto Brunello 2021 is the preview event for the presentation of the new vintages, Brunello di Montalcino 2017 and Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2016, which are not yet available for sales, but will be from 1 January 2022.
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Sustainability has been the focus of international institutions, national governments and the whole society recently.
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Col di Lamo, Montalcino, October 24 th 2021
We have visited Col di Lamo, a winery within the Montalcino appellation.
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Vertical tasting of Capannelle Solare IGT, including a precious 1990, is among the oldest wine I ever tasted.
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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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Is the wine language used by experts understandable to non-experts? I am afraid not.
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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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Companies are using “virtual wine workshops” as an online team-building activity to build morale amidst Covid-19 lockdowns and smart working limitations.
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… del vino amo raccontare tutto quello che c’è prima del bicchiere, perché dal bicchiere in poi ognuno se la gioca come vuole …
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