The success of Mount Etna, the most famous Sicilian viticultural area has no desire to stop or slow. Both critics in the wine sector and the international press continue in their fervent praise the unique character of this angle of the island which, with its
One often hears the phrase “beauty is in the eye of the beholder”, and there must have been a great deal indeed in the eye of professor Massimo Cazzaniga (b. 1940) to enable him to see, amidst the peeling walls and the broken windows of
Sicilia en Primeur 2017: the masterclass on the wines of the volcano with Master of Wine Jeremy Cukierman. An important viewpoint which, instead of focusing merely on the sensorial characteristics, offers reflections on international markets in a simplified manner which deals with business questions. Two grape
One piece of the puzzle at a time to describe the viticulture of Sicily, this was the idea behind the master class with the evocative name: Mosaic Flowers of Sicily. A mosaic of grape varieties, soils, and micro-climates which makes our island a continent in
A full program of tastings and master classes. This was the agenda of the two days of Sicilia en Primeur at Radicepura. It began with a focus on Grillo, the most interesting white grape variety of the island. The tasting was guided by Master of
Mario Ronco, born in the Piedmont city of Asti, could be said to have been born to the trade – his father had a négociant business in the area to the north of the city known as Monferrato-Asti. After graduating from the Oenological School of
New internet site for Carolina and Francesco Cucurullo / Masseria del Feudo, Caltanissetta, Sicily. Masseria del Feudo is not just a winery. Powered from Francesco and Carolina, fourth generation of agriculture entrepreneurs, the company reflects in social responsibility towards the environment and production quality. Masseria del Feudo cultivates
Domenico Zonin, together with the other members of his large family, has played a dynamic role in the important leap in quality which has placed the various proprietary estates of the house in the forefront of the many zones in which they operate. The first
Born in 1954, Carlo Ferrini, a full-blooded Tuscan from Florence (and, in addition, a passionate fan of the Florence soccer team), after his studies at the Professional Agricultural Institute of his native city, received a doctor’s degree in agronomy from the University of Florence. And
Through its members and activities, the Institute of Masters of Wine promotes excellence, interaction and learning across all sectors of the global wine community. As part of its annual calendar of outreach events, the Institute organises a variety of Workshops and Masterclasses to interested participants. The focus at