Launch of Vittoriosa 1565
Vittoriosa 1565 is dedicated to the Knights of the Order of St. John, known as the Order of Malta, and to the people of the Maltese Islands, particularly those from Birgu. They were honored for their bravery during the Great Seige of Malta by Grand Master Jean Parisot de Vallette, who bestowed the title of ‘Cittá Vittoriosa’ upon the town in the wake of their victory on September 8, 1565.
sabato 12 settembre 2015
domenica 23 agosto 2015
giovedì 13 agosto 2015
First numbers of the 2015 harvest by #WInenews
In the last few years, more than once in Italy, the first bunches of the earliest variety wine grapes have been harvested at the beginning of August or even at the end of July, and the scorching 2015 summer is no exception. The harvest is already in full swing in Sicily’s “Menfishire” region and in Franciacorta. According to some of the country’s top oenologists, the lion’s share of the harvest could indeed come a little earlier than usual, but it should be nothing to write home about. Some - like the farmers association Coldiretti - have said from Franciacorta’s Coccaglio, “the harvest has not started this early in the last 10 years. Production should go up at least 5% in quantity over 2015, reaching 44 million hectolitres, and quality should be very good”. Farmers association Confagricoltura has recently gone one further, speaking of a 15% increase compared to 2014 and very good quality. Needless to say, these forecasts could well be completely turned upside down because of the weather, but of course, nobody is hoping for that. Maybe, as Italian Federation of Independent Vintners FIVI has said, it would be better if grapes were in the cellars before talking about the harvest.
In the last few years, more than once in Italy, the first bunches of the earliest variety wine grapes have been harvested at the beginning of August or even at the end of July, and the scorching 2015 summer is no exception. The harvest is already in full swing in Sicily’s “Menfishire” region and in Franciacorta. According to some of the country’s top oenologists, the lion’s share of the harvest could indeed come a little earlier than usual, but it should be nothing to write home about. Some - like the farmers association Coldiretti - have said from Franciacorta’s Coccaglio, “the harvest has not started this early in the last 10 years. Production should go up at least 5% in quantity over 2015, reaching 44 million hectolitres, and quality should be very good”. Farmers association Confagricoltura has recently gone one further, speaking of a 15% increase compared to 2014 and very good quality. Needless to say, these forecasts could well be completely turned upside down because of the weather, but of course, nobody is hoping for that. Maybe, as Italian Federation of Independent Vintners FIVI has said, it would be better if grapes were in the cellars before talking about the harvest.
domenica 9 agosto 2015
Winelover in Umbria
Welcome to my blog Winelover in Umbria
I am excited to share the wonderful adventures in this wine & food paradise. This is no ordinary place...Umbria is located in the heart of Italy. A great place to explore and discover ancient towns where time seems to have stopped and relax at a hilltop restaurant. Here you can enjoy truffles, fresh pasta, local produce, extra virgin olive oil and a view of the magnificent Umbrian Valley accompanied by a hearty glass of wine.
Join me in my culinary adventures through Italy and abroad.
I am excited to share the wonderful adventures in this wine & food paradise. This is no ordinary place...Umbria is located in the heart of Italy. A great place to explore and discover ancient towns where time seems to have stopped and relax at a hilltop restaurant. Here you can enjoy truffles, fresh pasta, local produce, extra virgin olive oil and a view of the magnificent Umbrian Valley accompanied by a hearty glass of wine.
Join me in my culinary adventures through Italy and abroad.
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