After the USA, Italy and Germany, the 2019 calendar provides for Brunello a visit to the Far East, in Japan. Previously in the capital, Tokyo, on May 27th, at the evocative Happo-en garden, and then in Osaka, …
Photography contest offers Brunello prizes
Montalcino has just wound up its celebrations of the Madonna del Soccorso, the town’s patron, 301 years from when her image was crowned on 8 May 1718 by Pope Clement XI. The event is extremely popular among the …
From the President of China to the Queen of England: Brunello rocks
From the table of the President of China to that of the Queen of England, Brunello di Montalcino is an international emblem, synonymous with Made in Italy, quality and excellence. Something to be very proud of, a victory for the …
Brunello attracts 2 million tourists to Montalcino every year
Italy’s long series of holidays (between Easter, Liberation Day and International Workers’ Day) meant a sudden boost for tourism in Montalcino, in both the old town and the resorts, as well as in the local wineries. Excellent news for …
Sport and cycling tourism, Eroica Montalcino is back at the end of May
1,400 participants, including 400 foreigners, coming from all over the world. These are the first numbers for Eroica Montalcino 2019, the historical cycling event on white, or gravel, roads coming to the home of Brunello on 28 May concurrently …
Barolo & Brunello, the Kings of Italian wine meet up in London
Following the first three editions held in Copenhagen, Brunello and Barolo, the two quintessentially symbolic expressions of the excellent Italian wine tradition, will be starring in another joint presentation in London on 24 April 2019 with a high-profile tasting …
Vinitaly 2019: taking stock
About 300 labels presented for tasting by 164 producers, a keen interest expressed by emerging countries and some pleasing confirmations from traditional markets such as the United States. As the gates close at Vinitaly – the 53th edition …
Brunello at Vinitaly 2019
17,300 wines showcased, presented by over 4,000 producers from 35 different countries, and Tuscany as the most represented region with 677 wineries, 25% of which are in Montalcino. These are the first numbers to come from Vinitaly 2019 (www.vinitaly.com…
Italy-China, alliance sealed with Brunello
A book about the Quirinale Palace, a silver basket and three bottles of Brunello di Montalcino: the gifts of President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella to the Chinese president Xi Jinping, on the latter’s visit to Italy to conclude the …
Brunello, a “social” wine
If on one hand Brunello di Montalcino is now ensured indisputable recognition to the extent it constantly features in leading international rankings, on the other, for some time now it has also been making its mark online and gaining …