Pinot Grigio is a grape variety that originates in Alsace, where – thanks to the favorable climatic conditions – it still represents the most cultivated grape for the number of hectares of vines. From France it has spread internationally, becoming one of the most famous white wines in the world, in particular in the United …
Typical of the Emilian areas where it was historically produced in the hills of Bologna, Pignoletto is an ancient wine evidenced as far back as Roman times. Continuously expanding, the production of this grape has also been extended to foothills and plains of other areas scattered throughout Emilia-Romagna.Pignoletto is from a humble tradition: a table …
On June 28, 2022, the Leonardo Wine Genius exhibition space was inaugurated in Vinci, hosting the interactive exhibition “Leonardo: The Gift of the Vineyard”: a journey to discover Leonardo’s love for botany and oenology, his deep connection with the land, from his agronomic studies to his scientific and engineering insights. Leonardo Wine Genius space, which …
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In 1502 Leonardo da Vinci was commissioned by Cesare Borgia to review and improve the infrastructures and fortifications in the territory of the Duchy of Romagna. In that year the genius made a trip to Romagna and made sketches and drawings of the architectures and buildings in some of the most important cities of Romagna: …
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Vermentino, one of the great Italian white wines, is a wine that never disappoints! Simple, clean, usually mineral and saline, it is extraordinarily versatile and can be as deliciously complex in taste as a Sauvignon Blanc. Vermentino: history of the wine Vermentino is a white grape variety widespread in Sardinia, Liguria and Tuscany, with divergent …
In Italy, Easter is not only a religious celebration, but also an excellent food and wine occasion to taste typical dishes and enjoy the pleasures of the table in conviviality. Those who decide to spend Easter at home, with friends or relatives, are used to prepare a festive lunch with food that often has a …
“The Annunciation” is one of Leonardo da Vinci’s most famous works, along with the “Mona Lisa“, the “Lady with an Ermine” or the “Last Supper“. It is an oil and tempera painting on a 98×217 cm panel, a youthful masterpiece by Leonardo, dated between 1472 and 1475 and kept in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. …
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Sangiovese is the most cultivated red grape variety in Italy, covering around 11% of the total Italian vineyard area. It is widespread in many regions from Emilia-Romagna to Campania, not to mention Tuscany where it is also known as “Sangiovese Grosso”, and is undoubtedly the most cultivated variety of all. This grape is used both …
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Which wines should you pair with grilled meat? It’s a common question when a friend invites you to their BBQ and you decide bring a bottle of wine. But, in order to answer this question, we must first distinguish the various types of grilled meat. Here are our tips for a perfect wine-grilled pairing: Wine …
“Wine, the divine liquor of grapes“: it is with these that Leonardo da Vinci referred to wine and grapes over five centuries ago. Leonardo da Vinci is undoubtedly one of the greatest geniuses in the world. His fame as scientist, artist, sculptor and inventor is well known, but perhaps not everyone knows that Leonardo was …
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