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We've taken you deep into the Langhe's famous wine cellars, but this region is equally a capital of exquisite cuisine… a place where food and wine are inseparable. Today, we introduce a visionary who embodies this dual heritage: Silvia Martini. A mother and artisanal farmer, Silvia transforms the IGP Nocciola Trilobata (one of the world's finest hazelnut) into a range of delicious farm-crafted specialty foods. Discover her deeply personal journey from social work to regenerative agriculture, and learn why her products, from creamy spreads to rich pesto, are the gold standard of Piedmontese flavor and the exciting new chapter in Vero's portfolio.

Forget convention. Meet the husband-and-wife team whose quiet rebellion in Northern Italy is redefining pure flavor. Their biodynamic vineyards and holistic farm yield wines and teas of such authentic character, they can only be described as wines born from madness and rebellion. Read the full story behind Pellagroso and Foligodia, the biodynamic duo.

Pecorino is far more than a cheese; it's an ancient Italian white grape with a dramatic backstory rooted in the shepherding traditions of Abruzzo. This article reveals the incredible history of Febo’s Rolland Pecorino—a biodynamic wine named after the Febo family patriarch, Rolando—and the surprising love story that secured the vineyard. We deep-dive into the distinct personalities of the two vintages, the savory 2023 and the sweeter, dessert-paired 2022, and explain how importing company Vero insisted this unlabeled, legendary wine be shared with the world.

Dive into the world of orange wine, a unique style crafted using an ancient technique. These intriguing wines, also known as skin-contact whites, are made from white grapes left in contact with their skins during fermentation, resulting in surprising orange hues and bold, complex flavors. Often classified as natural wines, they offer a fascinating alternative to traditional white and red styles, attracting curious palates with their unique character.

Have you ever wondered what gives traditional method sparkling wines, like Champagne or Italy's most celebrated Metodo Classicos, their complex flavors, creamy texture, and endearing bubbles? The answer lies in the rigorous and painstaking process used to make them. Let’s look deep into the secrets of the aging and how Italian winemakers are mastering this technique to create world-class wines.