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Jacopo Mazzeo

France's Savoie wine region to trial seven historical grape varieties

The INAO has approved the experimental use of seven historical grape varieties for the production of Savoie AOC wines.

Jacopo Mazzeo

Making fine Merlot in Canada's Okanagan Valley

There aren't plenty of regions whose Merlots deserve a first-class ticket. One such example is Canada’s Okanagan Valley.

Jacopo Mazzeo

New rehabilitation programme to recover from Covid-19-induced loss of smell launched

Anosmia is a common Covid-19 symptom. Thankfully for drinks professionals, a new olfactory rehabilitation programme launched this week.

Jacopo Mazzeo

Wine books for Christmas

From monographs to recipe books, these are Nine of the best wine books of 2020.

Jacopo Mazzeo

Grapes to bubbles, in a void of light

The chap in the picture is about to open a bottle of sparkling wine entirely made in the complete absence of light.

Jacopo Mazzeo

Terre Alfieri is Piedmont's newest DOCG

After a process that began ten years ago with the award of the Terre Alfieri DOC, the Piedmontese appellation has now been promoted to DOCG.

Jacopo Mazzeo

Pouilly-Fuissé's 22 new Premier Crus now official

Pouilly-Fuissé's 22 premier cru climats have now become official.

Jacopo Mazzeo

Cause a Stir report 2021

The latest Cause A Stir report from creative & communications consultancy firm Hue & Cry is out, featuring contributions from yours truly.

Jacopo Mazzeo

Pivot: Coravin's latest preservation system is out

Coravin has just launched a new preservation system designed to conquer a whole new category of wine drinkers.

Jacopo Mazzeo

The Story of Wine according to Hugh Johnson

I catch up with Hugh Johnson to talk wine “stories”, the importance of time, and the challenges of wine on television.

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