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Veneto Through My Eyes: A Winemaker’s Journey from Tradition to Ripasso Excellence

Veneto Through My Eyes: A Winemaker’s Journey from Tradition to Ripasso Excellence

Veneto Through My Eyes: A Winemaker’s Journey from Tradition to Ripasso ExcellenceAldo Bove
Published on: 24/11/2025

The region of Veneto often enters the imagination through a single, glittering doorway: Venice. Few cities in the world evoke such fascination. As Thomas Mann wrote in Death in Venice, “This was Venice, the flattering and suspect beauty… half fairy tale and half tourist trap.” His warning still rings true. Venice is magnificent—unlike anywhere else on earth—yet its popularity can easily sweep an unprepared visitor into its more crowded, commercial side...

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What Makes Barrel Aging wine So Special?

What Makes Barrel Aging wine So Special?

What Makes Barrel Aging wine So Special?Aldo Bove
Published on: 17/11/2025

For centuries, winemakers across Europe have relied on wooden barrels not just to store wine, but to transform it. Barrel aging is one of the most fascinating steps in winemaking—a subtle dance of time, oxygen, and craftsmanship that shapes some of the world’s most elegant bottles...

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Riserva Montepulciano d’Abruzzo: The Refined Power of Abruzzo in a Glass

Riserva Montepulciano d’Abruzzo: The Refined Power of Abruzzo in a Glass

Riserva Montepulciano d’Abruzzo: The Refined Power of Abruzzo in a GlassAldo Bove
Published on: 10/11/2025

Montepulciano is one of Italy’s most widely planted red grape varieties, yet few regions express it as beautifully as Abruzzo. The grape thrives in this unique environment — where sea breezes meet mountain winds — creating the ideal balance between ripeness and freshness....

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