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Look at the Martinotti (Charmat) Method

Look at the Martinotti (Charmat) Method

Look at the Martinotti (Charmat) MethodAldo Bove
Published on: 15/12/2025

As we get closer to Christmas and New Year’s Eve, bubbles naturally take center stage. As a winemaker, I’m often asked why Prosecco feels so different from other sparkling wines—lighter, fruitier, and simply easier to enjoy...

Wine Culture
Amarone della Valpolicella: A Love Letter in a Wine Bottle

Amarone della Valpolicella: A Love Letter in a Wine Bottle

Amarone della Valpolicella: A Love Letter in a Wine BottleAldo Bove
Published on: 08/12/2025

Amarone stands apart because of the way it begins. Only the best bunches from the hills of Valpolicella are chosen, and instead of going straight into winemaking, they rest — patiently. The traditional appassimento method is at the heart of Amarone’s greatness. After harvest, the grapes are placed in ventilated rooms called fruttai, where winter air slowly dehydrates them. This natural drying concentrates aromas, sugars, and structure. Long before fermentation starts, the wine is already rich with personality...

Wine Culture
The Venetian Treasure You’ve Never Truly Tasted: Baccalà alla Vicentina

The Venetian Treasure You’ve Never Truly Tasted: Baccalà alla Vicentina

The Venetian Treasure You’ve Never Truly Tasted: Baccalà alla VicentinaAlfonso Vischi
Published on: 01/12/2025

Baccalà alla Vicentina is a luxurious Venetian dish made from slow-cooked, rehydrated stockfish simmered with onions, milk, olive oil, and anchovies. Its long, patient cooking transforms the fish into a creamy, delicate, melt-in-the-mouth masterpiece. A symbol of Veneto’s culinary heritage, it’s comfort food elevated to pure tradition.

Food Culture