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Terre dei Cavalieri at Lourdes: Order of Malta wines at the 68th International Pilgrimage
From May 1 to 5, 2026, the Sanctuary of Lourdes hosted the 68th International Pilgrimage of the Order of Malta. 7,500 people from 44 countries, 1,300 sick and vulnerable assisted, 450 doctors and healthcare workers. An annual gathering that has taken place every year since 1958, when it was established to mark the centenary of…
What is Terre dei Cavalieri | Order of Malta Wine Estates in Italy
More than a winery: what is Terre dei Cavalieri A system of estates producing wine in Friuli, Veneto and Umbria under a single direction. What makes it different and why it exists It’s not a winery Terre dei Cavalieri is not a winery. It’s not a single farm. It’s not a consortium. It’s a project…
Asolo Prosecco Superiore DOCG: why Villa Giustiniani’s Prosecco is different
Asolo Prosecco Superiore DOCG: why Villa Giustiniani’s Prosecco is different Steep hills at the foot of Monte Grappa, a restricted denomination and a historic estate: what sets Asolo Prosecco apart from the rest The problem with generic Prosecco Prosecco is the best-selling Italian wine in the world, and that is both a success and a…
Wine tasting at Castello di Magione: what to expect and how to book
Wine tasting at Castello di Magione: what to expect and how to book A 12th-century castle, Colli del Trasimeno wines and an experience that brings together 800 years of history and a glass of Sangiovese A place with 800 years of history Castello di Magione is not a winery built to look like a castle.…
Picolit DOCG: Friuli’s rarest wine is born at Rocca Bernarda
Picolit DOCG: Friuli’s rarest wine is born at Rocca Bernarda A grape variety that naturally produces very little, an estate that has been growing it since 1559 and a DOCG that protects one of Italy’s rarest dessert wines A wine that cannot be produced in quantity Picolit is one of those wines best explained by…
Open Cellars 2025 at Rocca Bernarda: tastings, wines and the Friulian landscape
Sunday 25 May 2025From 10.00 to 18.00Rocca Bernarda – Premariacco (UD) Rocca Bernarda is taking part again this year in Open Cellars, the national event that each spring opens Italian wineries to the public. A chance to discover the world of wine up close, through tastings, meetings and landscapes. During the day you can taste…
Where Prosecco Superiore Asolo DOCG is Born
Prosecco Superiore Asolo DOCG is produced in a well-defined area of Veneto, among the hills surrounding the town of Asolo. This area, smaller and more selective than the DOC denomination, is known for the quality of its soils, its ventilated microclimate, and a more attentive and artisanal approach to viticulture. Villa Giustiniani is located right…
What is Glera, the Grape Behind Quality Prosecco
Glera is the grape from which Prosecco is made. Cultivated for centuries in Veneto, it is a native variety that today represents one of the most important foundations of Italian sparkling wine. These grapes, vinified as white wine, yield light, floral, fresh, and aromatic wines. At Villa Giustiniani, in the heart of the Asolo DOCG…
What Does “Perlage” Mean and Why Is It Important in Prosecco
When talking about sparkling wines like Prosecco Superiore, one of the most visible — and appreciated — aspects is the perlage, meaning the stream of bubbles that rise in the glass once the wine is poured. The term comes from the French word perle (pearl) and refers to the continuous and regular movement of small…
Castello di Magione: The Heart of Umbrian Wine Among History, Culture, and Hospitality
Nestled among the hills surrounding Lake Trasimeno, Castello di Magione is one of the symbolic places of Umbrian agriculture. The estate is part of the Terre dei Cavalieri network and stands out for its millenary history, tied to the Order of the Knights of Malta, who still safeguard its heritage today. Beyond its impressive architectural…