September 2025 - Vinifera-Mundi,

30/09/202501/10/2025

The Sake Connoisseur’s Primer:
A Practical Guide to Tasting, Buying, and Enjoying

In our first report, Sake: Beyond the Rice Wine (link), we embarked on a journey into the heart of Japanese craftsmanship. We explored the soul of Sake, met the masters, and uncovered the spiritual and philosophical depths that make it a truly metaphysical beverage.

Now, it is time to move from theory to practice. This guide is your hands-on manual. Think of it as your trusted companion for taking the first—and next—steps into the vibrant world of Sake. Our goal is simple: to equip you with the confidence to taste, select, and appreciate Sake with the same discernment you apply to wine.

30/09/202508/10/2025

The BARBERA D’ASTI and MONFERRATO Wines Consortium

Founded in 1946, the Barbera d’Asti and Monferrato Wines Consortium (link) has been promoting and protecting the excellence of Monferrato wines for over 70 years with the aim of representing the many souls that coexist here. And it does so by starting right from the winemakers – the heart of the area’s winemaking activity – offering them a centralized point of reference and, at the same time, emphasizing the individual peculiarities that make this area unique in the world. A daily commitment that fits into the broader perspective of continuing the work carried out by the communities that have succeeded one another in Monferrato over the centuries and that have been able to harmoniously reconcile winegrowing with the landscape, making it an integral part of it and passing down to the present day a tradition of ever-increasing quality value.

30/09/202504/10/2025

Grattamacco presents the 40th vintage of Bolgheri DOC Superiore

The 2022 release will be accompanied by a documentary film and original illustrations

With the launch of Bolgheri Superiore DOC 2022, Grattamacco (link) celebrates four decades of its flagship wine – the result of a pioneering vision and a style that has remained remarkably true to itself. A wine rooted in certified organic viticulture, essentialist winemaking, and the inclusion of Sangiovese in the blend – a distinctive and unconventional direction within the Bolgheri appellation.

27/09/202527/09/2025

Sake: Beyond the Rice Wine
A Journey into the Heart of Japanese Craftsmanship

This report, and its companion guide, were inspired by an afternoon with Yoshiko Ueno-Müller, Sake Samurai (link), in Zurich on September 8th. Her profound knowledge and passion illuminated the path from curiosity to understanding. These pages are an extension of her mission: to bridge the heart of Japanese craftsmanship with the global palate. This work is offered as a tribute to her dedication.

„Sake: Beyond the Rice Wine
A Journey into the Heart of Japanese Craftsmanship“ weiterlesen

26/09/202504/10/2025

Geniessen Sie die Vielfalt der Toskana mit dem saisonalen Angebot von Marchesi Frescobaldi

Der Beginn der kühlen Jahreszeit ist die perfekte Gelegenheit, um traditionsreiche und erlesene Weine zu genießen. Marchesi Frescobaldi (Link), seit Jahrhunderten Hüter der toskanischen Weinkultur, bringt zwei seiner Kultweine in wunderschön gearbeiteten Geschenkboxen von zeitloser Handwerkskunst in den Verkauf. Jede Flasche ist eine Hommage an das Terroir und die Geschichte ihrer toskanischen Herkunft. Ein wunderbares Geschenk für Weinfreunde, ideal für die festlichen Anlässe, die demnächst anstehen, aber auch zum Lagern und späteren Genießen.

23/09/202504/10/2025

Morellino di Scansano 2025 harvest: high quality, lower yields, and the need to consolidate market prospects through responsible consumption

President Calamai: “Let us avoid alarmism and trust in a stabilization of the sector; in the meantime, we are working on new markets and synergies to promote mindful consumption among young people, enhancing the cultural value of wine.”

18/09/202504/10/2025

Tenuta Luce präsentiert Lucente 2023

Der neue Jahrgang ist auf den führenden internationalen Märkten erhältlich: bei dieser raffinierten Cuvée kommen die Struktur vom Sangiovese und die Intensität des Merlot besonders zum Ausdruck.

Montalcino, September 2025 – Das Weingut Tenuta Luce (Link) stellt den neuen Jahrgang seines Lucente vor. Diese ausgewogene Cuvée verbindet die Struktur vom Sangiovese mit der Intensität des Merlot und spiegelt den charakteristischen Stil des Hauses wider. Lucente 2023 (Link) präsentiert sich als moderner, harmonischer Rotwein, der unmittelbaren Genuss mit der Finesse und Einzigartigkeit des Terroirs von Montalcino vereint.

17/09/202501/11/2025

Liv-ex Data Points to Champagne as a Buying Opportunity

September 2025 – Recent developments in the Champagne 50 have been encouraging relative to the broader market. Salon, more difficult to come by in better market conditions, offers an interesting buying opportunity. The August 2025 Market Intelligence Report (link) explores whether now is the right time to buy Champagne and highlights which look well-priced.

15/09/202515/09/2025

Penfolds 2025 Unleashed: A Tasting Odyssey Through Iconic Wines

Step into a world where grapes defy borders and bottles hold stories—welcome to the Penfolds Collection 2025. This isn’t just a lineup of wines; it’s a rebellion against the ordinary, a tapestry woven from the wild terroirs of Australia, France, the USA, and China. Each sip carries the audacious spirit of Peter Gago, Penfolds’ alchemist-in-chief, whose relentless pursuit of excellence transforms vineyards into liquid legends. From the mythic Grange to the daring FWT 543, this collection pulses with the House Style—depth, elegance, and a fearless dance between tradition and innovation. In the pages ahead, my ratings and notes invite you to uncork this odyssey, where every glass is a journey and every flavor a revelation. Ready your palate; Penfolds 2025 awaits.

„Penfolds 2025 Unleashed: A Tasting Odyssey Through Iconic Wines“ weiterlesen

15/09/202515/09/2025

Annalisa Zorzettig: A Harvest Reminiscent of the Great Vintages of the Past

Spessa (UD), September 2025 – In the Colli Orientali del Friuli (Link), the air is filled with the aroma of freshly pressed grapes: it is harvest time at the Zorzettig estate (Link), and this year promises to be one of distinctive character and great potential.