The Hidden Gem of Venetian Wines
A Personal Discovery Through Four Bottles

Ever encountered a wine that intrigues you, yet you know almost nothing about it? To avoid any misstep, you open it with good friends — ideally at the end of a warm summer day, perhaps by the sea or a lake. After the first sips, the verdict is clear: this is not a wine that would win gold in the technical programme of the figure-skating world championships, but it would undoubtedly medal high — perhaps even take the podium — in the free programme. That’s exactly the feeling these four Venetian wines leave behind. They charm through character and expression rather than textbook perfection. Join me on this journey.

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A Personal Discovery Through Four Bottles“
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Consorzio GARDA DOC startet ins Jahr 2026 mit steigenden Produktionszahlen

Sommacampagna, 11. Februar 2026 Das Consorzio Garda DOC (Link) eröffnet das Jahr 2026 mit Produktionszahlen, die eine solide und strukturell verankerte Wachstumsdynamik bestätigen. Im Jahr 2025 erreichte die Gesamtmenge der abgefüllten Weine 175.352 Hektoliter, was mehr als 23,3 Millionen 0,75-Liter-Flaschen entspricht, was einen Anstieg von +20 % gegenüber dem Vorjahr bedeutet. Diese Zahlen gewinnen in einem von einer allgemeinen Abschwächung des Weinsektors geprägten Marktumfeld zusätzlich an Bedeutung und bestätigen die Fähigkeit der DOC Garda, effektiv auf die Dynamiken der internationalen Märkte zu reagieren.

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Continuity and vision: a new Tedeschi generation joins the winery

Pedemonte di Valpolicella (VR), January 2026 The future of a family-owned winery is built with awareness and a long view towards the future. In this spirit, in January, Tedeschi will welcome Enrico, the son of Antonietta Tedeschi, as the first new generation employee in the winery. The eldest of seven cousins, Enrico represents the beginning of a broad project that signals a major step in the path of continuity and development of the historic winemaking enterprise of Valpolicella, which will ultimately see the integration of the entire new Tedeschi generation.

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Wachstum in schwierigen Zeiten: Prosecco DOC blickt zuversichtlich auf 2026

Hamburg / Treviso, 15. Januar 2026 Prosecco DOC (Link) bleibt auch 2025 die weltweite Nummer eins unter den italienischen Schaumweinen. Insgesamt wurden 667 Millionen Flaschen verkauft. Die Menge stieg damit um 1,1 % gegenüber dem Vorjahr. Angesichts geopolitischer Unsicherheiten, Inflation, Zöllen und eines insgesamt rückläufigen Konsums ist dieses Ergebnis ein großer Erfolg für das Konsortium.

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Follador Prosecco
A Quiet Revolution in the Hills of Valdobbiadene

Most of the world thinks they know Prosecco: an easy, sweetish fizz for summer parties and quick toasts. Then, one quiet evening, you open a black bottle from a small family estate hidden in the steep hills of Valdobbiadene, and everything you believed collapses in a single sip. Suddenly the wine is bone-dry, vibrating with mountain freshness, carrying the scent of wild herbs and limestone, and finishing with a salty whisper that lingers for minutes. That is the moment you meet Follador (link), producers since 1769, still almost unknown in the German-speaking world, yet crafting some of the most exciting sparkling wines on the planet today. This is their story, and the story of four 2024 crus that deserve a place in every serious wine lover’s glass.

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A Quiet Revolution in the Hills of Valdobbiadene“
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Christmas, the Tedeschi Way: A Wine for every Occasion

From the new GA.RY to the Maternigo Valpolicella Superiore DOC and the Amarone Capitel Monte Olmi, there is a glass for every occasion during the Holidays.

Pedemonte di Valpolicella (VR), December 2025 Christmas is a time when aromas become memories, tastes become woven into traditions, and a glass of wine is transformed into a shared celebration. Tedeschi (link), the historic Valpolicella winery, presents a selection of wines conceived to tell the story of the region through three different interpretations that serve as an accompaniment for each moment of the holidays.

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Antica Bottega del Vino: the new Cortina d’Ampezzo location set to open on December 30

The iconic venue of Famiglie Storiche (link) has officially announced the opening date in the heart of the Dolomites. The team includes chef Giulio Alberto Debeni and head sommelier Pietro Campara.

Verona, December 2025 After announcing the new opening in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Antica Bottega del Vino (link) has now officially revealed the date: the second venue, following the historic location in Verona, will open its doors on December 30, right in the peak of the winter season.

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A YEAR OF RECOGNITIONS FOR TEDESCHI WINES

Quality, research, and continuity reward the vision of the historic winery in Valpolicella

Pedemonte di Valpolicella (VR), October 2025 – 2025 has been a year of consolidation and renewal for the Tedeschi family (link). The recent rebranding along with the new claim “Dedicated to knowledge” summarize the philosophy that brings together our values of innovation, skill, and valorization of the land that have always guided our work in the winery. This vision translates into constant research, which currently includes four projects in collaboration with the University of Verona, La Sapienza di Roma, and the Edmund Mach Institute of San Michele all’Adige, as well as a production that stays faithful to the identity of Valpolicella.

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The Value of Time: Cavazza Unveils the New Cicogna Label

The historic winery from Vicenza renews the image of its flagship red wine line from the Colli Berici – a tribute to its origins and a statement of continuity.

Montebello Vicentino, October 2025 Cavazza (link), a historic wine estate in Vicenza and a leading name in the Colli Berici (link) and Gambellara (link) denominations, continues to evolve its visual identity with the restyling of Cicogna, the premium line that represents the winery’s finest red wines.

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Marken- und Herkunftsschutz gestärkt
Genussreise im eatsmarter Magazin
Olympische Spiele 2026 im Herzen des Prosecco Gebiets

Gericht in Polen stärkt Marken- und Herkunftsschutz

Die Organisation Sistema Prosecco – ein Zusammenschluss der Konsortien Prosecco DOC (Link), Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG (Link) und Asolo (Link)– hat in Polen ein wegweisendes Urteil erstritten: Erstmals wurde dort eine Verletzung einer geografischen Angabe ausserhalb des Agrar- und Lebensmittelsektors rechtskräftig festgestellt.

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Genussreise im eatsmarter Magazin
Olympische Spiele 2026 im Herzen des Prosecco Gebiets“
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