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San Zopito’ day

Stefania del Giudice — Thu, 21 May 2026 14:08:39 +0000

San Zopito’ day: the Festa di San Zopito is the traditional annual celebration in Loreto Aprutino (province of Pescara, Abruzzo, Italy) in honor of San Zopito Martire, the town’s patron saint. It is one of the most deeply felt religious and cultural festivals in the local calendar, blending devotion, legend, folklore, community and popular festivity.

The story:

On a warm Sunday, May 22 of the year 1711, a slow procession came winding through the Abruzzo hills. It was on its way from the bishop’s palace in Penne towards the small town of Loreto Aprutino.

They were bringing two recently acquired relics to the local church.

The relics consisted in a box with an arm and the skull of a rather obscure saint, San Zopito. He had died a martyr, or so the story goes, around the year 300 AD in Rome, and his remains had been buried in the Vatican deposits, until in 1711 Pope Clemens XI donated them to the clergy of Loreto Aprutino.

While the believers and their treasure were happily on their way, they passed some fields where a farmer was busy ploughing with two oxen.

At that moment one of the 2 animals moved away from the farmer, ignoring his calls and approaching the procession, then it bowed soberly and spontaneously as a sign of reverence.

Since then, every year, an ox carries the relics on Whitsuntide Monday through Loreto Aprutino.

The celebration:

The Festa di San Zopito is nowadays a colourful 2-day festival celebrating this oxen moment. One the most beautiful rural one Abruzzo where the locals will attend church services, participate in religious processions, enjoy live music and street food.

The trained ox, nicknamed the ‘White Knight’ wears a scarlet cloak with images of the Saints, and relics, kneels and gives praise in specific areas of the town as he is a tramite (vehicle of the divine).

A local primary schoolgirl, dressed like an angel, stands on its back representing San Zopito.

Did you know that….

Torre Raone‘s Montepulciano d’Abruzzo San Zopito, celebrates the spirit of the town’s patron saint.

Drawing its name from the beloved figure at the heart of Loreto Aprutino’s most cherished festival, this wine reflects not just the character of the land, but the living culture and devotion of its people.

Rich, expressive, and deeply rooted in local identity,
San Zopito is more than a wine — it’s a tribute in every sip to tradition, community, and the enduring soul of Abruzzo.

Learn more about Torre Raone’s San Zopito and the other wines. Take a look at their website ⇒

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Monzio Compagnoni’s Rosato’s new vintage

Stefania del Giudice — Tue, 12 May 2026 12:45:26 +0000

Monzio Compagnoni’s Rosato’s new vintage

The new vintage of Monzio Compagnoni’s Franciacorta Millesimato Brut Rose’ 2021 has arrived and is available from today, now presented dark bottle.

Franciacorta Rosé Brut Millesimato is a wine of character and body, with an unmistakable color and persistent perlage. A gastronomic wine that lends itself to multiple combinations thanks to its many facets and its fresh balance.

Color: straw yellow with a slight hint of green, abundant foam and extremely fine perlage.

Bouquet: There are clear, sustained floral hints alongside the traditional bread crust and more delicate hints of peach and apple, and it has remarkable freshness and minerality.

Taste: Initial sensation of freshness with notes of grapefruit and tangerine and a final toasty note.

Blend: 80% Pinot Nero, 20% Chardonnay
Type of flavour: Brut (up to 5 gr./ lt.
Method: Champenoise
Alcohol content: 12.5°

30 years of work, experience and passion

In a cellar surrounded by nature, among the splendid hills of Franciacorta, the passion for wine was born. Here, where the climate is mild and the terroir is inimitable, the winery has brought technical wisdom and entrepreneurial art to create a dynamic, fresh and true collection.

Authenticity, quality, tradition: thanks to the combination of these elements, these Franciacorta and other wines have a concrete, recognizable character, which perfectly embodies winery’s philosophy.

30 hectares in the Franciacorta region with vineyards of Chardonnay, Pinot Nero and Pinot Bianco in Adro, Nigoline and Cologne.

3 hectares of Merlot, Cabernet and Moscato in Brusaporto.

Check their website and discover more about Monzio Compagnoni →

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Weingut Klaus Lentsch NEWSPAPER

Stefania del Giudice — Tue, 12 May 2026 12:08:39 +0000

WEINGUT KLAUS LENTSCH
NEWSPAPER

Pinot Grigio Ramato MÄÄ , Weissburgunder Riserva and news frokm the vineyards.

Pinot Grigio Ramato “Mää”

With the Pinot Grigio Ramato “Mää,” Weingut Klaus Lentsch consciously embarks on a new path. The idea stems from a desire to reinterpret Pinot Grigio, giving it greater expression, depth, and personality.

Process: The grapes macerate on the skins for six to eight days, taking on a signature copper hue while developing intense aromas and a more mineral structure.
Aging: Approximately 15% of the wine matures in wood for one year before being blended with the young wine.
Profile: The result is a powerful yet balanced wine that shows its best qualities, particularly in spring and summer.

The label also breaks sharply from tradition: it was created with the help of Artificial Intelligence and, presumably, a healthy dose of imagination—an element that underscores the wine’s creative character and the winery’s philosophy of blending tradition with new ideas.

– Klaus Lentsch-

Wine of the Month:
Weissberg Pinot Bianco Riserva 2022

With the Weissberg Pinot Bianco Riserva, Weingut Klaus Lentsch highlights the elegant and characterful side of Pinot Bianco.

The wine impresses with its fine freshness, creamy texture, and a harmonious balance between fruit and minerality. Perfect as a refined aperitif or paired with fish dishes and Mediterranean cuisine, the Weissberg is a versatile white wine with distinct personality and a long finish.

From the Vineyard:
A Very Strong Start to the 2026 Season

The 2026 vintage is developing very positively. Regular and uniform budding is creating the best conditions for a balanced growing season and excellent grape quality.

The vines appear healthy and vigorous, and the first clusters are already forming in the vineyards. Nature seems to be slightly ahead of schedule this year, suggesting an interesting and promising vintage ahead.

Click herebelow for the official issue of Klaus Lentsch’s newspaper

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James Suckling: 93 Points for Pertinace

Stefania del Giudice — Mon, 11 May 2026 09:59:35 +0000

New high ratings by James Suckling for Pertinace’s Barbaresco

Barbaresco Nervo 2022

PERTINACE is located in Località Pertinace, in Treiso, in the heart of the Langhe hills.

This area is also known as the birthplace of Publio Elvio Pertinace, roman emperor, historically recognized as leader of great moral and value and as a honest man. The values of the emperor inspired Mario Barbero and his friends/partners, in 1973, to establish the winery and give it such an important name recognized today internationally.

Pertinace’s wines are part of the purest Piedmontese winemaking tradition: starting from the attention to the vineyards, looked after personally by the members, up to the winemaking and aging processes.

The focus of the production is mainly Nebbiolo based, ideal for the production of the famous Barbaresco.

THE VINEYARDS: Starting from Alba, the capital of the Langhe, going up towards the hills of Treiso and Barbaresco, harmonious expanses of vineyards that seem combed by the breeze wind along the entire route. The rows are looked after with exceptional attention and are aesthetically perfect.

110 hectares of Pertinace’s winery vineyards which extend in the province of Cuneo, around the municipalities of Treiso, Barbaresco, Alba, Neviglie, Piobesi d’Alba , Magliano Alfieri and, in the Asti area, in Agliano Terme.

Click on the button on the right and discover Pertinace’s world:

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Awards for Binè

Stefania del Giudice — Thu, 07 May 2026 07:18:13 +0000

Awards for Binè: 91 Points Falstaff for their Gavi DOCG “11” 2024

Made from 100% Cortese, this round and elegant Gavi is remarkably versatile — equally at home with grilled fish and seafood, sushi, vegetable dishes and quiche, white meats, fresh salads, and aperitivo bites.

Cascina Binè is a family-run winery and agritourism estate located in Novi Ligure (Alessandria), in the heart of the Gavi wine region of Piedmont, Italy.

Novi Ligure is one of the 11 municipalities within the Gavi DOCG wine region. The 11 hectares of vines form a single large vineyard, situated on the best-exposed slopes—facing south/southwest—of two adjacent hills.

Cascina Binè is primarily known as a high-quality producer of Gavi DOCG (made from the Cortese grape) and Barbera wines. The estate is managed by the Ghio family, with brothers Niccolò and Lorenzo leading the modern operations.

A unique feature of the Binè vineyards, represented in the company logo, is the small round vineyard, where the rows are planted in a radial pattern to form a natural amphitheater.

More info?
Take a look at their website

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Vinitaly 2026: THANK YOU!

Stefania del Giudice — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:36:36 +0000

Vinitaly 2026 came to an end, but the memories are just getting started 🍷.

From inspiring conversations and meaningful connections to unforgettable tastings and shared moments, this edition reminded us why we love what we do.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, shared a glass, and made these days so special.

Here’s a look back at Vinitaly 2026 — relive it with us. ✨

SEE YOU NEXT YEAR

The 59th edition of the Italian leading wine fair will be held in Verona from April 11th to 14th, 2027.

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Vinitaly 2026: our tasting list is ready

Stefania del Giudice — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:34:02 +0000

The 58th edition of Vinitaly is 3 days away.

Also this year Enoteca Nederland will be attending the biggest Italian Wine Fair.

Come and visit us at Hall 8, Booth H5.

Our tasting list is ready, click here below to download it:

New vintages, new products and professional tastings with our staff and some of our associated producers.

Which wine are going to tast first?

We are ready and looking forward to meet you at our booth.

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Vinitaly 2026: meet the producers at our stand

Stefania del Giudice — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:55:12 +0000

Still 5 days to go and Vinitaly will open the doors of its 58th edition.

Enoteca Nederland will be there, in Hall 8, Booth H5.

At our stand you can personally meet and taste with Agricola del Nudo and Masseria del Feudo.

Francesco Calini & Roland Krebser – Agricola del Nudo

Agricola del Nudo is a boutique, organic winery located in the Maremma Region of Tuscany, Italy.

The project is a collaboration between Stefano Bambagioni, a local farmer, and Roland Krebser, a Swiss oenologist. Agricola del Nudo joined the Vigna Enaoli family in 2023.
The name “Nudo” (meaning “naked” or “bare” in Italian) reflects their winemaking philosophy: producing “unvarnished” wines that are pure, straightforward, and free from heavy intervention.

The wines:
Vermentino Costa Toscana Orange
Vermentino Maremma Toscana
Rosso Maremma Toscana
Rosso Maremma Toscana Oltremodo
Rosso Costa Toscana Ivo

Francesco Cucurullo, Masseria del Feudo

Masseria del Feudo is a prominent, organic estate located in the heart of Sicily, specifically in the province of Caltanissetta.

This multi-generational family operation, now in its fourth generation by siblings Francesco and Carolina Cucurullo, blends deep-rooted tradition with modern organic practices.
The selection of vines prioritizes native varieties such as Grillo, Nerello Mascalese, Frappato and Nero d’Avola, as well as international grapes traditionally grown in the area, including Syrah.

The wines:
Grillo Sicilia Voce di Lago
Grillo Skin Contact Haermosa
Nero d’Avola Sicilia Rosato Coti
Nero d’Avola Sicilia
Nero d’Avola Via Rossa
Nero d’Avola Sicilia Rosso delle Rose
Syrah Sicilia Grottasirà

Check their website for more info:

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Vinitaly 2026: our associated producers and their stands

Stefania del Giudice — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:33:39 +0000

Vinitaly 2026: our associated producers and their stands: everything at a glance.

You can find the wines of these producers at our stand too!
Enoteca Nederland: Hall 8, Booth H5

Vinitaly, the international wine and spirits exhibition, takes place from 12 to 15 April 2026 in Verona.

Vinitaly, an unmissable event: four days focused on promoting relationships between producers, buyers and stakeholders, as well as sharing experiences and skills.

VINITALY APP:
the official event app to guide and enhance your visit:

Printless digital entrance ticket with QR Code
Favourite Company & Product function
Fast indoor navigation function
Business Card to swap virtual business cards with contacts in person
Memo Function

Download it here:

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Vinitaly 2026

Stefania del Giudice — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:30:32 +0000

Vinitaly 2026: Enoteca Nederland will be there.

We are fully busy with the last preparations for the 58th edition of the most important Italian wine fair.

SAVE THE DATE

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You will find us in Hall 8, Booth H5

We will shortly publish our tasting list and other interesting topics…stay tuned!

In the meanwhile take a look at the website of Vinitaly for more details and practical info.

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Enoteca Nederland

San Zopito’ day

Monzio Compagnoni’s Rosato’s new vintage

Weingut Klaus Lentsch NEWSPAPER

WEINGUT KLAUS LENTSCHNEWSPAPER

Pinot Grigio Ramato “Mää”

Wine of the Month: Weissberg Pinot Bianco Riserva 2022

From the Vineyard: A Very Strong Start to the 2026 Season

James Suckling: 93 Points for Pertinace

Awards for Binè

Vinitaly 2026: THANK YOU!

SEE YOU NEXT YEAR

Vinitaly 2026: our tasting list is ready

Our tasting list is ready, click here below to download it:

Vinitaly 2026: meet the producers at our stand

Francesco Calini & Roland Krebser – Agricola del Nudo

Francesco Cucurullo, Masseria del Feudo

Vinitaly 2026: our associated producers and their stands

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Vinitaly 2026

SAVE THE DATE

You will find us in Hall 8, Booth H5

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WEINGUT KLAUS LENTSCH
NEWSPAPER

Wine of the Month:
Weissberg Pinot Bianco Riserva 2022

From the Vineyard:
A Very Strong Start to the 2026 Season