Falstaff Orange Wine Trophy 2026

Agricola del Nudo gold at Millésime Bio Challenge for Vermentino Maremma Toscana 2020

Falstaff Orange Wine Trophy 2026: 93 Points for Agricola del Nudo‘s Orange 2025

The orange wine Nudo IGT Costa Toscana from the winery Vigna Enaoli has been rated in 2026 by Romana Echensperger, Valentine Mühlberger with 93 Falstaff points. It is a wine made from the grape variety Vermentino from the region Tuscany in Italy.

Region: Tuscany, Italy
Type of Production: organic
Category: Orange Wine
Grape Variety: Vermentino
Expansion: 6 months cement
Alcohol Level: 12.5%
Closure: Agglomerated cork
Residual Sugar: 0.2 g/l
Characteristics: vegan, low sulphur, natural wine, low fructose, low intervention, spontaneously fermented

“Subtly cloudy, medium gold with green reflections. Subtle aroma of red apple, aniseed, fenugreek seeds, iodized salt and dried pineapple. Dry, with fresh acidity and a fine-grained, animating mouthfeel. Delicate, silky texture, with apple flesh, fennel, aniseed and saffron on the palate. Long finish with a salty note.”

Tasted by Romana Echensperger, Valentine Mühlberger

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Simple, Clear and Pure:

 

 

this is NUDO 

Agricola del Nudo gold at Millésime Bio Challenge for Vermentino Maremma Toscana 2020

The purpose

Nudo symbolizes “unvarnished, straightforward and purity”.
This is how the wine tastes: simple, clear and pure.
Sustainability is a top priority. Cultivated exclusively according to the rules of organic farming. The wines are fermented spontaneously. At Agricola del Nudo’s they only use sulphites in very small quantities and they only choose for the local grape varieties Vermentino, and Sangiovese but also Syrah.

The history

NUDO was born from the friendship between Stefano Bambagioni, a farmer from Maremma and Roland Krebser, a Swiss oenologist and is a project of the heart.
Stefano grew grapes using organic methods on his two-hectare vineyard. As an oenologist at a winery, Roland bought these grapes from him. That’s how they met in 2009 and that’s how the story began.
At first they only produced a small batch for families and friends. In the year 2012 the first major production of 3000 bottles for public sale started. Thanks to the wonderful cooperation and help of many friends, production was increased to a total of 24,000 bottles. Nevertheless, they have remained true to their philosophy.
Agricola del Nudo joined the VignaEnaoli family in 2023.

 

Excellent grapes from Maremma Tuscany

The wines are consistently grown and matured using organic methods. Great importance to collecting the entire harvest carefully by hand in small cassettes. The selection of the grapes takes place directly in the vineyard.

New website Cantina Paltrinieri

New website Cantina Paltrinieri

cantinapaltrinieri.it

Cantina Paltrinieri, a  century-long story

For a century, the farm has been much more than a business: it’s family, memory, and roots that continue to live on through time.

Founded in 1926 by Achille Paltrinieri just north of Modena, the winery is now in its fourth generation, passionately championing traditional and unconventional expressions of this celebrated Emilia-Romagna terroir.

Key points:

  • The 1926 Origins: Achille Paltrinieri built the original house and winery, dedicating his life to the land between the Secchia and Panaro rivers.
  • The Sorbara Specialists: The Paltrinieri family owns and farms approximately 15 to 17 hectares of vineyards, particularly in the historic Il Cristo zone.
  • The Modern Era: Since 1998, current winemaker Alberto Paltrinieri  (Achille’s grandson) and his wife, Barbara Galassi, have helmed the estate. Alberto was a pioneer in producing the first mono-varietal Lambrusco di Sorbara, redefining the wine’s artisanal potential.
Logo Paltrinieri

Santadi: Identity Essence

Santadi: Identity essence. Discover their emblems that characterize their vineyards and wines.

SYMBOL: A symbol of unity, this cross echoes the shape of a vineyard and, in its deeper meaning, tells the story of cooperation among our growers.

It is the emblem of our essence: people who choose to walk together, sharing work, responsibility, and vision.

SAND: The sand tells of resilience and purity: ancient, fine, shaped by the sea and the wind, it cradles the roots like a silent womb.

It is on this bright, luminous canvas that the vine sinks freely, own-rooted, finding strength and authenticity

SEA: The sea is a silent and constant presence: it moderates the climate, amplifies the light, and sends winds that caress the vineyards and safeguard their balance.

In the glass, all of this translates into clear and vibrant Mediterranean aromas, telling the story of the island with authenticity and depth

It is the emblem of our essence: people who choose to walk together, sharing work, responsibility, and vision.

SUN: The sun patiently guides the ripening of the grapes, envelops the land in warmth, and preserves its balance. It is a presence that is felt even before it is seen.

In the glass, it becomes living light: energy that unites, warmth that welcomes, pleasure fulfilled in sharing.

TIME: In one of Europe’s oldest lands, time does not pass: it accumulates. It marks the gestures of those who work the vineyards, accompanies the wine in the silence of the barrels, and weaves together the traditions of a people.

Here, the land speaks, exudes memory, and preserves millennia-old stories that find their voice and continuity in the wine.

HERON: A symbol of balance and connection, the heron embodies that invisible bond linking sky and soil, light and roots, the same harmony that lives in our wines.

It is a discreet yet constant presence, like the breath that caresses the vineyards and shapes their character

Cantina di Santadi is located in the Sulcis area, in South-western Sardinia, just a few miles as the crow flies from the dazzling beaches and white sand dunes of Porto Pino. It was established in 1960, and after some start-up difficulties, a new management gave it a decisive boost, driven by strong determination which fanned enthusiasm and passion.
The winery embarked on an ambitious programme, adopting new strategies and clear targets, streamlining its operations and issuing coherent guidelines to its member grape growers.

About the logo:

Cantina di Santadi’s logo is the Mistral that shapes the vine and our thoughts; it is the sea spray that rises from the ocean to the sandy hills; it is the profile of the dunes of Porto Pino watching over the vineyards.

The logo communicates who Cantina di  Santadi is from the very first moment: guardians of a slow time, rooted in Sulcis and projected towards a Mediterranean vision that needs no artifice.

Take a look at their renewed website →

cantinadisantadi.it

San Zopito’s day

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 ⇒

torreraone.com

Weingut Klaus Lentsch NEWSPAPER

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.

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