Rieccolo Selection: Illuminating FIAMA’s Italian Refined Moments We are excited to continue our exclusive Rieccolo Restaurant Series with FIAMA. Located at Room 105, Building 1, 272 Ruijin No. 2 Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, FIAMA Bistro is a meticulous creation by the Senso Group. More than just a dining spot, it is an intimate corner where …
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An Evening of Elegance and Insight in Tianjin On Mar 26th 2025, DP Group hosted an unforgettable Wine Tasting Dinner & China Company Law Update Session in Tianjin. The evening brought together Chinese and international guests in a warm, convivial setting- where legal insights met the refined pleasure of fine wines. At the heart of …
Rieccolo Pecorino Wine in Abruzzo with Da Carmine We are delighted to announce the latest stop in our exclusive Rieccolo Restaurant Series: the illustrious Ristorante Da Carmine in Loreto Aprutino, one of the finest seafood restaurants in Abruzzo. Here, the culinary mastery of Chef Kristian Ferretti transforms the freshest raw seafood into an unforgettable dining …
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Rieccolo Selection: Illuminating FIAMA’s Italian Refined Moments We are excited to continue our exclusive Rieccolo Restaurant Series with FIAMA. Located at Room 105, Building 1, 272 Ruijin No. 2 Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, FIAMA Bistro is a meticulous creation by the Senso Group. More than just a dining spot, it is an intimate corner where …
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An Evening of Elegance and Insight in Tianjin On Mar 26th 2025, DP Group hosted an unforgettable Wine Tasting Dinner & China Company Law Update Session in Tianjin. The evening brought together Chinese and international guests in a warm, convivial setting- where legal insights met the refined pleasure of fine wines. At the heart of …
Rieccolo at Goodfellas As we reach the final destination of Rieccolo’s Exclusive Restaurant Series, we find ourselves at the heart of Shanghai’s iconic Bund, welcomed by the inviting ambiance of Goodfellas. Founded by two childhood friends, Marco and Mattia, alongside the seasoned expertise of 5-star chef Antonio, Goodfellas has been a cornerstone of Shanghai’s culinary …
Rieccolo at the House of Roosevelt We are thrilled to announce the next stop in the Rieccolo Exclusive Restaurant Series: the prestigious House of Roosevelt on Shanghai’s iconic Bund. This stunning location, rich in history and elegance, offers an unparalleled backdrop for savoring our exquisite Rieccolo wines. The House of Roosevelt, with its majestic architecture …
Rieccolo Wine at La Petronilla Guess what? It seems like everyone loves our restaurant series that’s why we are carrying on doing it! The brand new restaurant series begins with our DP hidden wonders in Moganshan, La Petronilla, a charming boutique hotel nestled in the picturesque hills of Moganshan. Led by Chef Eric, La Petronilla …
Rieccolo at Ze’vERO Located in the bustling heart of Guangzhou, Ze’Vero introduces the flavors of Italy to this vibrant city. This enchanting Italian eatery skillfully whisks patrons away to the sun-drenched landscapes of the Mediterranean. Embraced by both locals and expats, Ze’Vero boasts a welcoming atmosphere, sincere hospitality, and a menu teeming with genuine Italian …
An Evening of Rieccolo Wines at Mammamia Suzhou On the delightful evening of January 22nd, Mammamia Suzhou warmly welcomed our esteemed guests to a special wine dinner, an enchanting journey through the diverse flavors of Rieccolo wines, and an introduction to our high end wine, the Rieccolo Spumente Cuvee. Our sincere thanks go to Chef …
Rieccolo at Da Marco Welcome to the third stop of DP Winery’s Exclusive Restaurant Series – Da Marco, right in the heart of Shanghai. This place is not just one of the oldest Italian spots in the city; it’s where tradition meets taste. Da Marco is all about real, good Italian food, and we’re excited …
Rieccolo at Mammamia Our Rieccolo’s Exclusive Restaurant Series continues to unfold. Now, we invite you to the enchanting Suzhou Ligongdi, where our second stop, Mammamia, awaits. Nestled in this picturesque location, Mammamia promises a unique fusion of culinary artistry and Rieccolo. Mammamia brings a distinct charm to Suzhou Ligongdi, creating a canvas where every sip …
To find our wine at Senso Welcome to DP Winery’s Exclusive Restaurant Series – where we embark on a culinary journey that transcends the ordinary. In this series, we invite you to discover the symbiotic relationship between our exceptional wines and the finest dining establishments that curate experiences to elevate your palate. This series goes …
Abruzzese Novello Wine: A Vibrant Celebration of Harvest and Heritage Abruzzese Novello wine, an embodiment of the region’s time-honored winemaking legacy, emerges as a vibrant and exhilarating celebration of the annual harvest. This vivacious and youthful wine is characterized by its swift production and a brief aging period, providing an immediate encounter with the essence …
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Rieccolo Montepulciano DOC RISERVA Our Riserva offers an authentic and limited edition experience. It pays homage to the craftsmanship of Abruzzo’s winemakers, representing a true masterpiece to add to your collection or share with friends on those special occasions. Derived from carefully selected altitude vineyards, the grapes for this Riserva endure significant temperature fluctuations and …
The Mystery and Excellence of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Reserve (Riserva) Wine: The Refined Limited Edition Rieccolo Wine is much more than a mere beverage. It’s an art, a science, and a history encapsulated in a bottle. Among the various wine categories, “reserve wine” holds a special place, enchanting connoisseurs with its elegance and deep history. What …
Rieccolo Cuvée Premium: A Hidden Gem Among Sparkling Wines When it comes to sparkling wines, Champagne and Prosecco are often the first names that come to mind. However, there is a hidden gem that deserves more attention – Rieccolo Cuvée Premium. Rieccolo Cuvée Premium is a sparkling wine produced in the Abruzzo region of Italy. …
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The Art of Wine Pairing Wine, an age-old elixir, has been celebrated for its ability to elevate dining experiences through the art of wine pairing. The right combination of wine and food can create a harmonious symphony of flavors, enhancing each other’s attributes and leaving an indelible mark on the palate. Among the plethora of …
Technique of wine deglazing & gulinary creations Wine has long been revered not only for its role as a delightful beverage but also for its ability to elevate culinary creations through the technique of wine deglazing. This culinary art involves using wine to enhance flavors in dishes, adding complexity and depth to the overall gastronomic …
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Exploring the Natural Beauties, Gastronomic Treasures, and Wine Potential of Abruzzo Abruzzo, an Italian region nestled between mountains and coastline, beckons travelers with its natural wonders, delectable gastronomy, and burgeoning wine culture. The Abruzzo National Park, a UNESCO-protected site, showcases pristine wilderness housing rare wildlife. The Gran Sasso and Majella mountain ranges offer hiking trails …
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The Exceptional Terroir of Abruzzo Resulting in Crafting Wines The terroir of Abruzzo, Italy, provides an exceptional environment for producing outstanding wines. Situated between the Apennine Mountains and the Adriatic Sea, Abruzzo boasts diverse geography and unique soil composition, making it ideal for vine cultivation. The region’s microclimates, influenced by varying altitudes and cooling sea …
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How Does The World Overcome Phylloxera? History Of Modern Wine. Phylloxera, a destructive vineyard pest, caused extensive damage to vineyards worldwide, including those in Italy. This small insect, feeding on grapevine roots, posed a severe threat to the wine industry. However, through persistent efforts and innovative solutions, the problem of phylloxera was eventually resolved, …
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The Art of Wine Pairing Wine, an age-old elixir, has been celebrated for its ability to elevate dining experiences through the art of wine pairing. The right combination of wine and food can create a harmonious symphony of flavors, enhancing each other’s attributes and leaving an indelible mark on the palate. Among the plethora of …
Types of Maturation in Wine Phenolic, aromatic, and technological maturity are crucial stages in winemaking that greatly influence the quality and character of the wine produced. The phenolic maturity is characterized by the ripeness of the grapes’ tannins, which affects the wine’s body, structure, and aging potential. Aromatic maturity involves the development of fruity and …
Abruzzo Harvest: A Celebration of the Region’s Wine Culture The Harvest in Abruzzo: A Celebration of the Region’s Wine Culture The harvest, or “vendemmia” in Italian, is a time of great celebration in Abruzzo, as it is in many wine regions around the world. This is the time of the year when grapes are …
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The Healthy Benefits of Wine: Reasons to Try Abruzzo’s Finest One of the key healthy benefits of wine is its positive impact on heart health. For centuries, wine has been a beloved beverage all around the world, and for a good reason: not only does it taste great, but it also offers a range of health …
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Pecorino and More: Discovering Abruzzo’s White Wines When it comes to Italian wines, many people often think of red wines such as Chianti and Barolo. However, Italy is also home to some of the world’s most delicious and distinctive white wines, and Abruzzo is no exception. This region is known for producing some of the …
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Abruzzese Cuvée: The Hidden Gem Among Bubbles When it comes to sparkling wines, Champagne and Prosecco are often the first names that come to mind. However, there is a certain hidden gem that deserves more attention: Abruzzese Cuvée. The Abruzzese Cuvée is a sparkling wine produced in the Abruzzo region in Italy. It is made …
Abruzzo Triumphs: It is the Wine Region of the Year! Abruzzo has been nominated by the experts of Wine Enthusiast, an important US wine sector magazine, as the Wine Region of the Year for 2022. The second significant global recognition for Italian wine within a short period of time. Just a few days ago Tuscany …
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What is a “Riserva” Wine Knowing how to read the label of a bottle and knowing the meaning and characteristics of the various wordings, terms and denominations of a wine is of fundamental importance in order to understand what type of product you are dealing with or what type of wine you intend to buy …
How to Use a Glass of wine Tasting a good wine is an experience that involves all of the senses: smell, taste, sight, touch and hearing all come into play when we open a new bottle of wine and savor its aroma. It would be a shame to spoil this little moment of joy by …
The History of Montepulciano D’Abruzzo It is amongst the top three DOC wines produced in Italy and, alone, accounts for over 80% of the total denomination wines produced in Abruzzo. Let’s discover the history and characteristics of a superb grape variety. The origins of this red wine are quite ancient, as evidenced by the writings …
Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo Ready for Tasting Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo is produced using the Montepulciano grape and is one of the most popular Italian wines of its genre. The presence of antioxidants that characterizes Montepulciano makes Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo a rosé wine with surprising longevity. Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC was traditionally a wine intended for family consumption that has over …
3 Tips for Enjoying a Red Wine During the Warmer Months Reds in winter and whites in summer. In the world of wine, this association is immediate and strongly rooted in the collective imagination. As if to say: summer does not want red wines! This is a false myth that must be debunked. There are …
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ABRUZZESE WINES – Among the Best in Italy and in the World Which are the best Abruzzo wines? Important denominations and wines such as Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo, Trebbiano d’Abruzzo and Pecorino of course come into contention. Let’s briefly discover some of the characteristics of these wines: 1- Montepulciano d’Abruzzo: Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is certainly among the best Abruzzo …
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How to Taste Wine in 5 Simple Steps In order to choose a good wine, tasting is the perfect way to go about it, as it’s always better not to be caught unprepared. Whether you’re a novice trying to get into the world of wine tasting or an experienced enthusiast looking for some expert advice, …
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The 5 Wine Mistakes You Should Absolutely Avoid People Drinking Liquor and Talking on Dining Table If you wish to always enjoy a wonderful glass of wine, it is best to avoid the following common mistakes: Mistake #1 – Serving the wine without paying attention to temperature: We have already talked about the serving temperature and how important it is. But remember, this also applies …
China is the World’s Leading Importer of Bottled Red Wine China is becoming one of the largest wine consumers in the world, according to the latest report by the International Wine and Spirit Research (IWRS) institute. The Country of the Dragon consumes 3 billion bottles of wine per year and will soon become the leading …
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5 Mistakes to Avoid When you Choose a Bottle of Wine What is certain is that there are always some mistakes when purchasing wine. Here are 5 of the most common ones selected by us and the tips to avoid them. 1- Don’t stop at the manufacturer’s brand: One of the most frequent mistakes in choosing …
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If you wish to always enjoy a wonderful glass of wine, it is best to avoid the following common mistakes:
montepulciano d’Abruzzo Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is a DOC wine whose production is permitted in the four Abruzzo provinces (Chieti, L’Aquila, Pescara and Teramo). In 2007, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo was classified to be the first Italian wine (of the DOC category) for production, to note, DOC was created in 1968. The Montepulciano grape has been present in Abruzzo …
Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo is one of most prestigious and popular types of rosés, produced from the Montepulciano grape. The area of the Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC appellation coincides with the Abruzzo region and includes the entire coastal and foothill area, which in the central part extends inward. For over two centuries a dispute over …
There are always precise reasons behind a wine bottle’s color, it is never only for aesthetic purposes
Since wine began to be stored and sold in glass bottles, the dominant color was green, as it assumed a greenish color due to impurities that were present in the glass blown materials at the time. In particular, it was the iron components that gave the glass this color.
There are always precise reasons behind a wine bottle’s color, it is never only for aesthetic purposes
Since wine began to be stored and sold in glass bottles, the dominant color was green, as it assumed a greenish color due to impurities that were present in the glass blown materials at the time. In particular, it was the iron components that gave the glass this color.
There are always precise reasons behind a wine bottle’s color, it is never only for aesthetic purposes Since wine began to be stored and sold in glass bottles, the dominant color was green, as it assumed a greenish color due to impurities that were present in the glass blown materials at the time. In particular, …
History of Montepulciano And Data from Abruzzo The first traces of the Montepulciano grape date back to the 17th century, as it began to be called under its current title. Its first and most famous historical appreciation came under the leader Hannibal, Carthaginian general and statesman, who kept Rome in check for many years, reinvigorating …
Types of Wines Wines differ greatly from each other, whether it be the vinification system (normaland special wines) or organoleptic properties: color, aroma, taste and after taste; various parameters combine to define the characteristics of a wine, such as alcohol, acidity & flavor. Among the many varieties of wine, it is possible to recognize normal wines which are the winesreleased for …
Inside the Grape Harvest: It’s Time to Make Wine! By harvest, we of course mean the moment in which grapes grown in a vineyard are harvested and transported to the cellar and from here, through the winemaking process, are transformed firstly into must and finally into wine. The harvesting period, however, can depend on several factors: climate …
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What are tannins in wine? What are tannins in wine? Tannin Tannins are chemicals belonging to the polyphenol family. In grapes we generally tend to find them in the peel (in dark-skinned grapes), in pips (seeds inside grape) and in the stalks (the stem which holds bunch). These substances are extracted during the maceration process and contribute to define the organoleptic characteristics …
Italian Wine and Italian Design:The Perfect Mix The story of a wine must be told, and its design acts similar to that of a business card. A bottle is not just a simple container, but it is an integral part of the product itself. All aspects must converge in order to create the right atmosphere from the …
How Long does Wine Last in a Closed Bottle? Wine is a living element, in continuous evolution, which matures over time but can just as quickly deteriorate before reaching its full development. Not all bottles and types of wine are suitable for aging but need to be kept in the bottle for several months before …
To Decant or Not to Decant Your Wine The question of whether or not to decant wine can generate a wide debate among wine professionals and sommelier. Generally speaking, we can divide the issue into two distinct classes: Aged Wine In this case, aged and fragile wine must not be ventilated for too long, because this could …
How To Store Wine? After bottling, the wine still continues its evolution, but the appropriate means of storage is not always easy. As aging guarantees further maturation of the wine, with that in mind, here are some simple useful tips to follow, on how to best preserve wine and to have yourself a real wine …
Introduction of VDT, DOC, IGT, IGP and DOCG Wine, the alcoholic beverage renowned and loved across the world, is produced via the total or partial alcoholic fermentation of fresh grapes, mashed grapes or grape must, the fruit of Vitis vinifera, which is considered as one of the oldest plants to appear on earth. There are …
How to select the perfect wine glass? Wine Glass Each wine should be served in a special type of glass, we will now speak in particular of the classification of different wine glasses, the importance of which is considerable, but not fundamental, especially for amateur wine enthusiasts. However, a good glass should allow you to …
What Exactly Does A Sommelier Do? A Sommelier is an expert in wine, assigned to the selection and service of wines with their main competence revolving around wine tasting. He/she is able to carry out an organoleptic analysis of the wine, knowing how to evaluate type, chromatic tones, qualities, olfactory characteristics and state of conservation. The skills required are quite …
5 useful tips on how to give wine as a gift 1 – Don’t be Cheap There is nothing worse than gifting 2.5 € bottles of sparkling wine that you find at the supermarket. It is not just the question of the price itself, but with wine you have the opportunity to make a truly unique …
Wine Sectors in Italy and Around the World International Market There are numerous companies in Italy that work in the production of wine and, even more within the international market. It would be remiss not to mention historical wine producers such as Italy and France, however, numerous other market players are forcefully emerging throughout the …
Wine Production in Italy 2021 (2020 Harvest) Wine Production in Italy By Type (%) According to ISTAT data, wine production in Italy in 2020 was stable overall compared to 2019 at 49.9 mln hl and 9% above the decade average (45.6). The rise of white wines is of particular note, with growth over the last …
Harvest 2021: Quality Trumps Bad Weather Harvest Forecast 2021 9% drop in production, which stands at 44.5 million hectoliters. The 2021 wine harvest, while failing in the challenge of tackling climate change, was a level above in quality. Based on predictions by the Italian Wine Union (Uiv), Assonologi and Ismea of 25% of samples already …
