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Tequila’s Next Chapter: Beyond the U.S. Boom, Toward a Global Market

Aldo Fresia — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 06:39:00 +0000

After more than a decade defined by explosive growth in the United States, tequila is entering a new phase. The category is returning its focus to its domestic market while expanding into new international territories, according to the latest 2025 data from the International Wines and Spirits Record (IWSR). The picture is nuanced—and at times contradictory—but one trend stands out: while the global spirits industry continues to slow, tequila remains one of its few consistent growth stories. Between 2017 and […]

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What’s Behind the Names of Spirits?

Federico S. Bellanca — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:49:00 +0000

There is a tendency to assume that a bottle is defined by the liquid it holds. Raw materials, fermentation, distillation, wood and ageing. Yet in the world of spirits, liquid rarely acts alone. Alongside the substance sits the name, and a name, once printed on a label, produces tangible effects. A label is a condensed historical document, preserving traces of vanished regulatory systems, commercial vocabularies that have fallen out of use, and categories that once seemed entirely natural. Cognac, Arzente […]

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Now There’s a Sugar-free Cedrata, Too

Redazione — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 06:09:00 +0000

When a product becomes deeply embedded in everyday consumption, the brand name itself can turn into its defining label. Tassoni, one of Italy’s most enduring and beloved historic brands, has for generations been synonymous with Cedrata, firmly woven into both Italian habits and everyday language. In the glass, its vivid yellow hue gives way to a citrus aroma that arrives before the first sip, driven by Diamante citron from Calabria, widely considered the finest in the world. This particular variety […]

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A New Chapter in the Story of the Italian Aperitivo Begins in Tuscany

Redazione — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 06:53:00 +0000

Born from the rebranding of the historic Amaro Santoni, Santoni l’Aperitivo is a tribute to the heritage and traditions of the Chianciano Terme distillery. The Roots of the Santoni Family in Chianciano Terme A red brick arch, broad and open against the sky, marks the threshold to the old streets of Chianciano Terme. Heading out of town, that same architectural gesture becomes a kind of living border, separating the Tuscan hills from the country roads that lead to the Gabriello […]

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This Piedmontese Whisky Begins in the Fields

Redazione — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:19:00 +0000

Italian whisky is showing a new maturity, shaped by an approach increasingly grounded in the agricultural supply chain and in direct control of raw materials. Stilium, an Italian whisky released by Birrificio 2 Sorelle, is a case in point. From Barley Cultivation to a First Peated Whisky The company, based in Piedmont and founded in 2011 as an agricultural and brewing operation, has built a whisky production system that begins with barley cultivation itself. “In Castellazzo Bormida, the arable fields […]

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Distillates Beyond Measure: Spirits That Defy Standardization

Federico S. Bellanca — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:49:00 +0000

There are some out of measure spirits that escape standard strengths and market rules and give unique aromatic complexities If, in the first Industrial Revolution, standardization answered primarily to the need for production efficiency, in the era of prêt-à-porter, fast fashion, flat-pack furniture and plastic watches the process has gone further, and conformity now feels reassuring. Step into a tailor’s workshop or a carpentry studio today and you risk feeling out of place: you no longer know the measurements of […]

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Maury and Banyuls, France’s Answer to Port

Aldo Fresia — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:31:56 +0000

When a fortified wine becomes globally admired, other regions often explore their own interpretations. In southern France, that response takes the form of Maury and Banyuls, two fortified wines produced in the Roussillon that offer a distinctive French counterpart to one of Portugal’s most celebrated exports: Port. What Maury and Banyuls Are Maury and Banyuls share several defining characteristics. Both belong to the category of fortified wines, known in France as vin doux naturel (often abbreviated as VDN). Their production […]

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This Tequila Has Achieved Global Acclaim While Unveiling a Newly Redesigned Bottle

Redazione — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 06:05:00 +0000

The liquid stands out from the first sip, and the bottle catches the eye at first glance. With the new look for Altos Tequila, these two dimensions now sit on the same level: what ends up in the glass and what takes up space on the back bar. A New Look That Elevates Craftsmanship and Quality The redesign touches the full range available in Italy — Plata and Reposado — and supports the launch of the new bottle in the […]

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Vermouth on the Rise, Global Market Set to Reach $21 Billion by 2033

Aldo Fresia — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:49:00 +0000

The vermouth market is holding its ground and is poised for robust growth in the years ahead. Industry studies point to significant expansion through 2033, with sweet vermouth outpacing dry and Italian brands continuing to lead the category. The outlook stands out at a moment when the broader global spirits industry is undergoing a period of recalibration. Premiumization and Sustainability Take Center Stage Across the spirits sector, two overarching trends have come into focus. Premiumization is offsetting declining consumption volumes: […]

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Antonio Ferrara: When Discipline Pays Off

Redazione — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 06:27:00 +0000

“Professionalism, respect, and reliability.” That’s how Lorenzo Di Cola, Head of Brand at Altamura Distilleries Vodka, describes Antonio Ferrara, Bar Manager at Aman Venice. The two first met in 2022, during a series of events conceived by Di Cola to build stronger ties among Venice’s bartending community. Ferrara, then stepping out of Aman Bar for his first guest shift, accepted the invitation — and a lasting friendship began. When Di Cola joined Altamura Distilleries Vodka, the two found in the […]

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