At an exclusive tasting at De Vughtse Wijnkoperij, Bodegas Salentein showcased its Luxury Collection under the guidance of head winemaker Jorge Cabeza, revealing how altitude, terroir, and precision define the new face of Argentine fine wine. This event highlighted Salentein’s evolution from a visionary Dutch-Argentine project into a benchmark producer shaping the identity of the Uco Valley and Argentina’s premium wine future.
At Amsterdam’s two-Michelin-starred Restaurant Flore, Château d’Yquem General Manager Pierre Lurton hosted an unforgettable seven-course dinner featuring seven vintages of the legendary Sauternes. Chef Bas van Kranen and Sommelier Antonello Nicastri achieved the near-impossible — pairing Yquem’s liquid gold with a botanical, vegetable-driven menu in perfect harmony.
Fontanafredda, the historic Barolo estate founded by Italy’s first king, continues to shape Serralunga d’Alba with a balance of heritage, scale, and innovation. Under CEO Roberto Bruno and winemaker Giorgio Lavagna, this “icon with a pulse” blends royal legacy with modern sustainability, reaffirming its role as a cornerstone of contemporary Barolo.
Serralunga d’Alba, One Village, Four Archetypes explores how four leading winemakers—Domenico Clerico, Palladino, Ferdinando Principiano, and Ettore Germano—shape the identity of Barolo through distinct philosophies and terroir-driven Nebbiolo. This winery review reveals Serralunga’s power, structure, and longevity alongside remarkable stylistic diversity, offering an essential guide for Barolo lovers.
Barolo 2022 from Serralunga d’Alba defied expectations, revealing a vintage of precision over power despite heat and drought. Through a blind tasting at Serralunga Day 2025, producers and Masters of Wine uncovered a nuanced expression of terroir — structured yet balanced, proving that adaptation and collective vision now define Barolo’s future.
Serralunga Day 2025 at Fontanafredda redefined Barolo’s sense of collective identity, bringing together 42 producers to celebrate the terroir and typicity of Serralunga d’Alba through a shared Manifesto. This unique event showcased how unity and collaboration can shape the future of Barolo, highlighting the commune’s structure, depth, and singular voice within Piedmont’s iconic landscape.
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