Talosa, renowned for its commitment to producing excellent wines in Montepulciano, is proud to announce the recent awards its flagship labels have received from Vinous, one of the world’s most respected wine magazines.

The Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Pieve Le Grazie 2021 , an absolute novelty from the Talosa winery, impressed critic Eric Guido, obtaining a prestigious score of 95 points. Guido praised the wine for its perfect balance and aromatic complexity, which ranges from notes of mint and dried black cherries to bitter dark chocolate, finishing with a lingering nuance of licorice.

The ” Pieve del Nobile ” project, an initiative that began in 2020 , marked a turning point in the valorization of the historic vineyards and the most suitable areas of the prestigious wine-growing area of Montepulciano , in Tuscany.

In parallel, the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Filai Lunghi 2019 received an enthusiastic score of 94 points. Described as dark and brooding in the glass, this wine stands out for its velvety profile and vibrant acidity, accompanied by notes of red berries, mocha and crushed violet.

Additionally, the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Alboreto 2021 and Riserva 2019 also received excellent scores of 91 and 93 points respectively, recognizing the consistent quality and distinctive character of these wines.

These awards are not only a tribute to the extraordinary quality that Talosa is committed to maintaining, but also a recognition of its pioneering role in the valorization of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.

Founded in 1972 by the Jacorossi family, Talosa was among the first wineries to believe in the potential of this territory, contributing with passion and vision to the international prestige of Vino Nobile. Each award-winning wine represents the pinnacle of winemaking craftsmanship, highlighting Talosa’s ability to meticulously balance tradition and modernity, through careful management of the all-organic vineyards, attentive winemaking and a deep respect for the terroir. Talosa – Short Company Profile Talosa has been a company owned by Angelo Jacorossi and his family since 1972. Talosa is one of the first companies in Montepulciano to have undertaken the path of quality that has brought Vino Nobile di Montepulciano to the top of Tuscan and therefore Italian winemaking. Over the years, in fact, the small winery has grown a lot and today it is a company that produces excellent wines. The vines of the Fattoria della Talosa extend along 33 hectares of vineyard, in one of the most suggestive and scenic areas of the Cru di Montepulciano: Pietrose, at an altitude of 330-400 meters above sea level, with south-west exposure. The oldest refinement cellar of Talosa is located in the historic center of Montepulciano, in the basements of Palazzo Tarugi and Palazzo Sinatti, built in the early decades of the 16th century in front of the Cathedral of Montepulciano. The entrance to the Cantina Storica di Talosa takes visitors back in time, to the Italian Renaissance, in the 16th century. The galleries, entirely built of brick, alternate in a succession of vaults and niches where the barrels are placed.

The fourth edition of the event, scheduled for Sunday 23 March in Santa Lucia di Piave (TV), offers a rich calendar of tastings and insights in collaboration with the Veneto protection Consortia.

On Sunday 23 March 2025, the spaces of the Santa Lucia di Piave (TV) exhibition centre will host the fourth edition of Vinetia Tasting – The wines of the Vinetia Guide in tasting , the annual event of AIS Veneto dedicated to the best wines of the region. With the participation of over 130 companies and more than 700 labels , the event offers a broad overview of the numerous Veneto excellences selected by AIS tasters, confirming itself as an important opportunity to explore the regional wine heritage.

The event will begin at 10:00 with the opening of the tasting tables , where visitors will be able to taste the labels awarded by the Vinetia guide and interact directly with the producers. The day’s program will be enriched by six thematic masterclasses curated by AIS teachers and regional and national champions in collaboration with the Consortia for the protection of wines, who will accompany participants on various in-depth courses. Many topics will be covered during the tastings: the first appointment, in collaboration with the Consortium for the protection of Valpolicella wines, will be entirely dedicated to the different expressions of Valpolicella ; will follow an in-depth look at artisanal dairies together with the Consorzio tutela formaggio Asiago, a sensory journey to discover the perfect pairing between selected wines and the different ages of Asiago cheese . Then it will be the turn of the masterclass dedicated to the wines of one of the most famous denominations in the world: with the Consorzio tutela del Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG it will be possible to discover the peculiarities of a unique wine and territory. The tasting with the Consorzio tutela vino Custoza will feature Custoza and the ability to integrate the particular characteristics of each grape variety, evident in every sip. The day will continue with the meeting promoted by the Consorzio tutela Lugana DOC on Turbiana, the soul of Lugana wine: the variety is appreciated for its acidity, robust structure and ability to age gracefully. Finally, the tasting dedicated to Soave , in collaboration with the Consortium for the protection of Soave and Recioto di Soave wines, will demonstrate how this wine made from Garganega and Trebbiano di Soave grapes is capable of providing great emotions over the years.

The day will celebrate the culture of wine also through the awarding of diplomas to 250 new Sommeliers , an important milestone for those who have completed the course within AIS Veneto and which celebrates the commitment to training and the importance of professionalism in the world of wine.

Alongside the masterclasses and the awarding of diplomas, Vinetia Tasting will also offer the opportunity to take part in guided tastings dedicated to the Toscano cigar , organised by the Club Amici del Toscano®.

With such a varied offer, Vinetia Tasting strengthens its role as a reference event for the discovery of Veneto’s wine excellences, both for wine enthusiasts and for operators in the sector.

Authentic, sustainable, regenerating experiences in contact with nature in every part of Italy. Violante Gardini Cinelli Colombini: “40% of wine lovers look for relaxing activities and a good 30% prefer active experiences. To respond to these requests, MTV wineries are organizing walking itineraries that are all different and all exciting in the territories of the best Italian wines”

“Vigneti Aperti” From March to the end of October, in the cellars of the Movimento Turismo del Vino visitors will find “Wine trekking” and a free night for Agricamper Italia campers.

“Vigneti Aperti” is back with a new formula that combines visits to the cellars with outdoor itineraries. A proposal designed for nature lovers, outdoor activities, young people and families, but also for the curious who want to discover the territories where wine is produced. From March on the website of the Movimento Turismo del Vino (national and regional) the “Wine trekking – i paesaggi del vino” proposed by the MTV cellars will be published. Those arriving in the wine districts in a camper and wanting to sleep near the cellars will find the addresses on the Agricamper Italia portal.

Vigneti Apert i, the first event of the year of the Movimento Turismo del Vino. The days, increasingly longer and sunnier, increase the desire to spend more time outdoors: from this desire is born the trekking among the wine landscapes . The idea is to transform each vineyard into a “stop” of an itinerary that the wine tourist can follow, step by step, to fully know each territory, the native plants and its typical products by coming into contact with the winemakers and producers of the place.

A regenerating initiative dedicated not only to wine tourists, but also to families, trekking enthusiasts, road travellers and anyone who wants to slow down and reconnect with the rhythms of nature. For seven months, from March to October, Vigneti Aperti will lead to the discovery of the wine-growing landscapes of each region, to learn where and how wine comes from, through the story of local wine-making traditions and curiosities related to each vineyard, and then delve into all the secrets of production. The perfect combination of nature, well-being and the pleasure of tasting for an experience in the vineyard and in the cellar that promotes a healthy lifestyle and respect for the environment.

“Vigneti Aperti represents the essence of contemporary wine tourism – says Violante Gardini Cinelli Colombini, President of the Movimento Turismo del Vino – offering an experience in the cellar that adds value to the tasting and integrates interesting and fun activities immersed in the greenery. According to the ISMEA 2024 Report on wine tourism, 40% of wine lovers are looking for relaxing and regenerating activities among the vineyards while 30% of wine tourists prefer active experiences.

It is clear that the desire to live outdoors is growing rapidly and MTV wineries are ready to satisfy it by offering experiences dedicated to relaxation, well-being and careful and conscious consumption of wine, which has been carried out for years thanks to our collaboration with Wine in Moderation . An approach that has distinguished the Movement since its foundation and underlines how wine is an experience to be lived, remembered and told”.

Vigneti Aperti promotes sustainable and local tourism that is increasingly sought after by today’s wine tourists. In fact, again in relation to the ISMEA 2024 Report, sustainability emerges as one of the main drivers of choice: 66% of wine tourists declare that they choose companies that adopt renewable energy , while 68% also pay attention to the social sphere , participating in initiatives to support local communities. From this evidence, the memorandum of understanding between the Movimento Turismo del Vino and Agricamper Italia was born, a collaboration aimed at enhancing wineries and their territories, encouraging camper tourism, a sector that has gained significant momentum and new popularity following the Covid pandemic. According to a survey conducted by Enit, in 2023 open-air tourism, including the camper sector, generated a turnover of 6 billion euros, with 11 million arrivals and 70 million presences, marking a new record for the sector.

“We are launching this partnership with great enthusiasm with the aim of promoting wine tourism with a particular focus on campers – says Violante Gardini Cinelli Colombini, President of the Movimento Turismo del Vino – a public that loves to explore every territory in an authentic way, savoring every nuance. In reference to the data from the National Observatory of Wine Tourism of Nomisma Wine Monitor carried out on a representative sample of 265 wineries, a good 20% of our wineries have a rest area . With Agricamper we share the goal of providing a unique travel experience, encouraging the discovery of lesser-known production realities, wineries often outside the major tourist circuits, but still full of charm . An opportunity to give a concrete boost to local communities, supporting their economies and promoting more sustainable and conscious tourism.”

“We are extremely pleased to collaborate with Movimento Turismo del Vino in this initiative that celebrates the beauty and uniqueness of the Italian wine landscapes,” says Pauline Nava, founder of Agricamper Italia . “This partnership represents a wonderful opportunity for our campers, who come from different European countries, to explore and experience the culture of Italian wine up close, integrating their love for nature and sustainable travel. Through these experiences, we not only enhance the territory but also help promote respectful and conscious tourism, away from the crowds and focused on a more intimate and authentic experience of the territory, making it possible to discover our beauties all year round. This approach is in line with the values of sustainability that both of our organizations fervently support.”

The Agricamper app has filters that allow you to easily find the wineries that are members of the Movimento Turismo del Vino on the map. Users can view them, discover their services and directly book a free 24-hour stop, enjoying a suggestive experience near the vineyards.

Whether it is among the rolling hills of central Italy, the terraced vineyards on the Alpine slopes or the bush vines overlooking the sea, each territory is to be discovered by living a regenerating experience in the cellar, protecting the environment and, at the same time, safe in compliance with the new highway code.

The appointment with the “Vini Eroici” at Pitti Taste 2025 closed successfully.

Let’s talk about heroic viticulture, an important event in the journey among the excellences present at the eighteenth Pitti Immagine food fair. A journey full of presentations: masterclasses, talks, meetings and tastings, which involved over 750 participating companies. This year, the three-day event in Florence also discussed heroic viticulture, in particular wines that come from volcanic vineyards, at high altitude, terraced, on steep slopes or overlooking the sea. A journey to discover and learn and taste, through the presence of twenty courageous winemakers who grow vines in extreme situations, in atypical climates, save forgotten, disappeared vines, dare to adopt winemaking methods with refinements at high altitude, under the snow or at the bottom of the sea, unique wines. These heroic winemakers are the safeguard of their territories, a heritage for all.

New for this edition: The Taste MasterClasses dedicated to heroic wines “The courage to be unique: heroic wines that look at the sea” Speaker: Wine Critic Zosimo (Carmelo Sgandurra) Destro Vini, Count Gherardo degli Azzoni Avogadro, Biagi Vini, Casale del Giglio, Marisa Cuomo, Az. Agr. Cav. Emiro Bortolusso, Azienda Agricola Toscani, Salvatore d’Amico

“The courage to be unique: heroic wines“ Speaker: Paolo Lauciani Biagi Vini, Marisa Cuomo, Podere La Botta, Radoar, Giovani Dri il Roncat, Sandro De Bruno, NiMa, Azienda Agricola Toscani, Destro Vini, Vigne Muzanu

“The courage to be unique: the bubbles of heroic lands” Speaker: Paolo Lauciani Mike Dalto, Biagi Vini, Sandro De Bruno, Tenute Lombardo, Az. Agr. Cav. Emiro Bortolusso, Tenuta Stella, Destro Vini, Cembra Cantina di Montagna