On January 24, 2025, one of the four monumental steles created by the internationally renowned Friulian artist Giorgio Celiberti was placed outside the Gradis’ciutta winery in San Floriano del Collio.

With this solemn moment, the beginning of the extraordinary year of Gorizia and Nova Gorica European Capital of Culture 2025 was anticipated.

The work, located at the Gradis’ciutta winery, promoter and organizer of the initiative, is the symbol of cross-border collaboration between Italy and Slovenia and a tribute to the cultural unity that this border land has embodied for centuries. With their slender shape and the incisions that recall the word as a signature and pact between community and culture, Celiberti’s sculptures are a universal invitation to peace, reflection and collective responsibility. In total, the steles created by the sculptor Celiberti are 4 and the others have been placed in the municipalities of Nova Gorica and Gorizia and in front of the Ferdinand winery.

“Welcoming a work of such value into our cellar is not only an honor, but a further step towards strengthening the bond between art, wine and territory,” says Robert Princic , owner of Gradis’ciutta. “ This stele represents our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the beauty, culture and collaboration that characterize Collio and Brda .”

The inauguration was a moment of great significance, with the participation of the mayors Rodolfo Ziberna and Samo Turel and the producers, Robert Princic and Matjaž Četrtič, who together gave life to Sinefinis , a wine project without borders . Born from a shared passion for the territory and the desire to break down barriers, Sinefinis is an example of unique collaboration in the European panorama. This project, which celebrates Ribolla Gialla – Rumena Rebula as the symbolic variety of Collio and Brda, has given life to cross-border bubbles from Italian and Slovenian grapes that tell a story of unity and sharing.

The collaboration with the artist Giorgio Celiberti is a further chapter of this vision. His works, with their strong symbolic message, amplify the cultural and human value of Sinefinis, demonstrating how wine and art can unite to overcome geographical and cultural borders. “The stele placed at Gradis’ciutta is not only a monument, but a tangible symbol of our vision: to transform borders into bridges , uniting people, traditions and different perspectives,” underlines Princic.

Sinefinis, with its roots in Collio and Brda, is a forerunner of the Nova Gorica and Gorizia 2025 project, having anticipated the idea of cross-border collaboration already seventeen years ago. The ambition of Robert Princic and Matjaž Četrtič is not limited to the production of quality wines, but extends to the promotion of a cultural and sustainable model, capable of inspiring other realities to follow their example.

This moment represents a fundamental piece of a path that sees Gradis’ciutta committed not only to the valorization of the Collio, but also to the construction of a shared future through the dialogue between art, wine and community. A future where culture becomes the true glue between peoples, histories and territories.

Presents San Bruzio Vermentino Superiore Maremma Toscana Doc.

The new label of the Grosseto cooperative aims to demonstrate how long refinement can give Vermentino new, original expressions.

A new creation enriches the Le Vigne line by Cantina Vignaioli Morellino di Scansano : it is San Bruzio Vermentino Superiore Maremma Toscana Doc 2023 , an unprecedented label from the Grosseto cooperative that demonstrates how time can be a precious ally for this variety.

“We had been toying with the idea of ​​working on the long aging of Vermentino for some time,” explains Benedetto Grechi , President of Cantina Vignaioli Morellino di Scansano, “and with San Bruzio we succeeded. We want to explore all the nuances and tell the story of the versatility of this variety, which has found its ideal place in Maremma, where its characteristics can express themselves at their best. The Le Vigne line already included San Rabano Vermentino Maremma Toscana Spumante Doc and Vigna Fiorini Vermentino Maremma Toscana Doc. It was precisely the tasting of some old vintages of Vigna Fiorini that made us understand that Vermentino has an interesting aging potential. That’s where the idea for San Bruzio came from. It’s a wine that can be drunk young, but it offers extraordinary notes and sensations two or three years after the harvest.”

The new reference takes its name from the ancient rectory of San Bruzio, built around the year 1000 near the village of Magliano in Toscana (Grosseto), perhaps on the remains of a pagan temple. Today only the ruins of the building remain, but the charm of the place is unchanged, so much so that a legend says that Destiny resides in these lands.

San Bruzio is produced with Vermentino grapes , grown with spurred cordon on a silty sandstone soil. About a third of the bunches used are harvested at regular ripeness and kept in the cell, while the rest remain in the vineyard for another two weeks, to encourage the development of fruity aromas. After 48 hours of cold maceration with the skins, the free-run must is extracted and fermented; it is then aged in steel for six months together with the fine lees. Once ready, the wine is bottled starting in the month of July following the harvest.

Straw yellow enriched with golden reflections, San Bruzio Vermentino Superiore Maremma Toscana Doc 2023 is characterized on the nose by notes of broom and yellow plum, with a finish of apricot. On the palate it is full, the flavor stands out which, combined with freshness, enlivens the marked structure. The sip is long and emphasizes the savory notes perceived on the nose. The glass perfectly accompanies fish dishes, white meats or fresh cheeses.

San Bruzio will be on sale starting from March 2025 at the price of 18 euros in wine shops and in the company e-shop.

Agreement signed with “ATMOSPHERE CORE”, leading hospitality in the Indian Ocean.

Atmosphere Core, a leading Asian hospitality group, has announced a special collaboration with Bottega Winery.

This innovative partnership aims to give a new connotation to the hospitality sector of the Maldives, introducing new ways to approach the world of wine and appreciate it at its best. Bottega Gold Prosecco Doc and other wines from the portfolio of the Treviso winery will be supplied exclusively to the 9 refined resorts owned by Atmosphere Core in as many Maldivian atolls. The group also plans to open the first Bottega Prosecco Bar in South Asia. The concept, created by Sandro Bottega, is dedicated to exclusive locations, to make Italian cuisine known and appreciated throughout the world, paired with Prosecco and the best wines of our country. Commenting on the new partnership with Bottega, Atmosphere Core Group CEO Salil Panigrahi said: “We are committed to providing our guests with the best possible experiences and meticulously curating every dining experience within our resorts, offering authentic food and beverages of the highest quality. We want our guests to be able to return home with lifelong memories. We can only achieve this by partnering with the world’s most dynamic wine producers. The announcement of the partnership with Bottega SpA in 2025 is a milestone moment for our company. I would like to personally thank Mr Sandro Bottega for granting Atmosphere Core this opportunity that goes beyond the presence of his brands in our resorts, but also provides us with an exciting platform to explore new concepts in 360° hospitality.” To grow the wine culture, Atmosphere Core regularly hosts winemakers and winery owners at their resorts in the Maldives to conduct exclusive masterclasses and engaging for guests.

Sandro Bottega, President of Bottega SpA, commented: “I am proud to start a partnership with a prestigious group, such as Atmosphere Core. Our main goal is to bring Italian wine culture to South Asia. The Maldives is a luxury destination, which embraces the same values of quality and elegance of our flagship product: Bottega Gold Prosecco Doc. In addition, we hope to also introduce our Bottega 0 Rosé and Bianco. Both non-alcoholic, they offer the same ritual of consumption as sparkling wines, respecting teetotalers and all those who, for whatever reason, choose to be cautious in their alcohol consumption. Finally, I am excited about the opportunity to open a Prosecco Bar, which will represent a sort of embassy of Italian cuisine in the islands”.

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The Bottega family, which has four centuries of history in the world of wine and grappa, founded the company of the same name, both a winery and a distillery. It is based in Bibano di Godega (TV), 50 km north of Venice, where it produces grappa, wines and liqueurs. Among the grappas, the prized selections of single-varietals and the spirits matured in barriques stand out. The range of Bottega wines includes Prosecco, including the well-known Bottega Gold, and other sparkling wines with great personality. In separate cellars, in Valpolicella, Chianti and Montalcino, Amarone, Ripasso, Chianti Gallo Nero, Brunello di Montalcino and other great reds are produced. The Bottega offer is completed by the varied range of fruit and cream liqueurs. The company distributes its products in 165 countries worldwide. For many years, Bottega SpA has made an unbreakable commitment to sustainability, which has led to real and concrete results in reducing the impact on the environment, society and the economy.

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Atmosphere Core is a dynamic hospitality group comprising three distinctive brands: THE OZEN COLLECTION, COLORS OF OBLU and Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts. The company operates nine resorts in the Maldives, one resort in Sri Lanka and sixteen hotels and resorts across India, which will open within the next three years. Distinctive design, an authentic sense of place, impeccable service and consistently fresh, refined cuisine lend each Atmosphere Core property a unique character.

The first appointment of the new Casoni Liquori format, with Riccardo Magrini and Luca Gregorio, was held yesterday in Finale Emilia.

Amaro del Ciclista TALK is the new format from the Modena distillery CASONI LIQUORI that celebrates the passion for cycling and good drinking in a series of 15 live events . A unique opportunity for cycling enthusiasts, enthusiasts and sports associations to immerse themselves in the world of two wheels, with anecdotes , stories and myths of cycling told and set to music by two iconic voices of Eurosport: Riccardo Magrini and Luca Gregorio .

The first stage was held yesterday, January 27, 2025 in Finale Emilia at the Rulli Frulli Station and received a decidedly positive response. The large audience of participants had the opportunity to be accompanied and enthused by the contagious energy of Magrini and Gregorio’s stories and by their incredible affinity on stage.

The main focus of the evening will be the Giro d’Italia 2025 : the 108th edition of the famous cycling race will start on Friday 9 May from Durres, Albania. The competition will be divided into 21 stages, for a total of 3,413.3 kilometres, crossing Albania, Slovenia and 15 Italian regions, concluding on Sunday 1 June in Rome.

The event was framed by Amaro del Ciclista , the favourite after-dinner drink for two-wheel enthusiasts, a liqueur with a strong and distinctive personality. Those present had the opportunity to taste the Casoni signature amaro, both neat and in original cocktails.

The first stage of Amaro del Ciclista TALK has largely satisfied Casoni Liquori, with the distillery that believes a lot in this new project. Here is the comment of Manuel Greco, Trade Marketing Manager Casoni : ” The success of this first stage is a source of great pride for us. Amaro del Ciclista TALK represents an innovative way to combine in a single space the passion for cycling with the art of good drinking and conviviality represented by Amaro del Ciclista, elements that have always characterized our factory. The enthusiastic and participatory response of the public of Finale Emilia, the birthplace of our distillery, pushes us to believe even more in this project, which will continue to “pedal” bringing stories and emotions throughout Italy .”