Vendemmia 2026 – some first hand impressions

Paul HowardAlto Adige/Südtirol, Articles, Blog, Climate Emergency, Italy, Liguria, Lombardia, Piemonte, Puglia, Toscana, Trentino

Van Gogh Red Vineyards in Arles. Vendemmia

Vendemmia 2026 – some first impressions It’s now mid-October. Climate change means that for many winegrowers the 2026 grape harvest (Vendemmia) started even earlier. It’s now coming to an end across most Italian regions, as it is across Europe. Hence, it’s meaningful to provide insights from individual wine producers and understand their challenges. How has this year’s weather has affected …

LVNAE Etichetta Nera – an authentic Ligurian Vermentino

Paul HowardArticles, Blog, Italy, Liguria, Sustainability

Colli di Luni, ©turismoitalinews.it

LVNAE Etichetta Nera – an authentic Ligurian Vermentino Cantine Lvnae Bosoni is a winery in eastern Liguria. It’s near the port of La Spezia, close to the Tuscan border.  Meanwhile, Vermentino is a semi-aromatic white grape variety that thrives in heat (and heat spikes), is resistant to drought and doesn’t drop its acidity. It’s found right around the western Mediterranean …