Taipei Celebrates Italian Wine with the Ian D’Agata Wine Culture
The ongoing international activities of the Ian D’Agata Wine Culture saw Ian and his team at the Ian D’Agata Wine Review spend four days in Taipei and Kaohsiung organizing educational masterclasses and wine dinners. From May 15-19, Ian was in the beautiful island city leading educational afternoon and evening masterclasses but also creating easier-going, fun moments […]
Italian Wines on the Stage: VINO100 in Shanghai a Smashing Success
Fifty-two wineries from all over Italy and over 300 wines to taste for the Chinese wine lovers and professionals who attended this year’s edition of VINO100: and rare though it is that the “part 2” of film bests “part 1”, all commentary was that this second edition was even more successful than last year’s. Alessandro […]
Ian D’Agata Wins the Felicia Brini Award for His Efforts on Behalf of Campanian’s Wines and Increasing World Knowledge about Them
Felicia Brini was a local producer who passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at a very young age. Known as the “Signora del Falerno” (the Lady of the Falernian wine) for having worked hard on behalf of the wine, the territory, and their promotion, she successfully transformed her little winery (started back in 1995 with only […]
CAPS Conference in Toronto (Canada): “The Future of Wine” Tackled Relevant Modern-day Wine Issues in front of a Packed House
On March 10, the “Future of Wine” conference organized by CAPS (Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers), broached uncomfortable but very current issues facing the wine industry at a time of generalized difficulty for wine, in terms of its image among younger people and market sales. Keynote speakers included our Ian D’Agata, some of the best-known […]
Ian D’Agata Wine Academy in Toronto: Italy Meets Germany and Native Grapes, Two Masterclasses for the Ages
On Monday, March 9, Ian D’Agata guided two masterclasses on Italian and German wines in Toronto’s (Canada) beautiful Vintage Conservatory, a private wine club. The first masterclass, “Native Italian History in a Wine Glass: from North to South, Ian D’Agata Digs Deep in Specific Native Italian Wine Grapes and Wines” featured wines made with the […]
Ian D’Agata Wine Academy in New York City: Three Sensational Masterclasses Take a Bite out of the Big Apple
On Wednesday, March 4, the wines of over twenty Italian wineries were featured in New York City, at an all-day affair specifically targeting young sommeliers of the city’s many fine restaurants as well as other prominent wine professionals, including educators, communicators, and importers. From about ten in the morning to four in the afternoon, over […]
Pierre Trimbach, One of the World’s Greatest Winemakers, Passes Away at 69 Years of Age
Technical director of the Trimbach house in Ribeauvillé, Pierre Trimbach died in a road accident on January 31, 2026. He was one of Alsace’s, France’s, and the world’s best winemakers.
Ian D’Agata Wine Culture 2026 World Tour Mar-May
Wineries Join Here at: giulia.corino@iandagatawine.com
The IDWA Advanced 1 Course in Montalcino a Huge Success
Montalcino, November 17-20, 2025
The Golden Vines Hall of Fame Award: Ian D’Agata is the Only Wine Writer among the Top Five Nominees
In a stunning development, given the importance of the event, Ian D’Agata was named one of the top five nominees for the “Gerard Bassett Hall of Fame Award” at the Golden Vines gala, held in Miami this past November 8. The event, generally considered to be the “Oscars” of the wine world, saw over 800 of the […]
