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Slow Wine 2027 guide and Italian culinary awards

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The Slow Food 2027 Slow Wine guide has been released, documenting the current state of Italian viticulture through the work of 253 collaborators. The publication highlights a sector navigating significant challenges, including climate change impacts such as drought and frost, rising costs, and declining consumption. Despite these pressures, the guide notes a vital influx of 168 new wineries, largely driven by younger generations and producers in Southern Italy, specifically Sicily. Sustainability remains a core theme, with over 60% of the 779 ‘Top Wine’ recipients utilizing organic or biodynamic farming methods. Regional highlights include Calabria, where the 2025 harvest was reported as generous, and the Marche region, where local varieties like Pecorino and Montepulciano del Piceno continue to receive praise. The guide also recognizes individual achievements, such as the Career Award for Teobaldo Rivella in Piedmont and the Innovation Award for Nicola Siriaco in Puglia. A Slow Wine Fair is scheduled for February 2027 in Bologna. Recent developments in the Italian culinary and viticultural sectors also include the inaugural Wine Hospitality Awards held during Milano Wine Week. At this event, Antinori nel Chianti Classico was named ‘Wine Hospitality Best Destination of the Year’ for its integration of architecture, landscape, and culture. Additionally, Furthering the focus on Italian gastronomy, Slow Food Osterie d’Italia 2027 guide Editore has identified 335 top osterias across released the country, with Campania leading 37th edition of its ‘Osterie d’Italia’ guide for 2027. The publication identifies 1,952 addresses, including 175 ‘daily venues’ such as pasta shops and wine bars. The highest distinction, the rankings. ‘Chiocciola’ (Snail), was awarded to 34 establishments in Campania, followed by 31 in Piemonte. Other recognitions include the ‘Bottiglia’ (Bottle) for wine selection and the ‘Bere Bene’ award.

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  1. 2026-10-20 09:04 UTC Slow Wine 2027 guide and Italian culinary awards
  2. 2026-10-19 14:10 UTC Slow Wine 2027 guide and Italian culinary awards
  3. 2026-10-18 10:22 UTC Slow Wine 2027 guide release

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