The authoritative guide awards, for the second consecutive year, the Masi Wine Bar in Munich as an excellence of Italian food and wine abroad.

For the second consecutive year, the Masi Wine Bar in Munich has won the prestigious recognition of the Gambero Rosso “Top Italian Restaurants” Guide , dedicated to the most authentic Italian food and wine experiences abroad (restaurants, pizzerias and wine bars).

At the awards ceremony, held on Wednesday 22 January at the Künstlerhaus in Munich, during the I Vini d’Italia tasting, Vitangelo Galluzzi, Head of Hospitality Services at the Masi Wine Experience, and Oscar Zorzetto, Operations Director of the Masi Wine Bar Munich , collected the award, which confirms the venue as one of the main destinations for lovers of Italian wine and cuisine in Munich.

Gambero Rosso calls the Masi Wine Bar in Munich a true little temple of Italian wine , with over 50 labels from multiple regions and a selection of old Amarone vintages. The elegant atmosphere blends with contemporary design and, according to the Italian restaurant guide, it is “ the ideal place for a relaxing break, sipping a glass of wine or a cocktail ”. This, together with the offer of refined Venetian appetizers and typical dishes of the region reinterpreted with creativity, makes it one of the 16 best Italian wine bars and restaurants in Munich. The original drinks based on Masi wines, prepared by an excellent team of bartenders – a novelty introduced in 2024 in the tasting experience – make this bar a true landmark in the city of Munich.

The Masi Wine Bar Munich is part of the Masi Wine Experience , a Masi wine tourism project that includes seven iconic locations, including the historic Masi and Serego Alighieri wineries in Valpolicella, Tenuta Canova in Lazise on Lake Garda, Canevel in the heart of the Valdobbiadene hills and Masi Tupungato in Mendoza, Argentina. The hospitality project also includes the exclusive Masi Wine Bar Al Druscié in Cortina d’Ampezzo and, of course, the Masi Wine Bar Munich, in the famous “Campari Haus” address on Maximilianstrasse in Munich.

MASI AGRICOLA: Masi is a leading producer of Amarone and has always passionately interpreted the values of the Venetian regions. In 2022 it celebrated the 250th harvest of the Boscaini family in the prized vineyards of the “Vaio dei Masi”, a valley in the heart of the Valpolicella Classica (1772-2022). Masi has recognized expertise in the Appassimento technique, practiced since the times of the ancient Romans, to concentrate color, sugars, aromas and tannins in wine, and is one of the historic interpreters of Amarone: its president, Sandro Boscaini, represents the sixth generation of the family that has helped create an Italian excellence with this wine. Today Masi produces five different Amarones, the widest and most qualified range offered to the international market. For almost fifty years it has launched an ambitious project to enhance historic wine estates, collaborating with the Counts Serego Alighieri, descendants of the poet Dante, owners of the estate that can boast the longest history and tradition in Valpolicella, and with the Counts Bossi Fedrigotti, a prestigious Trentino brand with vineyards in Rovereto, to which is added the historic château in the heart of Valdobbiadene of Canevel Spumanti, a winery renowned for its premium sparkling wines and part of the Masi group since the end of 2016. In 2023 Masi acquired Tenuta “Casa Re” in the Oltrepò Pavese, an area suited to the production of Pinot Nero grapes for sparkling wine. Masi bases its business on social, ethical and environmental values and has an important production of organic wines, both in the Veneto and on the Poderi del Bello Ovile estates in Tuscany and Masi Tupungato in Argentina. In line with its heritage, in March 2024 Masi approved the “Masi Green Governance” sustainability project which sees the adoption of the status of Benefit Company and the integration into the corporate purpose of additional activities with common benefit purposes, linked to social growth, the promotion and valorization of the culture of the Veneto, of the people, of the territory and of the environment.

15 unmissable events for cycling lovers and beyond.

Casoni Liquori presents Amaro del Ciclista TALK , the new format that celebrates the passion for cycling in a series of 15 live events , from January to December 2025, in the best Italian bike clubs and spirits distributors. 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 .

Each event will be a mix of emotions , music and special guests capable of entertaining the audience. During the evenings, there will also be moments of tasting , product tasting and cocktail space .

The entire event will be framed by Amaro del Ciclista , the favourite after-dinner drink for cycling enthusiasts, a liqueur with a strong and distinctive personality, a full-bodied and rounded bitter, the result of a blend of 20 botanicals and a complex production process capable of giving rise to a product that gives unrepeatable emotions, designed for those who love challenges.

Manuel Greco, Trade Marketing Manager Casoni , enthusiastically commented on the launch of Amaro del Ciclista TALK, which will debut on January 27, 2025 with the first stage in Finale Emilia , home of the Casoni distillery: “Amaro del Ciclista TALK represents a unique project of its kind, capable of combining in an extraordinary way the passion for cycling and the long Italian liqueur tradition. With 15 events spread throughout 2025, we wanted to create a format that was able to excite, involve and inspire both cycling enthusiasts and enthusiasts and lovers of good drinking”.

“The involvement of Riccardo Magrini and Luca Gregorio – continues Greco – two iconic and beloved voices of cycling storytelling on Eurosport, will give an exceptional added value to the entire project. We are sure that their engaging enthusiasm will make each stage a unique and unmissable experience”.

Casoni Liquors

An ancient Italian distillery and liqueur factory founded in Finale Emilia (Modena) in 1814, it produces excellent liqueurs and spirits, distributed in Italy and around the world. Born from a passion for tradition and constant attention to new consumer trends and all the latest market innovations. Casoni presents a complete range of liqueurs ranging from aperitifs – the Aperitivo, Vermouth and Bitter – to the classics – Sambuca, Anicione, Liquirizia, Amaretto, Caffè & Anice, Fernet, Amaro -; from the Award-winning – Anicione, Liquirizia Amara, Nocino di Modena and Cioccolatosa – to Amaro del Ciclista. The two “revisited” Vermouths and Gin Tabar complete the picture.

Lucca protagonist of the event dedicated to Italian wines kissed by the sun and the sea.

March 30 and 31, 2025 – Royal College of Lucca ( Piazza del Collegio, 13, 55100 Lucca LU ).

Italy and the sea: a strong and indissoluble bond because most regions have at least one coast. And yet, the “ coastal wines ” are still all to be discovered, wines where the influence of the sea gives flavor and character and where the richness of variety allows for a thousand expressions. To make them known, in Lucca , a splendid Tuscan city, on March 30 and 31 will be held “Vini delle Coste” , an event open to operators in the sector , journalists and enthusiasts . The protagonists will be first of all the wines of the Colline Lucchesi, Colline Pisane, Montecarlo and Candia , expressions of the provinces of Lucca, Pisa and Massa but also those from many regions of Italy that share the sun and the scent of the sea.

Italy was imagined as a bridge in the middle of the Mediterranean, which from Friuli-Venezia Giulia to Liguria offers unique wines: in the selection of wineries, coming from all over Italy, priority was given to those companies that follow the entire production cycle, from the vineyard to the bottle, encouraging the participation of subjects active in the field of social agriculture, looking with interest at projects related to the recovery of land in marginal areas, examples of heroic viticulture that offers not only fruits, but also stories to be discovered.

The event will be held at the Real Collegio di Lucca , which was already mentioned in the 6th century as a convent annexed to the splendid church of San Frediano , still characterized today by the façade where the 13th century mosaic stands. Remodeled over the centuries, it has had its current structure for over two hundred years and its history is intertwined with that of Elisa Bonaparte and then with that of Maria Luisa di Borbone . In its rooms the winemakers will welcome the public to introduce their philosophy.

“Vini delle Coste” will tell many unique stories in an informal and at the same time intimate context, as demonstrated by the choice of the poster, designed by Massimo Giacon , a cartoonist who has collaborated with famous magazines such as Linus, Elle, Glamour, an illustrator of campaigns for brands such as Absolut Vodka, Memphis, Swatch, a designer of design objects for Alessi, an author of the book “Amami” for Mondadori and much more.

A perfect choice because it is famous throughout the world for Lucca Comics & Games , an international event dedicated to comics, with which there is a strong synergy . A synergy that also extends to the world of food and wine with the Foodmetti – Artisti delle tavola project, a “festival within the festival” dedicated to the excellence of the world of comics and food and wine, directed by chef Cristiano Tomei who at “Vini delle Coste” will present his renewed large table of thought “Condimenti” .

Sunday 23rd and Monday 24th March 2025 Hotel Una Esperienze Versilia Lido | Lido Di Camaiore (LU).

There will be 140 winemakers who will bring to life the new, highly anticipated edition of Terre di Toscana, scheduled for Sunday 23 and Monday 24 March in Lido di Camaiore (LU).

Historic names from the Terre di Toscana parterre will be joined by some new entries that will make the journey into Tuscan winemaking excellence even more fascinating and engaging.

With Terre di Toscana you can discover all the wine-growing areas of the region , from the “classic” ones to the more recent ones, and undertake a unique journey from the north to the south of Tuscany, from the coast to the slopes of the Apennines.

In the glasses you can taste wines from the province of Arezzo, from Bolgheri and Val di Cornia, Carmignano, Chianti, Chianti Classico, Colline Lucchesi and Pisane, Candia and Lunigiana massese, Maremma and Montecucco, Montalcino, Montepulciano, Orcia, San Gimignano …

Awaiting the participants in the 17th edition of Terre di Toscana, which will enliven the bright spaces of the Hotel Una Esperienze Versilia Lido, a few metres from the sea, will be the producers or their most trusted collaborators , ready to explain the philosophy, history, present and future of their businesses.

On Monday , as per tradition, you can also take a journey through time thanks to the proposal of old vintages that can tell more than a thousand words about the evolutionary potential of some iconic labels. In the Food Area, some artisans of taste will propose products such as cured meats, cheeses, sweets and traditional recipes, which can be purchased and tasted on site or taken home as a souvenir of the day.

The cost of the ticket for each single day , which allows tasting of all the wines, is 40 euros per person.

On Sunday and Monday, from 10:30 am to 5:30 pm, free shuttles will run between Viareggio train station and the UNA Hotel.

The minibuses, easily identifiable by the event logo displayed outside, will be parked outside the train station and will be available, traffic permitting, every 15/20 minutes.

List of Participating Wineries

Castell’in Villa, Rampolla Castle, Terriccio Castle, Albola Castle, Ama Castle, Bolgheri Castle, Monsanto Castle, Radda Castle, Volpaia Castle, Monterinaldi Castle, Tricerchi Castle, Cesani, Chiappini, Col di Bacche, Colle Massari, Colle Santa Mustiola, Cològnole, Counts Capponi Villa Calcinaia, Contucci, Cupano, Dei, Pienza Factory, Fabio Motta, Fabrizio Dionisio, Fattoi, Corzano and Paterno Farm, Cerro Farm-La Poderina-Monterufoli Estate, Pino Farm, Magliano Farm, Ripa d’Orcia Farm, Le Pupille Farm, Montellori Farm, Sardi Farm, Selvapiana Farm, Varramista Farm, Fontodi, Fortulla, Giacomo Baraldo, Gianni Brunelli-Le Chiuse di Sotto, Gianni Moscardini, Giodo, Grattamacco, I Balzini, The Places, The Dovecote of Santa Chiara, The Marroneto, The Rio, Islands and Olena, Istine, The Erta of Radda, The Fralluca, The Gerla, The Tanna, Lamole of Lamole, The Chiuse, The Cinciole, The Ragnaie, The Vineyards of Silvia, Lisini, Mastrojanni, Mazzei, Monastery of the White Friars, Montepeloso, Montepepe, Monterotondo, Monteverro, Montevertine, Orma, Panizzi, Patrizia Cencioni, Petra, Petrolo, Piaggia, Pietroso, Pieve Santo Stefano, Podere The Carnasciale Estate, The Castellaccio Estate, The Palazzino Estate, The Ripi Estate, The Marcampo Estate, The San Giacomo Estate, The Sant’Agnese Estate, The Terreno Estate at the Via della Volpaia Estate, PoggioArgentierA, Poggio al Lupo, Pomona, Ricasoli, Ridolfi, Riecine, The Macie Fortress-Zingarelli Family, The Castagnoli Fortress-Capraia, The Montegrossi Fortress, Roccapesta, Salcheto, Salvioni – La Cerbaiola, San Giusto a Rentennano, Sancaba, Sanlorenzo, Michele Satta, Sesti, Solatione, Talenti, The Buonamico Estate, The Col d’Orcia Estate, The Carleone Estate, The Ghizzano Estate, The Trinoro Estate, The La Massa Estate, The Potazzine Estate, The Lenzini Estate, The Mariani Estate, The Montauto Estate, The Monteti Estate, The San Giorgio Estate, The San Guido Estate, The Sette Ponti Estate, Terenzuola ,Terrain, Teruzzi, Tiezzi, Toscani, Your Rita, Valley of the Sun.

Terre di Toscana is an event organized by L’Acquabuona, an online newspaper that since 1999 has been passionately and professionally reporting on the food and wine and agri-food of our beautiful country.