Vini d’Italia 2008

This year’s Vini d’Italia (Italian Wines) guide (Slow Food-Gambero Rosso), the twenty-first to be published, will be out soon. The coveted Three Glass awards will be announced next week. For the moment we ar delighted to announce this year’s special awards.

Best wines of the year

Sparkling
Franciacorta Collezione Esclusiva ’99 – Cavalleri

White
Collio Tocai Friulano ’06 – Raccaro

Red
Faro ’05 – Palari

Sweet
Moscato Passito di Pantelleria Ben Ryé ’06 – Donnafugata

Cellar of the Year
Gaja

Enologist of the year
Mattia Vezzola

Best up-and-coming cellar
Ca’ Orologio

Best value for money
A. A. Pinot Bianco Praesulis ’06 – Gumphof

Vine-dressers of the year
Davide and Stefano Dezi

Prize for sustainable vine-dressing
Saverio Petrilli