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How Silvio Carta Turns Sardinian Botanicals Into A Spirits Portfolio

Forbes.com
On Sardinia’s western coast, the third-generation, family-owned Silvio Carta company sits roughly six miles from the sea, close enough for the island’s maritime climate to shape the plants around it. Juniper trees, myrtle bushes, vineyards, and aromatic herbs flourish under the influence of the Maestrale, the strong northwesterly wind that sweeps across Sardinia year-round.

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July 21, 2026 No Comments
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The Art of the Vessel: Why Wine Glasses Matter

Jetset Magazine

From Lalique’s minimalist elegance to Baccarat’s sculptural drama and Riedel’s sensory precision, each piece tells a story—not only of what’s in the glass but also of heritage, innovation, and the visionaries shaping how we experience it.

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April 17, 2026 No Comments
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Armenia Claims the Crown as it Discovers World’s First Winery

Forbes.com
Along the Arpa River in Armenia’s Vayots Dzor province, it takes almost 100 stone steps to reach the entrance to the Areni-1 Cave complex, a cool, echoing cavern perched on an old caravan route. In 2007, a UCLA-led team uncovered a shallow clay press draining into a fermentation vat, storage jars half-buried for temperature control, a cup and bowl, and piles of grape skins, stems, and seeds that tie the scene to wine. It is the earliest complete winemaking setup ever found.

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September 6, 2025 No Comments
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Anna Fendi’s Guide to Good Wine

Haute Living
Anna Fendi, now in her ninth decade, is a force to be reckoned with. Her boundless creativity, far from diminishing, seems to have reached new heights. As one of the iconic five Fendi sisters, Anna is the daughter of Adele Casagrande and Edoardo Fendi, the founders of FENDI, a name synonymous with luxury in the global fashion industry.

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September 22, 2024 No Comments
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Maximilian Riedel: Riedel’s Eleventh Generation’s Leader

Haute Living San Francisco

Riedel learned firsthand from two of the 11 generations. He shared, “I was a big fan of my grandfather [Claus Josef Riedel] and how he approached business. I’m an even bigger fan of my father and how he conducts business. They gave me enthusiasm and allowed me to shine.”

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March 30, 2024 No Comments
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