Terroir Academy

On behalf of the Association Internationale des Terroirs (AIT), a distinguished organization established by renowned figures including Mr. Aubert de Villaine, Thibault Liger-Belair, Jacky Rigaux, Xiang Gao, and TasteSpirit, we sincerely hope that we...

by Aubert de Villaine

Ian D’Agata has been studying and analyzing the world’s great wine terroirs for over thirty years, and has already penned one award-winning book on the subject: his new book dealing with the terroirs of Italian wines, co-written with Michele Longo, will be published shortly. In this article, Ian gives us an exclusive preview, covering the basic essentials to understanding terroir as it relates to wine.
by Ian D’Agata

by Robert Millman

by Robert Millman

by Patrick BAUDOUIN
from « Vignerons dans nos appellations » mars 2003

In what turned out to be a memorable masterclass held at this year’s Vinitaly 2024 and aimed at showcasing the longevity of Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi wines, Ian D’Agata led attendees through what turned out to be one of the best lineups of Verdicchio wines he has ever tasted.
by Ian D’Agata

by Ian D'Agata

For the first time ever, Chinese wines made with Italian native grapes were showcased at this at Vinitaly. In this article, Ian D’Agata, our Editor-in-Chief who organized this world premiere tasting masterclass for the 2024 edition of the fair in Verona, analyzes how differently, or not, the same grapes express themselves in completely different terroirs.
by Ian D’Agata

by Yumi Liu