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Jacopo Mazzeo @jacopomazzeo.bsky.social · 1d

I've had a wonderful afternoon in #herefordshire, visiting Rosemaund Farm Distillery and chatting with James Chase about his #whisky project and debut 10yo release🥃

Look out for my upcoming feature in Whisky Magazine

#englishwhisky

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Jacopo Mazzeo @jacopomazzeo.bsky.social · 2d

Last in my Castiglion del Bosco series for @cluboenologique.bsky.social, this piece turns to its Tuscan coast estate, Tenuta Prima Pietra.

#Tuscany
#TuscanCoast
#maremma
#Wine

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Tenuta Prima Pietra: an elegant taste of the Tuscan coast

Jacopo Mazzeo discovers the elegant wines of Tenuta Prima Pietra, Castiglion del Bosco's coastal sister estate

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Jacopo Mazzeo @jacopomazzeo.bsky.social · 6d

Very excited to share my first contribution to Wine Searcher 📣📣📣

This report explores one of the most promising and fast-evolving categories in the low- and no-alcohol #wine space.

#nolo
#nowandlow
#lowalcohol
#midstrength

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Wine's Big Move Towards the Middle | Wine-Searcher News & Opinion

The changing consumer landscape is nudging more and more winemakers towards mid-strength wine. Read the latest wine news & opinion on wine-searcher

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Jacopo Mazzeo @jacopomazzeo.bsky.social · 8d

Looking for thoughts or insights for a piece I'm working on that explores how geographical indications are responding (or in some cases failing to respond) to the changing climate.

#journorequest

#appellations

#geographicalindications

#climatechange

#wineindustry

Jacopo Mazzeo @jacopomazzeo.bsky.social · 9d

SevenFifty Daily has just published my report on #Chinese #wine 🇨🇳 🍷 with a particular focus on #Ningxia. I compiled this using extensive material I gathered on the ground during my visit to the region last June. 👇

#China
#wineindustry
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Jacopo Mazzeo @jacopomazzeo.bsky.social · 10d

All you need to know about the #Raboso #grape #variety, in less than 3 minutes

#Bellussera
#veneto
#venice #venezia
#vineyard
#wine
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A Venetian grape variety 🍇 with a bold character 🍷

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Jacopo Mazzeo @jacopomazzeo.bsky.social · 13d

The second piece in my three-part series for @cluboenologique.bsky.social in partnership with Castiglion del Bosco #winery is out, this time focusing on their flagship #Brunello and their unconventional #RossodiMontalcino

#wine
#Tuscany
#brunellodimontalcino

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The tale of two top Tuscans at Castiglion del Bosco

Jacopo Mazzeo heads to Castiglion del Bosco in Tuscany to learn more about their Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino wines

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Jacopo Mazzeo @jacopomazzeo.bsky.social · 14d

My latest piece for Club Oenologique is out.

This is the 1st in a 3-part series exploring Castiglion del Bosco, a historic #Montalcino estate that was among the pioneering wineries to found the Consorzio del Vino #BrunellodiMontalcino back in 1967

#wine
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Fruits of the forest: the pivotal role of terroir at Castiglion del Bosco

The woods that surround the historic Castiglion del Bosco in Tuscany play a crucial role in shaping the character of the estate's wines. Jacopo Mazzeo explores the unique terroir of a site that has be...

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Jacopo Mazzeo @jacopomazzeo.bsky.social · 15d

I’m working on a piece exploring the use of #functional #ingredients in #beer and in #spirits, and I’m looking to speak with people who can offer insight 💡

If you feel you can share some expertise, or know someone who could, please shout
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#journorequest
#innovation
#beerindustry
#drinksindustry

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Jacopo Mazzeo @jacopomazzeo.bsky.social · 16d

A secret vineyard 🍇 right in the heart of Venice 🇮🇹

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A secret vineyard 🍇 right in the heart of Venice 🇮🇹

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Jacopo Mazzeo @jacopomazzeo.bsky.social · 19d

🇮🇹🚤 The Best Way to Arrive in #Venice 🌊

#TaxiBoat
#Veneto
#Italy

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🇮🇹🚤 The Best Way to Arrive in Venice 🌊

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Jacopo Mazzeo @jacopomazzeo.bsky.social · 20d

Taxi boat, undoubtedly the best way to get into Venice

#venice #taxi #taxiboat #laguna #lagunadivenezia #venezia #veneto #visitvenice #boat #classy #lifestyle #italianstyle #ladolcevita #dolcevita

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Jacopo Mazzeo @jacopomazzeo.bsky.social · 20d

As part of my series for Club Oenologique on the beauty of #Valpolicella and its #wines, my latest article explores the Valpolicella Superiore style.

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Why Valpolicella Superiore makes a match for modern tastes

Amarone may be Valpolicella's undisputed star but the region's fresher and often lighter Valpolicella Superiore wines are well placed to please contemporary tastes. Jacopo Mazzeo puts the versatile st...

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Jacopo Mazzeo @jacopomazzeo.bsky.social · 29d

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#sicily
#mtetna
#etna
#volcano

The 7 Sartorius Craters of Mt Etna 🌋 | #Sicily 🇮🇹

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Jacopo Mazzeo @jacopomazzeo.bsky.social · Sep 22

In my latest article for Ferment Magazine, I explore #koji and how #breweries are experimenting with it to craft new flavours, textures, and aromas🍺🍶

You can find the piece on page 50 of this month’s issue 📖

#craftbeer
#Brewing
#sake
#beer
#kojiinbeer

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Jacopo Mazzeo @jacopomazzeo.bsky.social · Sep 21

#catania
#Sicily
#sweetwine
#fortifiedwine
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Concours Mondial de Bruxelles | Sweet & Fortified Wine Session 2025 | Sicily 🇮🇹🌋

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Jacopo Mazzeo @jacopomazzeo.bsky.social · Sep 15

A day of #beertasting at the Italian Embassy in London

#craftbeer
#birraartigianale
#italy
#italianbeer
#italia
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A day of #beer tasting at the Italian Embassy in London 🇮🇹 🍺

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Jacopo Mazzeo @jacopomazzeo.bsky.social · Sep 11

My latest piece for Whisky Magazine explores the recent surge of activity around #geographicalindications (GIs) in the #whisky world 🥃

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#englishwhisky
#frenchwhisky
#whiskynews
#whiskey
#terroir

What does the rise of the geographical indication tell us about the whisky world today?

A surge in recent geographical indication applications from whisky-producing regions leaves Jacopo wondering: why GI?

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Jacopo Mazzeo @jacopomazzeo.bsky.social · Sep 9

Getting myself a proper Mlíko #beer pour at the #Czech embassy in #London 🍺 🇨🇿

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Getting myself a proper Mlíko #beer pour at the #Czech embassy in London

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Jacopo Mazzeo @jacopomazzeo.bsky.social · Sep 6

View of the #Colosseum from Via dei Fori Imperiali, #Rome

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Jacopo Mazzeo @jacopomazzeo.bsky.social · Sep 5

For an article, I’m looking for #distilleries (particularly in North America 🇺🇸 🇨🇦) that use unusual grains or brewing malts in the #distillation of #whiskey and other #spirits.

If you have any recommendations, I’d love to hear them 🥃

#journorequest
#whisky
#drinksindustry

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British Guild of Beer Writers @britbeerwriters.bsky.social · Sep 4

Don’t forget to RSVP for our ‘How to find a story’ online training session with @jacopomazzeo.bsky.social 24th September. This session is free to attend for our members! 🍻 www.beerguild.co.uk/news/guild-m...

Guild Members: How to Find a Story with Jacopo Mazzeo

How to Find a Story with Jacopo MazzeoWed 24th Sep 8pm (BST)ZoomFor many beer communicators, pitching is one of the most daunting parts of freelance work. But there’s a crucial step that comes even be...

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Jacopo Mazzeo @jacopomazzeo.bsky.social · Sep 5

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Join me for my “How to Find a Story” training session for freelance writers 📝

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Jacopo Mazzeo @jacopomazzeo.bsky.social · Sep 3

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