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Jacopo Mazzeo

@jacopomazzeo.bsky.social
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#Journalist #Photographer & #Consultant | 🇬🇧 🇮🇹 🇪🇺 Specialising in #Wine #Drinks #Beer #Food #Travel

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Jacopo Mazzeo @jacopomazzeo.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
In this piece for @cluboenologique.bsky.social, produced in collaboration with Solos Technology, I explored the value or #aroma quality in #noandlowalcohol #wine and #spirits #LowAndNo #alcoholfree #Dealcoholisation cluboenologique.com/story/solos-...
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The vital role of authentic aroma in alcohol-free
Jacopo Mazzeo explores the importance of aroma and sensory experience in luxury no- and low-alcohol drinks, with aroma capture via Solos Technology
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Jacopo Mazzeo @jacopomazzeo.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
In the latest issue of CAMRA's BEER mag, I looked at the huge potential of #caskbeer #tourism, comparing our approach with countries and #drinks industries that are several steps ahead. #winetourism #beerlovers #beer #belgium #belgianbeer #czechbeer #czechrepublic
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Jacopo Mazzeo @jacopomazzeo.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
As a #wine #writer and a longlisted entrant in this year’s 67 Pall Mall Global Wine Communicator Awards, I feel I should add my two cents to the conversation that has erupted following accusations that one of the winners used #generativeAI to write her piece... www.linkedin.com/pulse/use-ge...
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On the Use of Generative AI in Wine Writing
Following the announcement of this year’s 67 Pall Mall Wine Writing Competition winners, the recipient of the short-form writing award faced accusations that her piece had been generated using generat...
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Jacopo Mazzeo @jacopomazzeo.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
My latest Canvas8 report looks at the opportunities #sport offers #drinks brands today It was a great one to work on, with lots of really cool insights from different corners of the #drinksindustry. #beer #wine #spirits www.canvas8.com/library/repo...
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Jacopo Mazzeo @jacopomazzeo.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
While I’m stuck in Malpensa thanks to the swathe of flight cancellations to the UK, WSET has just published the final piece of my two-part series on #gin, this time looking at #botanicals and #cocktails #drinks #bartender #mixology #spirits www.wsetglobal.com/knowledge-ce...
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Jacopo Mazzeo @jacopomazzeo.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
My latest piece for @wineenthusiast.bsky.social explores the past and future of Moldova's #wine 🍷, looking at what exactly has fuelled its recent leap in quality and its #winemakers' increasingly outward-looking mindset #vineyard #easterneurope #winelover www.wineenthusiast.com/culture/indu...
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Moldovan Wine Is Taking on the World
After losing support from Russia, Moldova shifted its focus from sweet, bulk wines to higher-quality bottlings with global appeal.
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Jacopo Mazzeo @jacopomazzeo.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
The latest of my reports from #Virginia is out now in the latest issue of Distiller Magazine, looking at how the tradition of Virginia #moonshiners lives on, more or less within the law... Print only for now, but you'll find it on the site soon #distilling #visitVA distilling.com/distillermag...
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David Nilsen @davidnilsenbeer.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Pick up a zine and get left behind by AI with us! #zinesruleAIdrools
Photo of person holding a hand drawn sign reading "Zines rule, AI drools"
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Jacopo Mazzeo @jacopomazzeo.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
In my latest contribution for Ferment Magazine, I explore the past and present of #Chestnut #beer in #Italy, looking at how it has evolved and discussing the central role it still plays in the country's beer scene. #italianbeer #birraartigianale #chestnutbeer www.beer52.com/ferment/arti...
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Chestnut Beer: Italy’s Original Craft Style
Discover the history of chestnut beer, Italy’s original craft style, from mountain traditions to modern brewers preserving this unique flavour.
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Jacopo Mazzeo @jacopomazzeo.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
In my latest contribution to Glug Magazine I explore the many abbey #wineries that can be found across Alpine Italy, looking at what unites them, how they have evolved, and what the future holds for monastic #winemaking 👇 #wine #abbeywine #vineyard www.beer52.com/glug/article...
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Holy vines
Jacopo Mazzeo likes his wines pre-blessed
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Jacopo Mazzeo @jacopomazzeo.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
In my latest contribution for Decanter, I look at how we traditionally understand the Old World vs New World dichotomy, and what the global map of #wine actually looks like today. #vineyards #winery www.decanter.com/wine/wine-re...
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Forget Old vs New World: How the wine map is being redrawn
Today’s wine producers are creating regional and national identities that are neither wholly ‘old’, nor ‘new’, writes Jacopo Mazzeo in this concise A–Z-style guide covering key countries and growing a...
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Jacopo Mazzeo @jacopomazzeo.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Very excited to be starting a collaboration with WSET This is the first of a two-part series on #gin, focusing on its #history and #production. #distillation #botanicals #juniper www.wsetglobal.com/knowledge-ce...
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Jacopo Mazzeo @jacopomazzeo.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
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The Economic and Cultural Stakes of Losing Ancient Vine-Training Systems | SevenFifty Daily
As labor costs soar, global wine regions are forced to weigh the high expense of traditional vineyard design against its tourism appeal and climate-adapting benefits…
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Jacopo Mazzeo @jacopomazzeo.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
The latest issue of Distiller features another piece I wrote following my visit to #Virginia For this one, I returned to the world of #moonshiners, exploring what their experiences can teach us about the journey from amateur to pro #distiller #moonshine #whiskey distilling.com/distillermag...
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Jacopo Mazzeo @jacopomazzeo.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
My piece on travelling #bars and #bartenders, featured in the latest issue of Whisky Magazine, is now available to read online #Cocktails #barindustry #DrinksIndustry #drinks whiskymag.com/articles/coc...
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Cocktails on the move: Travelling bartenders
Meet the mixologists bringing whisky cocktails around the globe
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Jacopo Mazzeo @jacopomazzeo.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
With the #WorldCup2026 underway and the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence this year, there couldn't be a better time for a deep dive into the #history of American #wine #USA #Americanwine #winehistory #winelovers #FourthOfJuly @decanter.com www.decanter.com/wine/usa/ame...
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American Vintage: A 250 year history of how wine shaped and was shaped by the USA
From the founding fathers to legendary industry titans of the modern era, Jacopo Mazzeo charts the rise of wine in the USA and the people and events that shaped it and the wider world.
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Jacopo Mazzeo @jacopomazzeo.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
For those who couldn't put their hands on a hard copy of Drinks Retailing, my recent piece on the potential of Indian #SingleMalt in the UK is now available online #India #whisky drinksretailingnews.co.uk/analysis-the...
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Analysis: The growth of Indian whisky in the UK - Drinks Retailing
Jacopo Mazzeo explores how India’s fast-growing whisky sector is gaining traction in the UK, with premium single malts building distribution and the UK–India FTA set to sharpen their competitive edge,...
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Jacopo Mazzeo @jacopomazzeo.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
This is the first article I've written following my trip to #Moldova back in late 2025. It explores Moldova's indigenous #grape #varieties and the distinctive philosophy that is shaping its modern approach to #winemaking #wine www.foodandwine.com/moldova-euro...
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Europe's Most Interesting Wine Country Might Be the One You've Never Heard Of
Once known for supplying wine across the Soviet Union, this small nation has reinvented itself with boutique wineries, distinctive local varieties, and a bold new vision that's capturing the attention...
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Jacopo Mazzeo @jacopomazzeo.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
The latest issue of Glug Magazine is dedicated to #VindeFrance My contribution looks at how this once-marginal category has become unexpectedly hip, attracting a new generation of #wine #drinkers with its refusal to play by the strict rules of French AOCs #vineyard #france
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Jacopo Mazzeo @jacopomazzeo.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
My visit to #Virginia took me deep into #moonshine country That part of the trip inspired me to explore what it really takes to go from home #distiller to professional All about this in my latest piece for Spirits & Distilling #whiskey #distilling www.spiritsanddistilling.com/from-moonshi...
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From Moonshine to Pro Distilling, No Small Leap
While an old American tradition can help home distillers understand the processes involved in distilling, there’s no approximating the bureaucracy and red tape of going pro. A recent court ruling may ...
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Jacopo Mazzeo @jacopomazzeo.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
During my visit to #Virginia back in March I discovered a thoroughly fascinating #whiskey scene I wrote about all of it in my latest article for @cluboenologique.bsky.social #singlemalt #bourbon #ryewhiskey cluboenologique.com/story/virgin...
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Virginia whiskey: revival, rye and reinvention
A new generation of distillers is mixing creative freedom with forgotten traditions to make Virginia whiskey one of the most compelling categories in US spirits
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Jacopo Mazzeo @jacopomazzeo.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
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Jacopo Mazzeo @jacopomazzeo.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Fresh from my research trip to #India 🇮🇳, I’ve written a piece on the potential of the Indian #singlemalt category in the UK 🥃 The article is available in print in the latest issue of Drinks Retailing, just out. #whisky #whiskey drinksretailingnews.co.uk/may-june-202...
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MAY/JUNE 2026 ISSUE OUT NOW - Drinks Retailing
The highly anticipated Top 100 issue of Drinks Retailing is out now, in which the trade decides on the industry’s most influential movers and shakers. Elsewhere, we consider whether low & and no alcoh...
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Jacopo Mazzeo @jacopomazzeo.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
My latest article for Spirits & Distilling looks at how #functional ingredients can broaden a #distiller’s reach. #distilling #craftspirits www.spiritsanddistilling.com/beyond-the-b...
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Beyond the Buzz: How Functional Ingredients Can Broaden a Distiller’s Reach
The growing segment of “good for you” consumables can help a distillery tap into a different customer base—but there are key legal considerations to know.
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Jacopo Mazzeo @jacopomazzeo.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
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Jacopo Mazzeo @jacopomazzeo.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
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Jacopo Mazzeo @jacopomazzeo.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
The latest issue of Glug Magazine is entirely dedicated to #Armenia's #wine, & features my article exploring the dramatically endangered vinous traditions of this remarkable country #winemaking #wines #caucasus www.instagram.com/p/DWqkiVwDB8c/
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Jacopo Mazzeo @jacopomazzeo.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
A #photostory from my recent visit to George Washington’s Distillery & Gristmill at Mount Vernon, #Virginia, #USA #whisky #whiskey #distillery #AmericanHistory #GeorgeWashington #America250 #VA250 www.instagram.com/p/DWqYyV3DKyT/
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George Washington's Distillery & Gristmill Mount Vernon, Virginia, USA #distillery #whiskey #virginia #usa #georgewashington
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Jacopo Mazzeo @jacopomazzeo.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
For an article I’m working on, I’m looking for #distillers who’ve moved from home/small-scale distilling to professional operations Mainly from North America but open to suggestions from anywhere in the world 🌎 #journorequest #distilling #spiritsindustry
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Jacopo Mazzeo @jacopomazzeo.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Grapevine trunk disease is a very real global threat to #viticulture, present in virtually every #wine region and estimated to cost the industry more than $1 billion each year. About time I looked into it! 🍇 #GTD daily.sevenfifty.com/the-mounting...
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The Mounting Economic Toll of Grapevine Trunk Diseases | SevenFifty Daily
From hidden infections to nursery spread, grapevine trunk diseases pose a costly and complex challenge for vineyards…
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Jacopo Mazzeo @jacopomazzeo.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
As I try to get back into office mode after a week in Virginia, I’m gradually catching up on everything that happened while I was away, including the publication of my latest story for #Spirits & #Distilling on use of #koji in the production of #spirits www.spiritsanddistilling.com/how-koji-can...
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How Koji Can Conjure Unique Flavors in Spirits
To create novel flavor profiles, Western distillers are increasingly embracing a mold that is traditional in many Asian food and drink fermentations —and they’ve only begun to tap into its potential.
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Jacopo Mazzeo @jacopomazzeo.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
My latest piece for SevenFifty Daily explores how genetic adaptation, leaf-feeding populations and global movement are reshaping the risk profile of #phylloxera, as growers and researchers reassess whether we are truly safe from this tiny aphid. #wine #vineyard daily.sevenfifty.com/is-phylloxer...
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Is Phylloxera Still a Threat to the Global Wine Industry? | SevenFifty Daily
Genetic adaptation, leaf-feeding populations, and global movement are reshaping the modern phylloxera threat…
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Jacopo Mazzeo @jacopomazzeo.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
My latest piece for First Key Consulting is out, covering all the key points you need to know about #brewing with functional ingredients #functionalingredeints #beer #brewery firstkey.com/brewing-for-...
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Brewing for the Body and Mind: Using Functional Ingredients in Beer and Beverage Production - First Key Consulting
In this article, we highlight where the opportunities lie for brewers and drinks manufacturers and examine the technical strategies that can help producers tap into this burgeoning category, integrati...
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Jacopo Mazzeo @jacopomazzeo.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
My latest for SevenFiftyDaily looks at how extreme weather is testing long-standing #appellation rules on allowed #grape varieties, #vineyard locations & more, intensifying the debate over the future relevance of GIs #wine #GeographicalIndication daily.sevenfifty.com/can-wine-app...
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Can Wine Appellation Systems Withstand Climate Change? | SevenFifty Daily
Extreme weather is testing long-standing appellation rules on allowed grape varieties, vineyard locations, and more, intensifying the debate over the future relevance of geographical indications…
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Jacopo Mazzeo @jacopomazzeo.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
The latest issue of Final Gravity is out, feat. “Sarajevska pivara: A Well of Life in #Sarajevo” This is a deeply personal story about #beer, #war and resilience, and about how my own interest in discovery and journalism first took shape Grab a copy here: www.beantobarstool.com/shop/p/final...
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Final Gravity, A Beer Zine, Issue 11 — Bean to Barstool
How to order Final Gravity Issue 11, a print beer zine telling personal, human-centered stories from the beer world. This issue has articles on Sarajevska Pivara, ProArt Brewery, Mason Ale Works, Sieb...
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Jacopo Mazzeo @jacopomazzeo.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Is the #Tequila industry at a crossroads? My latest article for Wine-Searcher #spirits #distilling www.wine-searcher.com/m/2026/02/ov...
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Oversupply Fuels Epidemic in Tequila Country | Wine-Searcher News & Opinion
Tequila's popularity has led to an overplanting of agave, leading to severe disease and price pressures for growers. Read the latest wine news & opinion on wine-searcher
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David Nilsen @davidnilsenbeer.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
It's release day for Final Gravity Issue 11! Final Gravity is a quarterly print beer zine telling personal, human-centered stories about beer. (short 🧵) www.beantobarstool.com/shop/p/final...
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Final Gravity, A Beer Zine, Issue 11 — Bean to Barstool
How to order Final Gravity Issue 11, a print beer zine telling personal, human-centered stories from the beer world. This issue has articles on Sarajevska Pivara, ProArt Brewery, Mason Ale Works, Sieb...
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Jacopo Mazzeo @jacopomazzeo.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
First published in print in Distiller Magazine, my article looking at partnerships between #spirits makers and #academia is now live on the site #distillery #DrinksIndustry #research distilling.com/distillermag...
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How Distillery University Partnerships Drive Innovation in Craft Spirits Distiller Magazine %
Distillery university partnerships give craft producers access to research, talent, funding, and innovation without the cost of in-house R&D.
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Jacopo Mazzeo @jacopomazzeo.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
My first piece for Food & Wine is out! It looks at #China and the staggering speed at which it’s building a modern #wine #industry www.foodandwine.com/chinese-wine...
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Chinese Wine Is No Longer Imitating Europe — It’s Defining Itself
As Ningxia and its sister regions shed imitation and embrace the country's unique terroir, a confident new generation of Chinese wines is earning its place on the global stage.
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Jacopo Mazzeo @jacopomazzeo.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Originally published in print in Harpers, it's now available online my piece about the ongoing effort by a collective of wine regions (incl. #Marsala, #Jerez, #Samos, and France’s VDN) to secure #UNESCO recognition for #fortifiedwine #wine #wineindustry harpers.co.uk/news/fullsto...
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Intangible benefits: Sweet wine’s World Heritage push - Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News
Last January, leading alcohol retailer Majestic reported a 15% rise in fortified wine sales over the previous six weeks. The figure might seem positive...
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Jacopo Mazzeo @jacopomazzeo.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
My latest piece for Spirits & Distilling explores the use of #liqueur #casks as finishes for #whiskey #whisky #distilling #spirits #DrinksIndustry www.spiritsanddistilling.com/for-whiskey-...
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For Whiskey Makers, the Wide World of Liqueurs Offers a Wide World of Potential Finishes
The enormous variety in liqueurs from various countries and traditions offers distillers an opportunity to create one-of-a-kind cask-finished whiskeys.
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Jacopo Mazzeo @jacopomazzeo.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Good morning all 👋 I’m working on a piece about Grapevine Trunk Disease (GTD). If there’s anyone out there with something interesting to say on the subject, I’d love to hear from you For reference, this is for an industry audience #journorequest #vinegrowing #wineindustry
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Jacopo Mazzeo @jacopomazzeo.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
My article on Rosemaund Farm Distillery, published a few weeks ago in the latest print issue of Whisky Magazine, is now available online #whisky #whiskey #Englishwhisky whiskymag.com/articles/ros...
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Rosemaund Farm Distillery emerges with 10-year-old single malt English whisky
Rosemaund Farm has been biding its time: although experiments with whisky have been underway since 2012, the Herefordshire distillery has launched its first single malt at 10 Years Old
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David Nilsen @davidnilsenbeer.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Final Gravity Issue 11 is now available for preorder w/free shipping when it mails early Feb. Tons of great articles in this one, including stories by Lana Svitankova, @jacopomazzeo.bsky.social, @davidjesudason.bsky.social, @melindag.bsky.social, and many more. www.beantobarstool.com/shop/p/preor...
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Final Gravity, A Beer Zine, Issue 11 — Bean to Barstool
How to order Final Gravity Issue 11, a print beer zine telling personal, human-centered stories from the beer world. This issue has articles on Sarajevska Pivara, ProArt Brewery, Mason Ale Works, Sieb...
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Jacopo Mazzeo @jacopomazzeo.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
As more people seek solace from our constantly online digital lives, a growing cohort of #bars, #pubs and #restaurants is discouraging on-premise #smatphone use 📱 My report on "offline" venues, now live on the Canvas8 library 👇 #mobilephone #trends #consumerreport www.canvas8.com/library/repo...
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Jacopo Mazzeo @jacopomazzeo.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
As part of my ongoing analysis of UNESCO & #drinks cultures, I’ve just written about #Cyprus’ #Commandaria #Wine and its recent inscription to the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity harpers.co.uk/news/fullsto...
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UNESCO listing leaves sweet taste for Commandaria producers - Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News
Cyprus’ Commandaria wine has just been inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the...
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Jacopo Mazzeo @jacopomazzeo.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
The Guinness World Records has just officially recognised the world’s oldest #wild #grapevine (discovered in #Tibet) so I thought I’d share the news and take the opportunity to explore some of the other remarkably ancient #vines scattered around the world #wine www.decanter.com/learn/worlds...
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World's oldest vine - ask Decanter - Decanter
The grapevine is an exceptionally resilient plant. Decanter explores its tenacity and looks at five of the world's oldest vines still thriving today.
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Jacopo Mazzeo @jacopomazzeo.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
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Jacopo Mazzeo @jacopomazzeo.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
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Jacopo Mazzeo @jacopomazzeo.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
I’m working on a piece about the impact of #agave oversupply in #Tequila looking for sources who can speak to the factors behind it & its agricultural consequences If you have insights to share or know someone who does, drop me a line! #journorequest #Mexico #spiritsindustry
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