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The guests who make up WAYANA’s community of wine lovers are not all the same.

Among the most beloved moments in wine-themed films are those in which grapes are crushed — sometimes by bare feet, sometimes by boots.

A story captured in a glass is never just about grapes and barrels. Soil, light, wind, and water all play their part — but in recent years, one element has claimed the spotlight: altitude.

Rome still stands — not only in its stones, but now once again in its vineyards. Across Lazio, the revival of local varieties such as Bellone, Nero Buono, and Cesanese has become a story where nostalgia meets science.

Our PRODUCERS AT WAYANA event series has become an important bridge that brings wine enthusiasts into direct contact with producers.

In mid-September, I received a call from Sabriye Yersel of Kızılgöl Vineyards. After a brief chat, she invited us to Kilis the following weekend to introduce the KILIS HERITAGE project.

Part I – The Prisoner Case: How a Wine Became a Cult BrandFounded in 2000 by winemaker Dave Phinney, The Prisoner Wine Company broke with convention from the very start.

For years, the wine world has debated a simple question: does glass shape really change aroma and taste? The claim of wine enthusiasts is now scientifically confirmed.

In August 2025, Patrick Edward McGovern passed away, leaving behind a body of work that opened a whole new window onto human history by bringing together archaeology and chemistry.

In the wine world, there are producers whose bottles sell for thousands of dollars. Many of them draw their strength from a long and established past.