The new B2B HoReCa feature is here: selling wine in Europe has never been easier
And what if your HoReCa market in Europe depended solely on your choices? For a winery, expanding across Europe has always been tied to complex technical and bureaucratic constraints. Often, the possibility of serving a new restaurant in London or a boutique hotel in Zurich hits a wall: the requirement for the customer to have […]
Vinitaly Tourism 2026: The Era of Integrated Omnichannel Strategies Between D2C and HoReCa
We are excited to announce our participation in Vinitaly Tourism 2026 in Galleria Hall 2-3, the leading event for global wine tourism, which will take place on April 15, 2026, in Verona as part of the 58th edition of Vinitaly. The sector is evolving: today, the challenge is not just selling a bottle, but managing […]
The success story of Cleto Chiarli with D2C Customs
“The average American customer is a high spender. Thanks to self-ordering, those who previously bought only one bottle for their suitcase now purchase 12 or 18. Volume has significantly increased.” Tommaso Chiarli Member of the Board of Directors / Export Area Manager Cleto Chiarli In the heart of Modena’s Food Valley, where Lambrusco traces its […]
Cantina Masseria Torricella’s success story with D2C Customs
“The feedback is immediate: we see it in the customer’s smile. The review comes later, but that smile is the quickest and most valuable feedback.” Giuseppe Consoli Owner of Cantina Masseria Torricella Here is what was reported by Giuseppe Consoli—owner of Masseria Torricella along with his wife, Eva—with whom we had the pleasure of chatting […]
Elise Hütterer of Manincor awarded Best Wine Hospitality Manager by Direct From Italy
The future of Italian wine tourism today hinges on the ability to combine passion and human connection with a solid economic vision. On Wednesday, February 4th, within the setting of the Hospitality Fair in Riva del Garda, we celebrated this vision by awarding Elise Hütterer, Hospitality Manager of Tenuta Manincor, as Best Wine Hospitality Manager. […]
Human Tech: Technology that follows the rhythm of wine
In the world of wine, slowness is not a flaw, but a virtue. Every stage of production requires attention, sensitivity, and time: from the grape harvest to fermentation, all the way through to aging. Technology can intervene to ease the workload and make processes more efficient, without compromising the quality of the product.. The world […]
Connection and integration: the new digital wine ecosystem
The beverage world has entered a new era: the era of connection. Not only between people and territories, but between processes, data, and platforms. Technology is becoming a common language that binds together production, logistics, sales, compliance, and communication (and much more). Today’s corporate competitiveness no longer depends solely on product quality or brand storytelling, […]
B2B wine sales: the era of free commercialization
How wonderful is it to see your own labels promoted in a Norwegian restaurant or a German wine shop? And to know that that same wine is being tasted in an Italian bistro in New York or a venue in Adelaide? We all know that reaching beyond borders is one of the greatest satisfactions for […]
Italian Cuisine as UNESCO Heritage: Food and Wine Become a Symbol of the Belpaese
Yesterday, December 10, 2025, in New Delhi, the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee unanimously approved the inclusion of Italian cuisine in the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, recognizing its identifying, cultural, and social role. Not just food, but also daily practices that embody food and wine culture, culinary traditions, and rural practices. This heritage integrates […]
Hospitality 4.0: AI at the service of hospitality
The evolution of hospitality has entered its 4.0 phase, an era where Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer science fiction, but a fundamental operational partner. The goal of AI is not to replace the human touch, but to enhance it, freeing the hospitality manager from repetitive tasks and providing crucial data for more informed decisions. […]