The February 2026 issue of Mangiavino is a bimonthly magazine dedicated to the culture of wine and food, with a special focus on Friuli Venezia Giulia (FVG). This edition delves into the region’s rich enological traditions, culinary innovations, and territorial identity, offering readers a deep dive into local events, tastings, and the stories of passionate producers. Key Highlights: <ul><li>Wine Events &amp; Tastings: Coverage of prestigious events like the Teranum festival, showcasing the unique red wines of the Carso region, and the Vitae Guide 2026 presentation, featuring top-rated wines from FVG.</li><li>Wine Stories: A retrospective on the Tocai Friulano debate, the Pinot Bianco Toros vertical tasting, and the evolution of resistant Glera grapes for Prosecco production.</li><li>Culinary Traditions: Features on Montasio PDO cheese, San Daniele prosciutto, and the region’s gastronomic heritage, including recipes and local specialties.</li><li>Innovation &amp; Sustainability: Insights into resistant grape varieties, sustainable viticulture, and the future of Friulian winemaking.</li></ul>The magazine is a must-read for wine enthusiasts, food lovers, and travelers eager to explore the authentic flavors and cultural depth of Friuli Venezia Giulia. It bridges tradition and innovation, celebrating the region’s excellence in wine, food, and hospitality. Free with code MANGIAVINO

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CANCELLED DESIGNATION OF ORIGIN

future and innovation

WINE DOES NOT EXIST

THE RESISTANT GLERA KNOCKS ON THE DOOR OF THE PROSECCO MARKET

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TOROS THE CENTRAL EUROPEAN PINOT BIANCO

The assessments

Montasio PDO

flavours and traditions

COMBINING KNOWLEDGE WITH FLAVOUR

taste from trip

SAN DANIELE THE GENTLE HILL

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PAOLO DONADON AND THE FLAVORS OF GIARDINETTO

from taste trip THE GENTLE HILL SAN DANIELE by Flavia Virilli San Daniele del Friuli is savoured by immersing oneself in an almost theatrical composure. An unmistakable tone gives substance to what is not just a product, but a symbol of identity. San Daniele del Friuli is not a place you visit, it is a place you savour. It is a gentle hill, with a handful of roofs and light-coloured stones, that stands out from the plain. You arrive up here by leaving behind noise, rushing, and sharp thoughts, and you get the feeling that time has regained its measure, that in a certain sense has been given back to you. The air has an unmistakable tone, descending from the Pre-Alps with a dry freshness and then softening, carrying with it the echo of the Adriatic Sea. It is the same air that shapes the steps along the streets of the village and, for centuries, has refined the ageing process. A wind that does not push, but accompanies. In the old town The historic centre is clustered around the square with an almost theatrical composure, while the Cathedral of St. Michael the Archangel is both an urban and moral cornerstone. Inside, the organ's deep breath makes the nave resonate, reminding us that in Friuli Venezia Giulia, even sound has ethics. Understated, clean, never ostentatious. It's a good start, because San Daniele likes to speak softly and rewards those who know how to listen. Just a short distance away, you can cross a threshold that suspends the present and transports you to another era, that of the Guarneriana Library. A secular temple, where memories are preserved with the same care applied to fine wine. Silently, at the right temperature, patiently. Illuminated manuscripts, incunabula, parchments. They are living matter, passed from hand to hand, from century to century. Here we understand the essential concept that San Daniele is not only the 'city of Prosciutto', but also a city of writing, knowledge and care. And care, as we shall see, is the real common thread that leads to the discovery of this town's gems. The walk continues through sloping alleys, stone portals and internal courtyards that suddenly open up like secret wings. You climb up to the hill of the Castle, now a belvedere, and from there you can see the Tagliamento and the plain, transforming the geography into a story.

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