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Portrait of Emidio Pepe, the pioneering Abruzzo winemaker, in a traditional wine cellar, symbolizing his dedication to long-aging wines.

Emidio Pepe, Abruzzo Winemaking Pioneer, Dies at 94

Just one day after his 94th birthday, Emidio Pepe, the winemaker who famously held back 80% of his 2010 vintage for decades of aging, passed away on July 28, 2026, according to Wine-searcher .

Dmytro Kovalenko·August 4, 2026

A diverse crowd in an Italian piazza, with a symbolic plate of fresh produce in the foreground, honoring Carlo Petrini and the Slow Food movement.

Chefs & Personalities

Carlo Petrini's Slow Food philosophy inspires global change.

Thousands gathered in Pollenzo, Italy, to mourn Carlo Petrini, the visionary who founded a global movement now active in over 160 countries, fundamentally changing how the world thinks about food.

Finn Campbell·May 25, 2026