Wine Idea's wine news for December 8, 2024!

1. Leo Messi bets on Italian wine with “Goat 10”

Multiple champion Lionel Messi, nearing the end of his football career, invests in the production of Italian wines through his “Lionel Wine Club”. Thus was born the “Lionel Goat 10 Collections” line: wines carefully selected and refined in Italy, marketed by a Swiss company, which aim to conquer international palates, from the Belpaese to the global audience of fans of the champion.

2. Solaia growing at auction: the two souls of Antinori

In an overall complex phase for auction wines, Solaia, one of Antinori's iconic reds, shows positive trends. From historic vintages to the most recent, the performance of the 2024 prices shows an increase in value, confirming the prestigious international reputation of the great Tuscan reds.

3. The Spinelli family: former sharecroppers become “Tre Bicchieri” in Abruzzo

Abruzzo continues to amaze: the company of the Spinelli family, once sharecroppers, today signs wines that obtain the highest recognition from Gambero Rosso. A success story, between difficulty and determination, that demonstrates how style and objectives can change and improve the quality of wine production.

4. Give a journey into history: gift cards for the castles of Langhe and Roero

The historic landscapes of the Langhe and Roero become a gift idea: special cards allow you to discover the history, art and tradition of four castles, intertwining wine tourism, culture and immersion in the UNESCO heritage of Piedmont.

5. The cost of a visit to the winery according to the 2025 Cantine d'Italia Guide

After the positive experience of the previous edition, the new Guida Cantine d'Italia 2025 investigates the issue of prices for visits to the cellar. Today, wine tourism experiences are more structured and engaging, but this is reflected in increasing costs. Few cases of free entry and increasingly complex services mark the new era of hospitality in the cellar.

6. Cantina Sociale Roveré della Luna: solid balance sheet and stable remunerations

The General Assembly of Members of the Cantina Sociale Roveré della Luna (Trentino) approved the 2023/2024 budget. Despite the climatic challenges, the winery guaranteed liquidations to members in line with the previous year, confirming the balance of management and the satisfaction of the suppliers.

7. Cantina Mori Colli Zugna: a Brut Morus 2019 to discover

Born from the merger of two historic Trentino wineries, Cantina Mori Colli Zugna is now an integral part of Cavit's wine mosaic. Among the prestigious labels, the Trento Doc Brut Morus 2019 stands out, a sparkling wine capable of representing the territory with elegance and personality.

8. Amaracmand: Organic Sangiovese from Montefeltro

In Villagrande di Montecopiolo (Montefeltro) the Amaracmand company offers a Sangiovese grown organically on sandy-clayey soils. The Perimea 2023 wine, Rubicone Igt, reflects tradition and attention to sustainability, enhancing a border land between Romagna and Marche.

9. Cantina Cupertinum: a shower of awards in international guides

The historic Salento winery Cupertinum wins the favor of international guides: from Hugh Johnson to Wine Enthusiast and Wine Spectator, its Copertino Riserva Doc and Primitivo Salento Igt obtain high scores, consolidating the quality image of Apulian wines.

10. The P64: new Super Tuscans for the 60th anniversary of Cantine Ravazzi

Cantine Ravazzi celebrates 60 years with two new wines from the P64 line, presented in San Casciano dei Bagni, in Val d'Orcia. A tasting-event that attracted guests from all over Europe, confirming the link between the Tuscan territory, winemaking innovation and high-level hospitality.

11. Franciacorta “tranquillo”: Cotarella’s new challenge

Known for its fine bubbles, Franciacorta is experimenting with still wines. Riccardo Cotarella has signed two new labels (a Chardonnay and a pure Pinot Noir), opening up new production prospects in an area that until now has been tied to classic method sparkling wine.

12. Art in the Cellar 2024 in Ventimiglia: between exhibitions and botanical seminars

In Vico della Torre, in the historic center of Ventimiglia, Delia's cellar hosts exhibitions by Marco Damele and Matteo De Villa. Meetings with botanists and writers, such as Marco Damele, allow you to discover local plants and wild herbs, including toxic ones, combining art, local culture and nature.

13. Vertical by Emidio Pepe to inaugurate Osteria di Campagna in Mosciano Sant'Angelo

In the new location of Osteria di Campagna-Casale delle Arti (Teramo) a vertical tasting of Emidio Pepe wines was held, with the presence of his daughter Sofia Pepe. An exclusive event, enriched by anecdotes and memories related to the founder, who has become a legend even overseas.

14. Consorzio Vino Toscana: “Toscana” instead of “Toscano”

The changes to the Igt Toscano/Toscana regulations have been approved: the denomination will only be “Toscana Igt”, and the categories “Sparkling Wine” and “Quality Sparkling Wine” have been introduced. A choice that aims to strengthen the Tuscany brand and international appeal, while waiting for ministerial and European approval.

15. Sud Top Wine: awards for the excellences of the South

The sixth edition of Sud Top Wine celebrates the wines of the six regions of Southern Italy. The awards ceremony, included in the Taormina Gourmet On Tour program, offered a tasting table with over 500 wines, interpreted by professional sommeliers and selected among the best labels of the South.

16. Franciacorta and the First Night at La Scala: Toast with Bellavista

For the twentieth time, the Premiere of the Teatro alla Scala in Milan toasts with the Franciacorta Brut Teatro alla Scala 2020 by Bellavista. A combination of the great Verdi opera, haute cuisine (signed by chef Andrea Aprea) and bubbles made in Italy, in an event of global importance.

17. Holiday wines: back to tradition

After years of experimentation and trends, the 2024 Christmas holidays mark a return to tradition. Consumers and winemakers rediscover more authentic flavors and aromas, favoring native vines and bottles linked to a single territory, with an eye on quality and identity.

18. Climate change: Italians choose fresher wines

The study conducted by Vino.com with Corriere della Sera shows how, with the increase in temperatures, consumers are moving towards white, rosé and sparkling wines, leaving behind the more structured reds. A clear sign of how the climate influences tastes and the market.

19. “Toscana Igt” gets the green light from the Region

Tuscany confirms its favorable opinion on the disciplinary changes of the IGT that will lead to a single denomination "Toscana IGT" and will introduce new sparkling wines. The proposal, after regional approval, awaits ministerial and community approval for implementation.

20. Guide “Culture di vigna”: a journey of the senses, in the footsteps of Soldati

The 2024-2025 edition of “Culture di vigna” is available in bookstores, the guide by Davide Eusebi and Otello Renzi inspired by Mario Soldati. A book that does not give ratings to wines, but tells about them, highlighting the link with the territory, culture and roots of Italian viticulture.

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