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Wine market: between successes and challenges Carlo Miravalle, president of Med.&A., highlights the uncertainty of the wine market. Whites and bubbles are fine, while some reds suffer. The 2024 harvest promises to be more abundant than 2023, which could contain prices and recover market shares lost to Spain. Rosés and lesser-known grape varieties such as Ribolla Gialla, Pecorino and Bovale grow.

Support for agricultural businesses in Umbria The Umbria Region has presented new public notices to support investments in agricultural businesses and the transformation of agricultural products, financed by the CSR Umbria 2023-2027. Councilor Roberto Morroni underlines that these tenders will allow new investments in line with regional priorities for rural development.

Wine is culture: events not to be missed From “Jazz & Wine in Montalcino” to Planeta's “Sciaranuova Festival”, wine duets with culture. Other events include “Pordenonelegge in Cantina” with great writers and Prosecco Doc, “Art Ferment” at Farina Wines, and Roberto Bigano's photography exhibition. Furthermore, the Muvit-Wine Museum of Torgiano celebrates 50 years with the “Vinum inundas” exhibition.

Wine production in the mountains: Marco Rossetti's challenge Marco Rossetti cultivates the dream of producing wine in the mountains. His company, Casale alle Piane, located in Levigliani in Alta Versilia, represents a new frontier of mountain agriculture, showing the challenges and opportunities of this enterprise.

Harvest with fewer bubbles for Champagne The Comité Champagne has announced a reduced yield of 10,000 kg per hectare for the 2024 harvest, compared to 11,400 kg per hectare in 2023. Sales in the first half of 2024 fell by 15% compared to the record half of 2023.

The regional variations of Spritz The Spritz, born in the shadow of the bell tower of San Marco, has many regional variations. The choice between Campari or Aperol is the most common, but there are different versions throughout the Triveneto, making each Spritz unique and representative of the place.

2024 Auctions: Barolo from pre-phylloxera vineyards The prices of Augusto Cappellano's Barolos, coming from pre-phylloxera vineyards, recorded a slight increase, in contrast to the general decline in the market. Only Lorenzo Accomasso suffered a drop, while the price of Barolo from the Rocchette vineyard increased.

Generation Z and the future of wine Federico Graziani, a well-known wine professional, organized a meeting with Generation Z experts in his Etna estate. Gen Z, digital natives, brings new perspectives and innovations to the world of wine, embracing tradition and innovation.

Cantina Monsupello: a story of passion The Boatti family of Cantina Monsupello in the Oltrepò Pavia area opens the doors of their cellar, continuing the legacy of their father Carlo Boatti with passion and determination. The winemaking tradition merges with innovation, respecting the territory.

Response to climate change: Champagne The Champagne region responds to climate change with innovation and adaptation. Rising temperatures have pushed winemakers and winemakers to transform challenges into opportunities, preserving centuries-old traditions and skills.

CorteAura: slow Franciacorta The CorteAura winery in Adro (BS) is dedicated exclusively to the production of Franciacorta sparkling wines, with a philosophy based on slowness and respect for natural rhythms. Founded in 2009, it has quickly become a point of reference for enthusiasts.

Cantine Coppo: look to the future Cantine Coppo celebrates the tenth anniversary of the UNESCO recognition of its Underground Cathedrals. With new projects, it enhances the heritage linked to the art of winemaking and the culture of good drinking.

Weekend events: wine and culture From Turin to Irpinia, up to France, the weekend offers unmissable food and wine events. Saturday 20 July, the Night of Rosés in Moncalieri and the Free Wine Show in Alsace are among the main occasions.

Anti-waste app: wine at production cost The Pian del Melo winery in Livorno offers wine at a discounted price on "Too good to go". Alessandro Freschi explains that the initiative was created to avoid waste and make wine accessible to everyone.

Montelparo: party for Deviango The fifth year of the evening dedicated to Deviango, a Sangiovese vinified in white, celebrated the passion and dedication of the Deviango Boys. The unique terroir of Montelparo gives the wine distinctive characteristics that make it promising on the market.

Heroic viticulture in the Campi Flegrei, Ischia and Procida Francesco Cerreto (FDI) exalts the heroic viticulture of the Campi Flegrei, Ischia and Procida as a symbol of Italian territorial identity. This practice not only produces wines in difficult conditions, but tells the story of the specificity of a territory and the authentic tradition of a crop. It represents the essence of the farmer as custodian of the territory and bio regulator.

Les Grands Chais de France doubles sales of Cremant in Italy Les Grands Chais de France has doubled sales of Cremant in Italy, going from 105,000 bottles in the first half of 2023 to 200,000 in the same period of 2024. This success has generated a turnover business of approximately 1.2 million euros.

Wine districts: strengths and future At "VinoVip Cortina" 2024, Eugenio Pomarici, professor of Economics at the University of Padua, underlined the importance of the district logic. This model not only generates economies of scale, but also encourages constant exchange between operators, promoting the growth of wineries.

The return to cork in the world of wine Cork is once again the preferred choice for corks in the world of wine, abandoning synthetic and glass ones. The tradition started by Dom Pérignon continues thanks to the Portuguese Amorim family, leaders in the production of cork stoppers since 1870. Cork also finds applications in the aerospace industry, thanks to its thermal protection and energy resistance properties.

Tenuta Mazzolino: a corner of Burgundy in Oltrepò Pavese Tenuta Mazzolino, located in the Oltrepò Pavese, has been cultivating crus of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay since the 19th century. The estate, now led by the third generation of the Braggiotti family, continues to produce excellent wines thanks to the collaboration with renowned oenologists and industry experts.

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