The wine news for Friday 12 July 2024:

Good morning, wine lovers!

Quality Compost for Viticulture: FertilNutro introduces a range of organic composts suitable for every type of cultivation, from viticulture to ornamental greenery.

Summer Events in Friuli Venezia Giulia: "The Nights of Wine", a series of 27 events from 25 July to 24 August, will explore the wine culture of Friuli and beyond, reaching Buie d'Istria in Croatia.

Crisis at Moncaro: Former president Doriano Marchetti calls for a change of leadership to save the Terre Cortesi-Moncaro cooperative, while current president Donatella Manetti defends the new policies.

Opposition to Photovoltaic Projects in Maremma: The Val di Cornia Consortium protests against the installation of photovoltaic panels and wind turbines which threaten the landscape of the PDO Suvereto and Val di Cornia.

The Charm of the Prosecco Hills: The dead vines and the viticultural landscape are poetically described by the writer Ginevra Lamberti in her new photography book.

European Discussion on Vineyards: Italy is preparing for the first European meeting on 11 September on wine policy, with particular attention to the removal of vineyards.

New Leadership at Cantina Europa: Vito Pipitone has been elected president of the new board of directors of Cantina Europa.

Sella Banking and Winemaking Tradition: Tenute Sella di Lessona celebrates the wait for a new excellent vintage of wines.

Reform of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP): New less restrictive rules for Italian farmers valid until 2027.

Fine Wine and Burlotto Auctions: The Burlotto family business gains attention at international auctions for its wines.

Cantina Piemontese Photography Contest: An invitation to photographers to capture Italian family cuisine in five evocative images.

Wine tourism in Gran Sasso with Cantina Pasetti: The only winery authorized to use the logo of the Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga National Park on its products.

Growth of wine tourism with Lugana Doc: A significant increase in direct sales thanks to wine tourism, with peaks of up to 25% of turnover.

Bolle in Vigna 2024 on Etna: Tenute Nicosia organizes the event on July 24th with classic Etna method bubbles under the starry sky of Monte Gorna.

From Cortina to Versilia with VinoVip and Franciacorta: tasting events and awards ceremonies in the most evocative places in Italy, from the mountains to the sea.

Cinema and Wine: A Fish Called Wanda at I Magredi The evening begins at 7.30pm with a visit to the I Magredi winery, famous for its fresh and aromatic wines, thanks to the unique pebble soil smoothed by the Cellina and Tagliamento rivers.

Vitivinicultural exploration in the Monferrato Hills A journey into the lands of Monferrato, a UNESCO heritage site, famous for wines such as Barbera and Grignolino, offers an immersion in Piedmontese winemaking tradition and innovation.

Problems of gangmastering in the Langhe Police interventions in Cuneo against gangmastering in the Langhe, where some foreign workers have been exploited irregularly.

Via delle Cantine in Rocca di Botte On 20 July, Rocca di Botte celebrates the 18th edition of the "Via delle Cantine", with a focus on the "Heroic wines of Abruzzo" and the collaboration of local authorities and humanitarian organisations.

US Wine Market Declining in 2024 Despite an increase in Italian exports (2.2%), overall wine consumption in the US continues to decline, with a 6% decline for Italian wines in the first five months of 2024.

UIV Assembly: Focus on Exports and Sector Challenges The UIV general assembly discusses the prospects and challenges of the wine sector, with particular attention to the importance of wine for the Italian economy and future EU policies.

Music and Wine: Beppe Vessicchio's Innovative Project Beppe Vessicchio explores the effect of musical frequencies on wine, combining music and oenology in a unique experimentation in his cellars.

Positioning on Deals and New Policies for Wine Minister Lollobrigida discusses strategies to maintain the quality of Italian wine on global markets, emphasizing the importance of adapting without compromising quality.

Thank you for listening. We remind you that today's wine press review was offered by WINE IDEA

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