The wine news for Friday 14 June 2024!

Corciano Castello Di Vino: 12th edition From Friday 4 to Sunday 6 October 2024, the medieval village of Corciano (Perugia) will host the 12th edition of Corciano Castello di Vino. The cellars of the Consorzio Tutela Vini Doc Colli del Trasimeno will offer tastings of local wines, including Trasimeno Gamay. The event supports the restoration of the municipality's artistic works.

Winemakers in the Square in Chieti Saturday 22 June, from 6pm, Piazza San Giustino in Chieti will host "Winemakers in the Square". The event celebrates quality wines produced while respecting the environment. Organized by the Teatini Winemakers and FIVI, in collaboration with Slow Food Chieti and the Municipality of Chieti.

Wine protest in Georgia Georgian wine producers oppose the law on “foreign agents”, fearing a slowdown in EU membership. The law requires media and NGOs that receive more than 20% of their funds from abroad to register as foreign entities.

Cantina Pliniana celebrates 60 years Cantina Pliniana celebrates its 60 years with a masterclass on new wines. Founded in 1964, the cooperative today integrates 380 members on 900 hectares in the PDO Primitivo di Manduria, producing wines with unique organoleptic characteristics.

Decree of exceptional atmospheric adversity Minister Lollobrigida proclaimed the state of exceptional atmospheric adversity for the wine sector. The decree reduces the minimum spending limit for the restructuring of vineyards in regions affected by downy mildew to 3%, using CMO funds.

Fiumicino: Via del Gusto Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th June, Fiumicino hosts "La via del gusto" from 6pm to midnight. Organized by the Association of traders of Via della Torre Clementina and the historic centre, the event offers tastings and wine tastings by the sea.

Vines above a thousand meters in Poschiavo In Valposchiavo, above a thousand metres, extreme vineyards are being experimented with. The Plantahof agricultural school monitors the project which could redefine the arable areas in Grisons, with innovative techniques to protect the cuttings.

G7 in Puglia: Venetian excellence At the G7 in Borgo Egnazia, Villa Sandi represents Veneto with the Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze Docg La Rivetta. This wine will be the only Venetian bubble in the convivial moments of the international leaders present.

UNI ISO 45001 certification for the Valdobbiadene Producers Cellar The Valdobbiadene Producers Cellar has obtained the UNI ISO 45001 certification for health and safety at work. This international standard improves the safety and well-being of workers.

The G7 wines in Puglia To accompany the dishes of chefs Massimo Bottura and Vincenzo Elia, the world leaders in Borgo Egnazia will toast with the best Italian reds, including Tignanello 2021 and Sassicaia Doc 2019, as well as bubbles from Franciacorta and Valdobbiadene.

The Night of Red in Castel San Giorgio From 14 to 16 June, Villa Calvanese in Castel San Giorgio hosts "The Night of Red". The food and wine event offers unlimited tastings of Campania wines and masterclasses with the best wineries in the region. The entrance ticket costs 15 euros.

Wine stocks falling Wine stocks in the cellar as of May 31, 2024 amounted to 46.4 million hectoliters, down by 7.1% compared to April 30, 2024 and by 12.3% compared to the same date in 2023. producers hope for a good harvest and a favorable market.

Amphora Revolution: return to the origins The use of the amphora in viticulture is making a comeback. Amphora Revolution, an event organized by Merano Wine Festival and Veronafiere, explored the advantages of clay, which offers light oxygenation without imparting additional flavours, similar to steel and oak.

G7 kicks off in Puglia: Italian excellence in the foreground The G7 begins today in Borgo Egnazia, Puglia, under the Italian presidency. The exclusive location offers a perfect setting to discuss international politics. Italy will showcase its food and wine excellences, demonstrating its superiority in hospitality and the culture of good living.

Bright future for Italian wine according to Mediobanca Despite a decline in production and consumption, the future of Italian wine appears promising. The 2023 survey on the wine sector in Italy by Mediobanca, which involves 253 of the major Italian wineries, predicts a global production of 237 million hectoliters (-9.6% compared to 2022) and a consumption of 221 million hectoliters (-2 ,6%).

FEM: Innovation and trends in the wine sector On 11 June, at Villa Margon, Trento, the Edmund Mach Foundation organized a conference on the future of wine. The event, sponsored by the Trentino Wine Consortium and the Trentino Winemakers Consortium, explored innovations and new consumer trends in the sector, also celebrating the 150 years of the Mach Foundation.

BorderWine: natural wines and border stories Wine as a bridge between cultures and traditions is the theme of BorderWine. Khalil Gibran states that borders are only imaginary lines, which can be overcome by conviviality and sharing. Wine enhances the differences between terroirs, but also unites people with its universal language.

Wine in cans: a new trend on Garda The Garda Doc Consortium launches the idea of wine in cans, a super-premium format ideal for tourists who ride the waves of the lake. With 20 million bottles produced every year, the Consortium tries to meet the needs of the many visitors who prefer the convenience of cans.

From Bruno Vespa's wine to Bellavista's Franciacorta: excellence at the G7 The G7 in Puglia sees the presence of 32 labels representing the best of Italian winemaking. The heads of state and government will be able to taste quality wines, including Bellavista's Franciacorta and Bruno Vespa's wine, symbols of Made in Italy.

Gabriella Ferrara: the lady of Greco di Tufo The Benito Ferrara winery, founded in 1880, is a point of reference for the Greco di Tufo vine. Located in Tufo, Irpinia, on soils rich in minerals, Gabriella Ferrara's company continues to produce high quality wines, enhancing local traditions.

Humar Winery: the authenticity of the Collio Founded in 1968 by Humar Marino, the Humar Winery extends for 12 hectares in the heart of the Collio. Thanks to dedication to the land and profound knowledge of the territory, it produces wines that reflect the authentic soul of the Collio, on marl and sandstone soils.

Kerner Aristos at the G7 in Bari Cantina Valle Isarco's Kerner Aristos will be one of the wines served at the G7 in Bari. This wine will accompany the dishes created by 3 Michelin Star chef Massimo Bottura, offering world leaders a taste of the best of Italian cuisine.

Inauguration of the Peroni Winery in Capriano del Colle On Sunday 9 June, the Peroni Winery inaugurated a new structure, transforming an old stable into a tasting room and storage area. This investment aims to improve the welcome of wine lovers, a sector on which the winery is strongly focusing.

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