The wine news for Friday 6 July 2024:

Good morning, wine lovers!

Great success for the IX edition of "Tutti Down in the Cellar" Riccardo Velasco, CREA Director of Viticulture and Oenology, praised the event for showing CREA's innovative solutions to address the critical issues of the sector, including downy mildew, drought and storms. The tour included resistant varieties, table grapes, experimental vineyards and the historic Castelli Romani winery.

Montefalco: 'Vigne & note' The second event of 'Vigne & note: music and tastings along the Sagrantino Route' will be held on 5 July at the Perticaia winery in Montefalco. Guests will be able to taste wines and typical products, visit the cellar and enjoy a concert at sunset.

Credem: three billion for agricultural companies Credem offers three billion euros in subsidized financing and the extension of the non-possessory revolving pledge to the wine sector to help companies overcome the difficulties linked to the increase in production costs and adverse climatic events .

The 6 best Lessini Durello sparkling wines chosen by Gambero Rosso The Durella vine, historically linked to the Lessini Mountains, has been rediscovered and valorised in recent decades. Its sparkling wine production is now among the excellences of the Veneto, on a par with Valdobbiadene sparkling wines.

Fund to support organic producers affected by bad weather The association for organic agriculture of Italian-speaking Switzerland has reopened fundraising to support organic producers affected in the upper Vallemaggia. The association will distribute an initial amount to help damaged companies.

Among the best wines in the world 6 Italians, one "speaks Trentino" Decanter has awarded six Italian wines among the best in the world for 2024. Among these, the Anthium Bellone 2023 by Casale del Giglio, a wine from Lazio with a Trentino winemaker, has obtained the 'Best in Show' award.

Lambrusco: the plurality of a versatile wine Lambrusco has been able to renew itself, raising the perception of its territory and its identity. The vast and varied ampelographic base makes it one of the most contemporary and versatile Italian wines.

Cantina del Taburno: ownership of the Rillo Group The Court of Benevento confirmed the ownership of the Cantina del Taburno to the Rillo Group, rejecting the appeal of the Taburno wine growers cooperative and ordering it to pay the legal costs.

Farewell to Antonio Michele Coppi Turi mourns the passing of Senator Antonio Michele Coppi, founder of the historic Turi winery and a leading figure in the sector. The community remembers him with affection and respect for his contribution to Italian wine.

Castel Rocchero: special evenings in the vineyard Cantina La Torre organizes two themed evenings in the vineyards on 1 and 8 August, with food, wine, music and stories. The first evening will be dedicated to aromatic and spontaneous herbs, with dishes prepared by chefs Alessio and Giovanna.

Riccio Moscato Secco 2022 by Annafrancesca winery The Gobbi sisters, graduates and restorers, founded a winery in Legnago. The Riccio Moscato Secco 2022 reflects their passion and dedication for the territory and the wine.

Terroir Sulcis: event to promote Carignano On 14 July 2024, the Santadi Winery will host "Terroir Sulcis", an event to promote Carignano del Sulcis Doc. The conference will explore the theme of wine tourism and present the results of the "Enotria" project.

Pairing like no other at Il Pagliaccio Matteo Zappile and Luca Belleggia, from the two Michelin star restaurant Il Pagliaccio, offer a wine list with 1,900 labels. Their collaboration creates a unique dining experience, pairing dishes and wines from around the world.

Israeli wineries protagonists in the Campidoglio On Monday 8 July, Israeli wineries will be awarded in the Campidoglio at the XXII edition of the Città del Vino International Wine Competition. The Kadma winery won the gold medal with its Petit Verdot from the Judean Mountains.

Record sales for an Italian bottle of wine A bottle of Tuscan red wine has set a record, selling for over 100,000 euros. This extraordinary price celebrates entry into the prestigious Place de Bordeaux, an important recognition for Italian wine, historically reserved for the great names of Burgundy and Bordeaux.

France: the challenge of winemakers in the face of the decline of red wine In France, red wine is losing popularity, with consumers now preferring whites and rosés. This change represents a new challenge for French winemakers.

Bottega launches the Vino dei Poeti Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG The Bottega collection is enriched with the Vino dei Poeti Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Brut. Created by Guglielmo Pasqualin, this sparkling wine stands out for its straw yellow color, fine and persistent perlage, and fruity aromas of white peach and pear, with floral notes of wisteria and acacia.

Renewables: involvement of the Municipalities for the installation Città del Vino applauds the inclusion of the involvement of local authorities in the process of identifying suitable areas for renewable energy systems. Angelo Radica, president of the national association, celebrates this important result.

Wine: Bottega, 'if the climate holds up it will be of exceptional quality' Sandro Bottega of Bottega SpA in Bibano is optimistic about the next harvest in the Prosecco area. Despite the recent rains and low temperatures, a vintage of exceptional quality is expected if the climatic conditions remain favourable.

Producers' Cellar of Ramuscello: the first Italian wine aged on the ground. The Producers' Cellar of Ramuscello and San Vito presented "Vinum Terre", the first Italian wine aged on the ground. The 555 bottles of Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso 2022 were buried for a year, acquiring velvety notes thanks to the environment at a constant temperature of 12°C.

Conventional or biodynamic Sangiovese wine: indistinguishable quality Biodynamic wineries have produced a Sangiovese of comparable quality to the conventional one, using fewer resources in the winemaking process, demonstrating the effectiveness of biodynamic methods.

Israeli wines winners of the International Wine City Competition Three Israeli wines with designation of origin will be awarded at the XXII edition of the City of Wine International Wine Competition on 8 July in the Campidoglio. These wines obtained two gold and one silver, underlining the quality of Israeli wine production.

COLLISIONI 2024: Youth Day in Alba On Sunday 7 July, Collisioni and Banca d'Alba celebrate the fourth edition of Youth Day. The cast includes artists such as Silent Bob, Nayt and Mida, attracting thousands of young people to Alba for music and socialising.

Giancarlo Ceci winery: excellent rosé proposals for the summer The Giancarlo Ceci winery of Puglia, with a winemaking tradition spanning over eight generations, offers high quality rosé wines produced in a biodynamic way. The pursuit of excellence does not compromise respect for natural resources.

Teo Costa Winery: the gardens of gold and silver The vineyards of the Teo Costa Winery are real gardens which, thanks to the careful work of man, produce fine wines. This union between nature and human art offers unique sensory experiences.

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