The wine news for Monday 10 June 2024!

9 rosé wines to try (in our opinion) between still and sparkling wines In recent years, rosés have conquered a niche of aficionados, thanks to the tendency to prefer less alcoholic and fresher wines. Turbiana and Rondinella, pressed separately and then refined together, give life to a fresh, elegant and mineral wine, perfect for accompanying pizza, oriental dishes and fish. Price: from 11 euros.

Discovering Torcolato and the other fine wines of a small DOC in the Veneto. In addition to the famous denominations such as Amarone and Prosecco, the Veneto is home to interesting small DOCs such as the Doc Breganze. Located in the province of Vicenza, this denomination covers territories rich in history and wine tradition, offering unique and identifying wines.

Trip to Franciacorta, second stop: the history of the icon Ca' del Bosco Ca' del Bosco is synonymous with avant-garde and excellence in the Italian sparkling wine world. Founded by Maurizio Zanella, it wrote the history of Franciacorta, becoming an internationally recognized icon.

The Digital Label for Wineries, Cellars and Bottlers From 1 January 2023, it is mandatory to label packaging to facilitate collection and recycling. From 8 December 2023, it will also be mandatory to include ingredients, nutritional declaration, allergens and calories per 100 ml of product on wine bottle labels.

ISMEA: agricultural land up for auction throughout Italy The seventh edition of the BTA offers agricultural land available in Italy through a competitive auction. Applications must be received by 29 August 2024, through an expression of interest to be confirmed via PEC.

OPEN VINEYARDS 2024: A JOURNEY TO THE HEART OF UMBRIAN WINE CULTURE The Umbria Wine Tourism Movement announces "Open Vineyards", a summer event that transforms Umbrian wineries into cultural and tourist centers. The 2024 edition offers picnics among the vineyards, outdoor lunches, tastings of typical products, walks between the rows, on horseback and exhibitions.

Ten conventional enotypes… to avoid Recognizing “wine wanna be” and avoiding them can be an art. Here are ten signs to identify them: from winemaker questions to cuffs in jeans, to those who snub wines over 40 euros that they don't know, or those who always ask for a "but good" prosecco.

Discovering Verduno Pelaverga DOC: a unique, territorial wine with strong gastronomic potential Verduno Pelaverga DOC is the protagonist of an association of producers who work to safeguard this unique wine and its territory. Diego Morra, president of the association, underlines the great potential for gastronomic pairings and the versatility of this wine.

Everything you need to know about Derthona Due.Zero 2024 The fourth edition of Derthona Due.Zero presented the latest vintage of the Timorasso-based Piedmontese white wine. The three days of tastings explored the different corkings and their impact on the development of trimethyl-dihydro-naphthalene (TDN), responsible for the hydrocarbon scent.

Alcamo: The Catarratto Boys are born, a revolution in Sicilian artisanal wines A group of young winemakers is revolutionizing the world of artisanal wine in Alcamo, focusing on Catarratto, an indigenous Sicilian variety. The appointment to discover all the facets of Catarratto is June 14th, at the Atrium of the Municipal Library of Alcamo.

Bordeaux “en primeur” 2023, Château Margaux also aligns with the -30% drop in prices In Bordeaux, releases of the 2023 “en primeur” vintage show a sharp drop in prices, with Château Margaux setting the price at 360 a bottle ex-négociant and 4,320 pounds per case. However, the market does not appear to be taking off as expected.

Piero Mastroberardino: "I don't agree with the uprooting of the vineyards, the way forward is not to reduce the bottles of wine" In the debate on the uprooting of the vineyards to reduce volumes and improve quality, Piero Mastroberardino opposes, arguing that the reducing bottles is not the solution.

Wine, “Granit 960”: the Kerner aged in Valle Isarco granite The Valle Isarco winery presents “Granit 960”, a Kerner aged in a 960 liter container made from a single block of Bressanone granite. This project represents an example of territoriality and craftsmanship, offering a unique and representative wine of the territory.

Friuli – The Collio Wine Protection Consortium turns 60. Collio, a renowned wine-growing area between the Julian Alps and the Adriatic Sea, celebrates its 60th anniversary. This area is known for its quality white wines, produced thanks to a unique microclimate and the "ponca" soil of Eocene origin. Only recently, the Collio has begun to share its excellence with the outside world thanks to the efforts of the institutions and the local production fabric.

“City of Wine” competition: the best red and white wines awarded, 18 in the provinces of Rome and Latina. In the 22nd edition of the "Mayor's Selection" competition, 18 wines from the provinces of Rome and Latina were awarded. In particular, 8 wines from Castelli Romani and 1 from Nettuno received the gold medal, while in the province of Latina, 3 wineries obtained 9 gold medals. The competition celebrates the link between wine and territory, enhancing local productions.

Antonio Molettieri winery in Castelfranci between Coda di Volpe and Aglianico Founded in 2020 by brothers Sibaldo and Gerardo Molettieri, the Antonio Molettieri winery continues a family tradition of over a hundred years. Current production is limited, waiting for Taurasi, but the winery aims to leave a legacy to the founders' children.

The Cantina Tre Terre di Sabaudia wins gold at the Città del Vino competition The Cantina Tre Terre di Sabaudia has obtained a prestigious recognition at the Città del Vino International Wine Competition with its Shiraz Igp 2022. This wine obtained the highest score among the participating Lazio companies, confirming the excellence of local production.

Cantina Bambinuto in Santa Paolina and the Greco di Tufo not to be missed The Aufiero family, historic producers of wine in the Greco di Tufo DOCG, decided in 2006 to make and bottle wine directly. The vineyards, located 400 meters above sea level on clay soil, produce high quality wines, with a cellar equipped for tastings.

Andreola enters the "door": 40 years of the winery and the iconic Dirupo Extra Dry The Andreola winery celebrates its 40th anniversary and that of its first iconic product, the Valdobbiadene DOCG Extra Dry Dirupo. Founded in 1984 by Nazzareno Pola, the Dirupo represents Andreola's deep connection with the territory and its continued success over time.

Discovering Verduno Pelaverga DOC: a unique, territorial wine with strong gastronomic potential Verduno Pelaverga DOC is a denomination that unites local producers under the "Verduno è Uno" association. President Diego Morra explains that the objective is to safeguard the uniqueness of the wine and the territory, exploiting its gastronomic potential and its culinary versatility.

Lambrusco toasts with the world. Celebration with the cellars in Matera The Emilian red bubbles, thanks to research and innovation, have become signature wines, appreciated both for the aperitif and for the table. Despite some declines, Lambrusco maintains a high marketability and the awards obtained testify to its quality.

CONSORZIO BARBERA D'ASTI E VINI DEL MONFERRATO: the NoviAgri project dedicated to innovative and sustainable viticulture concluded The Consorzio Barbera d'Asti e Vini del Monferrato has tested an innovative atomizer prototype, the result of the NoviAgri project. This tool uses advanced technologies and artificial intelligence to improve disease control in vineyards, promoting sustainable viticulture.

OPEN VINEYARDS 2024: a journey into the heart of Umbrian wine culture The Umbria Wine Tourism Movement announces "Open Vineyards", a summer event that transforms Umbrian wineries into cultural and tourist centers. The 2024 edition offers activities such as picnics in the vineyards, tastings, walks and exhibitions, promoting sustainable and engaging tourism.

Merlotta winery - New line of Tridènte wines The Merlotta winery, with over 60 years of tradition, presents the new line of Tridènte wines. This project enhances the native vines, offering three exclusive wines that reflect the quality and excellence of Imola's wine production.

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