The wine news for Monday 17 June 2024!

Success of Latisana wine

The “Soffio” wine from the Albafiorita farm in Latisana, created by consultant Nicola Biasi, obtained a record score of 98 cents at the international Wine System competition in Germany. This triumph, entirely Friulian, demonstrates the excellence of production from vines resistant even to different altitudes.

The Taste of Natural Wines

Natural wines represent an authentic and sustainable form of winemaking, based on respect for the land, promotion of biodiversity and minimal intervention. Despite the lack of official recognition, their appeal to quality and authenticity makes them increasingly popular among consumers.

Southern wines in Northern restaurants

In many restaurants in Rome, Milan, Bologna and Turin, Southern Italian wines such as those from Calabria and Molise are often absent from the menus. In contrast, northern regions such as Piedmont, Veneto and Tuscany dominate the lists, creating a challenge for the visibility of southern wines.

The Wine Roads in Sardinia

The Federation of Italian Wine, Oil and Flavor Roads promotes the food and wine excellence of the Bel Paese, offering tourists the opportunity to discover high-quality local products, the result of ancient techniques and a rich and varied history.

Recycling of cork stoppers

Cork is one of the most sustainable materials, with a significant positive impact on the environment thanks to its ability to store CO2. Italian companies are committed to the recycling of cork stoppers, contributing to the sustainability of the industry.

Concerns for Moncaro in the Marche

Angela Velenosi expresses concern about the impact that Moncaro's problems could have on the price of grapes and wines in the Marche. The region, still growing, cannot afford to lose land and production.

Alecia Ball: Natural Wine in the Marche

Alecia Ball, an American winemaker in the Marche region, produces natural wines without owning vineyards or a cellar. His company, Lalè, bottles just 2000 bottles, representing a love story with agriculture that has found roots in Italy.

UNESCO and the Euganean Trachyte Quarries

The UNESCO committee requests clarification on the trachyte quarries and the future name of the Euganean Biosphere Reserve, in view of the decision of 5 July in Morocco.

La Canosa: Excellence of the Marche

The La Canosa company, with 50 hectares of vineyards in the Piceno and Castelli di Jesi areas, produces distinctive and international wines, taking advantage of the different altitudes and temperature variations for high-quality viticulture.

Events in Atzara: Longevitas Mandrolisai and Romantic Night

On Saturday 22 June, Atzara will host two events: "The romantic night in the most beautiful villages in Italy" and "Longevitas Mandrolisai, long life wine festival", with 21 excellent wineries and street food, part of the Atzara Social Summer 2024 event.

Picnic among the vineyards

More and more Italian wineries are offering picnic experiences among the vineyards, such as Grosjean in Valle d'Aosta. Visitors can enjoy cellar tours followed by picnics with local wines and zero kilometer products, for a deeper connection with the territory.

Follow Le Botti: Gourmet Farmhouse

The Follow Le Botti farmhouse of Cantina Sant'Andrea celebrates its third anniversary with themed dinners that enhance the richness of the Pontine land, combining fine wines with a cuisine that explores the traditions of Lazio.

Kerner Aristos at the G7

The Kerner Aristos of Cantina Valle Isarco was chosen for the G7, held in Borgo Egnazia, in Puglia. The wine was served alongside the menu created by celebrated chef Massimo Bottura, offering world leaders a taste of the best Italian cuisine.

Gold Medal for the “Antiche Cantine Mario Terenzi”

The "Antiche Cantine Mario Terenzi" of Serrone won the Gold Medal with the "Casal San Marco" Cesanese del Piglio DOCG Superiore at the XXII International Wine Competition Città del Vino 2024. This historic company, founded in 1912, is renowned for its production of Cesanese DOCs.

Tommasone sparkling wine aged in the sea of Ischia

The Tommasone Cellars of Lacco Ameno, led by Lucia Monti, produce a unique sparkling wine refined in the depths of the Ischia sea. The winery, with vineyards overlooking the sea, is a historical reality of the island.

Wine and Music in Umbria

In Umbria, the 'Vigne & Note' event celebrates the union of wine and music between Montefalco and Bevagna. Organized by the La Strada del Sagrantino association, the event includes five appointments with guided tours, concerts in the vineyard and tastings.

Southern wines excluded from restaurant menus

An article by Beppe Monelli on Gambero Rosso highlights how wines from the Calabria and Molise regions are often absent from the wine lists in restaurants in Rome, Milan, Bologna and Turin, which favor labels from Piedmont, Veneto and Tuscany.

Wine in amphora: a new trend

The “Amphora Revolution”, an event signed by the Merano Wine Festival and Vinitaly, explores the growing popularity of amphora wines. This traditional method is becoming an important narrative key to push the wine market.

Photographic exhibition on the vineyard cycle in Sambuca

On the occasion of the tenth Nettle Festival in Sambuca, the Sambuca Fotoamatori Group set up the exhibition “Oh for Bacco!! here is the wine”, representing the wine production cycle through images that enhance the territory.

Riesling Days in Alto Adige

The "Riesling Days" will be held on 10 and 11 August in Naturno in Val Venosta. During the event, participants will be able to taste various Italian Rieslings, participate in thematic dinners and enjoy cultural and musical events.

Borderwine 2024: the triumph of natural wine

The eighth edition of Borderwine saw a great participation in the Villa Manin park, despite the weather uncertainties. The event hosted around 70 wineries and offered over 300 natural wine labels, becoming an important cultural and commercial meeting point.

Zorzettig wines: purity and elegance

The Zorzettig family, active since 1874, continues to produce high quality wines in the Colli Orientali del Friuli. Led by Annalisa Zorzettig, the company stands out for its respect for the environment and the valorization of native Friulian vines.

The Etruscans and wine: a bridge between past and present

Recent studies on the vines cultivated in the Etruscan era reveal the historical importance of the Etruscan wine heritage. Projects such as “Vinum” and “ArcheoVino” show how the Etruscans were great producers and consumers of wine, creating a significant link between past and present.

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