The wine news for Saturday 15 June 2024!

Events and Festivals

1. Wine and Fish Festival in Monfalcone The traditional Wine and Fish Festival of Monfalcone, now in its 67th edition, will take place from 14 to 16 June. The event, which will be held in the city centre, will offer a variety of food and wine products and entertainment, involving local businesses and wineries. According to the mayor of Monfalcone, Anna Maria Cisint, this event represents a traditional event for the Monfalcone people and attracts numerous visitors from all over the region.
2. Lucin e Vino at Tenuta Roletto On 1 June 2024, Tenuta Roletto in Cuceglio hosted the "Lucin e Vino" evening. Guests were welcomed with the invitation "DRINK MORE ERBALUCE" and were able to enjoy a suggestive atmosphere among the rows of Erbaluce, with pergola vineyards that create a natural roof. The event celebrated the arrival of summer with tastings of fine wines.
3. Caruso Wine Festival at Villa Caruso The seventh edition of the Caruso Wine & Food Summer Festival will be held on 15 and 16 June 2024 at Villa Caruso in Bellosguardo. During the presentation press conference, it was announced that 35 Italian wine companies will participate in the event, offering the public the opportunity to taste and discover new labels. There will also be musical and gastronomic events.
4. Exhibition of Sizzano DOC Wine The Sizzano DOC Wine Exhibition will be inaugurated on Saturday 22 June at 5pm with the award ceremony of the "Grappolo d'argento" wine competition. The event will include tastings of the award-winning wines and a "Stuzzicando tra le Vigne" food and wine walk. The evenings will be enriched by entertainment shows and local gastronomic offerings.

Wines and Innovations

1. Etna wines refined at the bottom of the sea The first bottles of wine lying on the seabed at a depth of 50 meters twelve months ago have resurfaced, demonstrating how the sea can influence the evolution of wine. The tasting revealed that the wine does not necessarily acquire greater minerality or flavor, but undergoes a unique transformation.
2. The 10 best Falanghina according to Gambero Rosso Falanghina, one of the historic vines of Campania, was selected by Gambero Rosso among the ten best labels. This vine, together with Aglianico, represents an important part of the Campania wine tradition.
3. Veronese wine at the G7 in Puglia Valpolicella from the Masi winery will be served during the G7 summit in Puglia from 13 to 15 June. The multi-starred chef Massimo Bottura has created a menu that represents the flavors of each Italian region, accompanied by the most representative wines.
4. Digital wine label The digital wine label represents an innovative solution for wine companies, allowing the inclusion of all the information required by European legislation and improving transparency between consumers and producers.
5. 200% tariff on European wine imports into Russia Russia has threatened to impose a 200% tariff on wine imports from France, Spain and Germany in response to Western sanctions. This could lead to a ban on imports of European wines into Russia.
6. New trends for wine and cellars The world of wine is evolving, transforming from a simple product to a complete experience. Consumers want to have authentic experiences, learn about the history behind the wine and immerse themselves in the culture and traditions of the wineries.

Sustainability

1. Equalitas Certification Praised by The New York Times The Equalitas protocol, under the aegis of Federdoc, was praised by the New York Times as one of the world's sustainability standards. This certification has become a reference model for many Italian wineries, demonstrating the ethical and environmental commitment of wineries.

Initiatives and Collaborations

1. Memorandum of understanding between Credit Agricole and FIVI Credit Agricole Italia and the Italian Federation of Independent Winemakers (FIVI) have signed a memorandum of understanding to support over 1,700 associated companies. The agreement provides for training initiatives on economic-financial issues and research activities to represent the sector and the needs of operators. The independent winemaker is a producer who manages the entire wine production cycle, from the cultivation of the grapes to the marketing, often also involved in the protection of the territory and the Italian rural landscape.
2. Sandro Veronesi (Signorvino) and the new cellar in Brentonico The Calzedonia-Oniverse Group, led by Sandro Veronesi, has started the construction of a new cellar for Trentodoc in Brentonico. With 12 hectares of vineyards planted with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, the winery responds to rising temperatures due to climate change. This project adds to the group's other successes in the wine sector, including the Signorvino project which revolutionized the distribution sector.

Trends and Innovations

1. New trends for wine and cellars The world of wine is evolving, transforming from a simple product to a complete experience. Consumers want to live authentic experiences in contact with the cellars and production areas, knowing the history behind the wine and the passion of the winemakers.
2. Digital label for wine The digital label represents an innovative solution for wine companies, allowing the inclusion of all the information required by European legislation and improving transparency between consumers and producers.

Stories of Cellars

1. Marchesi Alfieri and the history of Barbera The Marchesi Alfieri winery, located between Roero, Langhe and Monferrato, has a history that dates back to 1616. The land of Terre Alfieri combines characteristics of Roero, Langhe and Monferrato, creating a unique terroir for the production of high quality wines.
2. Italian Architecture Award 2024 for the Ceresè Winery Studio Pizzi has won the Italian Architecture Award 2024 for the Ceresè Winery in Montevecchia. The prize, awarded by Triennale Milano and MAXXI in Rome, recognizes the innovation and quality of the project, as well as the social role of architecture.
3. Alecia Ball: a hippie winemaker in the Marche Alecia Ball, an American who settled in Poggio San Vicino, produces natural wines without owning vines or a cellar. His company Lalè produces only 2000 bottles a year, distributed mainly locally. His passion for agriculture was born in the United States and then strengthened in Italy.
4. Great success for "From the vineyard to the table" at the Velenosi winery The "From the vineyard to the table" event at the Ercole Velenosi winery in Ascoli Piceno was a great success. Participants had the opportunity to taste the wines of the cellar, presented by the oenologist Matteo Velenosi. The company, founded in 1984, is known for the quality of its wines and its attention to innovation.

Honors and awards

1. Zaccagnini, Doc Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Tralcetto Riserva 2020 The Zaccagnini winery, founded in 1978, is known for the Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Tralcetto Riserva. The 2020 version, aged in barrique for 18 months, is characterized by fruity, spicy and smoked notes. Zaccagnini is today an established wine brand in Abruzzo.
2. Vecchia Cantina di Montepulciano awarded by Legambiente The Vecchia Cantina di Montepulciano received the “Social Responsibility 2024” plaque from Legambiente for the Nomos Nobile di Montepulciano Sostenibile project, which provides for the employment of vulnerable and disadvantaged people. The recognition was awarded during the national tasting-exhibition of organic and biodynamic wines in Ripescia, Grosseto.
3. “D'arte e Sapori” project at the De Leyva winery The “D'ART e SAPORI” project, born with the contribution of the Marche Region, will stop at the De Leyva winery in Pesaro on 16 June. The event will include a visit to the cellar and a tasting dinner led by an AIS Marche sommelier, accompanied by musical entertainment.

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