The wine news for Sunday 23 June 2024!

Wine and Artificial Intelligence: A Disruption in Progress Artificial Intelligence is transforming the wine sector. Start-ups and technology companies collaborate with agronomists, oenologists and sommeliers, integrating data from the vineyard to marketing, from tasting to communication. Innovative projects are spreading across Europe and the USA, attracting even the most traditionalists.

The Veronesi Family Roots in Sardinia The Veronesi family, leaders of the Signorvino Group, continues to expand with the new Podere Guardia Grande winery in Alghero, Sardinia. They now produce Vermentino, Cannonau and Cagnulari. This is the latest acquisition after Tenimenti Leone in Lazio and La Giuva in Valpolicella.

Report of the “World Lambrusco Day – Italian Edition” in Matera The first edition of the “World Lambrusco Day – Italian Edition” was held in Matera, celebrating the union between Lambrusco wines and local excellences. The event offered tastings of Basilicata wines and pairings with traditional Matera dishes.

Langhe: 10 Years of UNESCO Heritage The Langhe celebrates the tenth anniversary of UNESCO recognition with an analysis of the economic and social impact. Despite its fame, less than half of residents know the exact boundaries of the UNESCO area, including 26% of mayors interviewed.

Nautilus: Recovered the Bubbles from Lake Iseo After five years, the bottles of classic method sparkling wine from the Vallecamonica agricultural winery were recovered, refined in the waters of Lake Iseo. This unique technique in Italy gives particular characteristics to the wine.

Cantina Merlotta Launches the New Line of Wines The Merlotta winery of Imola presented the new line of Tridente wines, with tasting masterclasses and a cultural salon. The event included guided tours, live music and food trucks, with the participation of important local figures.

Relaunch of the Trexenta Winery The Trexenta Winery of Senorbì has launched an industrial plan to improve the quality of the wines, adopt new technologies and promote sustainable agriculture. Cannonau di Sardegna doc Baione and Vermentino Contissa have recently won gold medals in international competitions.

Rocca in Cantina: Event in Tolfa On 28 and 29 June, Tolfa will host "Rocca in Cantina", a food and wine event that celebrates the wines of the Maremma Laziale and traditional Tolfetan cuisine. The event is inspired by the slow philosophy, promoting an authentic tourist experience.

DiVino Festival in Castelbuono From 28 to 30 June, Castelbuono will host the 18th edition of the DiVino Festival, with tastings, meetings with food and wine experts, awards ceremonies and masterclasses. Among the 2024 awardees are Beppe Convertini and Antonio Mazzola.

Grappolo d'Oro Clivus Award in Monteforte d'Alpone The Grappolo d'Oro Clivus award was awarded to professionals who embody the values of information and culture. The ceremony took place at the Bishop's Palace of Monteforte d'Alpone, celebrating the essence of wine, culture and sport.

Longevitas Mandrolisai: Longevity Wine Festival The Longevitas Mandrolisai was held on 22 June in Atzara, a festival that enhances the wine heritage of Mandrolisai. The event included tastings of local wines and a white night full of shows and initiatives.

Sparkling Wine Capsule Exchange Exhibition in Prato The ninth edition of the sparkling wine capsule exchange exhibition took place in Prato. The event, sponsored by the Capsule Collectors Club, saw the participation of numerous collectors and the Tenuta Cavalier Pepe winery.

Three Carabinieri acquitted in the Brindisi area The Court of Appeal of Lecce has acquitted three carabinieri and an employee of the Cantine Due Palme winery, accused of corruption. The wiretaps, the basis of the accusations, were deemed inadmissible.

Hill Barolo: Two Days Dedicated to the King of Wines in La Morra The Hill Barolo event began on Friday 21 June with a press conference attended by over 30 people. During the first part, Matteo Ellena, Sergio Molino and Sergio Germano discussed the 2020 Barolo produced in La Morra. The mayor Maria Luisa Ascheri presented the Giuseppe Tarditi award to Paolo Canale, first manager of the Cantina Comunale.

Morellino di Scansano: Promotion of the Territory Morellino di Scansano is an example of how wine can promote the territory and vice versa. Similar to Marlborough Sauvignon, Morellino di Scansano reflects a stylistic evolution that reduces the division between New World and Old Europe, showing more balanced and less fruity wines than in the past.

Small is Better: 10 Sicilian Wines to Discover The “Small is beautiful” event in Catania celebrated its sixth edition with the participation of 150 wineries and over 500 labels for tasting. The event attracted 1500 visitors, offering a valuable showcase for small Sicilian wine producers.

Sparkling wine refined in Lake Iseo Every year, the Agricola Vallecamonica winery recovers bottles of classic method sparkling wine refined in the waters of Lake Iseo. This technique, unique in Italy, gives particular characteristics to the wine, as demonstrated during the recent recovery event in front of a crowd of enthusiasts.

New Cellar in Alghero for Signorvino Federico Veronesi, owner of Signorvino, has opened a new cellar in Guardia Grande, Alghero. The project, designed by the CasciuRango architects studio, includes a ruby red underground cellar with a large glass reception room, overlooking the bay of Porto Conte.

Wine Tourism: Conference in Pisa The vice president of the Tuscany Region participated in a conference at the University of Pisa on wine tourism. He underlined that, thirty years after the birth of this type of tourism, its growth potential is still notable, thanks to the evolution of lifestyles and consumption.

The Best Rosé Wines of Sicily Gambero Rosso has selected 12 rosé wines from Sicily, highlighting the growing quality of the wines produced, especially from the slopes of Etna. Nerello Mascalese is the predominant grape variety, but there are also interesting wines based on Nero d'Avola and Pinot Noir.

12 Rosé Wines for Summer The world of rosé wines offers a variety of options for summer. From the wines of Calabria to Franciacorta, from Champagne to Alto Adige, there are 12 rosés to try to celebrate the first day of summer and International Rosé Wine Day.

Piedmont in New York: Success for Food and Wine From 23 to 25 June, thirteen Piedmontese companies will participate in the 68th edition of Summer Fancy Food in New York. The commercial event awaits over 30 thousand visitors and 800 journalists. Leading the Piedmontese delegation is the President of the Region, Alberto Cirio, accompanied by the Minister of Agriculture, Francesco Lollobrigida.

Gradis'ciutta: Collio Without Filters Roberto Princic, founder of Gradis'ciutta, has transformed the grapes of the family business into his own wines since 1997. The company, located in San Floriano del Collio, has established itself in the wine scene thanks to Princic's dedication and constant work.

Morâr Festival: Wines, Music and Poetry in Moraro The Morâr Festival, organized by the BlueBird cultural association of Gorizia, will liven up the town of Moraro with tastings of solidarity wines, local products, live music and poetry. The event aims to create an inclusive community and share local excellence.

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