The wine news for Wednesday 19 June 2024!

Borderwine 2024: Celebrate natural wine in the heart of Friuli Venezia Giulia The 8th edition of the Cross-border Natural Wine Exhibition, Borderwine, will be held on 16 and 17 June in the park of Villa Manin in Passariano. With the participation of around 70 wineries and over 300 labels for tasting, this event offers a unique experience for lovers of natural wine, with producers from Italy, Austria, Slovenia, France and Germany.

Picnic in the vineyard with Giulia Sattin Join us for an evening among the vineyards at sunset with sommelier Giulia Sattin on June 26th from 7.30pm to 10.30pm in Ville d'Arfanta. The price is €7 for adults and €13 for children, including various snacks and a bottle of Prosecco DOCG Brut.

Alcohol-free wine: Interview with technologist Antonio Giuliano Antonio Giuliano discusses the prospects of alcohol-free wine production in Italy, a promising opportunity in the food and wine sector, especially in countries with a strong wine tradition.

Cabernet Sauvignon from Alghero: A Sardinian gem Alghero is making its way into the wine scene with its Cabernet Sauvignon, alongside the more famous varieties of Cannonau and Vermentino.

Moncaro: Crisis and foreclosures ahead The Terre Cortesi Moncaro wine cooperative, in the Marche region, faces serious economic and management difficulties, with possible foreclosures on the horizon.

Italy triumphs at the Brussels World Competition Italy won 31% of the medals at the Brussels World Competition, including the Sylvain Trophy for the best barricaded wine, awarded to Collina Serragrilli's Barbaresco Starderi 2020.

Musical aperitif at Cantina Pizzolato Every Wednesday evening, Cantina Pizzolato offers a musical aperitif from 7pm, with organic wines and local delicacies, perfect for enjoying the golden hour among the vineyards.

The Knights of the Truffle and Wines of Alba The Knights of the Truffle and Wines of Alba celebrated the Summer Solstice with their 317th Chapter, anticipating the tenth anniversary of UNESCO recognition for the Langhe, Roero and Monferrato.

Doubling of the production of Rosso di Montalcino The Tuscany Region has approved the expansion of the DOC Rosso di Montalcino, which will lead to an almost doubling of the annual production, going from 3.6 million to 6.6 million bottles.

Violante Gardini Cinelli Colombini: New president of the Wine Tourism Movement Violante Gardini Cinelli Colombini has been appointed national president of the Wine Tourism Movement, bringing a long experience and passion for the wine sector.

Cantina Urbana in Milan: An innovative idea Under the Madonnina, Cantina Urbana vinifies the grapes of ten Italian winemakers, creating an eclectic place where wine mixes with gastronomy, events and art.

Open Cellars in Friuli Venezia Giulia On 22 and 23 June, the FVG cellars will open to the public for visits and tastings, offering a unique opportunity to explore Friulian food and wine excellence.

Vignaioli in masseria 2024 The fourth edition of "Vignaioli in masseria" will be held on 30 June and 1 July at Masseria Spina, Monopoli, with over 50 wineries and hundreds of wines for tasting, accompanied by food, culture and music.

"From the Vigna to the Table": Friday stop at the Cantina Di Sante On Friday 21 June at 7pm, at the Cantina Di Sante (Via Antinori, 28 Fano), a new appointment will be held with "From the Vigna to the Table Opera Food". The event, curated by Omnia Comunicazione and financed by the Marche Region, will feature the wines selected by Tommaso Di Sante: Agape Spumante Dry Rosè, Oltre – Marche bianco Igt Chardonnay e Sauvignon 2023, Oltre – Marche bianco Igt Chardonnay e Sauvignon 2022, Timoteo – Colli Pesaresi Doc Sangiovese Riserva.

Rosso di Montalcino: The vineyard is expanding The Tuscany Region has ratified the expansion of the vineyard surface area for Rosso di Montalcino. The current area of 519.7 hectares could be increased up to 364 hectares (60%), using Sangiovese vineyards already present in the territory maps.

Sparkling wine produced in the dark: "Untouched by light" The "Untouched by light" sparkling wine from the Radgonske Gorice winery, produced on the border between Slovenia and Austria, is made completely in the dark. With a price of around one hundred euros, it represents a curiosity for lovers of out-of-the-ordinary drinks.

3rd edition of the "Rostida dell'Adriatico" at the Quistello winery On Saturday 22 June at 8.30 pm, the Quistello winery will host the third edition of the "Rostida dell'Adriatico". The event, accompanied by the wines of the cellar, will see the participation of artists such as Diego Cavazzin, Anna Malavasi, Samanta Chieffallo and Silvia Carpini.

Vinitaly 2024: Low alcohol wine prospects New trends in the world of wine include a growing interest in low alcohol wines. In particular, we observe greater consumer awareness towards healthier lifestyles and the search for natural wines.

Less DOC and DOCG wine on the market in 2023 According to the Valoritalia 2024 Annual Report, the volume of bottled wine grew by 0.54%, but with a reduction in economic value. The IGTs recorded a growth of 16.5%, while the DOC and DOCG saw a decline of 2.8% and 5.7% respectively.

Hexagonal bottle to reduce carbon footprint A new hexagonal bottle has been introduced to reduce the carbon footprint and distribution costs of wine. This innovative design has been presented as a sustainable solution for the wine industry.

Italian wine has managed the crisis The Italian wine industry has shown resilience during the crisis. According to a Mediobanca survey, half of the companies with at least 50 million euros in turnover have maintained or increased their net profit. Frescobaldi, Santa Margherita and Antinori confirm themselves at the top of profitability.

Capriva: Two events dedicated to wine at Villa Russiz Villa Russiz in Capriva del Friuli will host two events over the weekend, with a fundraiser for the Family House of the Villa Russiz Foundation. The Futuribili Festival will be held on Friday from 5pm to 7pm in the multipurpose hall.

Frescobaldi and the island of Gorgona: New harvest Frescobaldi celebrates the twelfth harvest on the island of Gorgona, a social project involving prisoners in the last period of their sentence. The initiative aims to develop professionalism that facilitates reintegration into work.

Mediobanca survey: We drink less but better A Mediobanca study revealed that, despite a 4.5% decrease in the volumes of wine sold, high-end wines grew by 12.7%. Expectations for 2024 indicate overall sales growth of 2.6% and exports of 3%.

Vigna, Terradamare: Dinner at Poggio della Dogana Friday 21 June at 8.00 pm, Poggio della Dogana in Castrocaro Terme and Terra del Sole (FC) will inaugurate the 2024 summer festival of Dinners at Poggio with a food and wine event in collaboration with the Alexander restaurant of Ravenna.

José Antonio Navarrete: A great wine is not necessarily expensive José Antonio Navarrete, sommelier of Quique Dacosta, emphasizes that a great wine does not necessarily have to be expensive. His experience and passion for wine have been recognized with numerous awards and distinctions.

Enorme: Small artisanal wine salon The second edition of "Enorme" celebrates artisanal wine and the valorization of territories. The event is an opportunity to discover new labels, taste quality wines and consolidate the sense of community between producers and enthusiasts.

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