The wine news for Wednesday 3 July 2024:

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Great public success for the 9th edition of "Tutti Down in the Cellar"

Riccardo Velasco, CREA Director of Viticulture and Oenology, praised the IX edition of "Tutti Down in the Cellar", highlighting CREA's innovations to address the critical issues of the wine sector, including downy mildew, drought and storms. The event allowed us to explore resistant varieties, table grapes and experimental vineyards with digital technologies, underlining the historical link between Castelli Romani and viticulture.

The Soul of Wine: the new museum of the Cantina Sociale Barbera dei Sei Castelli

The Barbera dei Sei Castelli Social Winery has inaugurated the "L'Anima del Vino" museum. This cooperative, part of the Barbera d'Asti and Monferrato Consortium, represents six municipalities and 260 members, and is the largest producer of Barbera d'Asti DOCG. The municipalities involved are part of the Wine-growing Landscapes of Langhe-Roero and Monferrato, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Cantina Cavit tidies up the house

Cantina Cavit has restructured its operations by divesting the activities of Casa Girelli, absorbing 90% of the staff and starting the expansion of the cellar dedicated to sparkling wines with a budget of 23.5 million euros. General manager Enrico Zanoni declared that the intervention drastically reduced the losses accumulated by Casa Girelli in the three-year period 2020-2023.

Domaines Ott*: organic in the vineyard and cellar from the 2022 harvest

Domaines Ott* obtained the Organic Agriculture certification in 2022, confirming its environmental commitment. The Ott family, pioneers in Provence, continues to practice sustainable viticulture passed down through four generations, exploring agricultural techniques that go beyond the organic label.

Cantine Lunae – respect for the territory and the people

Diego Bosoni of Cantine Lunae underlines the importance of Vermentino for the Colli di Luni, praised by Pliny the Elder. The cellar also preserves and enhances other native vines, reflecting the flavors and aromas of the area.

Ferrari Trento is the official toast of “The World's 50 Best Hotels”

Ferrari Trento celebrates the new collaboration with “The World's 50 Best Hotels”, introducing the “The Ferrari Trento Most Admired Hotel Group of the Year” award to recognize excellence in the hospitality sector. This partnership underlines Ferrari Trento's commitment to promoting luxury hospitality.

Sualta 650 Triumphs in Sicily in Bolle

Tenute Lombardo won 1st place in the Charmat Piacevole category at the 10th edition of Sicilia in Bolle with its Suappello 650 2023 Brut Spumante IGP Terre Siciliane. This recognition rewards the freshness and drinkability of Catarratto d'altura, confirming the excellence of Tenute Lombardo's production.

Summer at the Medinblu Lounge Restaurant with the Cantina Mandrarossa and the Band dei Briganti Italiani

The Medinblu Lounge Restaurant hosts a special evening on July 4th with the Cantina Mandrarossa and the Band dei Briganti Italiani. An event full of fun and quality, with a buffet dinner and wine tasting, accompanied by the music of the band.

The difficulties of living on wine in the midst of war: Cremisan, between Israel and Palestine

Fadi Batarseh, winemaker at the Cremisan winery, talks about the difficulties of operating in a context of conflict, with wines stopped at customs and tourism eliminated. Cremisan, considered "the mother" of modern viticulture in Palestine, hopes for the end of the war for the good of all local winemakers.

Wine and jazz, what unites them is beauty

The “Jazz & Wine in Montalcino” festival returns from 23 to 28 July, with internationally renowned artists such as John Scofield and Dave Holland. The combination of wine and jazz celebrates the beauty of Italian territories and traditions, offering a unique experience between music and viticulture.

Decanter World Wine Awards: 6 Italians among the best 50 wines in the world

Italy triumphed at the Decanter World Wine Awards 2024 with six labels awarded "Best in show". Among the winners also the Anthium Bellone 2023 from Casale del Giglio, representing Lazio among the best wines in the world.

Dal Cin: «Dealcoholised wine is an opportunity but it will have an expiry date»

De-alcoholised wine represents a new frontier in the wine sector, bringing together consumers who have stayed away from it for religious or health reasons. However, according to Dal Cin, this trend will have an expiration date.

The 8 best Albana di Romagna dry and passito wines chosen by Gambero Rosso

Romagna is confirmed as the revelation wine region of the year for Gambero Rosso. Albana, an indigenous grape variety, demonstrates its potential in various winemaking processes, obtaining excellent results and recognition.

Sualta 650 Triumphs in Sicily in Bolle: 1st Place for Pleasantness in the Charmat Category

Tenute Lombardo celebrates the success of its Sualta 650 2023 Brut Spumante IGP Terre Siciliane, which took 1st place in the Pleasant Charmat Wine category at the 10th edition of Sicilia in Bolle, organized by AIS Sicilia. Sualtezza 650, a high-altitude Catarratto, stands out for its freshness, liveliness and strong character, winning over the jury for its pleasantness and drinkability. This recognition confirms the excellence of Tenute Lombardo in the valorization of native Sicilian vines.

Lungoparma focuses on wine: "Our bottles are all numbered and dedicated to premium production"

The Gandolfi Group, known for the production of canned food, has expanded its business by acquiring the Antico Consorzio Vitivinicolo Parma. With a century of experience, the group is one of the main European players in the supply of semi-finished food products. Now, it is committed to the production of premium wines, with numbered bottles and dedicated production.

Storytelling and tastings to raise awareness of organic wine in South Korea

The organic wine market in South Korea is growing. During the meeting "Internationalization of organic Made in Italy - South Korea focus" organized by ITA.BIO, FederBio and ICE, the potential of Italian organic wine was discussed. South Korea is a niche market for wine, but it is gaining more and more attention.

Discovering the origins of wine. The documentation center named after the agronomist Intieri is born

A new "Land and Wine Documentation Center" will be named after Bartolomeo Intieri, with the aim of enhancing the Montespertoli area through its cultural peculiarities and archaeological finds. Thanks to a contribution of 60 thousand euros from the Cassa di Risparmio di Firenze Foundation, the project will transform the "Museum of Wine and Vine" into the "Museum of the Territory", ready to illustrate the unique characteristics of Montespertoli.

The Vermouth Consortium of Turin has reunited its States General. New Certified Ambassadors appointed

On June 28, the Vermouth Consortium of Turin convened its States General, bringing together the main producers of the denomination. The Consortium, which represents over 96% of Turin Vermouth production, has outlined the objectives achieved at a national and international level. During the event, new Certified Ambassadors were appointed, strengthening the presence of Vermouth di Torino in 82 countries.

Giovanni Rosso, and then there is Roero Arneis

Giovanni Rosso is a prestigious name in the Langhe wine region. The Rosso family cultivates vineyards in prestigious crus of Serralunga d'Alba and on Etna. Davide Rosso, at the helm of the company since 2001, uses rigorous and natural methods, without herbicides and only with indigenous yeasts. The company philosophy is to produce wines that are the perfect expression of the terroir.

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