The wine news for Wednesday 3 July 2024:

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Great success for the 9th edition of "Tutti Down in the Cellar" The event "Tutti Down in the Cellar" was a great success with the public. Riccardo Velasco, Director of CREA Viticulture and Oenology, underlined how the event shows the innovative solutions developed by CREA to address the critical issues of the wine sector, such as downy mildew, drought and storms. The event offered an overview of resistant varieties and low-impact experimental vineyards, thanks to sensors and digital technologies.

Sparkling wine recalled due to lead exceeding limits: "SERIOUS RISK" The Ministry of Health has reported the recall of a batch of Stocker brand 2017er Jahrgangssekt brut sparkling wine due to lead content exceeding permitted limits. The product, sold in 0.75 liter bottles with the batch number L070818, poses a serious risk to consumers.

Dal Cin: «Dealcoholized wine is an opportunity but it will have an expiry date» Dealcoholized wine is a promising new frontier, which could bring people who, for religious or health reasons, have remained distant from it closer to the world of wine. However, it may have an expiration date as a trend.

Everything is ready for Merate DiVino: 18 labels to taste in the square The third edition of "Merate DiVino" will be held on Saturday 13 July from 5pm to midnight in Piazza Prinetti in Merate, with tastings of 18 labels from seven wineries belonging to the IGT Terre Lariane Wine Consortium . In case of bad weather, the event will be postponed to Saturday 20 July.

Fine wine: first half of 2024 in "deep red" for investments The collectible wine market suffered a sharp decline in the first half of 2024, with the Liv-Ex indices in sharp decline. The Liv-Ex 100, the main index, lost -3.4%.

Moldova: the state with the most hectares of vineyards per capita Moldova holds the record for the highest number of hectares of vineyards per capita. This data reflects a strong concentration of vines which tells a lot about the territory and local culture.

Rudi Bindella inaugurates a new winery in Bibbona Rudi Bindella has inaugurated a new winery in Bibbona, Tuscany, with the aim of producing 30 thousand bottles by 2029. The winery uses cutting-edge equipment for various winemaking techniques.

Grappoli 2024: event dedicated to Etna wines and volcanic culture The third edition of "Grappoli" will be held on 6 July 2024, a wine festival dedicated to Mediterranean volcanoes and their influence on local wines and cultures. The event will take place at the Belpasso Urban Park.

Baglio Diar: a successful start to the year for the Marsala winery The Sicilian winery Baglio Diar has obtained prestigious awards in international wine competitions. Nicola Di Girolamo leads the company with a constant commitment to quality and transparency.

The 21 best Timorasso wines chosen by Gambero Rosso Gambero Rosso has selected the 21 best Timorasso wines from Colli Tortonesi. This vine, rediscovered in the 1990s by Walter Massa, produces powerful and elegant wines with great aging capacity.

Cantina Monte del Frà: evenings of art and wine The Cantina Monte del Frà of Sommacampagna offers evenings of art and wine with guided tours of the art gallery and the cellar, accompanied by a glass of wine. Visits will take place from 4.30pm to 8.30pm every 30 minutes.

The 8 Italian restaurants with the best cellars according to "Wine Spectator" The three Michelin star Florentine wine shop continues to shine thanks to Giorgio Pinchiorri's cellar, managed by Alessandro Tomberli, with a list of 3000 labels and 80 thousand bottles.

“Open Cellars” on 6 and 7 July in Friuli Venezia Giulia The “Open Cellars” event offers visitors the opportunity to learn about the food and wine excellences of Friuli Venezia Giulia with visits to the vineyards, tastings and other activities from 6-7 to 13- July 14th.

He promised investments, but the wine did not exist: new scam linked to the sector, convicted Alexander Casey, a 27-year-old British man, was sentenced by the US court in Ohio to 3 years of probation and compensation of over 238,000 euros for having defrauded pensioners promising investments in Bordeaux wineries and Scottish whiskies. The news is reported by the UK magazine "Decanter". In recent years, scams in the wine investment sector have increased.

Enosimposio Sicilia 2024: Territory, Research and Future of Wine From 5 to 7 July, Pollina (PA) will host the 29th Enosimposio of Assoenologi Sicilia. This year's theme is "The winemaker between history and future: territory, research and culture". Personalities such as Oscar Farinetti and Stevie Kim will participate, with a focus on young people and their relationship with wine.

Crisis and strategies for red wine: the aid system alone cannot handle the challenges of the future. In Termoli, a round table organized by Confcooperative Molise addressed the topic "Beyond the crisis: new strategies for Molise red wine". Social and private wineries, representatives of institutions and local winemakers participated.

Wine at risk with global warming: the threat of Pierce's disease, Xylella in vineyards Global warming threatens Mediterranean vineyards with the spread of Pierce's disease, caused by a subspecies of Xylella fastidiosa. According to the Copernicus Territory Monitoring Service, this infection could have a devastating impact on the European wine market.

The oldest wine in the world found still intact: here's when it dates back A 2000-year-old white wine was found in a Roman tomb in Andalusia. Stored in a crystal amphora, the wine dates back to 325 AD and is still in liquid form. Experts from the University of Cordoba identified the wine as similar to sherry.

Wine labelling: environmental, nutritional and digital indications. All the changes imposed by the EU from 2024 From 2024, wine producers will have to comply with new EU regulations regarding environmental and nutritional labelling, and the use of digital to expand information. The innovations were illustrated during a conference in Francavilla al Mare, Chieti.

First positive signs for bulk wine in 2024: white wines and purchases from the USA are growing. 2024 shows positive signs for the import-export of bulk wine, with a growth in white wines and purchases from the USA. However, the year is still being evaluated due to the complexities of 2023. November's "World Bulk Wine Exhibition" in Amsterdam will discuss these trends.

Fine wine: first half of 2024 in "deep red" for investments in collectible wines The indices of the fine wine collectibles market are declining in the first half of 2024. The Liv-Ex 100, the main index, recorded a drop of 3.4%, involving all the main wine regions.

On the occasion of Collisioni, the 'LoST EU' project returns to Piedmont Looking for the Sustainability of Taste in Europe The European LoST EU program continues its journey of promoting sustainability and small dairy denominations. The project features excellent DOP cheeses and organizes promotional events both in Italy and abroad.

Listening to wine during the summer Vinitaly 2024 presented the podcast "Listen to Wine", produced by ONAV Nazionale. The first season, consisting of 7 episodes, is available on Spotify and other audio platforms. The podcast explores wine characteristics, production and pairings.

The Consortium for the Protection of DOC Sicily Wines protagonist at the 29th Enosimposium of Assoenologi Sicilia The Consortium for the Protection of DOC Sicily Wines will participate in the 29th Enosimposium of Assoenologi Sicily with the conference "DOC Sicily, the System for Viticultural Research and Enological Innovation". The oenologist Giuseppe Figlioli underlines the importance of this event for the sector.

Collisioni: traffic, info and parking on the occasion of Collisioni 2024 in Alba On the occasion of the Collisioni 2024 festival in Alba, measures have been put in place for road traffic to guarantee safety and traffic flow. The events will take place from 5 to 13 July.

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