Wine Idea's wine news for August 16, 2024!

Early Harvest in Basilicata In Venosa, winemakers began harvesting the first bunches of Moscato grapes on August 10, bringing the harvest forward from August 25 last year. This change is attributed to particular weather conditions, although drought has created challenges in several areas.

Calici di Stelle lights up San Daniele del Friuli For the first time, on August 17, the Calici di Stelle event will be held in the Loggia della Guarneriana in San Daniele del Friuli, combining local wines and raw ham with a gastronomic surprise prepared by the Alpine troops.

Sipping White Wines in Summer A selection of white wines ideal for a summer aperitif, perfect to accompany dishes such as fritto misto or to recreate holiday flavours at home.

International Success for the Herero Winery of Molise Double gold medal at the Berliner Wein Trophy 2024, demonstrating the excellence of Molise in the international wine scene.

Controversies over Solar Panels in the Unesco Hills The owner of the Bottegan company discusses the installation of solar panels in the Prosecco hills, an area now protected by Unesco.

Popularity of Eco-Friendly Wine Cellars Mugello wines continue to thrive thanks to ancient and modern production techniques that respect the environment.

Italian Wine Shop Trends During the Summer White wines dominate summer preferences, despite a slight reduction in sales, with an increase in customers.

Tommaso Mazzanti and Joe Bastianich: New Winemakers in Maremma The Florentine entrepreneur and the well-known television personality announce a new adventure in wine production.

Recognition for the Rosé Wine "Cerasum" from Caven Camuna The IGT Alpi Retiche "Cerasum" 2022 wine was awarded the Rosa d'Oro, confirming the excellent quality of Italian rosé wine.

Sustainability at the Core of Montecucco Production The Consorzio Tutela Vini Montecucco highlights sustainability as a fundamental value, with certified organic production exceeding 90%.

Riparbella: Excellence in Wine Sustainability Riparbella’s environmentally friendly farming practices have been recognized internationally, with eight wineries committed to this philosophy.

Montepulciano Àita, a Fine Wine The Muscari Tomajoli company presents Montepulciano Àita, an example of winemaking excellence in the heart of Alto Lazio.

Le Notti del Vino in Sgonico A food and wine event that combines wine tasting with a charity auction, scheduled for August 22.

Recommended Summer Wines: Catarratto Lucido Ideal for summer, Catarratto Lucido stands out for its spicy notes and a fresh, mineral taste.

"Armonie d'Élite": Music and Wine in Trentino This event, on August 17, celebrates local wineries and the classic method of Trentino sparkling wine with an evening of music and tastings.

Asprinio di Aversa Promoted by Francesco De Angelis The president of the AgerAsprinio Consortium discusses efforts to promote Asprinio wine and traditional techniques from the Aversa region.

Molise Success at the "Wine Olympics" in Berlin Molise conquered the podium at the "Berliner Wein Trophy" 2024, one of the most prestigious international wine competitions, which ended in Berlin at the beginning of August. More than 5,500 wines were evaluated by an international jury of 180 experts.

Launch of the New 'Cunicoli' Label by Cantina del Fucino In collaboration with the Superintendence of Archaeology, Fine Arts and Landscape of Abruzzo, Cantina del Fucino has presented 'Cunicoli', a new line of wines dedicated to the HoReCa channel. This label celebrates the thousand-year history of the Fucino plain, with a tribute to Claudio's tunnels. The announcement was made during the second Abruzzo Truffle Fair in L'Aquila.

Wine Cooler Market Increases During Pandemic The pandemic has led to a significant increase in home wine consumption and wine cooler sales. With restrictions limiting people from going out, many have improved their wine storage at home, turning a temporary need into a new habit.

Maso Martis and the Three Decades of Matteo Ferrari Maso Martis celebrates the thirty harvests of Matteo Ferrari, the leading winemaker of the Trentino sparkling wine maison. Ferrari, whose career began immediately after graduating from the Agricultural Institute of San Michele all'Adige, is known for his methodical and perfectionist approach.

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