Wine Idea's wine news for August 17, 2024!

San Dorligo della Valle celebrates with Le Notti del Vino: On August 24th from 7.30 pm in Bagnoli della Rosandra, the event "Le Notti del Vino" awaits you, organised to promote the local wineries and producers of the Friuli Venezia Giulia region.

The grape harvest begins in Oltrepo: Today, August 17, the grape harvest begins in Oltrepo Pavese, with a predicted 30% drop in grape production due to bad weather, as reported by Coldiretti Pavia.

Early harvest in Menfi due to drought: In Menfi, the grape harvest has already begun on July 18, with a significant impact on the economic yields of local families.

The influence of color on the flavor of wine: A study by Morrot et al. (2001) showed how expectations can influence the perception of the flavor of wine, a phenomenon studied by gastrophysics.

EU: The Green Deal and the Nature Restoration Act: This new legislation, part of the Green Deal, aims to restore degraded ecosystems, with a roadmap to 2050.

Success of PGI wines in Puglia: Puglia reaches second place in the national ranking for the sale of PGI wines, thanks to a controlled reduction in yields per hectare.

47th Wine Festival in San Martino della Battaglia: From August 11th to 15th, the festival offers food, wine and music at the Sports Centre in San Martino della Battaglia.

Controversy over cellar-turned-home in Florence: A landlord is in trouble for having transformed a cellar into an illegal accommodation, now under the control of the municipal police.

Perla del Garda experiments with canned wine: The Brescia-based winery is targeting a new market segment with canned wines, ideal for younger consumers.

Bubbles from around the world, from Trentino to China: Expert advice on wines like Groppello di Revò, saved from extinction thanks to the efforts of a family winery that practices sustainable agriculture.

Closing of 'Pitei'n Cantina' in Pitelli: The event evokes the atmosphere of the 50s with music, exhibitions and tastings in the village of Pitelli.

DiVino Etrusco celebrates the culture of wine in Tarquinia: From August 22 to 31, the event offers an overview of wine with 46 wineries and 90 wines for tasting.

"Waiting for San Salvatore" on display at Cantina Contini 1898: A photographic exhibition in Cabras captures the essence of the Corsa degli Scalzi in Sardinia.

Feudi di San Gregorio-Tenute Capaldo: A resort that combines wine, art, and food in the heart of Irpinia, surrounded by centuries-old vines.

I Primi Fermenti: Cantine Aperte in Vendemmia alla Bio Fattoria Augustali: An invitation to discover the secrets of wine production with a special event on September 7th.

September on the Wine Road: Three unmissable events for wine lovers, with wine tourism gaining more and more popularity.

Last stop of Le notti del vino: August 27th in Nimis, with a buffet dinner and live music for only 25.00 euros per person.

New narratives in the world of wine: "Passion, innovation, tradition... enough with these words to tell the story of wine, we are boring now." A reflection on the wine crisis and the decline in consumption, inviting the sector to move actively to inspire and innovate.

Wine shops are looking for ethical and territorial wines: Filippo Gastaldi, president of Aepi, highlights the growing interest in wines and winemakers who respect the environment and the territory, shifting attention also to natural wines.

The most expensive luxury wines in the world: Some wines reach exorbitant prices, symbols of status due to their rarity and the prestige of the cellars.

Crémant on the rise despite crisis: As the wine sector faces challenges, French Crémant is seeing an increase in sales, defying the general trend.

The influence of color on the flavor of wine: An experiment from the University of Bordeaux reveals how expectations can alter the perception of the taste of wine, regardless of its actual organoleptic qualities.

Grape production drops in Lombardy: Coldiretti regional announces a 15% drop in grape harvest due to bad weather, with significant variations depending on the area.

Puglia: Strategies to Stabilize the PGI Wine Market: Coldiretti Puglia positively comments on the reduction in grape yields per hectare, a move to rebalance the market.

Third edition of Gattopardo Wine in Marina di Palma: On August 23, wine lovers will gather for an evening of conviviality and high quality wine.

Habemus, a great wine from Tuscia: Emanuele Pangrazi strikes with two great organic reds, limited but refined, which combine French style and Lazio terroir.

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