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

 Controversy over Dealcoholized Wine : Coldiretti and Agriculture Minister Lollobrigida criticize the display of dealcoholized wine in Milan, calling it a threat to the quality of Italian wine.

 Wine Price Variability : A novice's guide to how price can indicate quality, based on factors such as raw materials and production methods.

 Innovation and Tradition in Salento : Gianfranco Fino and Simone Profeta join forces in a food and wine project that combines fine wines and local cuisine in the heart of Salento.

 Financial Scandal in Veneto : An agricultural cooperative is accused of not having distributed a contribution of 112 thousand euros to 150 farmers, raising questions of legality and ethics.

 Calice di Stelle 2024 : The Vaccaro winery in Sicily mixes tradition and innovation, demonstrating how viticulture can redeem and transform a territory.

 Request for Help for Burnt Crops : The Torre Natisone association has requested urgent interventions to guarantee water for vines and orchards afflicted by extreme heat.

 Exploring the Agiorgitiko Grape Variety : This Greek grape variety is celebrated for its ability to produce a variety of wine styles, from fresh rosés to full-bodied reds.

 Promotion of the Territory with Wine : The Monsterrando 2024 event combines cycling and wine, showcasing the beauty of Monferrato and the culture of Barbera d'Asti.

 Concerns of French Cooperagers : Climate change and economic difficulties are affecting cooperage, which is crucial to the wine industry.

 Wine Event in Ronchi dei Legionari : The city celebrates its wine culture with its first major wine event.

 Merano Wine Festival 2024 : This year's festival will focus on sustainability and consumer trends, with a special award for excellent wines.

 Most Valuable Wine Brands : Four of the world's most valuable wine brands are managed by the same company.

 Crurated Grows Despite Crisis : This fine wine club shows significant growth in revenues, despite a difficult period for the sector.

 Napoleon's Wine : An article reveals Napoleon's historical connection to Vin de Constance during his exile on St. Helena.

 Guide to the Best Wines of Sardinia : The new edition of the online guide explores the island's exceptional wines, also highlighting lesser-known producers.

 State of Italian Wine Reserves : As of July 31, 2024, Italian wineries had 39.6 million hectoliters of wine in stock, marking a decrease compared to the previous year. This storage volume is in line with the limited production of the 2023 harvest, with 59.2% of the total located in northern Italy, mainly in Veneto.

 Food and Wine Project in Salento : In Es, Salento, Gianfranco Fino and Simone Profeta have inaugurated an innovative combination of cellar, restaurant and refuge that celebrates local wine and local cuisine through a structure that mixes modernity and tradition.

 Cantina Sottomarina in Naples : Naples is home to the largest underwater cellar in Italy, located in the gulf near Castel dell'Ovo, where 4,000 bottles of wine rest at depths between 40 and 55 metres.

 NIMIS - Le Notti del Vino : On August 27, the Città del Vino of Nimis will conclude the first edition of the summer festival "Le Notti del Vino", offering an evening of tastings and local gastronomy.

 New Tasting from Cantina Urbana : In Milan, Cantina Urbana® introduces “Wine Lovers,” a tasting experience featuring six urban-produced labels, accompanied by traditional gourmet products.

 DiVino Etrusco in Tarquinia : From 22 to 31 August, this wine festival celebrates the cultural heritage of Tarquinia and the cities of the Etruscan dodecapolis, with a program full of cultural and entertainment events.

 Amarone Tasting at the Vogadori Winery : On August 24 and 25, the Vogadori Winery in Negrar di Valpolicella invites you to a memorable tasting of Amarone, with a guided tour of the vineyards and cellars.

 Problems at the Pitei'n Cantina Festival : The latest edition of this event in La Spezia faced transport problems, with overcrowded shuttles and significant delays, raising political questions about mobility services.

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