Wine Idea's wine news for August 27, 2024!

Chianti is suffering, Bolgheri is booming: Carlo Caldini, a Florentine winemaker and owner of the wine shop "La Cantina di Legnaia", observes how while some denominations such as Chianti and Chianti Classico are suffering, other areas such as Bolgheri are experiencing an exponential increase in both volume and value, with prices per litre constantly rising.

Doc Consortium divided on prices: Glera is at the center of discussions, with Scotti Bonaldi denouncing speculation behind the price drops and tensions on the Rive over rumors of a price of 1.40 cents per kilo.

Cantine Aperte in Vendemmia: September and October will be months of celebration and tastings throughout Italy, with events celebrating the grape harvest and the country's food and wine heritage. Violante Gardini Cinelli Colombini, president of the Movimento Turismo del Vino, emphasizes that the theme of this edition will be "Merenda in Vendemmia".

Early Harvest: This year, the harvest was a record early, starting already at the end of July. Despite the climate change, the quality of the grapes seems to promise an excellent vintage.

Briziarelli and Organic: Between Bevagna and Montefalco, the Briziarelli family continues to enhance the nature of wine with organic production that has its roots in a centuries-old tradition.

Cinema in Cantina: The "Cinema in Cantina" festival returns from August 28th to September 1st, an event that combines film, wine and tastings in the cellars of Friuli-Venezia Giulia and Veneto, offering a unique experience between culture and oenology.

In Bosa the Malvasia Fair: On September 7, Bosa will host "A botte scolma", an event dedicated to the celebration of Malvasia, with tastings and analyses by experts in the sector.

Cantine Paolini awarded: Cantine Paolini's Etta Focu wine has won the gold medal at The WineHunter Award 2024, a recognition of excellence in the international food and wine scene.

Montepulciano celebrates the "Bravìo delle Botti": A centuries-old tradition that pays homage to the work of winemakers and the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, with a challenge between barrel pushers in the steep streets of the city.

Optimism for the 2024 harvest: The Pinot Grigio harvest has begun in Northeast Italy, with a climate of optimism among producers.

Focus on new generations: According to a survey by WineGlass Marketing, it is crucial for wine producers to adapt to the needs of GenX and Millennials, offering innovative strategies for consumption.

China's visa-free policy and the wine market: Visa exemptions to many countries have increased tourist flows to China, with possible positive effects also for the wine market.

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