Wine Idea's wine news for August 28, 2024!

Harvest at the Gates

The Consortium for the Protection of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG announces the imminent start of the harvest, scheduled for the first weekend of September. Despite the climatic challenges, winemakers are ready to harvest healthy and quality grapes, thanks to a rainy spring that characterized the months of April and May.

Agricultural Regulations: Rotation and Diversification

The new ministerial decree of July 30, 2024 allows agricultural companies to sow the entire surface with a single crop, provided that they opt for rotation rather than crop diversification, which requires sowing multiple crops on a limited surface.

Cinema in the Cellar: Friuli between Wine and Culture

From August 28th to September 1st, the cellars of Friuli will host "Cinema in Cantina", a festival that combines films, wine and tastings, promoted by the Sole Luna Association and the Consortium for the protection of the DOC Prosecco.

Farewell to Romano Pietro Alagna

Cantine Pellegrino mourns the passing of its Honorary President, Romano Pietro Alagna, a historic figure in Sicilian viticulture. Born in Marsala in 1928, Alagna dedicated his life to promoting Sicilian wine, leaving an indelible legacy.

Innovation in Sardinia

The Podere Guardia Grande winery in Sardinia represents an example of territorial transformation, combining wine production and valorization of local resources.

Record Harvest: Excellent Quality

The 2024 harvest stands out for its record advance, with grapes harvested already at the end of July. Despite the advance, the quality of the grapes is excellent, promising wines of the highest level.

Cantine Bosca: Tradition and Innovation

The Cantine Bosca di Canelli, founded in 1831, continues to combine wine and art, carrying on a family and industrial tradition that has lasted six generations.

Barbera D'Asti Wine Festival

From September 6 to 15, Monferrato will host the first edition of the Barbera D'Asti Wine Festival, a unique celebration of the Barbera grape variety, combining wine, art and culture.

Open Cellars during Harvest

The Movimento Turismo del Vino returns with "Cantine Aperte in Vendemmia", an opportunity to experience the grape harvest as protagonists and taste typical regional products, from September to October 2024.

Piedmontese Excellence in Tokyo

The Piedmont of wine lands in Tokyo with the Amerigo Vespucci ship, promoting the excellence of the territory with a series of cultural "wine diplomacy" events.

Wine Market Challenges

Luca Rigotti of Confcooperative FedagriPesca analyses the difficulties of the current wine market, underlining the impact of the cost of money and the management of supply in a context of declining consumption.

The Great Wine Festival 2024

The 17th edition of the Grande Festa del Vino will be held on September 21 and 22 at Villa Farsetti, with 141 producers and over 400 labels of fine wines for tasting.

Vigne & Note: Music and Wine

"Vigne & Note" is back, the event that combines music and wine among the Sagrantino vineyards, with the next appointment on August 30th at Cantina La Fonte.

Tenuta Ulisse: Sparkling Abruzzese Sparkling Wines

Tenuta Ulisse, an Abruzzo company founded by brothers Luigi and Antonio Ulisse, stands out for the production of sparkling wines, combining tradition and innovation.

Dora Sarchese: Abruzzo Sparkling Wines on the Rise

The Dora Sarchese company of Ortona, a pioneer of sparkling wine production in Abruzzo, aims to replace Prosecco with regional sparkling wines in the next 40 years.

Success of Tuscan Chardonnay

Chiara Vinciarelli continues to perfect her Stella Bianca, a Tuscan Chardonnay that, despite the difficulties of the grape variety, is increasingly establishing itself as a creation of great value.

New CEO of Cantina Tollo

Sandro Ciavattella has been appointed as the new General Manager of Cantina Tollo, with the aim of strengthening the company vision and reaching new goals and markets.

The Excellent Vineyard: Marzemino in Festa

From 6 to 8 September, Isera will host the 23rd edition of "La Vigna Ottima", with tastings, excursions and celebrations of the Marzemino grape variety, symbol of Vallagarina.

Viticulture and Climate Change

According to Angiolino Maule, President of VinNatur, the areas historically suited to viticulture are those that best resist climate change, while the less suitable areas suffer more.

Serprino, Euganean Hills and Moscato: Harvest 2024

The President of the Consortium for the Protection of Colli Euganei Wines, Gianluca Carraro, expresses confidence in the 2024 harvest, with Serprino and Moscato grapes that promise high quality despite the climatic challenges.

DiVin October: Autumn Toast in Trentino

In Trentino, "DiVin Ottobre" offers a month of food and wine and nature experiences, celebrating autumn with events related to wine and the typical flavors of the province.

Barolo between Music and Theatre

An exclusive event that combines wine, music and theater, celebrating Barolo with the notes of Ennio Morricone. A unique experience for lovers of Barolo and great music.

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