Wine Idea's wine news for August 8, 2024!

"Wine Nights" in Buttrio

On Thursday 8 August, Buttrio will host "Le Notti del Vino" at Villa Di Toppo-Florio, with tastings of local wines and dishes by Andrea Fantini. An event that celebrates the wines of the Colli Orientali with music and gastronomy.

Treasury Wine Estates Restructures Portfolio Australian wine giant, Treasury Wine Estates, plans to divest itself of its entry-level brands such as Wolf Blass and Lindeman's, focusing its strategy on premium brands that have shown significant growth.

Calici di Stelle 2024 in Valdobbiadene Valdobbiadene is preparing to host "Calici di Stelle 2024" on 12 August, promising a wine tourism experience with gourmet tastings and author music in the suggestive Piazza Marconi.

Climatic Impacts on the Harvest The intense rains and humidity reduced the grape harvests by 30% compared to last year, with an early harvest immediately after August 15th. The Valtidone and Vicobarone wineries are already working to manage this anomalous vintage.

New EU Regulations on Wine Products With the i-wine label module, wineries will have to mandatorily communicate ingredients, nutritional values and allergenic substances both online and on physical labels.

Profound Change in Wine Consumption The decline in low-end wine consumption is pushing large producers like Treasury Wine Estates to focus on premium segments, responding to the demand of a public that favors quality over quantity.

Marco Simonit, the Hero of Harvard Vineyards Marco Simonit, a well-known Friulian pruner, gave a lecture at Harvard, discussing how to protect vineyards from the effects of climate change, using data and artificial intelligence.

Top 10 Winery Experiences in Italy From picnics in the vineyards to tastings at sunset, wine tourism in Italy offers diverse and popular experiences, with Tuscany, Piedmont and Abruzzo at the top of the list.

Relaunch of Cantina Pitigliano's Bontout sparkling wine Cantina di Pitigliano introduces the new Bontout sparkling wine with a new graphic label, which combines tradition and innovation.

Franciacorta Festival in the Cellar The Franciacorta Festival will be held from 13 to 15 September in Capriolo, with evenings dedicated to high quality cuisine and tastings of selected wines.

Wine and Literature: a Cultural Journey Explore the Italian wine regions that have inspired great literary works. From Cesare Pavese's Langhe to Dante's Valpolicella, discover how wine is intertwined with culture and history.

Evolution of Wine Consumption at a Global Level An OIV report highlights a change in consumer tastes: the preference for white and rosé wines is growing, while that for reds is decreasing, reflecting new trends and innovation in wine production.

Gironi Divini: Showcase of Abruzzo Wines in Tagliacozzo From 22 to 24 August, Tagliacozzo becomes the stage for Abruzzo wines with tastings and a competition to choose the best regional wines, in the magnificent context of the Palazzo Ducale.

Wine tourism boom in 2024 Wine tourism is expected to be a major catalyst for wine sales, with a notable increase in consumption thanks to the 26.3 million tourists expected in Italy during the summer.

Wine tourism and impact on wine exports The export of Italian wines marks growth in 2024, with a significant increase attributed to the influx of tourists which favors the discovery of Italian wine excellences.

The Wine Nights in Aprilia Marittima An evening full of fine wines and local culture animated Aprilia Marittima, with a celebration of Friulian excellence and participation in Miss Italia.

The Wine Nights in Duino Aurisina The Trieste Karst celebrates its wines with an event in Sistiana, enriched by tastings and the presentation of the book "We Love Sardoni" against the backdrop of the bay.

Sustained Growth for Proposta Vini in 2024 Proposta Vini forecasts growth of 4-6% for 2024, highlighting a constant commitment to enhancing Italian excellence and providing a quality service.

"Pieve del Nobile" by Talosa: Innovation in Montepulciano Talosa reveals the successes of the "Pieve del Nobile" project, which integrates tradition and innovation to enhance the historic vineyards of Montepulciano.

2024 Harvest Forecast: from North to South The Italian wine consortia confirm excellent prospects for the 2024 harvest, with excellent quality of the grapes despite varied climatic challenges.

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