Wine Idea's wine news for December 29, 2024!

  • 28/12/2024

Today's wine news

1) Record year for Prosecco Doc, with 660 million bottles

  • Production and value The Prosecco Doc Consortium announces a historic result: 660 million bottles marketed in 2024 (7% compared to the previous year), for a value of 3.6 billion euros at consumption.
  • Impact on the national panorama Prosecco represents approximately 25% of the total production of wines with protected designation of origin in Italy, confirming its position as the absolute protagonist of the sparkling wine market.
  • Rosé variant on the rise The excellent response of Prosecco Doc Rosé should be noted, with 60 million bottles sold (20%), equal to 10% of the total, an indication of a trend of continued appreciation among consumers.

2) Typical products and heroic wines: all the authentic flavour of Piedmont in winter

  • Food and wine tourism Numerous studies confirm the growth of interest in food and wine themed travel. Piedmont, characterized by over 40% mountainous surface, is an ideal destination even in the coldest months.
  • Alpine Cuisine Among the winter dishes that unite the valleys, hills and plains of Piedmont, polenta stands out, often accompanied by meat sauces, local cheeses and typical sauces; a convivial and nutritious experience.
  • Heroic Wines In many pre-Alpine areas, mountain vines and heroic cultivation methods are being rediscovered, giving rise to labels that combine territorial identity, sustainability and great oenological charm.

3) Agricultural bonus 2025, up to 16,000 euros per hectare for this crop

  • News for vineyards As part of the measures provided by the CAP and public contributions, a threshold of up to 16,000 euros per hectare is specified for those investing in the wine sector.
  • Requirements
    • Structural adjustments and replanting of vineyards.
    • Compliance with production specifications and quality parameters.
  • Objective To promote the modernization and reconversion of vineyards, aiming to increase their competitiveness and sustainability.

4) The aim of the Guide: “To best tell the story of Italy's wine”

  • The 2025 Guide to Italian Wineries by Go Wine A volume that, rather than focusing solely on the evaluation of wines, aims to narrate the welcome and the people who bring each winery to life.
  • A word from the director Massimo Corrado explains that the guide "wants to tell the identity of our country through the stories of the producers and the territories of reference".
  • Three key criteria
    • Site / structure
    • Welcome
    • Production Profile Wineries that excel in these areas receive the Go Wine Imprint, a sign of wine tourism quality.

5) Umbrian bubbles also in Japan and Thailand: native vines and quality, here are the bottles that conquer the market for the toast to 2025

  • The trend Despite being a small reality, Umbria offers a production of niche but highly valuable sparkling wines, with just 60,000 bottles .
  • Foreign markets There is no shortage of requests from Japan and Thailand , confirming that quality knows no boundaries, even for wines of limited production.
  • Native grape varieties Grechetto, Sagrantino and Trebbiano Spoletino reveal excellent potential in sparkling wine production, successfully integrating into the range of Italian sparkling wines.

6) Cantina di Vicobarone: Alessandro Braghieri is the new president

  • Change at the top After the vote of no confidence in the previous board of directors and president Giuseppe Gaddilastri, the shareholders' meeting appointed Alessandro Braghieri (29 years old, oenologist) as the new president of the cooperative.
  • Program The CEO will be appointed at the beginning of January and will be in charge of operations. Priorities include defining the budget and relaunching the relationship with the suppliers.
  • Objective Regain trust, focusing on management transparency, qualitative improvement and adequate promotion of wines from the Piacenza area.

7) Italian wine and export: Veneto remains by far the leading region, followed by Tuscany and Piedmont

  • The numbers
    • Veneto at over 2.1 billion euros in the first 9 months of 2024 (8.2%), strong in Prosecco and Valpolicella.
    • Tuscany second with 908.7 million (10.2%), thanks to Chianti, Montalcino, Bolgheri and others.
    • Piedmont in third place.
  • Feedback The driving force of Prosecco and other Veneto wines remains central, while Tuscany consolidates its exports, also for premium reds that are highly appreciated abroad.
  • Pulling effect Exports represent an essential economic driving force for both regions, and the 2024 data are interpreted as a sign of good performance in a global panorama that is still slowing down.

8) Sicilian wine: 2024 a key year between research and international promotion

  • Analysis by the Consorzio Vini Doc Sicilia In a difficult year due to drops in consumption and climate issues, the sector has been able to react, focusing on quality, identity and international markets.
  • Focus
    • Increased exports to target areas such as Germany and the USA.
    • Promotion of the leading denominations (Sicilia Doc, Etna, Cerasuolo di Vittoria, Marsala, Malvasia and Passiti).
  • Prospects With a reduced 2024 harvest, Doc Sicilia consolidates its positioning through research activities (new agronomic techniques and zoning paths) and targeted marketing, from large-scale retail trade to trade fair events.

9) How Much Wine to Drink to Reduce the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease According to a New Study

  • Spanish Research Published in the European Heart Journal, the study used urinary tartaric acid as a biomarker, overcoming the limitations of self-report questionnaires.
  • Conclusion Moderate consumption (up to one glass of red wine per day) can significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in high-risk individuals following a Mediterranean diet.
  • Warnings The authors recommend not to abuse alcohol and to take into account the specific conditions of the subjects. The protective effect is linked to polyphenols, but balance and dietary context remain fundamental.

10) One of the most famous wines in the world ends up at auction, but finds no buyers

  • The Cheval Blanc 1947 Case Eight bottles of this legendary Bordeaux were estimated between 40 and 53 thousand euros in total, put up for auction in Copenhagen by Bruun Rasmussen. But the lot remained unsold.
  • Possible reasons
    • Uncertainties in the luxury wine market and changes in investment flows.
    • Storage conditions (Scandinavian cellar with high humidity) which may have created some perplexity.
  • Other wines sold At the same auction, several Bordeaux wines found buyers: the phenomenon could be episodic, indicating however a decline in interest for specific top-end vintages.

11) What did the regional councilor drink? Wine vs beer...

  • Focus on Piedmont The regional councilor for Agriculture, Paolo Bongioanni, is determined to support, in addition to the already established wine sector (Barolo, Barbaresco, etc.), also the growth of the Piedmontese craft beer sector .
  • Incentives 300,000 euros (of which 260,000 for machinery), with non-repayable contributions equal to 40% of the expenditure. The minimum investment required is 10,000 euros.
  • Objective Diversify the agri-food offering and combine the production of craft beer with that of wine, making Piedmont a magnet for hop lovers too.

12) Cammunorum 2020 on the tables with a label that celebrates the union between art and wine

  • The Rocche dei Vignali cooperative in Losine (Valle Camonica) brings together around twenty farmers on 12 hectares, engaged in mountain viticulture.
  • Cammunorum 2020 It is the cooperative's flagship wine: a blend of partly dried Merlot, Marzemino and Cabernet, then refined in oak barrels for 15 months.
  • Artistic label The 2020 vintage is presented with a new design, underlining the link between the territory (Valle Camonica) and the passion for art, widespread in this area also thanks to the famous UNESCO heritage rock carvings.

13) “Bringing wine if you are invited to dinner is rude. It is better to arrive with a bottle of olive oil”: etiquette tips from chef Ina Garten

  • Changing habits and debate According to some English and US trends, offering a bottle of wine to the host would be a superfluous or even “rude” gesture, because it could force him to serve it at the table.
  • Alternative proposal Chef and host Ina Garten suggests bringing a good extra virgin olive oil , so as to give something more original and useful, without constraints on the time of service.
  • Reactions In Italy and many European countries, the tradition of showing up with a bottle of wine remains, but the trend of quality oil is gaining ground as an equally welcome option.

14) Barone Pizzini: vegan and organic wine at the heart of the winery's evolution

  • Announcement After 10 years of checks, an international body recognizes Barone Pizzini as the first completely vegan winery, as well as a pioneer of organic wine in Franciacorta (certified since 1998).
  • Sustainability Report Silvano Brescianini, CEO of the winery, illustrated the results achieved and anticipated the release (in 2025) of the first explicitly vegan bottles.
  • Market Growth More and more consumers, especially young people, are looking for products in line with the values of sustainability, respect for animals, attention to health and the environment.

15) Wine and territories: today the conference in Montenero

  • The conference “Wine and territories: tradition, innovation, sustainability” was held in Montenero, promoted by the municipal administration and the Cantina sociale San Zenone.
  • Goals
    • Learn more about winemaking methods and agronomic choices geared towards sustainability.
    • Highlight the importance of local culture and history in production.
  • Reflections The meeting highlighted how, by drinking a glass of wine, one “also drinks the territory” in terms of soil, climate, history and traditions.

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