Wine Idea's wine news for February 18, 2025!

Previews and News from the World of Wine

• [2025 Preview] Vino Nobile di Montepulciano: lights and shadows on the 2022 vintage In Montepulciano, during the first and only trip outside Florence for the 2025 Tuscan Previews, the focus is on the presentation of the 2022 vintage, which was not entirely convincing. Excellent ratings for the 2021 Reserves and Selections.
• The “Piemonte” stamp arrives on all wines: a distinctive mark for export Barbaresco, Roero and Gattinara will adopt a new geographical mention to strengthen the international recognisability of Piedmontese wines.
• Gender equality certification for the Venica & Venica company The historic Friulian winery obtains the Uni/Pdr 125:2022 certification, becoming the third Italian winery to receive it.
• Wine and Innovation: Satellite Finds Ideal Location for New Vineyards Climate change is making some traditionally suited areas less suitable for viticulture, while new zones are emerging thanks to satellite technology.
• Lia Tolaini buys Cantina Pala in Sardinia: the future will be organic The historic winery in Serdiana changes ownership with the aim of sustainable and organic expansion.

Politics and Wine Markets

• In Rome the General States of Wine: alarm for health labels The event brings together institutions, producers and professionals of the sector to discuss European policies, competitiveness and threats to exports, including new duties and stricter regulations.
• Companies in the trenches to defend the wine sector Among the hot topics: the proposals for alarmist labels, new taxes on wine and possible US duties.
• Coldiretti: with alarmist labels at risk 8.2 billion in exports The value of Italian wine exports could suffer a sharp slowdown due to the new EU regulations on health warnings.
• General States of Wine: Confagricoltura calls for more flexibility in funding for the sector 27% of the funds planned for the wine sector in 2024 have not been used: greater use of available resources is called for.

Events and Fairs

• "Wine Paris 2025": success for the Consorzio Vini di Romagna First participation in the French fair with positive results and encouraging future prospects.
• Slow Wine Fair: BolognaFiere hosts the ethical wine revolution The event dedicated to sustainability in the wine sector returns from 23 to 25 February.
• Gamondi at the Turin Vermouth Show On February 22 and 23, an appointment at the Museo del Risorgimento to discover the Vermouth di Torino Superiore Rosso and Bianco.
• La Prima dell'Alta Langa 2025: great tasting for industry professionals In Turin, on March 10, an appointment with all the cuvées of the Alta Langa DOCG Consortium.

Tastings and Food and Wine Tourism

• “Vigneti Aperti” 2025: wine trekking and camper stays New formula for the Wine Tourism Movement, with open-air experiences and free parking near the cellars.
• Winery Tasting: Discovering Amarone in Valpolicella Two immersive days at Cantina Vogadori among vineyards, barrel cellars and glasses of Amarone.
• Barolo and Barbaresco: comparing the 2013 and 2019 vintages in a charity event The event, organized in collaboration with the magazine Merum, will raise funds for “Doctors Without Borders”.

Protagonists and Awards

• Annalisa Zorzettig among Forbes' 100 winning Italian women The Friulian winemaker carries the name of Colli Orientali wine high in the world.
• Andrea Monico and Elisa Dilavanzo awarded for wine tourism in the Euganean Hills Recognition for the ability to combine wine production with experiential tourism.
• Albiera Antinori: “Protecting European wine is a challenge of identity and competitiveness” The president of Marchesi Antinori denounces the danger of penalizing regulations for the sector.
• Wine will be produced again in the cellar: the recovery project of the Vicopelago Monastery. The Calafata agricultural social cooperative will start winemaking and new educational activities in the historic site.

Curiosities and Pairings

• Chocolate and wine: Brachetto d'Acqui Docg conquers Ernst Knam The master chocolatier has created Brachetto pralines for a sweet Valentine's Day.
• Tenuta Villa Bellini: the classic method that enhances the native grapes of Valpolicella A winery hospitality project in the heart of a historic eighteenth-century villa.

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