Wine Idea's wine news for January 21, 2025!

1. Prestige Wines and Rankings

• The king of reds turns 100: Amarone conquers the world Amarone della Valpolicella celebrates a century of history with the Amarone Opera Prima event, which will be held in Verona from January 31 to February 2, with 74 companies and journalists from 26 nations.
• Lambrusco Metodo Classico: the 7 best labels according to Gambero Rosso The ranking rewards six labels from Modena and a single representative from Reggio, with the Lambrusco di Sorbara Brut M. Cl. Brutrosso 2023 by Cantina della Volta in the lead with 95 points.

2. Innovation and Production

• Dealcoholized wine: boom in requests for new machinery By the end of the year, 50 plants will be operational in Italy, following the approval of the ministerial decree authorizing dealcoholization.
• Tessa, the new "digital license" for wine Developed by Valoritalia, EOS Solutions and Microsoft, this AI-based software improves the traceability and safety of denomination wines.

3. Trends and Consumption

• Blue Monday? Five surprising bottles to cheer you up From Metodo Classico 38 to Franconia di Gradis'ciutta, five wines selected to counteract the saddest day of the year.
• Highway Code and restaurant wine sales: 18-20% drop Restaurateurs are looking for alternative solutions, including shuttles and alcohol-free wines, to cope with the new restrictions.

4. Investments and Collaborations

• Vicenza-based winery Davide Vignato launches new line "L'Orso Gentile" A project that explores new wine-growing territories, combining Garganega and Venetian tradition.
• Torrevilla is the first winery with Sqnpi certification in Oltrepò Pavese. An important recognition for the sustainability and quality of integrated wine production.
• Valdipiatta and Monteverdi: winemaking and hospitality in the heart of Tuscany The strategic agreement between the two companies aims to strengthen the bond with the territory and aim for winemaking excellence.

5. Tourism and Events

• Cantina Tollo brings Pecorino to international markets The "10 Shades of Pecorino Grapes" roadshow will touch the USA, Canada, Japan, Vietnam and other countries to promote the Abruzzo variety.
• Slow Wine Fair 2025: a guide to the thousand companies present From 23 to 25 February at BolognaFiere, a selection of over 5000 labels for buyers and enthusiasts.

6. Markets and Export

• Americans are not giving up on Prosecco: pre-tariff orders jump (41%) Donald Trump's announcement of tariffs has led to a surge in US imports of Italian sparkling wines.
• Wine structural trends in 2024: ISMEA RRN report Italy confirms its world leadership in wine exports by volume, with a strengthening in the sparkling wine segment.

7. Insights and Opinions

• Dealcoholized wines: Roberta Ceretto says "no" The Alba producer opposes the production of dealcoholized wines in the Langhe, considering them contrary to the winemaking tradition of the area.
• Restaurants and Non-Alcoholic Wine: An Economic Dilemma New regulations are impacting restaurant sales, with significant implications for the hospitality industry.

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