Wine Idea's wine news for January 22, 2025!

1. Companies and Wine Productions

• The uncompromising Barbera of the Boeri family A history that has lasted 120 years, with five generations involved in wine production. The Costigliole d'Asti company stands out for its four labels of high-quality Barbera.
• Tintilia: the symbolic vine of Molise Gambero Rosso has selected the 9 best Tintilia, with a new entry awarded with the Tre Bicchieri. A native vine, resistant to cold and characterized by a spicy and intense aromatic profile.
• Veneto wine continues to grow With exports estimated at 3 billion euros in 2024, Veneto confirms its position as the leading region in Italy, with 37% of total exports of DOC/IGT bottled wine.
• Nero d'Avola with less alcohol: the new research challenge Climate change and the growing attention to responsible consumption are pushing producers to experiment with new methods to reduce the alcohol content without compromising quality.

2. Market and Economy

• Italian vineyards have shrunk by 15% since 2000 Wine production in Italy has suffered a significant decline, with a drop in consumption and the prospect of possible uprooting of vineyards to regulate market supply.
• Italian Investments in the US: Major Wineries Expand Some of the largest Italian wineries, with a total turnover of 700 million euros, are acquiring vineyards in the United States to strengthen their international presence.
• Restaurant Consumption Declines Due to New Highway Code New zero-tolerance regulations for drunk drivers have reduced wine consumption in restaurants by 30-40%. Some restaurateurs are looking for alternative solutions to maintain the attractiveness of the sector.
• Italian sparkling wine exports growing in the US In November 2024, exports of Italian sparkling wines to the United States increased by 41%, with Prosecco being the absolute protagonist of this growth.

3. Sustainability and Innovation

• Cantina Torrevilla obtains SQNPI certification For the first time in Oltrepò Pavese, a winery obtains the national certification of integrated production, committing to more sustainable agricultural practices.
• Large wineries are greener than SMEs According to the Osservatorio Divino 2025 report, large companies consume 70 times less electricity and waste twenty times less water than small and medium-sized enterprises.

4. Events and Trends

• Cantina Tollo Group launches the '10 Shades of Pecorino Grapes' roadshow An international tour to promote Pecorino dell'Abruzzo wine, with stops in Europe, Asia and America for guided tastings reserved for industry experts.
• Wine and Spirits Trends for 2025 According to Proposta Vini Champagne will continue to suffer, while Italian sparkling wines will grow thanks to their versatility at the table.
• The best Lambrusco according to Gambero Rosso Seven labels selected as the best expressions of Lambrusco Metodo Classico, awarded for their elegance and complexity.
• The twilight of natural wine and orange wine According to sommelier Valerio Capriotti, the market is moving towards more balanced wines that are accessible to the general public.

5. Tourism and Food and Wine

• The Pedemontana Cycle Route conquers tourists A cycling itinerary that crosses Friuli, increasingly appreciated by Italian and foreign tourists for the quality of the route and the services offered.
• Passo Croce d'Aune: an itinerary for motorcyclists and wine lovers A panoramic route through the Dolomites, with food and wine stops and breathtaking landscapes.
• Opening of Forcella 'Cucina & Cantina' in Fasano A new restaurant with an innovative concept that reinterprets Apulian cuisine in a modern way.
• Cantina&Cultura: presentation of Ciro Romano's book 'I just wanted to play ping pong' tells stories of sports and music in the Cold War era.

6. Job Opportunities

• Cellar operator wanted in Cormons A winery is looking for an operator, even with no previous experience, to join the cellar/warehouse with prospects for professional growth.

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