Wine Idea's wine news for January 30, 2025!

Welcome to Wine Idea's wine news for January 30 , 2025!

The Golden Vineyard: The Fibonacci Sequence Applied to Viticulture

In Irpinia a unique vineyard is born, with rows arranged according to the Fibonacci spiral, a natural harmony that governs the cosmos and the inflorescences of many plants. The creator is Luigi Moio, professor of oenology at the Federico II University of Naples, who created the vineyard based on the so-called "golden section".

Italian Wine Brands celebrates 10 years on the stock exchange and aims at the North East and Prosecco

Ten years after its listing on the stock exchange, IWB has more than doubled the value of its shares, consolidating a turnover of 400 million euros and a production of 160 million bottles. President Alessandro Mutinelli announces a focus on the North East and Prosecco for future growth strategies.

10 Lombard Wineries Where Wine and Art Meet

A journey through the cellars of Lombardy that combine winemaking tradition with art. Among these, the Fondazione Bussolera Branca in Casteggio, which supports scientific research and artistic and musical culture, with Tenuta Le Fracce and Casa dell'Art Brut.

Villa Sandi and Champagne at the Snow Polo World Cup in St. Moritz

Italian bubbles from Villa Sandi have joined Champagne in the most spectacular winter polo tournament in the world. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the event, the Asolo Superiore DOCG Extra Brut has been released in a limited edition.

Robert Kennedy Jr. and the Future of Wine

New U.S. Health Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. is proposing policies that could impact wine consumption. His “Make America Healthy Again” agenda is raising questions and concerns in the wine industry.

ONAV: Strategies to avoid post-tasting sanctions

With the tightening of the Highway Code, ONAV tasters must face new challenges to avoid the risk of fines after tastings. The association promotes education on conscious drinking as the main solution.

Piero Mancini Winery in Olbia in the New York Times

The prestigious Vermentino di Gallura from Cantina Piero Mancini is selected among the 20 best wines in the world in the $15-20 price range, praised by the New York Times for its quality and value for money.

Amarone, the oldest bottle certified: 1950 harvest

The Valpolicella Consortium celebrates 100 years with the tasting of a bottle of Amarone from 1950, the oldest certified, released on the market in 1953 with the signature of the Bolla Winery.

Champagne in crisis: 9.2% drop in global sales

Champagne sales in 2024 fell by 9.2%, penalized by the economic crisis and competition from Prosecco and alternative sparkling wines. The French market also suffered a decline of 7.2%.

Vietti for sale? LVMH group interested

Rumors are increasingly insistent that the historic Vietti winery could be sold by Krause Holdings. According to Gambero Rosso, the luxury group LVMH would be interested in purchasing it.

USA: New regulations on wine formats

The U.S. TTB has introduced new bottle formats, expanding options for producers and consumers. The measure aims to make the wine market more flexible and competitive.

Amarone Opera Prima 2025: Record Number of Admissions

With 78 participating companies and over 100 journalists expected, the Amarone Opera Prima event confirms itself as one of the most important international showcases for the king of Veneto wines.

Wine and sustainability: a challenge for the sector

Angelo Riccaboni, president of the Prima Foundation, underlines the importance of sustainability for the future of wine, highlighting the role of large companies in ecological innovation.

Highway Code: Minister Lollobrigida downplays the drop in wine consumption

Agriculture Minister Francesco Lollobrigida denies a drastic drop in wine consumption in restaurants, despite complaints from the industry about a 30-40% reduction in sales.

New York: New Law for Home Wine Shipping

A bill could eliminate restrictions on shipping wine from other states, giving residents access to rare and prized labels.

Green light for the production of non-alcoholic wine in Italy

With the new ministerial decree, Italian producers will be able to produce non-alcoholic wine in compliance with EU regulations, opening up new market opportunities.

Welcome Brunello returns to New York

The Brunello di Montalcino Consortium brings the new 2020 vintage and the 2019 Riserva to New York, with 34 companies and over 450 operators and journalists expected.

Alcohol-free wine is growing among young people

Dealcoholized wine is gaining popularity among the new generations, with two main categories: fully dealcoholized (less than 0.5% vol.) and partially dealcoholized (0.5-9% vol.).

Tuscany: authorizations for new vineyards underway

From February 15th it will be possible to request authorizations for new vineyards in Tuscany, with 600 hectares guaranteed to winemakers.

Visit Cantina: Discovering Prosecco

The "Visit Cantina" initiative allows wine tourists to visit the cellars of the Strada del Prosecco Conegliano-Valdobbiadene, immersing themselves in the local wine culture.

Podversic Damijan Winery Awarded for Collio Malvasia 2020

The Gorizia winery receives the SOLE 2025 award for its Collio Malvasia 2020, recognized for its creativity and quality.

In Florence the flavors of Val d'Orcia with Cantina Bagnaia

On February 6, Osteria Pratellino hosts an event dedicated to the typical products and wines of Val d'Orcia, with tastings of the new vintages of Cantina Bagnaia.

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