Wine Idea's wine news for January 6, 2025!

1. Keepers of the ancient vines in Mandrolisai In the heart of Mandrolisai, the Istituto Agrario di Sorgono and the Agris regional agency collaborate to preserve and enhance native vines. Students work in the experimental vineyards and in the teaching cellar, acquiring professional skills and contributing to local wine research.

2. Food and wine tourism: trends between tradition and innovation The “Report on Italian Food and Wine Tourism” predicts a 2025 marked by authentic experiences. Tradition and technology merge to offer immersive and sustainable travel, confirming food as a central element of the cultural identity of each territory.

3. Natural Wine in Albania: An Italian Challenge SEB Balaj Winery, founded by two Italian sommeliers and an Albanian vigneron, produces natural wines focusing on the native vines of the Vlora region. The project challenges the paradoxes of the local context, bringing innovation to the Albanian wine scene.

4. Enrico Serafino: The New American Era With the arrival of Kyle Krause, the Enrico Serafino company has seen increased investment and improved quality. The focus on innovations such as Pinot Meunier demonstrates a long-term vision for the future of Piedmont wines.

5. Amarone della Valpolicella: towards a new style Amarone della Valpolicella aims for evolution, reducing the aging times and enhancing the pergola. Eleven labels stand out in the Gambero Rosso 2025 guide, confirming the prestige of this dry passito from Verona.

6. Dealcoholized wine: new perspectives From 2025, Italy will authorize the production of dealcoholized and partially dealcoholized wines, excluding however the protected denominations (Igt, Doc, Docg). Transparency towards consumers is guaranteed by the specific labeling of the new products.

7. The best wines of 2024: a random but memorable selection The most significant denominations and wines of 2024 reflect the variety and richness of the Italian wine heritage. Between tradition and innovation, the choices reward quality and uniqueness.

8. Wine and art: a difficult 2024 for investments The fine wine market has been affected by global economic difficulties, but Italy stands out for the resilience of the sector. Between luxury and tradition, Italian wine continues to represent a cultural and commercial investment.

9. Health labels on wines: warning from the USA The US Surgeon General proposes labels on wines to warn of cancer risks. The debate on alcohol and public health intensifies, with possible repercussions on the global market.

10. Outlook 2025: focus on sparkling wines and territorial whites In 2025, Italian sparkling wines will continue to grow, together with whites that express the territory. On the contrary, the great structured reds such as Supertuscans and Amaroni could register further declines.

11. The secret of an excellent Brunello Collemattoni Brunello di Montalcino 2020 stands out for its freshness, elegance and complexity. The small Tuscan company demonstrates how caring for the terroir can create wine masterpieces.

12. PIWI Wines: Sustainability and Innovation Fungus-resistant grape varieties (PIWI) are gaining attention for their environmental sustainability. Events such as ProWein underline the growing interest in these innovative varieties.

13. Cantina Caleffi: among the best Italian success stories Listed by Forbes Italia among the ten most significant entrepreneurial stories of 2024, Cantina Caleffi represents the excellence of Made in Italy, combining innovation and tradition.

14. The rebirth of Schiava with Cantina Girlan Schiava, a historic Alto Adige grape variety, is re-proposed in a modern key thanks to Cantina Girlan. The “Gschleier Alte Reben” selection denies prejudices, demonstrating complexity and refinement.

15. Abraxas and the vision of the Adler Group The Adler Group invests in the Abraxas Winery in Pantelleria, focusing on a project that combines tradition and sustainable development. The goal is to consolidate the value of the territory and the wine.

16. Giacomo Fenocchio's artisanal Barolo The Giacomo Fenocchio winery, with its historic vineyards, represents the artisanal approach to viticulture in Barolo. Each wine tells the story of the geological and landscape richness of the Langhe.

17. Contemporary Lambrusco: rock and refined Silvia Zucchi, a young producer from Emilia, redefines the image of Lambrusco, transforming it from a popular wine to a symbol of elegance and complexity, maintaining its rock and universal spirit.

18. Langhe, Monferrato and Roero: tourist record The Piedmont hills attract visitors from all over the world, thanks to a mix of natural beauty, wine culture and high-level hospitality, especially during the holidays.

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