Wine Idea's wine news for November 28, 2024!

1. Riesling Crisis in Alsace: Why Winemakers Sell to Cooperatives

According to Jancis Robinson, Alsatian Riesling, although beloved by experts, is facing a decline in sales. The region is struggling to maintain its appeal, while producers are rethinking their approach. Proximity to Germany affects the perception of these uniquely styled French wines.

2. Prosecco and bureaucracy: legal victory at the TAR for Gaetano Damuzzo

Wine entrepreneur Gaetano Damuzzo has won a 20-year-old lawsuit against the Municipality of Conegliano, obtaining reimbursement for 40,000 euros in fees unjustly requested for an agricultural residence. A ruling that strengthens farmers' rights.

3. Piedmont: 9 million for the development of agritourism in the Asti area

The Piedmont Region has allocated funds to finance 15 agricultural companies, promoting wine tourism and the redevelopment of rural structures. The interventions include camper areas, parking lots, picnic spaces and sustainable hospitality.

4. Block on disposal of pomace: alarm for Ligurian oil mills

Cia reports a crisis in olive oil production in the provinces of Imperia and Savona. The failure to collect the pomace by the only pomace factory is paralyzing the activity of the mills, putting the entire local olive oil sector at risk.

5. Vitae AIS Guide 2025: 15 awarded wines from Padua

The Vitae Guide of the Italian Sommelier Association celebrates the excellence of the Euganean Hills. An award that confirms the quality and territorial identity of Paduan wines, the result of passionate and meticulous work.

6. New denomination for Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

From 2025, Nobile di Montepulciano will be enriched with the mention "Pieve", enhancing the historical roots and geographical peculiarities of the denomination. A project that follows the evolution of the Consortium that began in 2020.

7. The “wine of rebirth” of Notre-Dame: a white from the Loire

To celebrate the reconstruction of the Paris Cathedral, a white wine from the Loire was chosen as a symbol of cultural rebirth. A tribute to French winemaking excellence in a period of profound challenges for the sector.

8. Canavese: indigenous excellence awarded at Vinibuoni d'Italia 2025

The Merano WineFestival has recognized the value of Canavese wines, highlighting the link between territory and quality. The wineries of the area confirm their role as protagonists in the Italian wine scene.

9. New website for Sartori di Verona: a journey through time

The historic Valpolicella winery launches an innovative website, created by the Fornace agency. The portal tells the story and the territory of the winery, celebrating Amarone and the winemaking vocation of the area.

10. Grevepesa Winery: Mayors United for the Rescue

The Castelli del Grevepesa winery, in crisis, receives the support of local governments, committed to protecting a historic reality and its workers. A solution is hoped for with the involvement of the Tuscany Region.

11. Marisa Cuomo: Best Winery in Italy according to the L'Espresso Guides

The prestigious Guida de L'Espresso crowns Marisa Cuomo as the best winery in Italy, celebrating the success of the Campania region and its excellence. The best producers under 40 and the winemaker of the year were also awarded.

12. Italian wine on Instagram: social media drives wine tourism

An Omnicom research highlights the growth of the social presence of Italian wineries, especially on Instagram and LinkedIn. Online platforms are confirmed as crucial tools for promoting wine tourism.

13. Cristal Rosé celebrates 50 years: half a century of excellence

Champagne Cristal Rosé celebrates its anniversary with a historic vertical. An exclusive event that reflects the vision and passion that drive the maison, a symbol of elegance and innovation.

14. Quintessenz: wines that tell the story of Lake Caldaro

The Quintessenz line from Cantina Kaltern represents the excellence of Lake Caldaro, with five labels that combine tradition and innovation, highlighting the variety and freshness of the Alto Adige region.

15. Cantina Tre Monti awarded for its Passito Thea

The Passito Thea 2022 from Cantina Tre Monti in Imola wins the award for best sweet wine in the Guida de L'Espresso. An award that celebrates the success of a small company from Romagna and its dedication to quality.

16. Food&Wine Tourism Forum: wine tourism promotion in Canelli

The seventh edition of the Forum explored new strategies to enhance food and wine tourism, with a focus on personalized services and innovation. Canelli confirms itself as the epicenter of these initiatives.

17. Dealcoholized wine: Italy ready for regulatory change

The draft decree that will allow the production of dealcoholized and low-alcohol wines also in Italy has been presented. A regulatory revolution that opens new opportunities for Italian producers in the global market.

18. 2024 Harvest in Valpolicella: Numbers of Excellence

Despite the climatic challenges, the harvest in Valpolicella confirmed the quality of the territory, with a production of approximately 950,000 quintals of grapes on 8,600 hectares, consolidating the role of the region in the Italian panorama.

19. Castello Bonomi among the best Italian wines according to James Suckling

Castello Bonomi's Franciacorta Millesimato Bio Brut Rosé 2020 gets 96 points in James Suckling's “Top 100 Wines of Italy”. A success that consolidates the company's position on the international scene.

20. Fosarin 2022: best white wine in Italy

Collio DOC Fosarin 2022 by Ronco dei Tassi was elected best white wine in Italy by the Guida de L'Espresso. An award that rewards the ability to best represent the vocation of Collio.

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