Wine Idea's wine news for November 5, 2024!

Fashion and Colors of Wine

From Burgundy to Bordeaux: when the colours of wine inspire autumn fashion The colours of great wines inspire the seasonal trends: from the red Burgundy of Burgundy to Bordeaux, which is not just a colour but an iconic area of France, famous for its climate and gravelly soils, ideal for viticulture.

Awards and Selections

• Wine Spectator and the 131 wineries of OperaWine 2025 From the great Barolos of the Langhe to the bubbles of Franciacorta, passing through Veneto and Tuscany, Wine Spectator selects the Italian excellences for OperaWine 2025, paying homage to the Italian “wine dream”.
• Gambero Rosso: the 13 best Alta Langa Alta Langa Docg, the now famous classic method of Piedmont, is constantly growing and conquering space in the hearts of wine lovers thanks to the increasingly refined selections of Gambero Rosso.

Events

• “Sento l'Oceano Sognare” Concert at Tenuta Stella Duo Antares will perform at Tenuta Stella on November 8, 2024, blending sounds and nature in an intimate celebration of the environment, part of the “Creative Sustainability” project of Friuli Venezia Giulia.
• Caiarossa at the Merano WineFestival From November 10, at the Merano WineFestival, the Tuscan winery Caiarossa presents its new vintages with an exclusive masterclass on the “Etruscan DNA of the wines of northern Maremma”.

Awards and Honors

• Gradis'ciutta among the “100 best wines in Italy” Robert Princic's winery receives an important recognition from Corriere della Sera, which celebrates the balance between respect for nature and product quality.
• Change at the top at Cantina Produttori di Valdobbiadene Stefano De Rui is the new president, elected by the members, bringing a breath of fresh air to the historic Prosecco winery.
• Tenuta Cavalier Pepe among the best wineries in the world The World's Best Vineyards ranks Tenuta Cavalier Pepe 14th for 2024, making it one of the most sought-after wine destinations in the world.

Trends and Markets

• Wine Balance Sheets 2023: Revenues Down, Investments Stable A report by Corriere Vinicolo highlights a slight growth in turnover thanks to inflation, but rising debt threatens the profitability of many wineries.
• Online wine sales in decline After the pandemic boom, online sales are contracting: overall revenues of top players have fallen by around 7% compared to 2022.
• Wine and Technology in the Langhe Innovation and sustainability are at the heart of the interview with Stefano Francia and Matteo Ellena, who explore the new frontiers of wine production in the context of the Rural Development Program of Piedmont.

Sustainability and Social Responsibility

• Promoting Moderate Wine Consumption Angelo Radica of Città del Vino invites producers and enthusiasts to sign Vitaevino, a declaration in support of responsible consumption to defend the sector from anti-alcohol campaigns.
• Carbon neutral wine and local traditions The Green Oscar rewards young entrepreneurs who enhance the territory and sustainability, like the winner from the Venetian lagoon, who embodies innovative and conscious agriculture.

Product News

• Cantina Pizzolato launches Novello IGT Veneto 2024 Producer of organic and vegan wines, Cantina Pizzolato presents its Novello IGT, a wine with no added sulphites that represents a symbol of sustainability and innovation.
• Maison Massucco: a new winery dedicated to champagne Alberto Massucco's love for France led to the creation of Maison Massucco, a tribute to champagne and French wine culture.

Wine tourism

• Cantine Aperte a San Martino 2024 The classic autumn event Cantine Aperte takes place on November 11, a unique opportunity to discover the winemaking tradition and celebrate new wine.
• Fine WineTourism Marketplace Italy in Riva del Garda Coming in 2025, the first Italian trade fair dedicated to wine tourism: a new platform to explore Italian and international wine tourism and promote synergies.

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