Wine Idea's wine news for October 22, 2024!

1. Malvasia Festival: A Three-Day Celebration

From 25 to 27 October 2024, the 13th edition of the Malvasia Festival will be held in Settimo San Pietro. The event, organized by the Municipality and various local associations with the support of the Fondazione di Sardegna and the Autonomous Region of Sardinia, celebrates this fine wine typical of southern Sardinia. Appreciated for its golden color and toasted almond aroma, Malvasia di Parteolla is known for its quality and ability to age.

2. Project 111: Gianni Moscardini relaunches Sangiovese

Gianni Moscardini, a winery from Pomaia (Alta Maremma), presents the second edition of Progetto 111. For the occasion, the winemaker has selected one of the best 2021 Sangiovese barriques to produce 111 numbered magnums. 50% of the proceeds will go to non-profit organizations, while owners of the first edition will have priority to purchase the same numbered bottle.

3. Gambero Rosso: the awards of the 2025 Italian Wine Guide

Gambero Rosso presented the 38th edition of the Guida Vini d'Italia , awarding the best wines and producers of the year. Among the awards: Best Red Wine, White Wine, Sparkling Wine, Rosé Wine, Meditation Wine, Sustainable Viticulture, Emerging Winery and the Progetto Solidale Award.

4. WWF against the new decree on organic

The WWF strongly criticizes the draft of the Contaminazioni decree of the Ministry of Agriculture (Masaf), which risks damaging the organic sector by admitting the presence of unauthorized plant protection products in organic products. The issue has raised concerns in the Italian agricultural supply chain.

5. Rosé of the Year 2025 from Valtènesi

The 2025 Rosé of the Year award goes to a wine from Valtènesi, with an almost white color and an intense flavor. It is a new generation rosé, which does not break with tradition but best expresses the Groppello grape of the area, offering memorable experiences.

6. The women who are changing the world of wine

During Vinitaly.USA , the Women in Wine & Spirits event celebrated women leaders in the wine industry, including José Rallo of Donnafugata . The initiative, hosted in Chicago, highlighted the innovative and visionary contributions of women in the world of wine.

7. Prosecco: The leader in Italian wine sales in the US

A Coldiretti survey, based on Istat data, confirms that Prosecco is the Italian wine most loved by Americans. Over the past 20 years, Italian wine exports to the United States have increased by 140%, with Prosecco leading the preferences.

8. Moratorium for agricultural companies: Abi-Coldiretti meeting

Abi and Coldiretti met to discuss the application of the moratorium provided for by the "Agriculture" decree-law. The two parties discussed issues related to financial support for Italian agricultural companies.

9. Italian Wine in the USA: Unprecedented Sales

Italian wine exports to the United States have reached a record high, with a 148% growth in 20 years. According to Federvini, the United States now represents 29% of Italian wine exports globally.

10. At Vinaria, award-winning wines and ancient vines rediscovered

Vinaria, the wine fair currently underway in Pescara, features producers presenting rare grape varieties and award-winning products. Among these, Cantina Tollo has rediscovered the Maiolica grape variety, an ancient native Abruzzo variety from the 1800s.

11. Wine Spectator Receives International Grandi Marchi Award

The American magazine Wine Spectator has received the International Award from the Institute of Quality Italian Wine Grandi Marchi. Founded in 1976, the magazine has revolutionized the sector, giving visibility to producers from all over the world and to Italian wines.

12. Pesticides in wine: the alarm

A recent investigation has found traces of pesticides in some bottled wines, raising concerns about the quality of the product. Attention is being directed to the need for informed purchasing and greater transparency on production methods.

13. Sardinia: the microterroirs of Su'Entu in the new Vermentino and Cannonau

The Cantina Su'Entu of Sanluri, after 15 years of observing the vineyards, launches two new references: a Vermentino Superiore and a Cannonau Riserva, expression of the best microterroir of the Marmilla hills.

14. New acquisition campaign among Italian wineries

In a context of fluctuating consumption for still wines, high-end Italian wineries and sparkling wine producers are attracting new investments, with a resumption of acquisitions from North to South, also thanks to the reduction in the cost of money.

15. Giovanni Lai new General Manager of Gerardo Cesari

Giovanni Lai has been appointed as the new General Manager of the Gerardo Cesari Spa winery, a historic company in Valpolicella. Lai brings with him a wealth of experience, having worked in senior positions at major wineries such as Biondi Santi.

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