Wine Idea's wine news for October 25, 2024!

1. Kurni 2022 among the best wines of Italy according to Bibenda 2025 Among the ten best wines of Italy, Kurni 2022 from the company Oasi degli Angeli, created by Marco Casolanetti, stands out. This Montepulciano, the only representative of the Marche, was selected among the "champions of champions" and awarded with the 5 Grappoli by the guide of the Italian Sommelier Federation.

2. Farewell to Etile Carpenè, patriarch of Prosecco di Conegliano Valdobbiadene Etile Carpenè, a prominent figure in the world of Prosecco and patriarch of the historic sparkling wine house of Conegliano, has passed away at the age of 80. Known for his commitment and his intuitions in the sector, he leaves the company in the hands of his daughter Rosanna.

3. News coming soon for Champagne Experience and wine distributors Luca Cuzziol, president of the Excellence Sidi group, announces important news following the success of Champagne Experience: an event dedicated to distributors and a travelling format for the Modena event, which this year exceeded 6 thousand visitors.

4. Agriculture, Energy and Environment: The New Sustainability Trilemma The Agricultural Assistance Centre of Unsic has examined the balance between agriculture, energy and the environment. A survey of farmers, ranchers and winemakers has highlighted the importance of managing these sectors synergistically to address the challenges of the ecological transition.

5. Collio Bianco divided on native vines In Friuli Venezia Giulia, Collio Bianco is distinguished by the use of native vines such as Friulano, Malvasia and Ribolla Gialla. This year, two of the five awarded Collio Bianco wines have “wine from native grapes” on the label, underlining the desire to enhance this tradition.

6. Best Winemaker in Italy 2024: Final in Rome The final of the Best Professional Winemaker in Italy Competition will be held on November 11 at Palazzo Valentini, Rome. Organized by AEPI, the event celebrates and encourages excellence in the winemaking profession, also attracting many young people.

7. The 9 best bottles of Chianti Riserva according to the New York Times Eric Asimov of the New York Times has published a guide to the best bottles of Chianti Riserva, highlighting the evolution of this wine and the growing interest in Riservas, more structured and appreciated versions of Chianti Classico.

8. Castelli Romani named Italian City of Wine 2025 Castelli Romani has been elected Italian City of Wine for 2025. The candidacy involved ten municipalities, with Marino as the leader, and will be made official on 27 October during the City of Wine Convention in Stresa.

9. Nomisma analyzes changes in wine consumption Nomisma has published a report on the decline in sales volumes and changes in wine consumption. According to Roberta Gabrielli, producers must consider the evolution of tastes, climate change and the need to optimize operating costs to remain competitive.

10. Vitae Guide 2025: 20,000 wines tested and over 2,000 wineries The Vitae 2025 guide, presented by the Italian Sommelier Association, reviews over 20,000 wines. It will be officially presented on November 16 in Florence, with a focus on digitalization and a wide range of accessible content.

11. Six wines rated 100/100 in the guide “The 100 Best Wines and Winemakers of Italy” The “Corriere della Sera” guide awarded the maximum score to six wines, including the Amarone della Valpolicella Classico by Bertani and the Brunello di Montalcino by Casanova di Neri, recognizing Italian excellence in various regions.

12. Cantina Valpolicella Negrar hosts a Chinese delegation In homage to Marco Polo, Cantina Valpolicella Negrar welcomed a Chinese delegation, visiting to discuss exports and tourism. Ren Yukun, vice president of the province of Hebei, was accompanied to discover the local wines by Alessia Ceschi and Daniele Accordini.

13. Damilano aims for 7 million euros in 2024 thanks to exports The Damilano winery, known for its fine wines, has seen significant growth, aiming for a turnover of 7 million euros. Exports, in particular to the United States, represent 60% of total sales.

14. Success for Umbrian wines at Vinitaly USA in Chicago Vinitaly USA saw the success of the Umbria Region in Chicago, with 28 Umbrian wineries protagonists of a masterclass dedicated to the wines of the territory. The event promoted the excellence of Umbria, gaining the interest of professionals in the sector.

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