Wine Idea's wine news for October 26, 2024!

1. Tomorrow Vite in Campo – Eroica 2024: technology and sustainability for heroic viticulture On Saturday 26 October, the event “Vite in Campo – Eroica 2024” will be held at the Merotto Farm in Col San Martino. Dedicated to viticulture on slopes, the event will showcase technologies and machinery for managing the Conegliano-Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG vineyards, supporting the work of farmers and technicians.

2. Grape harvest and work: 48 illegal workers found The Territorial Labor Inspectorate of Cuneo detected 48 illegal workers during the grape harvest, with an inspection carried out in collaboration with the Carabinieri to combat seasonal labor exploitation.

3. Merano Winefestival: over 3,000 wines to taste The 33rd edition of the Merano Winefestival begins on November 8. With more than 1,000 exhibitors, 3,000 wines, masterclasses, show cooking and talks, the event celebrates international wine and food excellence, with an area dedicated to organic and biodynamic wines.

4. Pol Roger: The Champagne House That Resists Fashion Bastien Collard de Billy, sixth generation of the Pol Roger family, explains how the house remains faithful to tradition, avoiding investing in English vineyards despite climate change. The house continues to focus on quality and consistency.

5. Collio Day 2024: Italy discovers the wine excellence of Friuli Venezia Giulia The eighth edition of Collio Day continues, a traveling event promoted by the Consorzio Tutela Vini Collio and the AIS. With tastings, masterclasses and meetings, the event celebrates the wines of Friuli Venezia Giulia and the local food and wine culture.

6. Ottella Winery in Lugana: among the excellences of the “Best Of Wine Tourism” 2025 Ottella, a winery renowned for the unique experience it offers visitors, has been selected among the world excellences of the “Best Of Wine Tourism” 2025, a prestigious recognition of the “Great Wine Capitals” network.

7. Cantina Cliternia: virtuous management despite the difficulties Cantina Cliternia, hit by downy mildew that reduced the harvest by 80%, still closed the 2023 budget positively. The cooperative, thanks to careful management, continues to prosper despite the challenges.

8. Architecture and Wine: The Most Surprising Italian Wineries Some Italian wineries are true architectural masterpieces, immersed in spectacular landscapes. These wineries offer a unique experience, combining wine, art and design, making your autumn visit unforgettable.

9. Rebirth of Fogarina: the ancient vine returns thanks to the Cantina Sociale di Gualtieri The Cantina Sociale di Gualtieri celebrates the rediscovery of the Fogarina grape, an ancient variety from Reggio Emilia, a symbol of local tradition and the protagonist of a production of over 3 million bottles.

10. Querciabella meets citizens to discuss the new operations center On October 22, the Querciabella Agricultural Company met with the citizens of Greve in Chianti to present the project for the new operations center, reassuring residents about respect for the environment and integration with the territory.

11. Magec: the wine “born from fire” from the Piedra Fluida winery in Tenerife After the fires that devastated Tenerife, the Piedra Fluida winery created “Magec”, a wine that represents the resilience of the island’s vineyards. A fresh red, rich in red fruit aromas, it tells the story of the strength of nature.

12. The 100 best wines and winemakers in Italy 2025: focus on climate change The guide “The 100 best wines and winemakers in Italy” 2025, edited by Luciano Ferraro and James Suckling, explores how producers are addressing climate change, including new cultivation techniques and targeted choices to counter rising temperatures.

13. Nello Gatti awarded as a global wine influencer Nello Gatti, known as the “Ambassador” of wine, won the award at the Vino Influencers World Awards in Valladolid. His innovative approach and passion for wine make him an influential figure in the industry.

14. New “Italian Wine Ambassadors” Certified in Chicago In Chicago, 17 new Italian Wine Ambassadors were certified by the Vinitaly International Academy, which aims to promote Italian wine culture around the world. The course included tastings and an intensive final exam.

15. Verona prepares the first international wine museum Verona will host the MUVIN, international wine museum, presented during the conference “Wine Museums between Culture, Innovation and Territorial Promotion”. The project will promote the culture of wine and the Veronese territory.

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