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

1. Franciacorta d'Eccellenza: Terre d'Aenòr awarded among the 100 best wines of Italy The Franciacorta Extra Brut Millesimato 2020 of the Terre d'Aenòr winery has been included in the prestigious guide The 100 best wines and winemakers of Italy , edited by Luciano Ferraro and James Suckling. An award that celebrates the winery's commitment to representing the quality of the Franciacorta territory.

2. The Guide “The Best 100 Wines and Winemakers of Italy” 2024 Presented in Milan, the eleventh edition of the Corriere della Sera guide, signed by Ferraro and Suckling, celebrates Italian excellence with a selection of the best wines and winemakers. The guide will be available on newsstands until December 2024.

3. When to plant a vine? Here is some expert advice Planting a vine requires attention to the climatic conditions and the type of vine suitable for the territory. Autumn is the ideal time for planting in many areas of Italy, guaranteeing a strong base for the following seasons.

4. Journey to Rioja Álavesa: architecture and wine in Spain The Rioja Álavesa region, renowned for its wines and the architecture of famous archistars such as Gehry and Calatrava, is confirmed as the perfect destination for wine tourism and design enthusiasts.

5. The Meditation Wine of the Year according to Gambero Rosso The Moscato di Saracena by Fratelli Bisconte wins the title of Meditation Wine of the Year thanks to its complex winemaking process which enhances its aromatic intensity and historical depth.

6. World Amaro Day: the ten amari not to be missed Today we celebrate World Amaro Day, an opportunity to rediscover Italian amari, from classic labels like Amaro Lucano to niche realities that deserve to be explored.

7. 52nd Exhibition of DOC and DOCG Wines of the Euganean Hills The historic Exhibition of DOC and DOCG Wines of the Euganean Hills kicks off in Luvigliano di Torreglia, an event that promotes local winemaking excellence until November 10.

8. Harvest 2024: a promising year Confcooperative Terre d'Emilia predicts an excellent year for the production of Lambrusco, with an increase in production that compensates for the decline recorded in 2023.

9. Malvasia Festival in Settimo San Pietro The Malvasia Festival concludes today, with cultural and gastronomic events celebrating the local winemaking tradition, including the famous Palio delle Botti.

10. Sicily: alarm over 50% drop in oil production The prolonged drought has reduced oil production in Sicily by 50%, causing concern among producers of one of the island's symbolic products.

11. “Cantine Aperte in Vendemmia” in Tuscany Tenuta di Frassineto opens its doors for an immersion in the vineyards and flavors of the Valdichiana, offering an authentic experience for wine enthusiasts.

12. Cantina Torrevilla invests in Pinot Noir Today at the meeting, the budget of Torrevilla, which continues its path of reconversion towards Pinot Noir, a project to support quality and sustainability.

13. The Moncaro crisis in the Marche The Terre Cortesi Moncaro cooperative is in liquidation, a decision that has sparked criticism and a possible appeal by the Minister of Enterprise.

14. Bruno Vespa celebrates 10 years as a winemaker in Puglia At Masseria Li Reni, Vespa celebrates a decade of successes with his winery, contributing to the valorization of Puglian wine in the Italian food and wine panorama.

15. The wine and health debate in Manduria Meeting in Manduria with experts to discuss the effect of wine on health. Bruno Vespa brought together scientists and oenologists to address the topic with a scientific approach.

16. “A Glass of Italy 2024” returns to Copenhagen On October 30, the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Denmark presents the event dedicated to Italian wine, a B2B and B2C meeting to celebrate the excellence of Italian wines.

17. Intrawine #30: Industry News and Trends The latest issue of Intrawine explores global wine trends, from new generations to non-alcoholic sparkling wines, outlining future prospects for the sector.

18. 43rd Masi Award: the 2024 winners The Masi Award awards prizes to leading figures in Italian winemaking and culture, celebrating significant contributions to the winemaking heritage.

19. The rebirth of cider in the Apennines Cider, an ancient mountain drink, is experiencing a comeback thanks to the climate and interest in sustainable and traditional agriculture at high altitudes.

20. Alto Piemonte and Gran Monferrato: European City of Wine 2024 The region receives the title for its commitment to promoting the wine-growing area, promoting the economic and tourist growth of the 20 municipalities involved.

21. The “L'Astemia” winery in Barolo goes organic With the change of name and the organic certification, Sandra Vezza's winery is renewing itself, committing itself to the sustainability and quality of its wines.

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