Wine Idea's wine news for October 3, 2024!

1. Poggio al Tesoro by Marilisa Allegrini celebrates 23 years with Solosole It was 2001 when Marilisa and Walter Allegrini chose Bolgheri to found Poggio al Tesoro. Today, the Tuscan winery celebrates 23 years of activity with the production of Solosole, a Vermentino that comes from a night harvest and a fermentation process in steel, aged on the lees for five months.

2. BCS Vithar 85 Specialized: versatility between the rows The BCS Group's specialized tractors, such as the Vithar 85, offer great versatility, with customizable options to adapt to different operations: from vineyards to municipalities. These vehicles stand out for their ability to tackle even steep slopes, making work easier on the most challenging terrain.

3. Someone save the winemakers of Taranto Primitivo, the symbol of Taranto, was put to the test by the summer drought of 2024. This ancient vine, known for its sweet and dark bunches, suffered from extreme weather conditions, reducing production and putting local winemakers in difficulty.

4. When wine was made in ancient Spina Recent archaeological discoveries in Spina, near Comacchio, reveal that 1700 years ago vines were cultivated in this Etruscan city. Excavations have brought to light grape seeds that indicate a probable local production of wine, testifying to the ancient winemaking tradition of the area.

5. Vineyard grassing: a resilient strategy With climate change, vineyard grassing is emerging as a solution to improve water management and make viticulture more resilient. The practice consists of maintaining a vegetal cover between the rows, reducing erosion and improving water efficiency.

6. Wine, ranking of promotion projects for the 2024-2025 campaign published The Ministry of Agriculture has published the provisional ranking of promotion projects for the wine sector. The admitted projects will receive contributions to support the promotion of Italian wine in foreign markets, a measure that has proven its effectiveness in increasing global demand.

7. Ocm wine: 2024-2025 ranking published The OCM measure “Promotion in third country markets” offers financing of up to 50% for wine companies. The Ministry of Agriculture has published the provisional ranking of approved projects, an important step to strengthen the export of Italian DOP, IGP and sparkling wines to non-EU markets.

8. Alcohol-Free Wine Is on the Rise: How It's Made and What It Tastes Like Alcohol-free wine is experiencing a surge in popularity, driven by demand for healthier beverages. The process of dealcoholization removes the alcohol from traditional wine while keeping its aromas and flavors intact, making it an increasingly popular option for health-conscious consumers.

9. The “Three Glasses” of Friuli Venezia Giulia: Whites dominate Among the 25 wines awarded by Gambero Rosso with the Three Glasses 2025 in Friuli Venezia Giulia, only one is a red: the Schioppettino 2021 by Teresa Raiz. White wines continue to dominate the scene, with Friulano and Ribolla Gialla among the protagonists of regional production.

10. At the Milano Wine Week, an inaugural toast with Asti Docg The Milano Wine Week, which will be held from 5 to 13 October, will be inaugurated with a toast of Asti Docg. The event, open to the public, will take place on Saturday 5 October in Piazza Tre Torri and will see the participation of the Consorzio Asti Docg, the main sponsor of the opening ceremony.

11. 2024 Harvest at Tenuta di Castellaro: Excellent Quality from the Aeolian Islands The 2024 harvest at Tenuta di Castellaro, on the island of Lipari, produced high-quality grapes, despite the summer drought. The wines, both white and red, promise an important structure and a marked aromatic concentration, thanks to the warm and dry climate.

12. Tre Bicchieri 2025, the excellence of Friuli Venezia Giulia Cantina Produttori Cormòns has won the Tre Bicchieri del Gambero Rosso for 2025, establishing itself as one of the excellences of Friuli Venezia Giulia. This region is famous for its quality white wines, with vineyards that extend to the eastern border, protected by the Julian Alps.

13. Siddùra: Sardinian wines awarded worldwide The Siddùra winery brings Sardinia to the international podium, with the Cannonau di Sardegna Doc Rosato Nudo 2023, awarded as the best rosé in the world, and the Tìros (Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese), included among the best one hundred labels in the world in the World Rankings of Wines & Spirits report.

14. Profumi di Mosto in Valtenesi: the 23rd edition on October 6th The 23rd edition of Profumi di Mosto in Valtenesi will be held on Sunday, October 6th. The Garda hills will host 27 open wineries for a day of tastings to discover the flavors, scents and colors of the area during the grape harvest.

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