Wine Idea's wine news for October 30, 2024!

1. Daniele Petricci reconfirmed as head of the Suvereto and Val di Cornia Consortium Daniele Petricci has been re-elected president of the Suvereto and Val di Cornia wine Consortium for a three-year term. The forty-six-year-old from San Lorenzo will continue to promote the three denominations of the territory: Suvereto Docg, Val di Cornia Rosso Docg and Val di Cornia Doc.

2. Merano WineFestival: History and Innovation in Food and Wine Helmuth Köcher, founder of the Merano WineFestival, explains how the festival has grown to become an international point of reference, maintaining a dialogue with regional traditions and introducing new things every year.

3. Recipe: Lambrusco and apple juice aperitif A fresh and lively proposal with Lambrusco amabile, the sparkling wine par excellence of Emilia and Lombardy, perfect to enjoy within the first two years after the harvest.

4. "A Tavola dal Sommelier" - Wines and Alpine cheeses Exclusive event with Tenuta San Giorgio wines paired with Alpine cheeses selected by Zucchello Emporium. Sommelier Marco will reveal food pairing secrets. Reservations required.

5. Terre d'Oltrepò becomes a joint stock company The largest cooperative winery in Lombardy, Terre d'Oltrepò, is transforming into a joint stock company to attract external investment and strengthen its growth, as announced by CEO Umberto Callegari.

6. Eurostratex signs the Bodegas Faustino winery in the Basque Country The Friulian company Eurostratex creates the structure for the new Bodegas Faustino winery, a historic reality in Rioja, Spain. The inauguration is scheduled for Thursday, October 31.

7. Open Cellars in San Martino On Sunday 10 November, the Duca di Salaparuta Cellars in Casteldaccia (PA) open their doors for a guided tour and tasting. An opportunity to experience autumn in Sicily between wines and tradition.

8. Cantina La Vis: 10 million in severance payments to members Cantina La Vis Valle di Cembra, a cooperative in Lavis, celebrates a positive balance. President Pietro Patton expresses satisfaction with the solidarity shown by members.

9. Only Wine 2025 - Applications open for young producers and small wineries The young producers' show returns from 26 to 28 April 2025. An event dedicated to new talents and small wineries in Italy, with a focus on promoting emerging viticulture.

10. Cantina di Taurasi: clarifications on the seizure of wine Regarding the seizure of wine, Cantina di Taurasi clarifies that the control of the ASL of Avellino confirmed the traceability and conformity of the wine product.

11. Cantina Ottella: double recognition for wine tourism Francesco and Michele Montresor of Cantina Ottella express pride for the recent awards received, recognition of their commitment to hospitality and wine quality.

12. Franciacorta: Bellavista and the sartorial future of bubbles Bellavista, a prestigious winery in Franciacorta, inaugurates a “new era” based on tailoring, projecting the territory of Italian bubbles into the international panorama.

13. Producers in Clavesana: 60 years of Langhe wines A winemaking company that has supported the area for over sixty years and offers some of the best Piedmontese wines, thanks to over 200 families of winemakers in the area.

14. Dealcoholized wines: Uiv confirms the withdrawal of the Mef regulation According to the Italian Wine Union (Uiv), the Ministry of Economy has withdrawn the regulations on dealcoholized wines, with the Ministry of Agriculture ready to discuss more suitable regulation.

15. Winemaking Machinery: A Sector Worth 2.5 Billion in Exports The winemaking and bottling machinery sector in Italy is growing. From 12 to 15 November, the thirtieth edition of the Simei show will be held at Fiera Rho Milano.

16. “Red Wines of the Future” - Masterclass at Villa Neri Pietro Russo, Master of Wine, leads a masterclass on “Red Wines of the Future” at Villa Neri, exploring the challenges facing this type of wine in the context of climate change.

17. Grape harvest and health: the benefits of grapes The grape harvest celebrates autumn with a tradition rich in health benefits: grapes, rich in antioxidants, are a precious ally for well-being.

18. Slowdown of online wine after the pandemic boom After the peak in online sales recorded during the pandemic, the wine e-commerce market is slowing down, as highlighted by a recent study by Pambianco.

19. Filari di Timorasso di Boveri wins the Tre Bicchieri The Luigi Boveri Agricultural Company celebrates the success of its Filari di Timorasso 2022, awarded the Tre Bicchieri by Gambero Rosso, with a complex and refined bouquet.

20. Portofino Di Vino 2024 - Tastings and solidarity The Portofino Di Vino event will be held on November 1st, with over 30 wineries and gastronomic specialties. The proceeds will go to the Giannina Gaslini Institute and the Arkè association.

21. Collio and Gradis'ciutta: new awards for Robert Princic The Gradis'ciutta winery has been included in the guide "The best 100 wines and winemakers of Italy". An honor for the owner Robert Princic, ambassador of Collio wines.

22. L'Italia del Pinot Nero, first successful edition in Rome The first edition of “L'Italia del Pinot Nero” concluded in Rome with over 39 participating wineries and a large audience of operators and enthusiasts.

23. Startup for Hospitality - Innovation for Hospitality Fiera Hospitality and WMF-We Make Future launch a contest for startups in the Ho.Re.Ca. sector aimed at promoting accessibility and inclusiveness projects in hospitality services.

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