Wine Idea's wine news for October 6, 2024!

1. La Vendemmia di via della Spiga: great wines parade in luxury boutiques From 7 to 10 October, fashion meets wine in the boutiques of via della Spiga in Milan. The best Italian wine labels will be the protagonists of the 15th edition of La Vendemmia , an event that combines wine, fashion and culture, with refined tastings curated by producers from the Marche and other luxury brands.

2. Reconversion of vineyards: 1.2 million euros from the Province The Province of Trento is making 1.2 million euros available for the restructuring and reconversion of vineyards. Wineries can apply for funding until 15 January 2025, with the aim of strengthening the Trentino winemaking identity, adapting to market demands and adopting more sustainable techniques.

3. Harvest 2024: excellent quality, but production down The 2024 harvest closes with mixed results. The quality of the wine was exceptional, but the quantity suffered a significant decline, in some cases up to 50%, due to downy mildew and persistent drought. Producers also complain about sales prices that are too low, insufficient to cover costs.

4. Grape and Harvest Festival in Verona The Campagna Amica Covered Market in Verona hosted the Grape and Harvest Festival on the weekend of October 5 and 6. Between tastings and the must air, eight local wineries offered their wines to celebrate the beginning of autumn and the end of the grape harvest.

5. Wine: for 46% of Italians it expresses culture and territory According to a survey by Divulga/Ixé-Coldiretti, almost half of Italians consider wine as an expression of national culture and territory. The 2024 harvest, which began in July in Sicily, closes with an estimated production of between 41 and 42 million hectoliters.

6. Savoie: The next wine trend? Savoie, once known only for its ski resorts, is emerging as a trendy new wine region in France. With indigenous varieties and simple wines, Savoie is expected to follow in the footsteps of regions such as Beaujolais and Jura.

7. Zoppis closes 2024 with an 8% turnover The Novara-based distributor of wines and spirits Zoppis expects to close 2024 with an 8% increase in turnover, thanks to the growth of the super premium segment and new market strategies. The company, which serves over 4,000 customers in Piedmont and Lombardy, boasts a catalog with 6,000 products.

8. 305 wines from heroic viticulture awarded The Mondial des Vins Extrêmes has awarded 305 wines produced in extreme conditions, such as mountainous or terraced terrain and small islands. The competition, which saw the participation of 356 companies from 25 countries, is a tribute to the toil and dedication of winemakers who work in difficult conditions.

9. Città del Vino joins the European campaign Vitaevino The National Association Città del Vino joins the European campaign Vitaevino, aimed at promoting responsible and moderate wine consumption. The initiative aims to involve Italian cities in signing the Declaration, an appeal to recognize the cultural and social value of wine.

10. Val Polis Cellae: tastings and art in the cellars of Valpolicella The Val Polis Cellae event will be held on October 13, involving some of the most renowned wineries in Verona. The event will unfold along six routes that will touch the municipalities of Fumane, San Pietro in Cariano, Negrar, Verona, Illasi and Mezzane, offering a mix of art, wine and evocative landscapes.

11. Cantina Riccio: a success in Irpinia viticulture Giuseppe De Marco, born in Chiusano San Domenico, has transformed his passion for wine into a successful business. After planting the first vineyards in 2010, his company continued to grow, giving life to the Green Resort De Marco and producing excellent wines such as Aglianico, Fiano and Greco.

12. “Profumi di Mosto”: the great wine festival on Lake Garda On Sunday 6 October, 27 wineries in Valtenesi opened their doors for the 23rd edition of Profumi di Mosto . Among the participating companies: Avanzi, Averoldi, Costaripa and Perla del Garda, ready to delight visitors with tastings of local wines among the hills and shores of Lake Garda.

13. Levanto Doc Vermentino awarded at the Mondial des Vins Extrêmes The Colline di Levanto Doc Vermentino 2023 from Cantina Levantese has won the Gold Medal at the Mondial des Vins Extrêmes. This prestigious competition celebrates wines produced under heroic viticulture conditions, and saw the participation of over 1,000 labels from all over the world.

14. Vineyards under the bombs: Lebanese winemakers resist the war In the Bekaa Valley, between Lebanon and Syria, winemakers continue to work despite the devastation of the war. Bombs hit vineyards and cellars, but local winemakers resist heroically, keeping a thousand-year-old tradition alive.

15. Casa Grazia: the relationship between Gela and Greekness Casa Grazia hosted the first series of meetings dedicated to the link between Gela and Greek culture. The initiative, promoted by the Brunetti family, involved institutions, young people and experts to explore the historical and cultural roots of one of the most important Greek colonies in Sicily.

16. Murgo Etna Rosato Doc: a comparison between the 2022 and 2023 vintages Cantina Murgo, a historic winery on Etna, presented the 2022 and 2023 vintages of its Etna Rosato Doc. The wines tell the story of a unique territory, where the volcano and tradition meet to create labels of great charm.

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