Wine Idea's wine news for October 8, 2024!

Grandi Cru and White Truffle at the 2024 MonteNapoleone Harvest Auction

Today, in the Crystal Hall of the Hotel Principe di Savoia, the charity auction "Italian Masters" will be held, with bottles from the Comitato Grandi Cru d'Italia and a precious Alba White Truffle. The event, hosted by Cristiano De Lorenzo of Christie's Italia, will contribute to charitable causes.

International award for Sardinian wines at the Muse Design Awards 2024 Tenute Gregu of Sassari wins the Silver Award for the packaging of the Monogram line, telling the story of Sardinia through design. The agency Redfish Adv has created a label that combines tradition and modernity, winning in New York.

Three Glasses for Prosecco and Ribolla gialla: 71 labels awarded Gambero Rosso awards the highest recognition to 46 wines from Veneto and 25 from Friuli. Valdobbiadene stands out with 8 Three Glasses, awarding the excellence of Andreola, Bianca Vigna, Merotto and other producers.

Solidarity and wine: Sammy Basso and the charity harvest In memory of Sammy Basso, who recently passed away, the 10,000 bottles of Prosecco sold in 2018 to support research on progeria remain a testimony of solidarity. The event had raised precious funds for the Italian Progeria Association.

Wine List Italia 2024: the perfect wine list 100 Italian sommeliers have selected 1,000 labels for the "perfect wine list", presented in Milan during the Milano Wine Week. The guide celebrates Italian and foreign wines, accompanying enthusiasts and professionals in the discovery of wine excellence.

Sandro Bottega's first Venetian whisky: a new challenge Sandro Bottega, known for its grappa production, launches its first whisky. "Alex", aged in Brunello and Amarone barrels, represents the completion of an experience that began 40 years ago in Brazil.

GiovinBacco: the Romagna wine festival From October 25 to 27, Ravenna hosts the 22nd edition of GiovinBacco, with hundreds of wine labels and food and wine specialties. Part of the proceeds will be donated to the Lions to support those affected by recent weather events.

Sardinian Wine Aged Underwater: An International Case The Times celebrates Andrea Pala's Donna Ma' wine, made with grapes that rest on the seabed of the Maddalena Archipelago. This ancient aging technique adds a unique, salty flavor to Vermentino.

Fontanavecchia best winery in Southern Italy The Fontanavecchia winery in Torrecuso (BN) was awarded by Winemag 2025 for the valorization of Falanghina, recognized as one of the excellences of Southern Italy.

Cantina di Venosa: focus on Vulture Nine national journalists were invited to discover the Vulture area and its cultural attractions, from history to landscapes, in a journey that combines wine, art and local traditions.

Gewürztraminer and territory: a sensory experience At the Alchimia Restaurant in Milan, the Consorzio Vini Alto Adige presented Gewürztraminer, with a tasting led by director Eduard Bernhart and wine educator Cristina Mercuri, accompanied by dishes by chef Giuseppe Postorino.

Spum.E is born: the first Umbrian sparkling wine From a collaboration between Cantina Semonte and Caprai, "Spum.E" is born, the first sparkling wine produced in the Eugubino area. The project, also studied by the University of Milan, will be available on the national and international market within two years.

Record number of visitors at "Libri in Cantina" in Susegana With over 10,000 participants, the twentieth edition of "Libri in Cantina" ends successfully. The event welcomed a large audience in the suggestive setting of Castello San Salvatore.

Wine and design: Cantina Dosio protagonist in Milan On the occasion of "La Vendemmia di Montenapoleone", Cantina Dosio presents its wines in the Ludovica Mascheroni flagship store, combining fashion, design and winemaking in the heart of Milan.

Dinner with the Producer: Irpinia excellence On October 11, Cantina Perillo and chef Vazza will present the flavors of Irpinia in a special evening at the N'ata Luna restaurant, exploring the winemaking tradition of Taurasi.

Massimo Bernetti honored by Doctor Wine Founder of the Umani Ronchi winery, Massimo Bernetti was celebrated for his contribution to the success of Verdicchio and the growth of viticulture in the Marche region, during the presentation of the Essential Guide to Italian Wines 2025.

Harvest Festival at the Cellar in Montemarano On Sunday 13 October, the San Giovanni Cellar in Doglie will host the second edition of the Harvest Festival, with tastings, guided tours and live music.

Tasting at 3,000 meters above sea level On October 18 and 19, the Top Wine 2950 Symposium returns to the Dolomites, the highest wine tasting in the world, with over 20 wineries from Trentino-Alto Adige.

Wine Searcher: Italy's Most Expensive Wine Barbaresco Crichet Paje di Roagna is the most expensive Italian wine, priced at 1,053 euros a bottle, followed by Masseto, priced at 950 euros.

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