Wine Idea's wine news for October 9, 2024!

Dolo-Vini-Miti: Val di Cembra and Val di Fiemme celebrate From 11 to 20 October, the Trentino valleys celebrate wine and the territory with tastings, conferences and shows. Among the key events, the Wine Trekking Gourmet and the Caneve in festa traveling dinner. Grappa-based cocktails and jazz music enrich the program.

Valtellina wine protagonist at a tasting stand On Saturday 26 October, the winemakers of Valtellina will present their wines with a focus on the Nebbiolo of the Alps. The event will explore the excellence of this heroic viticulture, which combines quality, landscape and culture, embodying a contemporary and responsible drinking.

Buffalo mozzarella and bubbles: the best wines for mozzarella Whether on pizza, caprese or on its own, buffalo mozzarella is an icon. A perfect match with ten selected wines, which enhance the unique flavor of the Dop product from the Campania provinces.

Ugo Nespolo signs the Cannubi vineyard The artist Ugo Nespolo brings his creativity to the Cannubi vineyard, famous for Barolo. The artistic project of the Chiarlo family enriches the rows of this renowned vineyard, inspired by the Art Park La Court.

Tenuta San Giorgio: vertical tasting of Malanotte del Piave On October 25, Tenuta San Giorgio in Maserada sul Piave will host a vertical tasting of Malanotte DOCG, with four vintages on offer, led by sommelier Marco. It will be a journey through the history and evolution of this iconic wine.

Antinori presents three new extreme Chianti Classico Marchesi Antinori launches three limited-edition Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione. These wines, defined as "extreme" by winemaker Renzo Cotarella, accurately represent the territories from which they come, highlighting the high quality of the brand.

Women Protagonists of the World of Wine Monica Monticone is the new president, flanked by six women who head local sections of Coldiretti. The role of women continues to grow in the wine sector, with an increase in female leadership throughout Italy.

Cantina Torrevilla: excellent vintage for sparkling wine bases Despite the rains, the 2024 harvest promises to be excellent for sparkling wine bases, with musts characterized by high acidity. The reds promise the same quality, thanks to a careful selection of the grapes and rigorous work in the cellar.

Scodellando: Buttafuoco Storico tells its story On November 10 and 17, Oltrepò Pavese celebrates Buttafuoco Storico with tastings in the cellars. Participants will be able to discover the secrets of the new wine and listen to family stories from local winemakers, in a unique and authentic experience.

Ferrari Winery awarded for entrepreneurial excellence Ferrari F.lli Lunelli has obtained the prestigious "Best Managed Companies Award" for the seventh consecutive year, confirming its role of entrepreneurial excellence and symbol of Made in Italy.

Canelli: underground cellars census project The Canelli Ipogea project aims to bring to light the ancient "underground cathedrals" of the city, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The goal is to enhance these historic structures for future wine tourism projects.

Success for the Solidarity Harvest at the Le Manzane winery Over 550 people participated in the 13th Solidarity Harvest at Le Manzane, raising funds to fight youth hardship. The event also featured comedian Paolo Kessisoglu, bringing smiles and solidarity.

Braida recognized as a Historic Brand of National Interest The Piedmontese winery Braida has been awarded the Historic Brand of National Interest, conferred by the Ministry of Business and Made in Italy. This recognition celebrates over half a century of excellence in wine production.

Books in the Cellar: a successful event in Susegana The twenty-first edition of "Books in the Cellar" welcomed ten thousand visitors to Susegana, with a rich program of literary events, exhibitions and concerts, confirming the success of this event dedicated to small and medium-sized publishing.

Ready-to-drink wines: easy to drink, hard to make An expert winemaker talks about the art of ready-to-drink wines, which can quickly satisfy the tastes of customers in the wine shop. A balance between tradition and innovation, for immediately accessible but high-quality wines.

Seventh edition of the winemag Top 100 Guide The winemag Top 100 Guide 2025 celebrates the best Italian wines, rewarding emerging producers such as Cantina Cà du Ferrà in Liguria and the rising star of Collio, Ivan Sosol. Among the awards, also the Cantina Rivelazione 2025 for Erbaluce di Caluso by Luca Leggero.

France: 2024 Harvest at Historic Lows French wine production will fall to 2021 levels, with just 37.5 million hectoliters expected. The reduction is due to adverse weather conditions, including spring frosts.

USA: New rules for organic wine imports Starting in September 2024, importers of organic wine into the United States will have to obtain local organic certification, even if the wine is already certified in its country of origin. This rule is part of the USDA's organic enforcement effort.

Andrea Sala: the success of resistant vines Andrea Sala, owner of the Pietramatta Farm, talks about the success of his wines from resistant vines, such as the award-winning «Amber». Sala continues to innovate in the wine sector, with a new project in Clusone.

Young people and wine: luxury or sustainability? A debate among industry operators sees two emerging strategies: on the one hand, luxury marketing, on the other, the growing attention of young people for sustainability and natural products.

Viticulture 5.0: Innovation Transforms Wine The wine industry evolves with Viticulture 5.0, which integrates advanced technologies and sustainability. Climate change and emerging tastes are pushing the sector towards new production frontiers.

Riccardo Cotarella triumphs at the Milano Wine Week Awards Winemaker Riccardo Cotarella receives the Wine Oscar at the Milano Wine Week Awards, in recognition of his contribution to the promotion and valorization of Italian wine globally.

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