Wine Idea's wine news for September 12, 2024!

  • 11/09/2024

Today's wine news.

1. Luce Caponegro presents her "Erotico" at the Wine Festival

At the 17th edition of the Festa del Vino, which will be held on September 21 and 22 at Villa Farsetti, Santa Maria di Sala, wine enthusiast Luce Caponegro will be present to present her new wine "Erotico", a Sangiovese di Romagna Superiore DOP. "Every sip is a unique sensory journey, an explosion of flavors that reflects the love for the land and the winemaking excellence of Romagna", says Caponegro.

2. Heavy rain on Montello: serious damage to Prosecco vineyards

A violent storm hit the Montello, causing serious damage to the Prosecco vineyards just a few days before the start of the harvest. The hail only hit the Montello area in a limited way, but the damage to some wineries is significant.

3. WineHunter 2024: The Best Wines of the Year

The WineHunter Award 2024 ranking has selected the products of excellence in the world of wine, beer, spirits and gastronomic products. The winners of the prestigious The WineHunter Award Platinum will be announced on November 8th during the 33rd edition of the Merano Wine Festival. In the meantime, some wines awarded with the WineHunter Gold have been announced.

4. Harvest disaster in Canavese: production down by up to 80%

2024 looks set to be a difficult year for the 936 wineries in the province of Turin. Due to adverse weather conditions, including incessant rains and late frosts, grape production is in sharp decline, with decreases ranging from 20% to 80% depending on the area.

5. Open Cellars in Harvest: 15 Umbrian cellars participate in the event

To celebrate the end of the grape harvest and the harvest festival, fifteen Umbrian wineries belonging to the Umbria Wine Tourism Movement will open their doors to wine lovers on the weekends of September 21-22 and 28-29. Direct experiences will be offered, from hand-picking to traditional pressing.

6. Cultivating Nature: Last Days to Enroll in the Free Course for Aspiring Agronomists

Registration for the free course for "Technical and agronomic interventions on crops" organized by the training agency Per-Corso in Lucca expires on September 15. The course is supported by the Tuscany Region as part of the Giovanisì project.

7. Farewell to Giorgio Medici, ambassador of Lambrusco Reggiano in the world

Giorgio Medici, entrepreneur and key figure in the international diffusion of Lambrusco Reggiano, passed away at the age of 86. His family continues the winemaking tradition with the Cantina Medici Ermete, now in its fifth generation.

8. Etna's whites conquer the world

The Etna wine sector is growing strongly, with the vineyard area increased by 70% in the last ten years and bottles produced quadrupled. Etna wines, especially white ones, are gaining international recognition, with a high demand in foreign markets.

9. Franciacorta returns to the Cellar: three days dedicated to bubbles

From September 13 to 15, the "Franciacorta in Cantina" festival celebrates its 25th anniversary. 69 wineries will open their doors to visitors, offering tastings, guided tours and the chance to discover the secrets of the production of the famous Brescian wine.

10. Banfi celebrates 40 years of success in Montalcino

Banfi winery celebrates four decades since its inauguration. In these years, the company has contributed significantly to the spread of the prestige of Italian wine in the world, becoming a model of innovation and hospitality in the wine sector.

11. Cellar visits with tasting at the Società Agricola Magri Sereno

Società Agricola Magri Sereno invites you to visit the winery with tasting on September 13, 14 and 15. Visitors can choose their favorite bottle to pair with sweet and savory gastronomic proposals, immersed in the atmosphere of the historic village of Rosciate.

12. Discovering the wines of Alta Maremma with Cantina Ampeleia

Cantina Ampeleia offers five experiences to enjoy between the vineyard, the cellar and the kitchen in Roccatederighi, in Alta Maremma. The activities range from vineyard explorations to cooking lessons with local products, offering an immersion in the territory and in the food and wine culture.

13. Wine Agenda: events not to be missed

  • Etna Days : from 12 to 14 September in Castiglione di Sicilia, events and tastings dedicated to Etna wines.
  • Vino al Vino in Panzano in Chianti : from 13 to 15 September, 23 wineries of the Panzano Winegrowers' Union present over 80 wines for tasting.
  • Franciacorta in Cantina : from 13 to 15 September, visits and tastings in the cellars of Franciacorta.

14. Open Cellars during Harvest in Sardinia

The Wine Tourism Movement in Sardinia inaugurates "Cantine Aperte in Vendemmia" on September 14. Four events will allow visitors to experience the grape harvest, with grape picking, guided tours and tastings.

15. Italian wine exports: first six months positive but below expectations

In the first half of 2024, Italian wine exports reached almost 3.9 billion euros, with an increase of 3.2% in value and 2.4% in volume. Despite the positive result, there is a slowdown compared to initial expectations.

16. Veneto drives Italian wine exports

Veneto confirms itself as the driving force of Italian wine exports in the first six months of 2024, contributing significantly to overall growth despite a complex international context.

17. Etna attracts young winemakers and fights abandonment

The growth of the wine sector on Etna is promoting youth employment and counteracting the abandonment of the territory. Etna Doc today has about 445 production companies, with a strong presence of young entrepreneurs.

18. Luigi Moio (OIV): "Wine pays more than other drinks in the alcohol-health debate"

During the Etna Days, the president of the International Organization of Vine and Wine, Luigi Moio, underlined how wine is often penalized in the debate on alcohol and health, despite being an integral part of the culture and history of many territories.

19. Adamantis 2021: a high-quality white from the Isarco Valley

Cantina Valle Isarco presents Adamantis 2021, a high-quality white wine produced from a blend of Sylvaner, Grüner Veltliner, Pinot Grigio and Kerner. An authentic expression of the Alto Adige region, ideal to accompany oysters, mountain cheeses and spicy dishes.

20. The American Wine Glut: The US Wine Market in Crisis

The US wine market is going through a difficult period, with a decline in both the volume and value of trade. This situation is having repercussions on the global wine trade, requiring attention from international producers.

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