Wine Idea's wine news for September 16, 2024!

The great family of Veronese wine, Allegrini , starts again with the young Francesco, Giovanni, Matteo and Silvia , adopting a more modern approach both in the company and in the wines. From the contemporary Valpolicella Classico to the joyful Palazzo della Torre , up to the two labels of Amarone , the Classico and the Classico Riserva Fieramonte , Allegrini continues to be one of the greatest expressions of Valpolicella. After a lively generational change, the company focuses even more on the territory, with aunt Marilisa who has started her own group, maintaining the Tuscan companies Poggio al Tesoro and San Polo .

Two new events with "Alta Langa DOCG: Soul of a Territory" will be held in Bologna (September 23) and Florence (September 24). The format, created by the Alta Langa Consortium , aims to introduce the wines of the denomination to professionals in the Horeca sector, combined with the authentic flavors of the high lands of Langa. The meetings will be led by Marco Reitano , Head Sommelier of the La Pergola restaurant of the Hotel Rome Cavalieri, awarded the title of Best Sommelier in Italy by the magazine Food and Travel .

From 16 to 18 November 2024, Piacenza Expo will host the Fiera dei Vini . Over 200 companies, from all regions of Italy and abroad, will participate in the event. The market exhibition will offer a rich program for visitors, who will be able to discover new winemaking realities, make purchases in view of the holidays, participate in masterclasses led by experts, follow in-depth studies on the relationship between wine, tourism and territory, and participate in collateral exhibitions.

Novella Pastorelli , President of the Consortium for the Protection of Primitivo di Manduria , announces the conclusion of the 2024 harvest. Despite a drop in production of around 40% compared to the previous year, the quality of the grapes harvested is excellent. "We started the harvest two weeks early, but we have maintained excellent quality for our grapes," said Pastorelli.

Ismea offers the “Più Impresa” agricultural bonus, which allows young people and women of any age to obtain non-repayable grants and subsidized loans who intend to take over or expand existing agricultural activities. To access the contribution, it is necessary to respect the conditions set out in the announcement, including the protection of the environment and biodiversity. The bonus aims to encourage the continuity and expansion of agricultural activities.

Roberto Cipresso , one of Italy's most visionary winemakers, launches a new project in Montalcino : Oria , a vineyard that includes 140 clones of Sangiovese . After innovative projects such as "La Quadratura del Cerchio" and "Cipresso43", and the undertaking of planting vines at over 3600 meters in Peru, Cipresso continues to push the boundaries, fascinating students, wine lovers and scholars.

The Municipality of Valdobbiadene , promoter of the first logistics hub of the Prosecco Hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene Unesco , has published two notices to form a list of logistics operators and wineries interested in participating in the project. The initiative aims to remove heavy vehicles from the narrow and steep hill roads, concentrating the loading and unloading operations of Prosecco DOCG bottles in an area easily accessible by larger vehicles.

The historic Sicilian winery Corvo , with a 200-year heritage, invites everyone to participate in an exceptional event in Casteldaccia on Saturday 28 September 2024, starting at 8:00 pm, in Piazza Matrice. In a magical atmosphere, at the foot of the majestic Castello Corvo Duca di Salaparuta , visitors will experience an evening dedicated to the celebration of the historical and territorial origins of the winery.

"Cantine Aperte in Vendemmia" is a unique experience to rediscover the joy of being together. Tenuta Cavalier Pepe , also this year, has created a program to let its guests experience a whole day in the magical atmosphere of the grape harvest, in the heart of Irpinia. From Wednesday to Sunday, until October 20, every occasion is propitious to be in contact with nature.

On September 28-29, October 5-6 and 12-13, Morbegno opens its cellars to discover the DOC and DOCG wines of Valtellina. A unique opportunity to taste wines such as Sforzato , Inferno , Grumello , Sassella , Maroggia and Valgella . Here, Nebbiolo, called Chiavennasca , is grown on the steep mountain slopes, creating a breathtaking landscape with 2500 km of dry stone walls.

September is harvest time in Tuscia , a land rich in vineyards and excellent labels. Many establishments are preparing to welcome visitors eager to experience the harvest. Here are the 5 wineries most appreciated by visitors and enthusiasts, ideal for discovering quality reds, whites and rosés.

With the start of the 2024 harvest, Arsial has started guided tours of the experimental vineyards at the Velletri Demonstration Company . Until September 20, winemakers, industry professionals and enthusiasts will be able to visit the facility from Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 12 pm. The company is located within the property that houses the CREA Viticoltura Enologia – Laboratorio di Velletri .

This Sunday, the Azienda Agricola Il Cipresso opens its doors for a visit with wine tasting. An itinerant tour to discover the spaces where their Serafino , Moscato di Scanzo DOCG and other organic wines are born. It will be possible to taste 7 wines accompanied by delicacies based on Moscato di Scanzo.

From September 7 to 13, in the "Quadrilatero della Moda" of Milan , the 15th edition of "La Vendemmia" returns, organized by MonteNapoleone District . The event promotes the union between luxury brands and prestigious national and international wineries, with the participation of the best restaurants and 5-star luxury hotels in the city.

Negroamaro is the emblem of Salento, the engine of its wine renaissance. The "Negroamaro Masterclass" event, which will be held in Guagnano on Saturday 21 September, celebrates this noble vine and the lands that host it, enhancing it within one of the areas most suited to its production.

At the Copertinum Winery in Copertino , a special grape harvest was held with blind and visually impaired children. Armed with scissors, a basket and boots, the little ones picked grapes and pressed them barefoot, living a unique and precious sensory experience, rediscovering the traditions of their grandparents.

On October 30th, in the setting of Brøndsalen in Copenhagen, the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Denmark , together with Enora , organizes the sixth edition of "A Glass of Italy" . The B2B and B2C event is dedicated to the complexity and excellence of Italian wine, with a busy agenda of activities to promote the versatility and quality of wines from different Italian regions.

The 2024 harvest in Reggio Emilia and its province will be influenced by extreme weather conditions: heat, drought and heavy rain. The low temperature range has affected the ripening of the grapes. Although only 10% of the grapes are harvested by hand, man's attention to wine remains high, with expectations and forecasts for the quality of production.

The 2024 harvest marks a turning point in the global wine scene. Etna records a 60% increase in production, while France faces a difficult year with an 18% drop in production. This scenario could redefine the balance of the global wine market, influencing the economic dynamics of the sector.

The "Strada del Vino" in the province of Bolzano combines natural beauty and a thousand-year-old culture of the vine. Producers prepare for the harvest of great typical vines such as Traminer and Pinot Noir . A fascinating landscape with Lake Caldaro, the Rastenbach gorge and the Alps in the background, where environmentally friendly agriculture thrives.

Bibi Graetz 's utopia is to make Giglio an island-vineyard dedicated to Ansonaco , a traditional grape variety of the Tuscan coast. Despite the record obtained with a bottle of Colore 2016 sold for over 90,000 euros, his most prestigious labels are made in Fiesole , in the Vincigliata vineyard. Gambero Rosso recently tasted his wines from Isola del Giglio.

The global wine market will reach 353.4 billion dollars in 2024, with a total consumption of 25.3 billion liters. Italy has lost its production primacy to France, but Italian wine exports are growing and will exceed 8 billion euros in the next two years. The focus is on lower production in favor of quality. These are the conclusions of the report "Italy in the global wine market" by Valerio Mancini , director of the Center for Dissemination Research at Rome Business School .

A new group called "Generazione Next" was born with the aim of accompanying the generational change in the world of Sicilian wine. Composed of young producers, the group aims to communicate the present and future of the island's winemaking in a fresh way and consistent with modern dynamics, promoting aggregation and comparison.

The Cooperativa Agricoltura Capodarco , born from the community of Don Franco Monterubbianesi , has always placed people and the environment at the center. Today, Capodarco produces organic wine without sulphites, offers educational farms and work to people in difficulty. It was the first stop on the Bio Tour , created thanks to the Being Organic in EU project, promoted by FederBio and co-financed by the European Union.

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