Wine Idea's wine news for September 18, 2024!

Amaro del Ciclista a great success at the Italian Bike Festival 2024 The famous amaro produced by Casoni Fabbricazione Liquori was a great success at its debut, offering enthusiasts the chance to taste the ORIGINALE and POP versions.

Canevel Spumanti launches San Biagio Brut Nature Valdobbiadene DOCG Canevel presents "Prosecco col fondo", dedicated to the most refined palates. Federico Girotto, president of the company, celebrates this product as a tribute to the origins, but with a contemporary and forward-looking vision.

Briscola Tournament in Capriva del Friuli On Saturday, September 21, the Vine Lodge Academy will host a Briscola tournament with food and wine prizes. This will be followed by a historical demonstration of the Morra Game, one of the most beloved tavern games of the past.

2024 Harvest in the Colli Orientali del Friuli: Great Expectations Annalisa Zorzettig, owner of the company of the same name, anticipates a quality harvest, thanks to the conservative work carried out in the vineyards, which has produced crunchy and tasty bunches.

Giuliano Bosio and the rebirth of the Baratuciat vine Bosio, former mayor, is now an ambassador for this vine with mysterious origins, grown between Valsusa and Monferrato. His story is intertwined with that of Giorgio Falca, an agronomist who saved the vine.

Erbaluce Grape Festival of Caluso: three women triumph Two winners come from Piverone and one from Cuceglio. Erbaluce, appreciated in both its sparkling and still versions, continues to conquer the public, especially the younger ones.

Mondial des Vins Extrêmes: record number of participants The 32nd edition of the competition, dedicated to heroic viticulture, will see over 1,000 wines from 25 nations compete. A Ukrainian winery will also be present, along with labels from Brazil and Georgia.

Panzano: Wine and “meat” by Dario Cecchini in the heart of Chianti Classico A melting pot of cultures and flavors characterized the three days of "Vino al Vino", with visitors from all over the world who came to discover the excellence of Chianti.

Vigne di Fagnano, Langhe: a slow-paced refuge This relais, immersed in the Langhe, combines the history of the area with a love of nature and a tribute to Cesare Pavese, maintaining intact the link with rural traditions.

The decline of red wine? After 20 years of decline in red wine consumption in Italy and Europe, the overtaking of white wines, which now dominate production, is confirmed.

Etna Days 2024: great success in the USA Etna wines are increasingly popular overseas. The president of the Consortium, Francesco Cambria, announces the start of the process to obtain the DOCG.

Mediterranean Wine Art Fest 2024: Carditello transforms into the Reggia del Vino On September 20 and 21, the Real Sito di Carditello will host an event celebrating the culture of Campania wine, with a focus on promoting conscious drinking.

21,000 bottles of wine seized without hygiene requirements The NAS of Taranto discovered a company that was bottling and selling wine without respecting hygiene and traceability standards. The bottles were seized.

Italian Wine Brands: growth in the premium segment Despite a decline in entry-level sales, Italian Wine Brands' strategy focuses on premium products, which have led to growth in profitability.

Vinventions Closures Wow Critics An event hosted by Gabriele Gorelli, Master of Wine, explored the sensorial impact of Vinventions closures on wines, arousing enthusiasm among the experts in attendance.

Consorzio Vino Chianti sponsors the “Best schiacciata with grapes” competition The consortium will offer bottles of Chianti DOCG as prizes during the seventh edition of this event, scheduled in Florence on September 18.

Girlan Winery: between history and innovation since 1923 Founded 101 years ago, the Girlan winery in South Tyrol continues to grow, thanks to the passion of its winemakers and the quality of its wines.

The Grand Wine Tour: Reinventing Wine Tourism in Italy A group of top Italian wineries are relaunching wine tourism, inspired by the Grand Tour, focusing on cultural experiences related to wine.

Cantina di Dorgali celebrates 70 years of history The social winery of Dorgali celebrates seven decades of activity, with an event dedicated to members and a new commemorative grappa called “Impavida”.

Conte Federico Live Cooking & Music: a unique experience between wine and cuisine On September 20, as part of the TrentoDoc Festival, it will be possible to visit the Conte Bossi Fedrigotti estate and taste the Trentodoc Riserva paired with fusion dishes, accompanied by live music.

Cantina di Venosa: the “Gesualdo da Venosa” obtains the 5 Grappoli For the second consecutive year, this Aglianico del Vulture DOP receives the 5 Grappoli of the Bibenda Guide, confirming the excellence of the wines of this winery.

Josko Gravner experiments with new materials for refinement After 60 harvests, Gravner continues to innovate, combining the traditional use of amphorae with materials such as glass and vitrified steel for the refinement of his wines.

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