Wine Idea's wine news for September 22, 2024!

Mazzilli disowns Moio: "Quality agriculture does not mean giving up organic" The attack on organic by Professor Luigi Moio, president of the OIV, has sparked controversy. Mazzilli retorts: "Where you cannot grow organically, you cannot talk about quality agriculture". The debate continues, bringing the meaning of sustainability and care for the environment in viticulture to the center of attention.

“Vinibuoni d'Italia 2025”: Tuscany, Piedmont and Veneto dominate the "Top 300" The "Vinibuoni d'Italia 2025" guide by the Touring Club Italiano has crowned the best wines from native Italian vines. Tuscany leads the way with 37 award-winning wines, followed by Piedmont (36) and Veneto (31). Franciacorta and Trentodoc dominate the "Perlage" section dedicated to bubbles.

Harvest 2024: a glass half empty for many producers The Consorzio Vini highlights the excellent quality of the grapes, but laments the lack of institutional support. “We will do the math at the end,” they say, but the isolation of the sector is worrying.

Veneto wines: resilience despite a difficult year Despite 2023 being marked by extreme weather events, Veneto wines exceeded expectations. Fungal diseases and hailstorms reduced production, but the quality of the wines, thanks above all to the careful management of the winemakers, was better than expected.

Italian wine growth: 13% in volume and 7% in revenue, led by Prosecco The first half of 2024 saw Italian wine grow by 2.4% in volume and 3.2% in value, with Prosecco in the lead (13% in volume and 7% in revenue). However, signs of a slowdown suggest that the sector could face future challenges.

The shape of wine: the importance of the right glass George Riedel, head of the eponymous glass manufacturing company, explains that the function of the glass is fundamental to enhancing the tasting experience. An evolution born in 1973 thanks to the intuition of Klaus Riedel, who revolutionized the way of thinking about wine.

Packaging of the Future: Sustainable Innovations for Wine The future of wine packaging is looking to sustainability, but change is slow. While younger consumers are embracing new solutions like cans and bag-in-boxes, a good portion remain attached to traditional glass bottles and corks.

Harvest 2024: Drought and bad weather divide Italy This year's harvest sees Italy split in two: in the North, bad weather and hailstorms have compromised part of the harvest, while in the South there are delays of 10-15 days. The difficulties are greater for organic vineyards, forced to an intense phytosanitary defense.

In 2026 the Pope's wine: an exclusive project In the 20 hectares of the papal estate in Castel Gandolfo, a vineyard has been planted with varieties resistant to disease and cold, the result of the work of the University of Udine. The wine, which will be released in 2026, will not be available on the market.

Wine Education: The Desire for Certifications Grows Among Enthusiasts More and more wine lovers are seeking certifications in the world of wine. The trend is growing both in Italy and abroad, with many courses offered for those who want to deepen their knowledge and obtain a "diploma" in the wine field.

In Barolo, a photographic exhibition developed with wine From October 5th to December 8th, the Castello di Barolo will host an exhibition of photographs printed using wine. The artist Giancarlo Volpi uses anthocyanins and antioxidants in wine in the development process, blending ancient and innovative techniques.

Città del Vino at the G7 Agriculture in Syracuse The Città del Vino association, which brings together 500 Italian municipalities, will participate in the G7 in Syracuse with its own exhibition space. The aim is to bring the contribution of Italian wine areas to international discussions on agriculture and sustainability.

Gambelli National Award: nominations open for 2025 Nominations are now open for the 13th edition of the Gambelli Award, which rewards winemakers under 40 for their contribution to the quality of Italian wine. Next year, the award will coincide with the centenary of Giulio Gambelli's birth.

Brezza Riva Rosé: the new Trentodoc sparkling wine from Cantina di Riva Cantina di Riva has launched Brezza Riva Rosé, an extra brut Trentodoc sparkling wine produced with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The grapes, harvested by hand, give life to a high-quality must, the fruit of the 2021 harvest.

Yoga in the vineyards and artificial intelligence in the cellar The Pedrotti company in Trentino combines tradition and innovation. Sisters Donatella and Chiara Pedrotti lead the company, dug into the rock, focusing on a mix of ancient wine-aging techniques and the use of modern technologies such as artificial intelligence.

Cantina Bassoli: wellness and wine in synergy Cantina Bassoli has launched a series of meetings that explore the link between wine and wellness. The project, conceived by Riccardo Bassoli and Cecilia Amadei, aims to create a new synergy between oenology and personal care.

Trentodoc: 99 events including tastings and visits to the cellar The “Trentodoc in cantina” program offers 99 events to discover the mountain bubbles. Guided tastings, typical dishes and visits to the vineyards make this initiative a unique opportunity to promote the Trentino region.

Verduno Municipal Winery Celebrates First Year Verduno Municipal Winery celebrated its first anniversary with a special evening involving the owners, local authorities and the community.

Manduria: cellar flooded, firefighters in action A cellar in Manduria flooded due to a broken water main. Firefighters intervened to empty the water and resolve the emergency.

Montecucco: 2024 harvest on the up After three difficult years, the 2024 harvest in the lands of Montecucco promises quality and quantity. The recent rains have not stopped operations, and the balance is positive for the seven municipalities that are part of the denomination.

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