Wine Idea's wine news for September 24, 2024!

1. Is natural wine hypocritical? Sarah Heller, Master of Wine, criticizes the extremism of the natural wine movement in an interview with Gambero Rosso : “The natural result of wine is vinegar.” This statement raises doubts about the concept of natural wine and opens a debate in the sector.

2. Val d'Oca: Autumn between music, art and flavours in Valdobbiadene The autumn season opens with a rich programme at the Wine Center in Valdobbiadene, which combines food and wine, music and art. The first event will be held on 6 October with the final concert of ValdobbiadeneJazz.

3. Italy: the world's leading wine producer with 41 million hectoliters According to Assoenologi president Riccardo Cotarella, the 2024 harvest was one of the most challenging due to extreme weather conditions. Despite the difficulties, Italy remains the world's leading wine producer.

4. Livon: from US censorship to Cru wines The Livon winery continues to shine thanks to the success of the generational transition. Matteo Livon, the new head of the winery, maintains the family tradition with constant attention to quality.

5. Record-breaking Barbaresco: the most expensive Italian wine in the world The Barbaresco Crichët Pajé di Roagna reached a value of 1,053 euros per bottle, placing it first among the most expensive Italian wines, according to Wine Searcher .

6. Bolgheri: vineyards under water, alarm for Cabernet Sauvignon Following a downpour on September 23, the vineyards of Bolgheri were submerged by water, causing concern for the ongoing harvest.

7. Bisol1542: 10 years of excellence with Prosecco Superiore Bisol1542 celebrates a decade of successes in the production of Prosecco Superiore, obtaining the prestigious Tre Bicchieri del Gambero Rosso for the Molera Extra Dry 2023.

8. Cantine Aperte in Vendemmia: events throughout Italy The famous event organized by the Movimento Turismo del Vino returns in September and October 2024. This year's theme is "La Merenda in Vendemmia", with picnics and tastings throughout the peninsula.

9. Put a film in the cellar: “Umbria, the flavours of cinema” A unique project in Umbria that combines cinema and tastings in local cellars and oil mills, to promote the region’s food and wine excellence through cinema.

10. Cantina di Bolgheri Argentiera: 25 years of success Cantina Argentiera celebrates its 25 years with a positive balance, confirming itself as a reference in the DOC Bolgheri.

11. La Cantina del Rospo: the wine that “doesn’t exist” A fascinating story about the wine produced in San Giovanni delle Contee, a reality on the edge of Tuscany that challenges the conventional logic of the wine sector.

12. Wine Next opens in Padua: protagonists Joe Bastianich and Tony Gallo Wine Next, an event dedicated to Horeca operators, opened its doors on September 23 in Padua with the participation of big names and over 150 excellent wineries.

13. Innovation and climate change: the challenge of Sicilian wine Antonio Rallo, president of the Consorzio Vini Doc Sicilia, explains how research and sustainability are essential to address the challenges of climate change in the Sicilian wine sector.

14. Wine and health: the conference in Grinzane During a conference of the Union of Jurists of Vine and Wine, the connection between wine, sociality and well-being was discussed, in contrast with the WHO recommendations to avoid alcohol completely.

15. The Great Wine Festival: a record-breaking success Over 130 exhibitors participated in the 17th edition of the Great Wine Festival, attracting enthusiasts from all over the world for two days of unforgettable tastings.

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