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

1. Fratini returns to Bolgheri for a new winemaking adventure The Fratini family, active in the real estate sector, returns to wine with Tenuta Fratini in Bolgheri, ready to launch three new reds on the market from October 1st: Clinio, Harte and Hortense.

2. The '74 graduates who changed Trentino wine A class of wine technicians from 1974 revolutionized the Trentino wine sector, coming from families not connected to wine. A significant anniversary for the Mach Foundation.

3. Controversy over organic: Mammuccini responds to Moio Federbio defends organic wine from the criticism of Professor Luigi Moio, president of the OIV, who has expressed doubts about the sector and its ability to address the climate crisis.

4. "Castelli Aperti FVG" is back On 5-6 October it will be possible to visit 21 castles in Friuli Venezia Giulia, usually closed to the public, on a journey between the hills and the sea.

5. Labels and territory: an increasingly strong bond There is growing attention to labels that indicate specific areas within a denomination, such as Cannonau di Barbagia or Ogliastra in Sardinia.

6. Piero Antinori: "The uprooting of vineyards should be the last resort" From the Expo in Syracuse, Piero Antinori speaks out against the uprooting of vineyards proposed by France, defining it as an extreme measure to be avoided.

7. Langhe: 17 resorts for a fairytale weekend The Langhe are the perfect refuge for lovers of good wine and truffles, with excellent resorts and restaurants that offer an unforgettable experience.

8. Rare wines of Calabria: passion and authenticity A journey to discover the rare wines of the Presila, where small villages and artisanal cellars offer unique products, such as Tenuta del Travale.

9. The ranking of the most valuable wine brands in the world Brand Finance has published the ranking of the most important wine companies globally, with an analysis of their market value.

10. The Antonio Molettieri Winery: an Irpinia dream Among the hills of Irpinia, the Antonio Molettieri Winery, founded by the brothers Sibaldo and Gerardo, celebrates the family's winemaking history and passion for the land.

11. "Profumi di Mosto" returns to Valtènesi Sunday 6 October will see the 23rd edition of "Profumi di Mosto", a food and wine tour of 27 wineries in Valtènesi, to experience the grape harvest period.

12. Cantina di Solopaca: harvest suspended A water bomb hit the Cantina Sociale di Solopaca, forcing the harvest to be suspended. President Carmine Coletta reassures about the protection of the wine bottles.

13. "Safinos 2020" by Torrecuso awarded with the 5 Grappoli The Aglianico Safinos 2020 by the "Il Poggio" winery in Torrecuso obtains the prestigious recognition of the 5 Grappoli in the Bibenda 2025 Guide.

14. Wine Next: success for the event in Padua Wine Next closed with over 3,500 operators and 150 participating wineries, confirming itself as a point of reference for the Horeca sector.

15. Wine and large-scale retail trade: prices up 2.2% Nielsen records a 2.2% growth in wine prices in large-scale retail trade, while volume sales remain stable in the first 8 months of the year.

16. Top Destinations for Wine Lovers Portugal, Moldova and Italy rank among the top destinations for wine tourists, according to Bounce's "Wine Lover's Index."

17. Harvest 2024: Italy returns to being the world's leading producer Italy regains its world leadership in wine production with 41 million hectoliters estimated for 2024, thanks also to the decline in French production.

18. Biofuels from grape marc: a new frontier Grape marc and other vine waste are finding a new life in the production of biofuels, as demonstrated by the Bonollo distilleries.

19. Reduce the size of your glasses to moderate your consumption A study from the University of Cambridge shows that smaller glasses can reduce wine consumption, helping to moderate excessive alcohol.

20. Journey to the roots of bubbles In Asti, on October 26, the seminar "A World of Bubbles" will be held, with the physicist Gérard Liger-Belair, to discover the scientific wonders behind Champagne.

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