Wine Idea's wine news for September 27, 2024!

1. Wine crisis: the appeal of the Guardians of the Territory The Guardians of the Territory Association raises an alarm for the Sicilian wine sector, hit hard by a crisis that risks compromising the local economy. After a massive infection of downy mildew in 2023, which reduced production by 50%, the drought of 2024 further lowered yields by 25%.

2. Vincenzo Venuto: mountain agriculture and biodiversity In an exclusive interview, Vincenzo Venuto, biologist and science communicator, explains how mountain agriculture promotes biodiversity. Soon to be a guest of Superpark at the Adamello Brenta Natural Park, Venuto shares his passion for nature and the territory.

3. Lunelli and the challenge in Prosecco: excellence and territory Matteo Lunelli celebrates 10 years of Bisol1542 within the Lunelli Group, with Molera Extra Dry 2023 awarded with the Tre Bicchieri del Gambero Rosso. Lunelli underlines the importance of valorizing Prosecco Superiore and the diversity of Italian bubbles.

4. Food and wine events from 27 to 29 September 2024 The first weekend of autumn opens with a wide range of food and wine events throughout Italy, including festivals dedicated to regional gastronomy, special openings of vinegar factories and reviews of typical products.

5. Sustainable agriculture: Il Gallese opens its doors to the public The Il Gallese farm in Scorzè, led by Fabio and Cristina Michielan, will open to the public on Saturday 28 September. In addition to the sale of local products, such as eggs and chicken, visitors will be able to enjoy the large company garden.

6. The boom of UK-made bubbles The big French Champagne houses, such as Taittinger and Vranken-Pommery, are investing in England to produce sparkling wines based on chardonnay, pinot noir and pinot meunier, marking a significant change in the panorama of global bubbles.

7. 2024 Harvest: Italian Leadership, but Costs Are a Concern Although Italy confirms its leadership in wine production with 41 million hectoliters, Luca Rigotti of Fedagripesca/Confcooperative highlights concerns related to production costs, climate change and generational turnover.

8. Civil service in agriculture is born for a thousand young people The Minister of Agriculture Francesco Lollobrigida has announced the launch of the civil service in agriculture, which will see a thousand young people involved in projects to support the sector. An important opportunity for the new generations.

9. Veneto: Harvest in its final stages The harvest in Veneto is coming to a close, with production estimates slightly down compared to previous years. Nicola Zaggia, president of Stradone del Friularo, draws an initial positive balance, despite the climatic challenges.

10. Luca D'Attoma defends organic Winemaker Luca D'Attoma criticizes Professor Moio's recent statements against organic viticulture, arguing that organic is not a trap, but a valid approach for the production of quality wines.

11. Sparkling wines and Prosecco save Italian sales in the US Despite the general decline in wine consumption in the United States, Italian Prosecco and sparkling wines continue to drive sales, recording good results and counteracting the decline of Champagne.

12. The boom in alcohol-free wine: Lollobrigida doesn't like it While the trend of alcohol-free wine is spreading, conquering venues from the USA to Piedmont, Minister Lollobrigida expresses doubts about this change, in contrast with winemaking tradition.

13. The most expensive Italian wines in the world According to Wine Searcher , Barbaresco Crichët Pajé di Roagna is the most expensive Italian wine in the world, with an average price of 1,053 euros per bottle. An award that celebrates the excellence of Italian wine on an international level.

14. “Best Buys” 2024: 17 Italian wines in the Top 100 Wine Enthusiast magazine has included 17 Italian wines in its “Best Buys” 2024 ranking. Among these, Paltrinieri stands out, which ranks second, demonstrating the excellence and competitiveness of Italian wines.

15. The Essential Guide to Italian Wines 2025: presentation in Milan and Rome DoctorWine presents the 2025 edition of its Essential Guide to Italian Wines with two events in Milan and Rome. The guide continues to be a point of reference for enthusiasts and professionals in the sector.

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