Wine Idea's wine news for September 28, 2024!

1. Harvest in Forlì: recovery after the flood

After last week's flood, the grape harvest has restarted in the Forlì area. Carlo Alberto Favoni Miccoli of Confagricoltura Forlì-Cesena e Rimini confirms that, as soon as the soil dried, the winemakers returned to the fields to save the last bunches, especially Sangiovese grapes.

2. Moncaro vs. Moderna: agreement in crisis The relationship between the Moncaro winery and Moderna is increasingly in the balance, with the risk that this will compromise the cooperative's operations and harm the members involved.

3. Vineyard devastated by wild boars in Castel San Pietro A vineyard of the Caraccio winery in Castel San Pietro was seriously damaged by wild boars. Aline and Andre Prada tell of a crop that was now compromised, just one day after the harvest, with the grapes also attacked by wasps and midges.

4. Bottura and Verdicchio delle Marche at the G7 Agriculture Chef Massimo Bottura and Stefano Antonucci's Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi will be the stars of the G7 Agriculture gala dinner in Syracuse. Verdicchio will be paired with one of the three-Michelin-star chef's dishes, celebrating the excellence of the Marche region.

5. In the vineyard with Alberto Tanda: Malvasia di Bosa, an ageless wine Alberto Tanda, of the Coronedu company, celebrates Malvasia di Bosa, a unique and rare wine. Tanda does not let you taste it before seven years of aging, underlining the value of time in this extraordinary wine.

6. Gavi among the most loved towns in Italy Gavi is among the ten most loved towns under 5,000 inhabitants in Italy, according to the site Holidu. With significant growth in tourism, the capital of the Lemme Valley has also been awarded the Spiga Verde for its sustainable development.

7. Food drives tourism in Italy According to a recent survey, for 9 out of 10 Italians, food and wine experiences are fundamental in choosing a tourist destination. Local food and agri-food products represent a primary driver for the development of tourism, with a growing demand for “made in Italy” certifications.

8. Grape Festival 2024 in Turin On Sunday, September 29, Turin will host the 37th edition of the Grape Festival in the Campidoglio district, with grape pressing, crafts, and independent publishing events. Open local shops and art exhibitions will enrich the event.

9. Carlo Petrini against gangmastering in wine Carlo Petrini, founder of Slow Food, denounces the use of gangmastering in the grape harvest and criticizes the sale of bottles of wine at 50-60 euros if there are exploitative practices behind them. The appeal was launched during the Terra Madre event.

10. Giansanti elected president of Copa Massimiliano Giansanti, president of Confagricoltura, has been elected president of Copa (Committee of European Professional Agricultural Organisations). Giansanti is the first Italian to hold this role after 30 years.

11. In Villa Veritas: wines and gastronomic products on display in Piazzola sul Brenta Villa Contarini will host the event “In Villa Veritas”, an exhibition of wines, spirits and gastronomic products with 96 Italian and international exhibitors. An opportunity to learn about the food and wine excellences of the area.

12. Wine consumption declines in the US, sparkling wines hold up In August 2024, wine consumption in the United States recorded a 13% decline. However, Italian sparkling wines continue to hold up, saving sales in the sector.

13. Barbaresco Crichët Pajé: the most expensive Italian wine in the world Barbaresco Crichët Pajé by Roagna has been confirmed as the most expensive Italian wine in the world, with a price tag that reaches 1,053 euros a bottle, according to Wine Searcher .

14. Doc Bianchello del Metauro Gazza 2023 awarded as best wine in Italy The Bianchello del Metauro Gazza 2023 from Cantina Di Sante has won the award for Best Wine in Italy for Quality/Price Ratio 2025, with a score of 93/100, in DoctorWine's Essential Guide to Italian Wines.

15. “A wine that is worth it”: the social project of Alba In the prison of Alba a special wine is produced, grown by the inmates and processed by the students of the Umberto I oenological institute. A redemption project that combines viticulture and social inclusion.

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