Wine Idea's wine news for September 29, 2024!

1. 'Degustando - Foggia Wine Fest': an event not to be missed On Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 October, Palazzo Dogana will host the Foggia Wine Fest , an unmissable event for lovers of wine and Apulian gastronomy. Organized by the Pro Loco of Foggia, the event will offer a fine selection of local wines and gastronomic delights at km 0, representative of Apulian cuisine.

2. Aperitif in the cellar at 47 Anno Domini Join us to celebrate the end of summer with an aperitif in the suggestive location of 47 Anno Domini. The event includes a rich buffet accompanied by music and wine tastings, for a unique sensory experience.

3. Agriculture bonus for DOP and IGP products: last days to request it Until October 3, it is possible to request contributions for protection consortia that promote DOP and IGP products. These contributions finance activities such as fairs, competitions and publications for the promotion of quality agricultural products.

4. Impruneta Grape Festival: A Tradition That Continues Since 1926, the Impruneta Grape Festival has celebrated local agricultural excellence. The event, featuring ox-drawn farm carts, will return this year with competitions, exhibitions, and tournaments, keeping a historic tradition alive.

5. The most expensive Italian wines: Piedmont and Tuscany dominate The rankings of the most expensive wines confirm the predominance of Piedmont and Tuscany. At the top, according to Wine Searcher , is the Barbaresco Crichët Pajé di Roagna, which exceeds 1,000 euros a bottle.

6. China’s Wine Is a Women’s Issue In Ningxia, China’s emerging wine region, women account for over 60% of the workforce in the wine industry. Companies like Helan Qingxue and Silver Heights are success stories, demonstrating how women’s roles are crucial to the growth of China’s wine industry.

7. An August to Forget for Wine Consumption in the US In August 2024, wine consumption in the United States fell by 8.8%. However, Italian sparkling wines held their own, with a slight decline of 1.5%, managing to keep sales in positive territory for the year (1.5%).

8. Italy returns to being the world's leading wine producer With a production of 41 million hectoliters, Italy will once again be the world's leading wine producer in 2024. This primacy is the result of the quality of its product and its ability to face climate challenges, surpassing France.

9. Why have young people stopped drinking wine? Nate Westfall, an American blogger, explains on Medium why young people are turning away from the world of wine. Among the main reasons are high prices, unwelcoming marketing for newbies and an industry that struggles to innovate.

10. The ranking of the most expensive Italian wines Wine Searcher has drawn up the ranking of the most expensive Italian wines, dominated by the reds of Piedmont and Tuscany. In first place, with a price of 1,053 euros, is the Barbaresco Crichët Pajé di Roagna.

11. Milan: “La Vendemmia di MonteNapoleone” returns From 7 to 13 October, Milan will host La Vendemmia di MonteNapoleone , an event that unites major luxury brands with the best Italian and international wineries, transforming the Quadrilatero della Moda into an exclusive showcase for the world of wine.

12. Monferrato: the first dealcoholized wine is born In Monferrato, Pietro Botto has launched the production of the first dealcoholized wine in the region. The Winot company plans to produce the first 3,000 bottles, opening up a new market.

13. Serious accident at Cantina di Limidi Two workers were seriously intoxicated after falling into a tank at Cantina di Limidi, in Soliera. The accident occurred due to a gas leak released by the fermentation of the must. Both workers were transported to the hospital in critical condition.

14. Thieves in Franco Adami's cellar The cellar of Franco Adami, president of the Consortium for the Protection of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Docg, was hit by a theft during the night between September 26 and 27. The thieves caused significant damage, stealing money intended for trips abroad.

15. Harvest 2024 in Italy: production down but quality high The 2024 harvest closes with a production down due to extreme weather conditions, but the quality of the grapes remains excellent. With 41 million hectoliters produced, Italy maintains its world record, with an ever-increasing focus on quality.

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