Wine Idea's wine news for September 30, 2024!

1. Monferrato is changing: the first dealcoholized wine In Monferrato, Pietro Botto and his company Winot have started producing the first dealcoholized wine in the region, with the first three thousand bottles ready for the market. An innovation that brings a new dimension to the Italian wine sector.

2. Unfair practices in Capitanata: Coldiretti reports Coldiretti Puglia has reported the unfair practices that are emerging in the area of San Severo and its surroundings, where winemakers are delivering grapes to the cellars without a clear price for payment, a phenomenon that is causing concern among local producers.

3. Two wines from the province of Latina awarded with the “Tre Bicchieri” Among the best wines of Lazio awarded by the Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia 2025 guide, there are the Radix Bellone 2019 by Casale del Giglio and the Biancolella di Ponza 2022 by Antiche Cantine Migliaccio. Two prestigious labels that represent the quality of Pontine production.

4. Mayor Giordani's wine among the Gambero Rosso elite Sergio Giordani's Colli Euganei Borgo delle Casette Riserva 2020 and Vignalta's Colli Euganei Rosso Gemola 2019 were awarded the Tre Bicchieri by the Guida Vini d'Italia 2025, confirming the excellence of the Euganean Hills.

5. The charm of Törggelen in Alto Adige The ritual of Törggelen attracts hundreds of thousands of Germans to Alto Adige every year. A tradition that mixes wine, food and conviviality, making the Alto Adige autumn an unmissable event for tourists, especially Germans.

6. Fraud in extra virgin olive oil: a growing market As the price of extra virgin olive oil increases, scams are increasing. Bottles sold at 6 euros per liter, often without labels, indicate the infiltration of criminal organizations that mix Tunisian and Turkish oils with seed oil, passing them off as extra virgin.

7. Paltrinieri’s Lambrusco Piria: Second Best Wine Under $20 Paltrinieri’s Lambrusco di Sorbara Piria was named second best wine by Wine Enthusiast in its “The Top-Rated Wines Under $20 for 2024” ranking, confirming the excellence of Italian wines accessible to all.

8. Agricultural land prices skyrocket, but sales slow Although agricultural land prices are rising, sales are slowing due to geopolitical uncertainties and inflation. The average price stands at around 22,800 euros per hectare, with growth below 1%.

9. “Cantine Aperte in Vendemmia” at Tenuta di Frassineto On Sunday, September 29, Tenuta di Frassineto will open its doors for “Cantine Aperte in Vendemmia.” Participants will enjoy a tour of the vineyards and cellar, as well as a picturesque picnic to savor the flavors of Valdichiana.

10. Serious injury at the Cantina Sociale di Limidi The conditions of the two workers intoxicated by toxic gases while cleaning a tank at the Cantina Sociale di Limidi remain serious. Both are hospitalized in intensive care, with a reserved prognosis.

11. Trekking and tastings in Valpolicella with Cantina Vogadori On Sunday 6 October, Cantina Vogadori is organizing a day of trekking through the vineyards of Valpolicella, followed by a tasting of the region's typical wines. An event to immerse yourself in nature and the flavors of the area.

12. The heroic vineyards of Campo Soriano in Terracina A few steps from Rome, the heroic vineyards of Campo Soriano offer a breathtaking landscape between karst hills and vineyards of Moscato di Terracina DOC, Aleatico and Cesanese. A unique experience for lovers of wine and nature.

13. Abruzzo: new guidelines for harvest management The Abruzzo Region has approved new guidelines for the 2024 harvest of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo and the provincial sub-zones. Companies will be able to anticipate storage times to improve production management.

14. New yeast discovered for Sangiovese wine A new yeast strain, selected by students of CRISBA in Grosseto, has been discovered in the Sangiovese vineyards of Scansano. This ecotypic yeast could revolutionize the production of Morellino di Scansano.

15. Chianti Wine: Debut in Canada The Chianti Wine Consortium debuts in Canada with the Chianti Lovers Canadian Tour 2024. Two masterclasses will be held in Montreal and Toronto, with the aim of promoting Chianti among local operators and the international public.

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