Wine Idea's wine news for September 7, 2024!

Welcome to Wine Idea's wine news for September 7, 2024!

State Aid in France for Uprooting Vineyards In France, state aid has been announced for the definitive elimination of vineyards considered to be in surplus. This emergency subsidy amounts to €150 million to uproot approximately 37,500 hectares post-harvest.

Catastrophe in Salina: Precious Grapes Stolen At the Barone di Villagrande company, a large-scale theft led to the total loss of the 2024 production of Malvasia delle Lipari Passito. Marco Nicolosi, still incredulous, laments the disappearance of ten quintals of grapes.

Montevago: XXVII Belice Wine and Products Festival This weekend, Montevago celebrates its 27th edition of the wine festival with a rich agenda of events, tastings and shows.

Union of Harvest and Vintage Cars in Friuli The Friulian Vintage Vehicle Club is organizing a gathering of vintage cars in Manzano, for an event that combines the ancient ritual of the grape harvest with the passion for vintage cars.

Bolgheri DiVino: Dinner Along the Cypresses In Bolgheri, a kilometer-long table along the cypress avenue hosted a grand dinner, consolidating the area's winemaking reputation.

News from Oltrepò Pavese Riccardo Binda, new director of the Oltrepò Pavese Consortium, talks about the changes needed after years of strategic errors in managing the region's wine.

Context and Disappointment: The Mystery of Holiday Wine An article explores how context influences the perception of wine, often disappointing when enjoyed far from its origin.

Limited Edition from Ayala Collection The Maison presents the limited cuvée N°16 Blanc de Blancs 2016, with only 7,357 bottles available, celebrating the diversity of its terroirs.

Innovative Proposal on Etna: Coworking Cellar Seby Costanzo proposes a coworking cellar to face the challenges of small wine productions on Etna.

Sustainability and Epigenetics in Prosecco Vineyards Diego Tomasi discusses the importance of the ancient Cartizze vines and the sustainable approach to viticulture in Prosecco DOCG.

CAP Advances and Support for Agricultural Businesses Confagricoltura celebrates the advance disbursement of CAP funds by AGEA, an expected move that supports agricultural businesses.

Who Buys Wine Online? An IWSR analysis reveals that over 60% of online wine shoppers are Boomers and Gen Xers in several major global markets.

Controversy and Business: Beaches and Public Lands The management of public concessions for beaches and other lands is compared to practices in the wine world.

ONAV and the Art of Tasting ONAV launches a new course calendar for aspiring sommeliers, promoting an objective approach to wine tasting.

Corvo: 200 Years of History and Innovation The historic wine brand Corvo celebrates two centuries with a label restyling and a digital renewal.

"Top Wine Slow" Award for the Wine of the Nursing Home The wine “Prezioso 2023”, from a psychiatric nursing home, receives an important recognition from Slow Food.

Dealcoholized Wine Awaiting Legislation Massimo Lovisolo awaits regulatory approval to produce the first Italian dealcoholized wine, marking a new trend in the sector.

Podere Conca: Between Tradition and Innovation Podere Conca in Bolgheria expresses a deep connection with family tradition and craftsmanship in the wine scene.

Difficulties for French Producers A significant drop in wine production is expected in France due to climatic and health challenges.

Art and Wine: Cantina Sette Colli Inaugurates a Mural Cantina Sette Colli celebrates art with the inauguration of a mural that transforms its building into a permanent artistic residence.

Poderi Costantini: A Century of History and Innovation Pecorì and Cherì sparkling wines celebrate native varieties, with a history of innovation that has lasted over a century.

Trentino Celebrates with Brezza Riva Rosé Cantina di Riva launches the new Trentodoc sparkling wine, expressing the elegance and freshness of Trentino wine.

Innovation and Tradition in Manduria Gianfranco Fino continues to revolutionize the production of Primitivo, elevating the grape variety to new standards of excellence.

Valdobbiadene Exalts Its Excellence Luigi Stramare Bortolomiol represents the Confraternity of Valdobbiadene with a bottle that embodies the uniqueness of the territory.

Pommery and Milan: A Fascinating Connection A collaboration between champagne brand Pommery and the city of Milan highlights cultural and historical affinities.

Supporting the Fight Against ALS The Cantina Sociale Barbera dei Sei Castelli supports AISLA with a special edition of wine dedicated to fundraising.

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