Wine Idea's wine news of 15 July 2024!

AIS Veneto Overcoming and New Courses AIS Veneto announces that it has exceeded 4000 members, inaugurating a new season of courses for aspiring Sommeliers starting in September. New members registered by August 20th will receive the AISpeak course and the "Travel Carnet" volume for free.

Franciacorta: Italian Summer between Art and Wine Franciacorta celebrates the Italian summer with events between Capri and Versilia in collaboration with Nomad, becoming the protagonist with the Franciacorta Lounge at the Chiostro del Priore.

Revolution in Alcohol Free Wines with Lollobrigida After intense debates, Minister Francesco Lollobrigida welcomes the idea of regulating alcohol-free wines in Italy, announcing an imminent discussion table.

Innovation from Lonato: Wine in a Can Perla del Garda introduces "Perle del Lago", a white wine in a can, aiming at a market that is still little explored in Italy but popular abroad.

Wine Rave: The New Trend That Conquers Young People In London, brothers Charlie and Thom Bradley introduce the "wine rave", a concept that combines wine and fun in urban spaces, attracting the attention of Generation Z.

Natural Wine and Politics: Tecce's Reflections Luigi Tecce discusses controversies and perceptions of natural wine in the social and media context, avoiding conventional attention.

Art and Wine in Moncalvo with “Germinale - Monferrato Art Fest” The Sette Colli winery collaborates with the Quasi Fondazione Carlo Gloria for a traveling artistic exhibition that enhances the art and landscape of Monferrato.

“Riflessi di Stelle” at Cantina di Venosa On 9 and 10 August, Cantina di Venosa hosts the 11th edition of "Riflessi di Stelle", an event that combines wine tourism, music and astronomy.

Siddura Wins the 31st Premio Vermentino Siddura triumphs again at the Premio Vermentino with his Spèra 2023, consolidating Sardinia's success in the national context.

Sustainability in Sparkling Wine Corks Italy welcomes the first closure for sparkling wines that recovers plastic from the sea, promoting an eco-friendly solution in the wine sector.

Aperitif in the Vineyard in Montevecchia The Maggioni Francesco agricultural company celebrates conviviality and local products with an aperitif in the vineyard for ProMontevecchia members.

300 Years of History for Tenuta San Leonardo The historic Tenuta San Leonardo celebrates three centuries of wine excellence, keeping alive the tradition of one of the greatest Italian Bordeaux.

Lamborghini and Wine Cellar at Auction in Monza Monza presents a unique judicial auction with a Lamborghini Huracan and a cellar of fine wines, available at advantageous prices.

Elegant Dinner among the Monteci Vineyards On July 18th, the Monteci winery invites you to an exclusive dinner in the vineyards, offering a haute cuisine menu paired with its fine wines.

Trend: Mini Sizes and Wine by the Glass The wine market is seeing growth in mini sizes and in the service of serving wine by the glass in restaurants, a trend that is also establishing itself in Italy.

The Ferragamo Family Expands into the World of Wine The Ferragamo family acquires the Pinino winery in Montalcino, further expanding its presence in the Italian wine sector.

Wine Market Faces Challenges, But Looks to the Future Wine consumption in Italy and the US continues to demonstrate a decline, with a -3.3% decline in national volume in Italy over the past year, despite a slight increase in value (2.5%). In the USA, the first country in the world for wine consumption, there was a -6% in Italian products in the first five months of 2024, according to the Uiv-Vinitaly Observatory.

Il Borro di Ferruccio Ferragamo Expands with the Acquisition of Pinino Il Borro, owned by the Ferragamo family since 1993, has acquired the Pinino di Montalcino company. With a turnover exceeding 22 million euros in 2023, Il Borro reports notable growth, particularly in the Asian and European markets.

EU: United to Overcome the Challenges of the Wine Sector The European Commission, responding to the climate and market difficulties that have affected the sector, has established a dedicated working group, announced during the last meeting of the Agriculture and Fisheries Council.

Decalogue of Pink Wine: Rediscovering the Third Color of Wine "Wine is pink" by Giulia and Luigi Cataldi Madonna introduces a revolutionary approach to rosé wine, emphasizing its importance and uniqueness through a creative and informative decalogue.

Why France Loves Wine: A Journey Underground Paris The Caves du Louvre offer a window into France's historic passion for wine, showing how the ancient cellars beneath the Louvre played a key role in supplying French royalty.

Wine Scores: Useful Synthesis or Forcing? A reflection on the practice of scoring wines suggests that, while useful for immediate understanding, this habit introduces an unavoidable subjectivity that defies scientific principles.

From Taiwan to the Vineyards of Piedmont: A Story of Love and Wine Lin, originally from Taiwan, was attracted to the hills of Mezzomerico by love and sees great tourism potential for Alto Piedmont, suggesting taking inspiration from the nearby Langhe.

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