Wine Idea's wine news of 18 July 2024!

Moser, the Traces of Time: The Moser winery, born from the passion of brothers Francesco and Diego, continues to evolve under the guidance of the second generation. Today it is recognized for the innovation and personality of its wines which express the strong territorial character of Trentino.

Valpolicella asserts itself: The Valpolicella Wine Consortium has announced an annual turnover of 600 million euros, with 61 million bottles produced. These wines, including Valpolicella Ripasso, Amarone and Recioto, are exported to 87 countries.

Doc Monreale, Hidden Gem of Sicily: The Doc Monreale denomination, little known but vast, produces some of the best white and red wines in Sicily, involving several municipalities in the southern area of Palermo.

Conference in Valdobbiadene on the Wine Market and Sustainability: A conference in Valdobbiadene will explore the prospects of the wine market, with a particular focus on sustainability and ecological sensitivity.

The Digital Wine Packaging Label: New legislation requires all wine packaging to include mandatory information to facilitate collection and recycling.

Turin Celebrates Brachetto: An event in Turin from July 18 to 21 will highlight Brachetto, with tastings and cocktails along the Murazzi del Po.

The Four Sparkling Wines of Gambero Rosso: Gambero Rosso has selected four sparkling wines ideal for summer, enhancing the ancestral method of fermentation.

Ugo Balocco winery and its Superior Wines: Located in one of the most beautiful hills of Monferrato, the Ugo Balocco winery is famous for its high quality wines such as Barbera d'Asti and Moscato d'Asti.

Summer Events in Franciacorta: The Montina winery organizes cultural and artistic events for the summer, an attraction for Milanese people who prefer the tranquility of the Franciacorta hills to the chaos of the city.

Awards for Cantina Valtidone: Two rosé wines from Cantina Valtidone have been awarded in a national competition, underlining the excellence of Italian rosé wines.

Financing to Alejandro Bulgheroni Family Vineyards: The ABFV group has received a 4 million euro loan to develop its wine and hospitality activities in Tuscany, including the construction of new facilities.

Venetian evenings at the Hilton Molino Stucky: For the summer, the Hilton Molino Stucky in Venice will offer evenings with live music, gourmet menus and selections of fine wines, combining hospitality and food and wine culture.

Generations and Traditions in the Moser Family: The history of the Moser family, from its agricultural roots to Trentino, is renewed with the entry of the new generations who bring freshness and innovation.

Restoration of Works of Art Financed by Wine: The Civita Association, in collaboration with Tenuta Caparzo, contributed to the restoration of significant works, demonstrating the link between wine culture and artistic heritage.

Peccioli Becomes a City of Wine: The Le Palaie di Peccioli farm was awarded at the Città del Vino international wine competition. This recognition underlines the excellence of the Peccioli area in oenology and wine tourism.

Optimism in the Wine Sector: Despite the market difficulties, the wine sector shows positive signs, especially in exports, with a 7% increase in value in the first four months of 2024 compared to the previous year.

Summer Drinks Trends 2024: Summer 2024 sees the popularity of low-alcohol beers, the rediscovery of Italian white wines and the growth of mixology, reflecting a shift in Italian consumer tastes.

Pernod Ricard Divesting Wine Business: Pernod Ricard has sold part of its wine business to Accolade Wines, focusing on its spirits and champagne portfolio to drive growth.

Situation of Organic Wine in Italy: Italian organic wine saw a reduction of almost 4000 hectares in 2023, despite a general increase in organic surfaces and operators.

Summer Preferences for Wines and Beers: The Italian summer favors pure white wines and bubbles, with a growing demand for single-variety wines and Designations of Origin that express the quality of the territories of origin.

Debate on Natural Wine: Angiolino Maule of VinNatur defends natural wine against criticism, emphasizing the importance of knowledge and prevention in the sector.

Alessandro Torcoli's Vision of Wine: Alessandro Torcoli, director of "Civiltà del Bere", discusses the importance of communicating culture, history and knowledge through wine, highlighting the need to update communication formats.

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