Wine Idea's wine news of July 19, 2024!

Updated Agricultural Legislation: Law n. 101/2024 is now in force, bringing significant changes for agricultural and winemaking businesses. Among the new features, a salary replacement treatment for seasonal bad weather is now also available with reductions in activity.

European Decisions on Plant Protection: The approval of grape seed extract as a basic substance has been postponed to the next Scopaff meeting scheduled for October 2024.

Josko Gravner Criticizes Deal Wines: In a recent interview, well-known winemaker Josko Gravner expressed strong opinions on current trends in wine consumption among young people.

Expansion in the Balkans: Erjola Braha, CEO of Alehandro Group, is leading the expansion of Italian wine in the Balkans, consolidating international partnerships and promoting national wine excellence.

Master in Italian Wines: The Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna has opened registrations for the tenth edition of the university master's degree "Italian wines and world markets" expiring on 8 October 2024.

Change of Control at the Fabio Motta Winery: The Agricole Gussalli Beretta group has acquired a controlling share, strengthening Fabio Motta's presence in Bolgheri.

New Members in the Oltrepò Pavese Consortium: After the recent departure of some members, new producers have been appointed to replace the vacant positions on the Board of Directors.

Fight against gangmastering in the Langhe: The Barolo Barbaresco Alba Langhe and Dogliani Consortium has formed a civil party against gangmastering, highlighting its commitment to maintaining the integrity and values of the territory.

Franciacorta Festival in the Cellar: This year the festival is enriched by an additional day, promising an extended weekend of visits and tastings from 13 to 15 September.

Awards for Cantina Valtidone: The winery was awarded at the Rosa Rosati and Rosé wine competition, recognizing the quality of its rosé wines.

Local Events: Don't miss the "Rosé Sunset Experience" event at Cantina di San Felo today in Magliano for an unforgettable sunset experience.

Pellegrino ei Tesori di Pantelleria : Not just moscato and passito! Cantine Pellegrino, active in western Sicily for over a century, began its adventure in Pantelleria in 1992. In addition to the famous passiti and moscato wines, it now also produces the "Isesi" white wine, an expression of local heroic viticulture.

Culture and Wine Meet : From the combination of jazz and wine in Montalcino with Banfi, through the theater in the vineyard with the "Sciaranuova Festival" of Planeta on Etna, up to the encounters with literature and art. A rich cultural program that combines wine, music, literature and art in different corners of Italy.

Italian Wine Exports: Lights and Shadows in 2024 : Despite a 5.8% increase in volumes and 7% in values in the first quarter, growth was strongly influenced by atypical orders from Russia and Japan. One analysis suggests that such increases may not be sustainable in the long term.

Wine Market: Between Uncertainty and Opportunity : Carlo Miravalle, president of Med.&A., underlines the resilience of whites and bubbles, while some reds struggle. The next harvest could bring an increase in stocks and perhaps a stabilization of prices.

Decline in Production and Vineyard Area in Veneto : Report by Veneto Agricoltura highlights a decrease in the vineyard area and in the production of grapes and wine in 2023, marking a break compared to previous years of growth.

Barolo: Union of Music, Theater and Wine : La Strada del Barolo collaborates with the Accademia Theaters of Conegliano and Ristori of Verona for a unique event that combines music, theater and tasting, all to the tune of Ennio Morricone's compositions.

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