Wine Idea's wine news of July 26, 2024!

Welcome to Wine Idea's wine news of 26 July 2024!

Alarm in Gattinara: "European wine city with disastrous roads" In Gattinara, despite its recognition as a European wine city, producers complain about the terrible conditions of the roads, considering them a damage to the image of the area.

Borgo diVino: the tour arrives in Lovere The first edition of Borgo diVino will be held in Lovere, with the collaboration of Valica Spa and the Ecce Italia Consortium, under the patronage of the National Association of Wine Cities.

Climate change brings harvest forward in Sicily Due to high temperatures and drought, harvest in Sicily began 10-15 days early, with significant implications for Chardonnay production.

Fine wine market: difficult but resilient half-year Despite a difficult first half of 2024, the eWibe Observatory reports some resilience in the fine wine market, with some labels showing notable increases in their values.

Franciacorta Bagnadore Rosé: best Italian sparkling wine Barone Pizzini's Franciacorta Bagnadore Rosé sets a record with 98 points out of 100 by James Suckling, the highest score ever achieved by an Italian sparkling wine.

Summer 2024: wine seeks refreshment The abnormally hot summer brings significant challenges for the vineyards, with climate change directly impacting viticulture.

Tourist boom in the Prosecco Hills The Prosecco hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recorded a 15% increase in visits in the first months of 2024.

Amalberga opens a new modern winery in Ostuni Located in the picturesque Valle d'Itria, the new Amalberga winery combines modernity and sustainability, offering a unique experience to visitors.

Frescobaldi criticizes the protection consortia Lamberto Frescobaldi, president of the Italian Wine Union, calls for a reduction in yields per hectare to support the competitiveness of Italian wine.

Vini in Vigna 2024 in Saint-Pierre On August 3, over 150 wines will be tasted in the fifth edition of Vini in Vigna, which will see the participation of local and international producers.

Barolo “Lecinquevigne” at Casa Italia for the Olympics The Damilano winery will bring its Barolo DOCG to the Paris 2024 Olympics, representing Piedmont and its wine excellence.

Maso Martis: success for the new Brut Nature Maso Martis records an increase in turnover thanks to the success of the new Brut Nature, confirming itself as one of the leaders of Trentodoc.

Veronesi family acquires Villa Bucci The acquisition of Villa Bucci by the Veronesi family strengthens their presence in the wine sector, expanding their influence in the Marche.

Cantina Sant'Andrea among the best muscats in the world Cantina Sant'Andrea stands out internationally, positioning itself among the ten best producers of muscat at Muscats du Monde 2024.

Altesino launches a project on Mount Amiata Elisabetta Gnudi Angelini and her daughter Alessandra are preparing the expansion of their wine business with a new project on Mount Amiata.

Harvest 2024 in Sicily: Between Drought and Quality Grapes Despite the drought in Southern Italy, the harvest began with healthy, high-quality grapes in Menfi and other key areas such as Contessa Entellina and Pantelleria, thanks to the innovative rootstocks adopted by the companies.

The Old Cellar Continues to Live One year after the death of its owner Christian Calò, Giovanni Garozzo and Elena Scaglione keep the legacy and traditions of the historic Bizzozero winery alive.

Italian record for Franciacorta Bagnadore Rosé Barone Pizzini's Franciacorta Bagnadore Rosé has set a new standard for Italian wine, achieving a score of 98 out of 100 from James Suckling.

New Image for the Cities of Wine in 2025 William Fabris, student of the Scotton Institute, created the official image of the Cities of Wine for 2025, representing a union between tradition and modernity.

Study Reviews the Benefits of Wine on Longevity Research from the Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research dispels the myth that a glass of wine a day can prolong life, after examining over 100 previous studies.

Frescobaldi Urges Yield Reductions to Support the Wine Market Lamberto Frescobaldi, president of the Italian Wine Union, calls for a reduction in production yields to prevent the crisis in the Italian wine sector.

Perla del Garda: Canned Wine and Mixology Perla del Garda invests in the canned format for wine, focusing on a growing market among young consumers and in use in mixology.

Abruzzo Introduces New Measures for the 2024 Harvest Abruzzo adopts blocking and brings forward the marketing of white and rosé wines to improve yield management and impact on the market.

Morellino del Cuore: Wine and Territory in Highlight in Florence The second edition of "Morellino del Cuore" celebrated the wines of the region with a blind tasting conducted by leading sommeliers, emphasizing the link between wine and territory.

Sud Top Wine 2024: Winners from Campania and Basilicata The competition has revealed its first winners, highlighting the best wines from the two regions in different categories, with internationally renowned jurors.

At the Table with the Vignerons: VinoVip Cortina Reveals the Challenges of the Sector During the summit in Cortina, wine producers discuss the current challenges of the market and strategies to address them, reflecting on costs and sector policies.

A piece of Tuscany in Africa: Innovative Vineyard in Burkina Faso The "In Candia bio" project sees the cultivation of Tuscan grape varieties in Burkina Faso, part of a broader initiative to fight migration with sustainable agriculture.

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