Wine news for Friday 18 October 2024:

Good morning, wine lovers!

1. Revolution in Sardinia : The Pala di Serdiana winery, together with its vineyards and the Mora&Memo brand, has been sold to the Tuscan company Tolaini. An epochal change for one of the most historic wineries in Sardinia.

2. Natural wines: heated controversy : Riccardo Cotarella intervenes again against the winemaker Piero Riccardi, defining natural wines as a "deception for consumers" and questioning the competence of those who promote them.

3. Agriculture of the future in Venice : Science and nanotechnology merge to innovate agriculture, making it more sustainable and efficient, with potential developments in various sectors, including food.

4. The most exclusive wine cellar in Italy : In the heart of Milan, Roseto Wine holds 3,500 bottles of luxury wine, accessible only to residents of the complex's luxury apartments.

5. Cantina Cavazza : A journey between tradition and innovation in the vineyards of Gambellara and Colli Berici, with a winery that defies fashion and time.

6. LVMH in trouble : The Wines & Spirits sector of the French luxury giant recorded an 11% drop in revenue, dragged down by the difficulties in sales of champagne and cognac.

7. Serdiana: Cantina Pala changes ownership : Historic change for Cantina Pala, sold to the Tuscan Tolaini, marking the end of a long family tradition in Southern Sardinia.

8. Cellar stocks : As of September 30, 2024, Italian cellars contained 39.7 million hectoliters of wine, a figure stable compared to previous months but down compared to 2023.

9. Donnafugata and Etna : The Sicilian company continues to invest in Etna, focusing on biodiversity and sustainability for the production of quality wines.

10. Pantelleria, a UNESCO wine heritage site : The Consorzio Vini DOC Pantelleria celebrates 10 years of UNESCO recognition for the bush vine, a symbol of tradition and innovation.

11. Health and wine : Immunologist Matteo Bassetti intervenes in the debate on the effects of wine consumption, criticizing the controversies and defending moderate consumption.

12. Slow Wine 2025 Tasting : Over 900 quality wines will be the protagonists of the tasting of the Slow Wine 2025 guide, with some of the most prestigious labels on the Italian scene.

13. Vinaria in Pescara : The b2c wine and cheese fair kicks off, with tastings, conferences and masterclasses to bring consumers closer to the world of food and wine.

14. Italian wine exports on the rise : In the first seven months of 2024, Italian wine exports recorded an increase of 4.1%, confirming the recovery of the sector.

15. Consorzio Alta Langa sponsors Buonissima 2024 : Turin transforms into a gastronomic laboratory for five days, with the support of the Consorzio Alta Langa, in the Buonissima 2024 event.

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