Wine news for Thursday 19 September 2024:

Good morning, wine lovers!

WINE IDEA presents the wine news of Thursday 19 September 2024:

 Harvest 2024 in Piedmont: Quality and Quantity The grape harvest in the 45,000 hectares of Piedmont vineyards proceeds with optimism. However, the global wine market remains stagnant, raising concerns among producers.

 Agricultural Land: Crisis and Stability in the Market In 2023, agricultural land prices remained stable, with an increase of less than 1%. The demand for land suitable for quality production is growing, while the opportunities of the CAP Strategic Plan 2023-2027 have not yet had a clear impact.

 Harvest and Health Surveillance: Overcrowded Clinics Due to the requirement for seasonal workers to have health certification, clinics in Veneto are overcrowded and unable to meet all requests.

 Bad Weather and Drought: Wine Production on the Rise (8%) The 2024 harvest recorded an 8% increase compared to the previous year, with an estimated production of between 41 and 42 million hectoliters, but remains below average due to cloudbursts and drought.

 Consorzio Lugana DOC: Promising 2024 Vintage The Consorzio Lugana DOC predicts a 2024 harvest characterized by acidic freshness and longevity, despite the climatic difficulties during the year.

 Biodivigna: Manual on Sustainability in the Vineyard The "Biodivigna" project, involving over 4,000 professionals in the wine sector, has been concluded. A manual dedicated to sustainability practices in the vineyard has been published.

 Vinventions: Wine Closure Tasting at Fontanafredda Fontanafredda hosts a tasting dedicated to the sensorial impact of different wine closures, organized in collaboration with Vinventions and Master of Wine Gabriele Gorelli.

 Banfi and the American History of Brunello di Montalcino The success story of Banfi, a company founded by the Italian-American Mariani brothers, tells of an entrepreneurial adventure that revolutionized Brunello di Montalcino.

 20,000 Bottles of Wine Seized in the Province of Brindisi The Carabinieri of the NAS of Taranto seize an entire factory for hygiene and health deficiencies, even though the business was already subject to closure.

 Vino al Vino 2024: Panzano in Chianti Celebrates 30 Years of Excellence The annual "Vino al Vino" event concluded successfully in Panzano in Chianti, confirming the quality and innovation of the Tuscan wine region.

 Events on the Agenda: Lambrusco in Rome and Viticulture in Arquà Petrarca In Rome, Lambrusco is celebrated with a gastronomic event at the Japanese restaurant Okasan, while in Arquà Petrarca the "Viticulture" event is held.

 Gravner Experiments with New Materials for Wine Refinement Joško Gravner introduces new solutions for wine refinement, using glass and vitrified steel, alongside traditional buried amphorae.

 Collalto Winery: "The Great Gatsby" Themed Dinner In Susegana, Collalto Winery organizes a literary dinner inspired by the 1920s, with music, cocktails and a dress code in perfect "Great Gatsby" style.

 100 Vini in Cantina: Success for the Meregalli Event in Monza The annual "100Vini in Cantina" tasting in Monza brought together hundreds of industry professionals, confirming the importance of the historic Meregalli family winery.

 Cantine Aperte in Vendemmia 2024 The "Cantine Aperte in Vendemmia" are back, a unique opportunity to discover the world of grape harvesting and taste typical products from the Italian wine regions.

 Argea: The Success of the International Group The Argea Group (Botter, Mondodelvino, Cantina Zaccagnini) continues to grow internationally, combining tradition and innovation in the Italian wine scene.

 Amaro del Ciclista: The Elixir for Two-Wheel Lovers Amaro del Ciclista conquers the public with its aromatic profile based on 20 botanicals, perfect to be enjoyed pure or in cocktails.

 Villa Corniole: Trento Doc "Zero" Becomes Riserva Villa Corniole expands its production of Trento Doc, reaching 45,000 bottles and obtaining numerous national and international awards.

 Cantina Le Monde: Art and Wine in Milan Cantina Le Monde di Friuli participates in the vernissage "Eroticism in Fashion Photography", where participants will be able to taste two of its most renowned labels.

 "Il Nizza È": Fifth Edition in Nizza Monferrato From 5 to 7 October 2024, Nizza Monferrato will host the fifth edition of "Il Nizza È", a celebration of Nizza DOCG wine and local gastronomic excellence.

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