Definition: "The Master of Wine is the one who through a rigorous examination demonstrates a knowledge of wine in all its aspects and the ability to communicate clearly" The Institute of Masters of Wine in London has a long history, was founded in 1955. Its objectives are to promote excellence, interaction and understanding between the communities of the global wine
In the world today there are 299 Masters of Wine in 23 different countries, Stano but true, no Italian to promote the wonders of wine.
Finally, Florence was chosen to host the symposium came to the eighth edition of the World in May 2014
Lynne Sheriff, President of the Institute of Masters of Wine, said: "After the Napa Valley in 2006 and Bordeaux in 2010, the time has come to recognize, even with our symposium, the role of wine, and cultural production that ' Italy holds. "
And 'The producer Piero Antinori was the chairman of the promoter of the Italian candidate, the institute Grandi Marchi, comprising Lageder, Argiolas, Biondi Santi, Ca' del Bosco, Michele Chiarlo, Carpenè Malvolti Donnafugata, Ambrogio and Giovanni Folonari Gaja, Jermann, Lungarotti, Masi, Marchesi Antinori, Mastroberardino, Pio Cesare, Rivera, Tasca D'Almerita, Tenuta San Guido, Human Ronchi.
Antinori can only be proud of the success: these are his words, "The decision of the Institute of Masters of Wine awards throughout Italy Wine and confirms the role of our country in international discussions on strategic policies of an industry that, with its 10 billion euro turnover in 2010 and exports of € 4.6 billion, is one of the key drivers for our economy. "
As stated Antinori, turnover and exports of Italian wine speak for themselves: Italy, the Italian market wine making is key to the Bel Paese.
Yet if you go to ford the numbers of the last agricultural census ISTAT 2010 we see that the area under vines in Italy fell by 12% (632mila hectares), compared to 10 years ago.
From a historical perspective, that 'since 1982, Italy has lost 45% of its vineyard. Declining and' was 30% in the North and by 50-55% in the Centre and South Italy The decrease of 12 % and 'occurred mainly in Central Italy (-18%) and South Island (-16%), compared with a decrease of 3% in Northern Italy, mainly concentrated in the North West.
In addition, Italy halves the number of wineries which rose from 791,091 in 2000 to 383,645 in 2010 (-51.5%).
What do you think these signs mean?
Will Italy to combine numbers and quality to revive the economy?
Abroad, the Master of Wine recognizes "the role of wine, productive and culturally." We also recognize us ways to grow.
