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The second season of DRINK the TV series on the world of wine is back on Sky Arte

Varvaglione1921 is among the 10 Italian companies protagonists of the TV series DRINK Su Sky Arte

Art, Creativity and Culture of Wine in Italy are the ingredients of the successful TV series BEVI (Berries, Enologists and Vinattieri d'Italia) which from Wednesday 20 October will be broadcast on Sky Arte (channels 120 and 400) and available On Demand and in streaming on NOW. The Tarantine company Varvaglione1921 is among the ten Italian wineries chosen for a story of the world of wine that is a project of high wine vision but also a link with the territory, with its history, with its identity, in a journey that of beauty and of art to act as ferrymen. From Sicily to Trentino, passing through Taranto, a journey of discovery arrives on SKY Arte in search of exemplary entrepreneurial stories and territories that have contributed to generating the civilization of the vine and wine in Italy. An original and innovative narrative key, together with the care in the definition of the images and the choice of editing, are the success factors of the television series BEVI which returns on Sky Arte with 10 brand new episodes for a second season dedicated to the relationship between Wine Art and creativity. " We are proud to represent Puglia in this project that places us in a context of great history of Italian viticulture - comments Marzia Varvaglione - and we are happy to be representatives of a wine-producing Puglia that, in addition to making good wine, takes care of its environment, is careful to enhance the history of the surrounding area. With our wines we bring Taranto and its millenary history to the world and we are honored that SKY Arte has chosen us for an intense story declined along the coordinates of beauty ». A cross-section in ten episodes - broadcast every Wednesday at 8.40pm from next October 20 - which celebrates the cellars as authentic forges of creativity, craftsmanship and art: places of worship that have preserved and protected, over time, a heritage that by identity and quality is a source of pride for Italy in the world. From Sicily with Cantine Florio and Tasca d'Almerita, passing through Frescobaldi in the heart of Tuscany to reach the Umbria of Tenute Lunelli and the Abruzzo of Masciarelli. There will also be space for the art of distillation - in this new DRINK season - told by the Nardini family, whose name, through centuries and generations, has become an Italian icon in the world of grappa. The voyage of discovery will continue to Trentino with the Ferrari company and to Veneto with Santa Margherita and, immediately after, it will stop in the temple of Chianti Classico with the Antinori family and then reach Frascati and Terracina in the seventh episode to learn about the history. of Lazio viticulture. In the eighth episode, the Varvaglione and Montevetrano companies will tell the general public about the charm and culture of the southern wine-growing lands: Puglia and Campania. "The idea of BEVI comes from the need to rediscover the soul and cultural identity of Italian wine - underlines Federico Di Giambattista, at the helm of Artlouder together with his partner and author of the series Chiara Panzieri -. In the second season we tried to to bring out even more the value of the 'journey' by revealing to the general public, stage after stage, region after region, the enological treasures contained in the Bel Paese ".

"Filari in Bolle" 2015: the best sparkling wines of Friuli Venezia Giulia have been awarded

"Filari in Bolle" 2015: the four winners of the first regional selection of Friuli Venezia Giulia Sparkling Wines have been announced First Edition for "Filari in Bolle", the first wine competition open only to sparkling wines where the grapes must be grown in Friuli Venezia Giulia and the company or business unit must be located in the same Region. The arranged categories were: Charmat Method Prosecco Doc, Charmat Method Sparkling Wine single–variety, Cuv

FVG land of white wines: discover them with Vigneti Aperti!

Next appointment with Vigneti Aperti in Friuli Venezia Giulia, scheduled for Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 August.

Our region is renowned above all for its excellent production of white wines; for this reason, the Movimento Turismo del Vino FVG has decided to dedicate a weekend Vigneti Aperti to the discovery of the native white wines of the region. On Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th August the participating winemakers are waiting for you to taste delicious wines and tell you about the latest preparations of the vineyard in view of the upcoming harvest. You will be involved with unusual knowledge experiences such as a Friulano tasting in the Friulian language with simultaneous translation into Italian (Cantina Puntin), a white dinner at sunset in the park (De Claricini), an exciting tasting by candlelight after tasting grapes of Friulian directly in the vineyard (Elio Vini), a picnic in the vineyard (Tarlao Vignis in Aquileia), a tasting lunch with a menu designed especially for the occasion (Vidussi Vini), as well as visits and walks in the vineyards to check, together with the producers , the state of ripeness of the grapes, discovering which ones are ready for harvest and which ones need a few more weeks. A valid and original tourist proposal to discover or rediscover our evocative landscapes, the places of excellence in wine ; a pleasant and relaxing opportunity to meet in the open air, suitable for tourists, enthusiasts and families to learn by entering directly into contact with nature. The regional wineries participating in the initiative are: I Magredi in San Giorgio della Richinvelda (PN), in the province of Udine you will find Cantina Puntin and Tarlao in Aquileia, Elio Vini in Grupignano, Ferrin Paolo in Camino al Tagliamento, Le Due Torri in Corno di Rosazzo, Spolert Winery in Prepotto, Vigne del Malina in Remanzacco and Villa Vitas in Strassoldo. In the province of Gorizia, on the other hand, you can find Borgo Conventi in Farra d'Isonzo, Pascolo in Dolegna del Collio and Vidussi Vini in Capriva del Friuli. Furthermore, on Saturday 28 August the FAI Group of Cividale del Friuli together with the FAI Delegation of Udine invites you to a special meeting to discover the landscape and food and wine values of Friuli Venezia Giulia: "Take a tour in the vineyard" at the Abbey of Rosazzo . A sensory journey to get to know the Vigne Museum project accompanied by the winemaker Elda Felluga, president of our association, and the writer Matteo Bellotto who will read excerpts from his book "Stories of Wine and Friuli Venezia Giulia". At the end of the walk, there will be a toast with a wine that contains the history of these places: Abbazia di Rosazzo 2017 by Livio Felluga. For information and reservations email nadaluttiilaria@libero.it, telephone 0432 730005 or whatsapp 339 1555344. The FAI initiative is part of the broad program planned for the 16th edition of Olio e Dintorni , the event - organized by the Arc Oleis e Dintorni association - to promote the production and quality of excellent extra virgin olive oil in Friuli Venezia Giulia, scheduled at Oleis di Manzano on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 August . To know the program of the event www.oleisedintorni.wix.com/oleisedintorni . All wine tourism friends who want to be informed about the news of the event and the participating companies during the various weekends can find all the information on the website www.cantineaperte.info and on the social media of the Facebook association MtvFVG and Instagram mtv_friulivg .

TORREVILLA OVER A CENTURY OF HISTORY TO TASTE WITH 50 SHADES OF PINOT NOIR

The Association of Winemakers joins the “50 shades of Pinot Noir” event: an entire weekend, fifty tastings and as many labels, to discover the main wine of Oltrep

A whole weekend during which enthusiasts and simple curious people can immerse themselves in the world of Pinot Noir, of which Oltrepò Pavese is the first producer in Italy and third in the world. Saturday 17, from 15 to 20, and Sunday 18, from 10 to 19, from the central Piazza del Duomo passing through the historic center up to the Via Emilia, the tasting itinerary will take place with fifty tasting points : a unique opportunity to discover and taste, even in combination with the best traditional gastronomic products, all the nuances of Pinot Noir wines, the result of different vinifications (eight!), but also of different experiences.   And that of Torrevilla is undoubtedly one of the longest-lived experiences : main interlocutor of the Oltrepò excellences, Torrevilla continues in the path, undertaken in 1907 and kept intact with dedication, made up of quality, research, passion and respect for traditions and the territory.   For the occasion, the association of winemakers will offer the nuances of three of its Pinot Noirs from the La Genisia line for tasting : - Riserva 110 Pinot Nero Nature Docg : Classic Method sparkling wine straw yellow color with golden reflections, fine and persistent perlage, it stands out for its very intense aroma with pleasant citrus notes and hints of dried fruit and small pastries, and for its intense taste, fresh and very soft with a persistent finish. - Riserva 110 Pinot Nero Noir Dop : still red with a typical ruby color with violet reflections, an intense aroma with elegant notes of small red fruits that blend with pleasant hints of spices, and a pleasantly fresh, soft and enveloping taste in its sweet tannins, with persistent and clean finish. - Cruasé Rosé Docg : Classic Method sparkling wine with a fine and persistent perlage, it is characterized by an intense and delicate, very penetrating aroma and a fruity, soft and harmonious taste that reveals a pleasant body. 50 Shades of Pinot Noir: Info & Costs. Two points will be set up in Piazza Duomo and in Sala Zonca (via Emilia at the corner of via Ugo Gola) where it will be possible to collect your glass, which will be distributed together with the pocket and map of the tasting points. With 15 euros you will be entitled to 10 wine tastings, which will also be combined in some commercial activities with various tastings of traditional gastronomic products. For those wishing to purchase the kit in advance, they can do so through the Enonautilus portal at the link https://enonautilus.com/experiences/50-sfumature-di-pinot-noir

FELCO Main Sponsor of VINE MASTER PRUNERS ACADEMY by SIMONIT & SIRCH

The international partnership between VINE MASTER PRUNERS Academy by SIMONIT & SIRCH and FELCO is officially launched, with the aim of promoting the shared philosophy of improving the life of vine plants.

VINE MASTER PRUNERS Academy , the first and only international e-learning platform dedicated to vine pruning, provides the community of pruners around the world with the digital tool to learn the SIMONIT & SIRCH pruning method. FELCO manufactures the highest quality pruning tools that ensure the necessary precise cuts and enable operators to do high quality work. This collaboration will include both digital initiatives and in-person events. "We have been using FELCO pruning shears for years. They are ergonomic, of excellent quality and guarantee two things that are fundamental for us: the well-being of the pruners and the well-being of the vines we work with" explains Marco Simonit, co-founder of SIMONIT & SIRCH. "FELCO is proud to be Main Sponsor of the VINE MASTER PRUNERS Academy. The pruning technique can be transferred in many forms, but with VINE MASTER PRUNERS Academy, the high-quality educational path is now available online 24/7 for students around the world. Training programs like these are essential to ensure healthy vines now and in the future ... "explains Stéphane Poggi, COO Chief Operating Officer of FELCO SA. FELCO pruning tools are made like a Swiss watch with the highest quality materials, have extreme precision in their function, they guarantee the rapid healing of the pruning wound, are ergonomic, adapt perfectly to all sizes of the left and right hand, and made to last over time, as each part is completely replaceable Meticulously made in Switzerland, Using only 100% renewable energy, FELCO tools are designed to work in harmony with nature and to last for generations. Since their launch in 1945, these tools come with a lifetime warranty on forged aluminum handles. VINE MASTER PRUNERS Academy The Academy opened its virtual doors on January 15, 2021. It was created by SIMONIT & SIRCH, a company with 30 years of experience and an established leader in manual training of vine pruning around the world. The VINE MASTER PRUNERS Academy platform offers online courses, free videos and a forum with viticulture professionals and vine enthusiasts from all over the world. With more than 6,000 users from over 40 countries, VINE MASTER PRUNERS Academy continues to grow, continuously implementing the platform with new content. FELCO SA Based in Geneveys-sur-Coffrane (canton of Neuchâtel in Switzerland), FELCO SA is the world leader in professional pruning shears and cable cutters. The Swiss company was founded in 1945 by Félix Flisch. Visionary inventor, Félix Flisch has elevated pruning shears to a cutting tool synonymous with precision, quality and durability. Its spirit of innovation has remained constant throughout the more than 75 years of the FELCO brand's existence. Still in the hands of the family today, it employs about 250 people and produces every year more than a million hand tools for pruning and 200,000 industrial tools, 90% of which are sold in more than 110 countries, in particular through seven branches (Switzerland, France, Germany, Benelux, South Africa, Canada and the United States) and a large network of authorized importers and distributors. The company is particularly committed to sustainable development, both internally and externally.  

LUGANA DOC TOAST TO SUMMER, GOING FREE TO ALL STOCKED WINE IN 2020

With the decision to make available the remaining 50% of the reserves of the last harvest, the Board of Directors led by Ettore Nicoletto completes the partial release maneuver decided in May 2021.

The decision comes at the right time, in the season of the year in which, thanks to the hot summer evenings, the demand for Lugana DOC reaches its peak: the Consortium will make the last 8,900 hl of wine from the 2020 harvest available on the market, conservatively stored, but which can now be released in the face of the excellent and constant performance of the DOC. The golden period of Lugana continues , confirming the brilliant start of the year. Even including the stocked quota, from March 2021 the stocks are in fact lower than in 2020, the average price of bulk wine has seen an increase of 93% in July 2021 compared to July of the previous year ( source: goods exchange of the Verona Chamber of Commerce ) equal to € 2.60-3.00 per liter, and bottling also recorded a 19.76% in June. " In view of these data, the Board of Directors deemed it appropriate to free all the wine placed in storage, also to alleviate the current pressure on stocks and allow companies to plan their sales more easily - explains the President Ettore Nicoletto ." It is a a decision we have come to with great naturalness, almost inevitable in the face of the trend reversal after the difficult 2020, and which aims to respond to the growing demand for wine by consumers, while giving value and the right recognition to Lugana DOC and to the entire supply chain, from the price of grapes, of wine, to the bottle ". If it is true that Lugana is mainly known as a fresh vintage wine, it would be a serious mistake to reduce it to this definition. It is an ancient Denomination (the first to be recognized in Lombardy), of character and which can be appreciated all year round and throughout the meal , thanks to the peculiarities of Turbiana , the vine from which it originates, capable of extraordinary versatility and evolution in the time, as can be appreciated in the DOC wine but even more in the Superiore and Riserva types. The Lugana Spumante are surprising, produced with both the Classic and Charmat methods, an indigenous bubble to try for those who do not yet know it, as well as the Late Harvest version, an excellent wine to pair with cheeses or dry pastries, but also from meditation.

Masi selected to represent Italy in the U-LABEL pilot project, the new European digital platform for the creation of electronic labels for wine

The Venetian company participates in the innovative project presented in Brussels, collaborating in the development of the platform that will contribute to even more transparent information for consumers.

Masi Agricola is the first Italian winery selected to join the U-LABEL project , the new European digital platform for the creation of electronic e-labels, presented today in Brussels by the Comité Européen des Entreprises Vins (CEEV) and SpiritsEUROPE , European associations of producers, respectively of wines and spirits, in collaboration with Federvini . The project was born in response to the new obligations of labeling in physical and digital form (e-label) for wines and aromatised wine products introduced by the reform of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), which will be adopted from autumn 2021 and provides that the The indication of calories must appear directly on the paper labels, while the list of ingredients and the nutritional declaration can be provided electronically via an e-label. Thanks to the use of the platform, producers will be able to create their own digital labels and immediately provide more complete information than those of a traditional label, promoting greater transparency towards the consumer. Masi, historical associate of Federvini, always devoted to innovation, with the fundamental contribution of its Technical Group, has actively contributed to the development of the platform by participating in the experimentation project on its products, specifically with the red "Fresco di Masi ". of the new line of organic wines. The company has chosen to support this international initiative, in the name of maximum transparency towards the consumer, with one of the most representative products of its vocation for sustainability. Raffaele Boscaini , Marketing Director and Coordinator of the Masi Technical Group , said: " We are delighted that Masi has been selected to represent Italy in the pilot project that has enabled the creation of an innovative platform to generate digital wine labels. ours, we strongly support this initiative aimed primarily at guaranteeing total transparency towards the consumer. Technology supports us in a decisive way in this operation, allowing us to combine timely and in-depth information with the pleasantness and originality of the packaging of a product of ancient tradition ".  

"I EAT, DRINK AND SLEEP WITH PROSECCO"

Graziano Merotto celebrates 50 years of the Superior's history.

It was the seventies, all to be built, but the tenacity of this man has gone further; thus, from only 1400 meters of arable land on the hills of Conegliano Valdobbiadene, now a UNESCO heritage site , Graziano Merotto has gradually created a company that has over time become an absolute reference for the excellence of the territory. Today, to celebrate half a century of work, respecting the land and its expressions, a wine is born that is the synthesis of experiences, successes and errors because, to use Graziano's words, wine is not made only in the vineyard, the wine is the path of man and his knowledge. The Cuvèe of the Founder Graziano Merotto, Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Brut Millesimato 2020 Edition 50th, characterized by the red wax seal, symbolically represents the summa of the history of this man and the 50 years of life dedicated to research to get the best from the splendid territory of Conegliano Valdobbiadene. The fruits of this unique wine come from a collection of small quantities of grapes from the oldest and most suitable vineyards of Col San Martino. The vinification took place in the traditional way, followed by a stay on the lees for about a year. The final result is unique as well as the spirit and inspiration that contributed to the birth of this wine, in which light, oxygen and the composition of a land out of the ordinary come together to trace a qualitative direction that is difficult to forget. .