The wine news for Wednesday 29 May 2024!

In Fossanova the abbey wines are celebrated

From 7 to 9 June, Fossanova Abbey will host

the third edition of the “Wines

of Abbey". This event celebrates the historical role

of the abbeys in wine production and protection

of winemaking traditions.

Rainy May and challenges for winemakers The incessant rains in May favored the

proliferation of fungi such as downy mildew. THE

Winemakers must take advantage of every dry moment

to protect the screws, highlights

the Interprofession of vine and wine (Ivvt).

Doc, Dop, Igp, organic: EU labels and theirs

importance The strict European rules on labelling

guarantee safety and awareness in

consumers. Acronyms such as Dop, Igp and organic certify

the quality of food products, helping the

consumers to make informed choices.

Wine Experience: The Lavinun Wine Tour The Lavinum Wine Resort offers a unique experience

with wines such as Falanghina, Biancolella and Piedirosso.

The structure restored by the Scotto Lavina brothers

it is a charming place that combines good drinking and good food

Kitchen.

Puglia, increase in the value of vineyards and expiry

for aid In Puglia, the land value of vineyards is

increased by 6.3%. Coldiretti Puglia remembers the

deadline of June 14th to submit applications

aid for the restructuring of vineyards.

40 years of Valdobbiadene DOCG Extra Dry Dirupo

Andreola The Andreola winery celebrates the 40th anniversary of

its iconic "Valdobbiadene DOCG Extra Dry Dirupo",

launched in 1984. A significant achievement for

this renowned reality of Valdobbiadene DOCG.

USA: wine consumption decreasing but with trend

improvement Despite an overall decline in wine consumption

in the United States, the data shows signs of

improvement for the first time since October 2023.

Italian exports grew by 5.9%

in the first two months of 2024.

“Wine is in the Mediterranean diet”: word of

Bassetti Matteo Bassetti underlines the importance of wine

as an integral part of the Mediterranean Diet,

countering the alarmist messages about his

health effects.

A toast on the yacht: the link between wine and

luxury nautical tourism The wine market for luxury yachts and boats is

growing, as highlighted at “Porto Cervo Wine

& Food Festival” in Costa Smeralda, organized by

Marriott International.

Wine and European elections: the priorities of

Federdoc Federdoc has sent its priorities to the future

EU Parliament, calling for a wine policy

specific and strong, investments in the sector and the

defense of wine culture.

Consorzio Vini DOC Sicilia: success of the

promotional campaign The Consortium for the Protection of DOC Sicily Wines announces the

success of the promotional campaign in Italy e

Germany, which has valorized the wine excellences

Sicilian through commercials.

The European heritage wine FIVI, in collaboration with CEVI, has

developed a poster to raise awareness

European parliamentarians on the importance of a

coherent and harmonious wine legislation.

Gorizia becomes the capital of wine Gorizia will host the XXII Wine Competition

International City of Wine and the V Grappa Award

from May 31st to June 2nd, events part of

route towards Go!2025 Nova Gorica and Gorizia

European Capital of Culture 2025.

Echoes. The Places of Wine The Echos Festival continues with two events

unmissable musicals on June 1st and 2nd, celebrating

the nomination of GranMonferrato as a European City of

Wine 2024, with concerts and tastings.

New GagiaBlu winery in the Tuscan Maremma The GagiaBlu winery was inaugurated with a

masterclass by Filippo Bartolotta and a dinner with i

dishes by chef Claudio Sadler, scoring a

important step for the started family project

in 2008.

Cantine Aperte 2024: record edition The 32nd edition of Cantine Aperte saw the

participation of 600 wineries on May 25th and 26th,

offering tastings, guided tours and activities

wine tourism throughout Italy.

The Open Cellars of Contini 1898: a journey into

Sinis The Open Cellars of Contini 1898 in Cabras have

offered a unique experience with DJ sets, street food

and tastings, promoting tourism

food and wine in Sardinia.

Timorasso, Barbera and Dolcetto: the tradition of

Rocca Rondinaria The Rocca Rondinaria winery, located on one of the

oldest castles in Alto Monferrato, practice

heroic viticulture on high slopes, managed

by the Venturini spouses.

Cà Rovere in the Berici Hills: innovation and wine

resort The Cà Rovere winery in the Berici Hills has inaugurated

a new panoramic terrace and announces the opening

of a wine resort, enriching the offer

wine tourism in the region.

Scacciadiavoli focuses on bubbles with revenues of

2.8 million euros The Scacciadiavoli winery in Montefalco (Perugia)

acquired the Marie Clugny brand and started the

production of bubbles with the aim of arriving

to 25,000 bottles within 5-7 years.

Industria Felix Award to the Cantina Sociale San

Zenone The San Zenone Social Winery of Montenero

Bisaccia is among the 141 companies awarded for their

management performance and reliability

finance company at the Industria Felix award.

🎭 Cantina Majolini event: “Between veils and vineyards, the

dance of duality” The Majolini Franciacorta Winery organized

the event “Between veils and vineyards, the dance of

duality”, celebrating the link between dance and wine with

shows and tastings.

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