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Mattarella rewards Marco Caprai: The President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella awarded Marco Caprai the title of Officer of Merit of the Italian Republic, recognizing him as an example of civil commitment in the wine sector. Caprai highlights the inclusive role of agriculture and wine in receiving this prestigious recognition.

Italian wine exports declining: According to the Uiv-Ismea Observatory, the overall export of Italian wine recorded a decline in 2023, with Prosecco overtaking Champagne in France. Bottled denomination still wines have suffered significant contractions, highlighting the structural challenges involving the main wine-producing countries.

Vinitaly in Brussels, wine in Europe is worth 130 billion euros: Vinitaly presents its 56th edition in Brussels, highlighting the strategic importance of the wine industry not only for Italy, but for all of Europe. The event aims to counter recent controversies over wine by highlighting its positive impact on the European economy.

The 5 best Cesanese under 20 euros chosen by Gambero Rosso: Gambero Rosso presents the best Cesanese at affordable prices, highlighting the increase in quality of Lazio wine production in recent years.

Cellars on sale and large acquisitions: The Italian wine sector is in turmoil, with a series of wineries on sale and large acquisitions. The crisis in the sector, characterized by a decline in consumption and an increase in costs, is pushing many companies into the market.

200% duties from Russia on wines: Russia imposes duties of up to 200% on wines from NATO countries, causing concern among Italian winemakers, especially for the strategic market of Asti and other sparkling wines.

Meloni, the extension of state aid for agriculture is good: Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni positively welcomes the extension of state aid for agriculture, underlining the importance of these measures for the Italian agricultural sector.

Al Jazeera investigation into workers in Barolo and Barbaresco vineyards: An Al Jazeera investigation exposes the exploitation and mistreatment of seasonal workers in Barolo and Barbaresco vineyards, raising ethical concerns in the sector.

Risk management in agriculture: The Agricultural Risk Management Plan introduces new tools to regulate the insurance system of the agricultural sector, trying to deal with the difficulties caused by climate change and the increase in insurance costs.

Second «dinner wine tasting» at Malgrà Vinosteria: A new food and wine event proposed by Malgrà Vinosteria presents the wines and a typical Langhe cellar, offering a unique experience for wine lovers.

Tuscany, another 6 million more for the wine sector: The Tuscany Region allocates almost 6 million additional euros to support the Tuscan wine sector, increasing funds for the promotion of wines and the restructuring of vineyards.

Antonella Viola and wine dangerous for inflammation and tumors: The scientist Antonella Viola criticizes the consumption of wine, underlining the risks linked to inflammation and tumors. This position contrasts with that of other experts who see wine as part of the Mediterranean diet.

More insecticides in lands close to those cultivated organically: A study conducted by the University of California at Santa Barbara highlights an increase in the use of insecticides in lands close to those cultivated according to organic farming techniques. This phenomenon raises new questions about the environmental impacts of organic farming, since organic crops, by limiting the use of compounds to eliminate insects, can host a greater quantity of harmful species that spread to the surrounding land.

The grape fungus wipes out Molise's crops, winemakers on their knees: Due to downy mildew, a fungus that attacked Molise's vineyards due to heavy rains in 2023, a dramatic crop loss occurred. Around 80% of the harvest was lost, with many families suffering severe economic losses. The situation is particularly critical as no aid has been provided to the affected farmers.

«Vinitaly and the City» is back, the off-the-show event with tastings, shows and masterclasses: From 12 to 15 April, Verona will once again transform itself into the capital of wine lovers with the return of "Vinitaly and the City". This extra-salon will offer four days of tastings, masterclasses, talks, meetings and guided tours, enriched by cultural, artistic, musical and geographical incursions. The event will take place in several iconic locations in the city, offering a unique experience for wine lovers.

Virtual Cellar: Exploring the Online Wine Shop: The wine experience evolves with the e-commerce of the Bernabei winery, which allows enthusiasts to purchase bottles of all kinds conveniently from an app. Through personalized filters, customers can enjoy a tailor-made tasting experience, selecting the wines best suited to their tastes and preferences with just a few clicks.

Emerging Wineries, 7 free tours in Campania with Scabec: The Campania Region supports emerging wineries with seven free events that will take place from 5 to 28 April. These events, financed by the region and organized by Scabec, will offer guided tours, tastings and folk concerts in recently opened wineries in the provinces of Avellino, Benevento, Caserta and Salerno. The objective is to enhance the territory and support the new wine-growing realities of the region.

Wine consumption and tastes, event-experiment in the cellar: An event-experiment will be held on Saturday 23 March at the Cantine Briziarelli in Bevagna, which will compare the way of consuming wine of the younger generations with that of the older generations. The objective is to identify the parameters that influence current consumer tastes and better understand the preferences of younger audiences.

Amarone della Cantina Valpolicella Negrar on the shields at the Berliner Wein Trophy 2024: The Cantina Valpolicella Negrar obtained two "Grand Gold" medals at the prestigious Berliner Wein Trophy 2024 competition. The prizes were awarded to the Amarone della Valpolicella Docg Classico vintage 2020, confirming the quality and excellence of the wines produced by the cellar.

A day in the Historic Cellars of the Marquises of Barolo: A reportage tells the experience of visiting the Historic Cellars of the Marquises of Barolo, which represent the history of Barolo. Visitors have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the history and tradition of wine, exploring the places where Barolo was first vinified.

Cantina Velenosi Ascoli Piceno, Gentleman ranking: The Roggio del Filare Rosso Piceno Doc Superiore 2020 from the Cantina Velenosi of Ascoli Piceno obtained seventh place in the ranking of the ten best red wines of Italy 2024 drawn up by Gentleman. This recognition rewards the work and passion of the Velenosi team in the production of high quality wines.

Made in Italy in difficulty: Italian wine suffers in the Far East: The Chinese market, traditionally important for Italian wine, is experiencing a decrease in the import of Italian wine due to the slowdown of the Chinese economy and growing social problems and geopolitical. This trend represents a challenge for the Italian wine sector, which is faced with a decrease in consumption in the Chinese market.

Wine, consumption alarm: Pressing for help to scrap the vines. The red wine sector is going through a phase of structural decline, even if Italian exports are holding up. However, there is a proposal for the "temporary uprooting" of the rows to reduce the Italian vineyard areas, with incentives for uprooting, which is causing debate.

IWSR analysis on the global wine market: challenges and opportunities. The global wine market faces several challenges in 2024, including decreasing sales volumes in established markets and growing consumption by older people. However, opportunities still emerge, especially among younger consumers and in e-commerce.

The future of Italian wine: Rationalization, investments and promotion. The Italian wine industry is focused on rationalizing appellations, diversifying markets and investing to address current challenges. Lamberto Frescobaldi, president of the Unione Italiana Vini, underlines the importance of these strategies for the sector.

Italian wine: 400 Docg and Doc, but only 7 competitive. The Italian Academy of Vine and Wine inaugurated the 75th Academic Year, discussing the need for a thinning out of Italian wine denominations to improve competitiveness. Rosario Di Lorenzo, president of the Academy, underlined the importance of this moment for the sector.

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