Here is a summary of the wine news of February 16, 2024

Top 100 red wines: The red wine ranking mainly features Tuscan and Piedmontese wines, with names such as Sassicaia, La Regola, and Lupicaia highlighted.

Collio white wines: The Gradis'ciutta company produces great white wines in the Collio region, demonstrating how wine can overcome boundaries and bring hope.

Sardinian sparkling wines from ancient vines: The Akinas project in Sardinia involved twenty wineries and farms in the production of innovative sparkling wines from native vines.

Tuscany: 38% of vineyards are organic: A significant 38% of Tuscan vineyards are certified organic, exceeding the objectives of the EU New Green Deal and the UN Agenda 2030.

Protest tractors and Green Deal: Organic farmers are protesting against the EU Green Deal, deeming it too soft and criticizing the leadership of agricultural associations.

CAP derogation on set aside: A temporary derogation allows European farmers not to leave 4% of their land uncultivated, as required by BCAA 8, as a cross-compliance measure.

Change in Valpolicella: Master of Wine Andrea Lonardi analyzes the dynamics of change in the Valpolicella wine region.

Export and production of red wine in crisis: The red wine sector faces a crisis with a collapse in exports and a decrease in production.

Piccini 1882 and recognition from Vivino: The wines of Piccini 1882 obtain an important recognition in the Vivino rankings for 2023.

Aromatic wines and the boom in Vino Nobile di Montepulciano: Interest in aromatic wines is growing and there has been a doubling of the production of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano in thirty years.

Italian sparkling wines in the USA: Imports of Italian sparkling wines into the United States suffer a setback, but actual consumption continues to grow.

Italian wine exports in 2023: Despite the difficulties of 2023, Italian wine exports saw an encouraging recovery in the first 11 months of the year, with a decline of 0.6% in value compared to the previous year. This could bring the final budget very close to the record figures of 2022.

Chianti Classico Consortium celebrates 100 years: Despite the challenges, the president of the Chianti Classico wine consortium expresses optimism regarding the solidity of the denomination, celebrating 100 years of the producers' protection body.

Paris hosts Wine Paris&Vinexpo: The recent wine fair in Paris highlighted the importance of looking at the world of wine from a global perspective, encouraging international participation and opening up to new markets.

Tuscany queen of organic: Tuscany confirms itself as a leader in the production of organic wine, but production and exports slowed down in 2023.

Italian Harvest 2023: The 2023 Italian harvest saw a significant reduction compared to the previous year, mainly due to the impact of climate change and diseases such as downy mildew.

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano celebrates 30 years: The Preview of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano celebrates its 30 years with an event that promotes the valorisation of the vintage on the market and introduces new formats for the event.

New challenges for the Brugnano winery: The Brugnano winery is preparing to face new challenges in the wine market with the introduction of new references, including Classic Method sparkling wines.

Cantine Colosi and the Salina Bianco IGT 2021: The Colosi winery presents the Salina Bianco IGT 2021, highlighting its history and the quality of its terraced vineyards.

CantineDOC Liguria: A new book is presented that describes all the wine companies in Liguria, offering a broad overview of the region's wine heritage.

Sustainable vignerons in Lower Lazio: A review highlights the winemakers of Lower Lazio engaged in sustainable wine production.

Monserrato 1973: The Monserrato 1973 company presents its corporate renewal and restructuring project, continuing the family tradition in wine production.

Cantine Duca di Salaparuta: visits and tastings: The Cantine Duca di Salaparuta offer guided tours and tastings to make their history and their wines known.

Transformation of cellars in Lazio: Basements and garages are transformed into homes in Lower Lazio, sparking debates on safety.

Vertical of two iconic wines from Sicily: FISAR Trapani organizes an event dedicated to the tasting of two famous labels from Sicily.

This review offers a complete picture of the latest news in the world of wine, from production to marketing, through events, celebrations and sector trends.