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The 100 most powerful people in food and wine and tourism in Sicily 2024: A ranking of the 100 most influential people in the field of food and wine and tourism in Sicily, among which stands out the wine-maker and CEO of the Donnafugata winery, president of the DOC Consortium Sicily.

The best wines in the world are going up for auction in Treviso: here's what they are and how to participate: From 21 to 25 March, 30 lots of the best bottles in the world will be up for auction online, including Brunello di Montalcino and Champagne Krug.

Collapse of Italian wine abroad: quality suffers, bubbles included. Bulk wine is saved: Italian wine exports record a further decline, with particular concern for quality wine. However, bulk wine seems to be the only category to survive.

The Food Festival arrives, a journey through the flavors of the Bel Paese: From 16 to 18 March the Food Festival will be held at the Santa Lucia di Piave Fair Centre, an opportunity to savor Italian delicacies and take part in talks, cooking- shows and workshops on quality food.

Plant pruning and CAP, stop from 15 March to 15 August: An obligation to stop pruning trees and shrubs from 15 March to 15 August comes into force, to protect birds during the nesting period, in line with the new Agricultural Policy Common.

Pinot wine with less valuable grapes, investigation into Cantina Europa: The Marsala Public Prosecutor's Office investigates the “Europa” social winery of Petrosino for commercial fraud, accused of bottling wine obtained from less valuable grapes and selling it as Pinot.

“Primavera del Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco”, new name for the event that celebrates the DOCG bubbles: The event that celebrates the Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG changes name to “Primavera del Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco” and offers a review of wines and products linked to the territory .

COUNTDOWN TO THE "GRIGNOLINO: THE NOBLE REBEL" EVENT: The event that explores the many facets of Grignolino, organized by the Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) Piedmont, is approaching.

AN EXHIBITION TO REDEVELOP NOVENTA: An exhibition organized by SuttoWine and Iuav aims to reflect on the recovery and redevelopment of the Noventa di Piave area.

Van against Van. The strange case of the fake press release from the Artisan Winegrowers attacking the fairs: A controversy emerges over a press release criticizing the wine fairs, suspected of being a fake spread by the Van group.

Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore di Cartizze dry from the Ruggeri winery: The Ruggeri winery presents a Prosecco Superiore di Cartizze dry, obtained from grapes coming from the Cartizze cru.

"Cantina Italia", wine stocks decreasing: Wine stocks in Italian wineries decreased slightly, with a reduction of 4.2% on January 2024 and 10.9% on February 2023, according to data from "Cantina Italia " of the ICQRF.

New cellar and vineyards, 9 million investments Folonari Tenute: Ambrogio and Giovanni Folonari Tenute announce a three-year investment program of over 9 million euros for the construction of a new cellar and for the expansion of the wine heritage.

A walk in Tuscany among wines and landscapes: A wine tourism experience between the Arezzo Chianti and Morellino di Scansano, with visits to the cellars and tastings of typical Tuscan wines.

Vigneti Aperti kicks off the summer in the cellars of the Wine Tourism Movement: From 17 March to 27 October the Vigneti Aperti event starts again, bringing together producers and enthusiasts for seven months of tastings and outdoor activities.

Bianchello in the cellar: between history, terroir and traditions: A journey to discover Bianchello del Metauro DOC, with guided tastings and insights into the history and winemaking traditions of the region.

The Cantina dei Sapori brings Easter traditions to the table: Event at the Casa Vinicola Accattoli in Montefano dedicated to the Marche cuisine typical of the Easter holidays.

Mundus Vini, Fantini is the best Italian producer: Fantini Wines wins the award for best Italian producer at the international Mundus Vini 2024 competition.

"Bubbles of the World" 2024 recognizes Champagne for innovation and sustainable vision: Champagne receives recognition for innovation and sustainability at the "Bubbles of the World" 2024 competition.

Piceni_Gusto DiVino: glasses, food and art to discover wine tourism: The Piceni_Gusto DiVino circuit is launched, promoted by the Marche Region, with food and wine and cultural events in the provinces of Fermo and Ascoli Piceno.

Gentleman: The 100 best Italian red wines: A selection of the best Italian red wines evaluated by several wine critics.

Wine, exports slightly declining in 2023: Italian wine exports close 2023 with a decline in volumes and values, highlighting structural difficulties in the sector.

The best Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo in 5 labels under 20 euros according to Gambero Rosso: A selection of the best Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo according to Gambero Rosso's Vini d'Italia 2024 guide, highlighting the potential of this wine of the future.

All the characteristics of a sulphite-free wine: An in-depth look at sulphite-free wine, highlighting the characteristics and regulations that regulate this type of product.

Iron Maiden wine arrives: a Portuguese "metal" red: The "Iron Maiden Darkest Red" red wine, inspired by the English band Iron Maiden, produced by the historic Portuguese producer Van Zeller Wine Collection, combines metal music with the aromas of the Portuguese Douro .

With Vino Sapiens among the "wines of the future", masterclass on Piwi in Rome with prof Marco Stefanini: Marco Stefanini, president of Piwi Italia, will hold a masterclass in Rome at Vino Sapiens to delve deeper into the aspects linked to viticultural sustainability and present the varieties resistant.

Fifteen thousand liters of wine flood the streets: catastrophic consequences: An accident in the Los Haroldos winery in Argentina caused 15 thousand liters of wine to spill, with significant economic consequences.

Moncaro case, the Region under pressure: «Worried about the wine supply chain»: Doubts and perplexities surround the change of presidency in the Terre Cortesi Moncaro wine cooperative in the Marche, raising concerns for the wine supply chain in the region.

Amphora winemaking, a production technique of the present and future of Italian wine: An analysis of amphora winemaking as a significant element of the present and future of Italian wine, highlighting the potential of this ancient production technique.

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