Here is the daily news for wine lovers for February 16, 2024

Top 100 Red Wines: The ranking of the best Italian red wines sees Sassicaia at the top, followed by La Regola and Lupicaia. Tuscany and Piedmont dominate the list, with Bolgheri and Barolo highlighted.

Gradis'ciutta White Wines: Great white wines emerge from the border vineyards between Italy and Slovenia, a symbol of collaboration and hope for the future.

Sardinian Sparkling Wines from Ancient Vines: The Akinas project involves twenty wineries and farms in Sardinia for the production of innovative sparkling wines from native vines.

38% of Tuscan Vineyards Certified Organic: Tuscany confirms its commitment to sustainability, with 38% of its vineyards certified organic, exceeding the objectives of the European Union's New Green Deal.

Tractor Protests and Organic Farmers' Opinion: Organic farmers express concerns about the Green Deal as too soft as tractor protests continue.

Derogation on set aside for uncultivated land: The European Commission grants a temporary derogation on set aside for farmers, allowing 4% of arable land not to be left uncultivated.

Changes in Valpolicella: Andrea Lonardi, Master of Wine, analyzes the changes in Valpolicella and their impact on wine production, in a context of contraction in global consumption of red wines.

Crisis in Green Agriculture: Protests by European farmers are calling into question the ecological transition in agriculture, compromising emission reduction targets and sustainability.

Awards for Piccini 1882: The wines of Piccini 1882 stand out in the Vivino rankings, confirming the excellence and performance of the winery.

Aromatic Grape Varieties and Their Importance: Aromatic vines such as Moscato d'Asti and Malvasia contribute to the diversity and quality of Italian wines, thanks to their distinctive odorous characteristics.

Young Stars of Wine: Meeting with the Simčič Winery - The second event of the "Young Stars of Wine" series of wine evenings was held in the Noble Hall of Palazzo Manzioli, celebrating the passion for wine and promoting young entrepreneurs who carry on the family tradition with innovation. The protagonists of this evening were the wines of the Edi Simčič winery, founded in 1989.

La Cantina dei Sapori: Ten events between taste and rediscovery of the territory - The press conference to present the project "La Cantina dei Sapori", part of the "Enoturismo Marche: from the Vine to the Table" network, took place at the Casa Vinicola Accattoli in Montefano . An initiative to enhance the territory through wines, beers, agri-food products and culinary traditions.

The number of VIPs who produce wine is increasing: here are 20 cellars of famous people - More and more famous people are investing in winemaking, a trend that involves actors, singers, politicians and others, rediscovering agriculture as a job opportunity and promotion of the territory .

The Paololeo winery enters the Solidarity Catalog of Casa Fogliani and the Restaurant.9 - The Apulian winery Paololeo enters the Solidarity Catalog of Casa Fogliani, a project that combines competence and economic, ethical and environmental sustainability to cultivate mainly native vines of the territory.

Report's new investigation into wine - The Report television program returns to talk about Italian wine, focusing on winemaking practices and natural wines compared to standardized ones.

The best semi-aromatic wines in 5 labels from Piedmont and Marche - Among the semi-aromatic vines, ruché in Piedmont and lacrima in Marche stand out, both known for their floral and spicy aromas.

Does wine really (always) improve as it ages? Better to drink it one day earlier than one day later - There is discussion of the myth that wine always improves with aging, underlining that when a wine is born badly, it does not improve over time.

Chianti Classico Collection 2024: in the glass, vintage 2022 and Riserva and Gran Selezione 2021 - The Chianti Classico Collection 2024 presents the new vintages on the market, showing the ability of the denomination to adapt to the challenges of the wine sector.

Vino Nobile: the origin of the name dates back to 1766. This is reported by a document from the Jesuit archive of Montepulciano - The first document attesting to the use of the term "vino Nobile" in the Jesuit archive of Montepulciano dates back to 1766, confirming the historical importance of wine production in the region.

Italian wine in the USA: destocking slows down orders, but consumption increases - Despite the drop in shipments of Italian sparkling wines to the United States in 2023, actual consumption of Italian sparkling wines is increasing, showing a growing interest from US consumers.

These are the latest news from the world of wine, offered by Albrigi Tecnologia. See you soon with further updates!