Here is the daily news for wine lovers on April 4, 2024.

Vinitaly simultaneously with design and art events: Vinitaly, the Venice Biennale and the Salone del Mobile in Milan will be held simultaneously from 14 to 20 April, creating a unique opportunity that unites the world of wine, design and art.

Bionoc awarded at the World Beer Championships: The Bionoc craft brewery in Mezzano obtained two medals at the World Beer Championships in Barcelona, confirming its excellence in the production of quality beers.

Imbalance in the Trentino wine market: There is a strong imbalance between the value of the vineyards in Trentino and the low prices at which the wines are sold, especially in large-scale distribution, raising concerns among producers.

50 years of Primitivo di Manduria Doc: The Consortium for the Protection of Primitivo di Manduria Doc celebrates 50 years of this prestigious denomination with a unique experience at Vinitaly, offering tastings and insights.

Piedmont protagonist at Vinitaly 2024: Vinitaly 2024 will see Piedmont as the undisputed protagonist, with over 4000 Italian and international wineries presenting their labels and offering tastings and events.

Controversy over the price of Bordeaux: French winemakers are protesting against the paltry prices at which Bordeaux is sold in supermarkets, raising doubts about the economic sustainability of the sector.

Brolo dei Giusti, an excellence of Valpolicella: The Brolo dei Giusti line represents the excellence of Valpolicella, offering a unique sensorial experience and preserving the value and identity of the territory.

Mandrolisai Kent'Annos Bio 2022: The Cantina del Mandrolisai presents the Kent'Annos Bio 2022, a wine that represents the transition towards organic production, respecting the land and tradition.

Alcesti, a family business: Alcesti is a winery located in Marsala that offers a wide range of wines from its own vineyards, representing the identity and passion of a family linked to the territory.

Signature wineries in Tuscany: The "Toscana Wine Architecture" project combines the design of signature cellars with the appeal of Tuscan wine destinations, offering unique experiences to visitors.

Sold out for the "Emergent Cellars" tour in Campania: The "Emergent Cellars" food and wine tour in Campania is already sold out, offering tastings and guided tours in seven wineries in the Campania provinces.

La Grande Bellezza Tour in Zurich: "La Grande Bellezza Tour" arrives in Zurich on April 10, presenting 17 of the best Italian wineries and telling their history and philosophy.

Mionetto records record turnover in 2023: The Valdobbiadene winery reported a record turnover of 153.4 million euros in 2023, with an increase of 10% compared to the previous year, accompanied by a notable increase in global sales, which reached 42.7 million bottles.

Le Rose in Genzano: organic wine, oil and cuisine: The organic farm Le Rose in Genzano offers local cuisine based on the products of their gardens and small local producers, accompanied by their wines and oils produced on site.

Wine adapts to climate change: The effects of climate change are already impacting wine production, with a significant reduction in production in southern Europe and winemakers trying to adapt to these new challenges.

Italians' favorite wines in 2023: Prosecco, Chianti, Lambrusco, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo and Vermentino are among the most purchased wines by Italians in 2023, while growing wines include Cerasuolo from Abruzzo, Sicilian Grillo, Pecorino from the Marche and the Veneto-Lombard Lugana.

Vinra.it is born for the communication of sustainability in the wine sector: Vinra.it is a new site dedicated to the promotion of sustainability in the wine sector, offering a virtual meeting space between producers and consumers interested in sustainable practices.

Roberta Corrà confirmed president of 'Italia del vino': Roberta Corrà was reconfirmed president of the 'Italia del vino' Consortium, which includes 25 wine companies and is committed to the market, training and sustainability in the sector.

Farewell to Marco Felluga, father of Friulian wine: Friuli Venezia Giulia mourns the passing of Marco Felluga, pioneer in the production of quality wine in the Collio, founder of the famous Marco Felluga winery and acquirer of the Russiz Superiore estate.

Downy mildew: €260 million in damage in Tuscany: Downy mildew has caused an estimated €260 million in damage to Tuscan viticulture in 2023, with many companies able to apply for aid through Agea.

Gaja among the most admired wine brands in the world: Gaja confirms itself as one of the most admired Italian wine brands in the world, placing 10th in the "Drinks International" magazine ranking.

Vinitaly and the City in Verona: Vinitaly and the City offers a wide range of events in the center of Verona, including tasting lounges and masterclasses that explore Italian and international wines.

Vèrmut!: Vermouth Festival in Piedmont: Vèrmut! is a festival dedicated to vermouth held from 13 to 21 April, with events involving various cities in Piedmont and beyond, celebrating the return to fashion of this flavored drink.

Project for the valorization of asprinio: A project for the valorization of asprinio, entitled "Asprinio, a sea of bubbles", will be presented on Friday 5 April at Villa Ferretti in Bacoli, with the aim of promoting and making known this variety of wine.

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