Here is the daily news for wine lovers on March 11, 2024

Packaging, new regulation on the way: The new packaging regulation, called Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (Ppwr), is expected to come into force after the political agreement reached between the Parliament and the Council of the European Union on 4 March in Brussels. The text has been presented to the member countries and will be voted on March 15th. Final decisions are expected in April.

Aid for businesses affected by downy mildew: Wineries that suffered damage due to downy mildew in 2023 can now apply for aid. A decree providing seven million euros of support was published in the Official Journal on 6 March. Applications can be submitted within 45 days of publication, therefore by April.

Exhibition of Friuli Venezia Giulia wines at ProWein in Düsseldorf: Friuli Venezia Giulia is participating in the ProWein fair in Düsseldorf, showing its products and attracting the interest of visitors. Despite the growing popularity of the Paris fair, ProWein remains an important event for the region.

Two Rare Wines from Central Italy produced by women: Two white wines from Central Italy from the 2020 vintage, both produced by female winemakers, are presented as the result of passionate and thoughtful work.

New partnership for chill drinks: Edoardo Freddi International announces a partnership with Dhaze for the production of chill drinks, in a rapidly growing global market.

2024 Fuoriclasse Award awarded to Gianfranco Zoppas: The Castagner Distillery has awarded Gianfranco Zoppas for his managerial skills and his talent in making difficult undertakings possible.

25 million euro tender for PDO and PGI: The Ministry of Agriculture has opened a tender to finance the national and international promotion of PDO and PGI products, with a budget of 25 million euro.

VinNatur Tasting 2024: The annual VinNatur Tasting event is approaching, offering an overview of the world of natural wine with the participation of 200 producers from various regions.

Meeting on cow's milk and derivatives in Ragusa: DOS Sicilia organizes a meeting dedicated to Sicilian DOP, PGI and QS products, to deepen knowledge around cow's milk and its derivatives.

Success for Cadis 1898: Cantina di Soave has received twelve gold medals in the recent editions of two prestigious international wine competitions, confirming the quality of its work.

Cantina Caleffi redefines wine hospitality: Cantina Caleffi is redefining the codes of wine hospitality, offering an experience of high quality, elegance and innovation in the world of Italian wine.

Investigation into Cantine Europa in Marsala: The Marsala Public Prosecutor's Office is investigating Cantine Europa for alleged fraud in trade. Some company executives, including president Nicolò Vinci, were informed of the guarantee. The accusation suggests that wines made from inferior quality grapes were marketed with misleading labels. The investigation was conducted by the Financial Police.

The best Morellino di Scansano according to Gambero Rosso: Tuscany continues to excel in the Gambero Rosso Guide, with 89 Tre Bicchieri awarded. Of the finalist wines, 327 received two red glasses, including Morellino di Scansano, a red prized for its body and rich fruit.

Women of Wine Festival in Cabras: The Contini Winery hosted an evening dedicated to the celebration of women of wine, with the writer Michela Murgia as the protagonist. The event offered an opportunity to explore the history and culture of Sardinia through wine.

New investigations into Cantina Europa for Pinot wine: The Marsala Prosecutor's Office has issued information concerning fraud in trade against Cantina Europa, accused of marketing Pinot wines obtained from inferior quality grapes.

Wine meetings with the Grosjean family: Grosjean Vins organizes an exclusive event for wine enthusiasts, offering the opportunity to discover the company's best wines. The event also includes an AIS Masterclass with a vertical on Pinot Noir.

Vini Bambinuto presents new vintages: Cantina Bambinuto introduces a new bottle of Greco di Tufo, called Sopra La Panca Vino Bianco Frizzante Ancestrale Method, together with the classic bottles of Greco di Tufo. The Bambinuto Cellar stands out for its minimalist and award-winning production.

Walter Massa awarded as 'wine rebel': Walter Massa was awarded as 'wine rebel' at Identità Golose, an event that explores the theme of innovation through disobedience. Massa is one of many examples of courageous producers who challenge the rules of the industry.

Extension of the decree on wine labels: The Minister of Agriculture has signed a decree that extends the use of old wine labels to 30 June 2024, safeguarding Made in Italy labels threatened by the new European standards.

History and evolution of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo: An article traces the history of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, highlighting its development from the end of the nineteenth century to the present day.

Award for the best rosé wine for quality-price ratio: The Chiaretto Bardolino Classico was awarded as the best rosé wine for the quality-price ratio in the Gambero Rosso Berebene 2024 guide.

These are the main news of the day in the world of wine. Thanks for listening and I'll see you tomorrow.