Here is the latest news for wine lovers on February 28, 2024

Sassicaia Continues to Lead: According to Wine-Searcher, Sassicaia confirms itself as the most sought after Italian wine in the world, reaching first place overall. This confirms the prestige and international appreciation for this great Italian wine, even in a constantly evolving market.

Technology to Optimize Hazelnut Cultivation: Farmers are adopting drip irrigation to improve the stability and quality of hazelnut production, ensuring a high-quality product and efficiently managing farm resources.

Generazione Terra: Ismea offers financing of up to 1.5 million euros for young farmers who wish to purchase agricultural land, with the aim of encouraging young people to enter the agricultural sector.

Acquisition of Cavim: The historic Imola wine cooperative, Cavim, was taken over by the Poletti winery, guaranteeing the future of the company and opening up prospects for development and growth.

Osteria Senz'Oste in the Prosecco Hills: An innovative osteria, where customers serve themselves, has opened in the Prosecco Hills, offering a unique and informal experience to visitors.

Paradosso: White Wine from Red Grapes: The Trabucco winery presents Paradosso, a blanc de noir obtained from Primitivo grapes, demonstrating the continuous search for innovation in the Italian wine scene.

Enhancement of the Reliquiai grape variety by Cantine Fina: Tenute Ballasanti collaborates with the oenologist Luca Caramellino to give elegance and personality to its wines, keeping the character and identity of the territory intact.

Success for the Cantina Merlotta: The Cantina Merlotta of Imola wins the 'Territory and Tradition' award at the Italy Food Awards, confirming its excellence in the international wine scene.

Investments in the Value of Time in Cellars: Major Italian wine brands, from Fontanafredda to Biondi-Santi, invest in their wine "libraries", enhancing the historical and cultural heritage linked to wine production.

Special Award for the Ippolito 1845 Winery: The historic "Ippolito 1845" winery in Cirò Marina receives an important recognition for its loyalty to work and economic progress over the years.

Tastings at the Laste Rosse Winery: A unique opportunity to taste mountain wines and sparkling wines at the small family-run Laste Rosse winery, immersing yourself in the authenticity and passion of the local producers.

2,000-Year-Old Roman Cellar Discovered: An exceptionally well-preserved Roman cellar has been discovered under a house in Frankfurt. The wooden cellar, part of a Roman residential building, was recovered and preserved by the restorers of the Archaeological Museum of Frankfurt.

Sole Award from the Veronelli Guide 2024 for Casa Setaro: The Casa Setaro winery in Trecase has won the prestigious Sole Award from the Veronelli Guide 2024, which recognizes Italian winemakers capable of transforming a wine into a cultural or creative story.

Marco Merli's “Plan B” in Umbria: Marco Merli, producer of artisanal wines in Umbria, is preparing the ground for planting new vineyards, combining utility and beauty in the valorization of the territory.

Turin Wine Fair: The second edition of the Turin Wine Fair celebrates the Piedmontese winemaking tradition, offering a rich program of events involving wineries, restaurants and historic places in the city.

Dealcoholized Wine: Opportunities and Limitations: Dealcoholized wine offers the possibility of enjoying wine without the negative effects of alcohol. However, there are limitations and challenges related to its consumption, as discussed with Elena Dogliotti, nutritional biologist.

Slow Wine Fair: Sustainability and Scientific Research: At the Slow Wine Fair, producers highlight the importance of sustainable agriculture and call for investments in independent scientific research to improve the quality of wine.

The Best Macerated White Wines from Sicily in the Final: Two labels of macerated white wines from Sicily made it to the final, showcasing the variety and quality of the wines produced on the island.

Maxi-Theft in Burgundy: An employee of a winery in Burgundy is suspected of having stolen over 7,000 bottles of valuable wine, highlighting the continuing interest in fine wines and the market for them.

Wine Becomes "Smart" with New Technologies: The adoption of new technologies in the wine sector, such as precision farming, is helping to improve the production and quality of wine in Italy, despite the challenges linked to the pandemic, the energy crisis and to climate change.

Story of Ida Agnoletti and her farm: Ida Agnoletti, owner of the Agnoletti farm, talks about her passion for the territory and her dream of competing with the great Merlots of the world, demonstrating determination and love for her land.

Funding for the Promotion of Wine in the Marche: The Marche has opened two tenders to finance the promotion of wine and certified quality products on the internal market, highlighting the commitment to valorising local production.

This wine press review was offered by Albrigi Tecnologia. See you tomorrow with more news from the world of wine!