Here is the latest news from the world of wine March 8, 2024

Vinum in Alba: The 46th edition of Vinum, the largest open-air wine shop in Italy, will be held in Alba between the end of April and the beginning of May. Over 700 labels will be available for tasting, curated by the Italian Sommelier Association, in combination with Street Food ëd Langa.

News on PDO and PGI: Important news arrives from Europe regarding the PDO and PGI names, which indicate the quality and characteristics of the products linked to the production area.

Angelo Gaja on Wine Spectator: Angelo Gaja is the protagonist of the cover of "Wine Spectator" for the third time, with an interview that celebrates his role as a champion of Italian wine and his contribution to the success of Barbaresco wines.

Investment by the Crt Foundation in the hitech vineyards of Lanati: The Crt Foundation invests 20 million euros in the hitech vineyards of Lanati, in Monferrato, focusing on the wine of the future and on innovation in the wine sector.

Drop in DOC production in Mantua: In Mantua, bad weather caused a drop in DOC wine production in 2023, with a reduction in quantities due to the effects of climate change and eradication.

Vineyards at high altitude in Basilicata: In Basilicata, the vineyards reach high altitude to survive, focusing on sustainability and respect for the environment to produce quality wines.

Bi.Vi.Si project. for the wines of the future in Sicily: Sicily of wine invests in the biodiversity of the island, enhancing local grape varieties and focusing on innovation to create unique, high-quality wines.

Participation of the Garda Doc Consortium at ProWein: Garda Doc wines will be protagonists at ProWein, the German wine fair, with the presence of production companies and an institutional desk to promote regional wine production.

Smart labels for wine: Wine labels in Italy will have to indicate the ingredients, report the presence of allergens and include the nutritional declaration, offering greater transparency to consumers through the use of QR codes.

Wine-inspired perfumes: High-quality perfumes inspired by great wines and spirits are available for wine lovers, evoking sensations and memories linked to the world of wine.

Participation of companies from the Marche region in ProWein: Twenty-one companies from the Marche region participate in ProWein, representing the main denominations of the area and presenting their wines in one of the most important events in the international wine sector.

Vinitaly 2024 in Verona: The 55th edition of Vinitaly will be held in Verona from 14 to 17 April 2024, offering a unique experience for wine lovers with conferences, technical tastings, seminars and much more.

"Enotourism 4.0" presented: "Enotourism 4.0 - Wine Tourism Observatory: Digital Evolution" was presented in Rome, a manual that analyzes the wine tourism sector with a focus on digital technologies and the impact on the Italian wine market.

Focus on the PGI wines of Puglia: Confagricoltura Puglia organizes a conference on "PGI wines, the yield index to enhance quality" within EnoliExpo, an event dedicated to technological innovations for oil and wine producers.

The wine-truffle derby in the Langhe: The dynamics between the search for truffles and the cultivation of vineyards in the Langhe are highlighted, with the trifolao concerned about the loss of biodiversity due to the expansion of the vineyards.

Request for recognition for the Carmignano wine consortium: The "Consortium for the protection of Carmignano wines" requests ministerial recognition in order to be able to fully carry out its tasks in promoting and protecting the Carmignano Docg, Barco Reale di Carmignano Doc and Vin Santo di Carmignano Doc denominations .

Problems in wine tourism: half of wineries closed on weekends: Wine tourism in Italy is increasingly important, but many visitors find themselves faced with wineries closed on weekends, raising questions about the dynamics of the sector.

New Vigneti Letizia winery on the Tortonesi Hills: Aldo Dallavalle opens a new winery, Vigneti Letizia, on the Tortonesi Hills in Piedmont, with the aim of producing Derthona Timorasso and Barbera Monleale.

Sole Veronelli special prize for Cantina I Pastini: Cantina I Pastini wins the Sole Veronelli 2024 special prize with the Rampone Minutolo Valle d'Itria, confirming the excellence of the wines of Puglia.

New awards for the wines of the Santa Maria La Palma winery: The wines of the Santa Maria La Palma winery receive new gold medals and international awards in wine competitions in Germany and Japan.

The Women of Wine: Sara Moscone - Cantina Moscone: On the occasion of Women's Day, the story of Sara Moscone is told, one of the leading women in the world of Langhe wine.

UGA San Donato in Poggio tasting: A tasting of the 18 producers of UGA San Donato in Poggio is held at the Enoteca Innocenti in Poggibonsi, demonstrating the importance of the union between the producers of Chianti Classico.

Trekking and aperitif at the Casadei farm: The Casadei farm organizes a walk with aperitif on the hills of Rocca delle Caminate, a unique experience to discover the area and taste the local wines.

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