Here is the wine news for today 14 February 2024

Environmental Policies and Agriculture: The European Commission has announced an ambitious target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040. However, the lack of clear indications for the agricultural sector is generating concerns among farmers, whose relationship with environmental policies is already tense.

Montefalco: Rossi under 20 Euros: The hills of Montefalco, a famous wine-growing area, offer excellent Montefalco Rosso options at affordable prices, presenting a valid alternative to the renowned Sagrantino.

Agricultural crisis in Emilia-Romagna: An investigation reveals that in Emilia-Romagna around 30,000 agricultural businesses are at risk of closure, mainly due to the lack of successors and limited interest in looking for them.

Vinitaly and Wine Paris & Vinexpo: While Vinitaly remains solid in the Italian wine scene, Italian participation in "Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris" is growing, putting the presence at ProWein in slight decline.

Go Wine Awards and Montelvini Investments: Cantina Montelvini closed 2023 with a stable turnover but has invested significantly in innovations and sustainability, demonstrating commitment to the sector.

Declining Wine Stocks in Italy: Despite a poor 2023 harvest, Italian wine stocks are declining, signaling a trend of reducing stocks in wineries.

Events and Tastings: Cantina Valtidone participates in the Sanremo week, while Casa Vinicola Fazio offers a multisensory experience for Valentine's Day in various restaurants in Italy.

Appeal for Barolo and Crisis in France: The Consorzio Tutela Tutela Barolo Barbaresco Alba Langhe e Dogliani launches an appeal for the protection of the Langhe identity, while France faces a crisis in the wine sector, particularly in Bordeaux.

Turin Wine Show: The second edition of the Turin Wine Show will host 500 wineries from Piedmont, offering a broad overview of the region's wine excellence.

Italian "Dream" Wines Awarded by Decanter: The British magazine "Decanter" has assigned the maximum score of 100/100 to an Amarone, a Barolo, a Brunello and two "Supertuscans", recognizing them as exceptional Italian wines of 2023.

Guide to Giving Fine Red Wines: A practical guide offers advice on how to choose fine red wines even for non-experts, focusing on options such as Barolo Riserva and other high-quality wines.

The Future of Valpolicella and Amarone: The producers of Valpolicella and the Consorzio Vini Valpolicella discuss the future of the denomination, aiming at valorising the territory and reducing the impact of the production method on the environment.

Sweet Wines for Valentine's Day: The wine critic Eric Asimov of the New York Times presents a selection of ten sweet wines for Valentine's Day, highlighting the opportunity to enhance this type of wine on the occasion of the Valentine's Day.

World Wine Ranking: The 50 Best, known for ranking the best restaurants and hotels, introduced the ranking of the best wines in the world, with Italy in second place with 16 award-winning labels.

Wine Storage: Practical tips for storing bottles of wine correctly, ensuring that they maintain their quality over time.

Promotion of the Valtellina Apple: The Valtellina PGI Apple Protection Consortium continues promotional activities to raise consumer awareness of the properties and benefits of the Valtellina apple, participating in sector fairs such as Marca by BolognaFiere and Fruit Logistica in Berlin.

These are the main wine news of today. Thanks for following us, and I'll see you tomorrow for more updates.