Here is the wine news for today 2 March 2024

Magnum Quotes for Krug Millesimato at Auctions: This week, auction prices for Krug Millesimato emerged, with particular attention paid to the special format bottles, Magnum and Jeroboam 3 liters. Krug Vintage, produced in limited quantities, is bottled sparingly in these special formats.

Animated Model of Valdobbiadene and Core Zone: A multimedia model of 70 square meters in three dimensions was presented to study and model the landscape of the hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene. This initiative will be inaugurated on Sunday and will extend to the UNESCO Core Zone.

Success of the Cantina del Vermentino di Monti: The Cantina del Vermentino di Monti achieved record profits of almost 5 million euros, distributed among its 350 members. The company is considered an entrepreneurial excellence in Gallura and one of the largest wine cooperatives in Sardinia.

Investments by Tenute del Leone Alato in the Tortonesi Hills: The Tenute del Leone Alato group has announced investments in the Tortonesi Hills, a wine area on the rise thanks to the success of Timorasso. This investment reflects the growing interest in this area in the Italian wine scene.

Appeal for an Ecological Transition of Agriculture: Twenty-three environmental, animal rights, agroecology and consumer associations have sent a letter to the Minister of Agriculture, Francesco Lollobrigida, to discuss the future of agriculture and agri-food systems in Europe and in Italy.

The Best Wines at the Slow Wine Fair according to Gambero Rosso: The third edition of the Slow Wine Fair recorded a great success, with more than 12 thousand entries and a vast selection of wines to taste. The event aims to promote a more sustainable and fair approach to wine.

Mario Tozzi's Warning on Climate Change: Geologist Mario Tozzi has highlighted the impact of climate change on agriculture and wine, underlining the need to take sustainable measures to address this challenge.

Debate on the Eradication of Vineyards in Italy: The opportunity to eradicate vineyards in Italy is being discussed due to the overproduction of wine, the decline in consumption and climate change, but there is disagreement between the associations on the solutions to be adopted.

Atlas investment for a new Brunello winery in Poggio Antico: The investment company AtlasInvest has decided to build a new winery for the Poggio Antico winery in Montalcino, investing 25 million euros.

New Cellars in the Vino & Design Catalogue: Vino & Design has added ten new cellars to its catalogue, including a German alcohol-free Riesling Sparkling Wine from the famous Dr. Loosen winery, confirming itself as the discoverer of specialties from all over the world.

Chianti Lovers and Rosso Morellino: The latest edition of Chianti Lovers left some doubts about the Chianti Docg of the 2023 vintage, highlighting the need for time to fully evaluate the potential of these wines.

Fraud in the world of wine is decreasing: Despite recent controversies raised by journalistic reports, the Central Inspectorate for the protection of quality and the repression of fraud (Icqrf) underlined that in 2023 the Italian wine sector was more virtuous than in previous years , denying partiality and inaccuracies in the information disseminated.

Wine Guides: Buy the most popular ones online: Wine guides represent a valid tool for those who want to deepen their knowledge of the various types of wines and production territories. Find out which are the most famous and buy them conveniently online.

Report and the World of Wine: The recent episodes of Report dedicated to the wine sector have raised lively debates within the wine community. The comparison between journalistic information and the promotion of Italian excellence remains open, with conflicting opinions on the role of the media in addressing the problems of the sector.

Chanel Invests in Wine through Lavinia: The famous fashion house Chanel has expanded its interest in the wine sector with the acquisition of Lavinia, a renowned wine distributor. This investment confirms the link between fashion and wine, emphasizing the importance of the sector for various luxury industries.

In Norway, Wine Enthusiast Camps for Burgundy Bottles: In Norway, wine enthusiasts camp for weeks, even in extreme conditions, to secure the purchase of rare bottles of Burgundy wines. This passion demonstrates the charm and value attributed to these wine delicacies.

Wine Trends in Italy: The world of Italian wine is going through a transformation phase, with challenges and opportunities. Through innovation, quality and sustainability, the sector can successfully address ongoing changes and consolidate its position in the global market.

Turin Wine Fair: The Turin Wine Fair will take place from 2 to 4 March, an important opportunity to explore the wines of Piedmont at the OGR Turin and the National Museum of the Italian Risorgimento. Over 350 wineries will be present, offering tastings, meetings and events dedicated to wine lovers.

These are today's main wine news, offered by Albrigi Tecnologie. See you tomorrow for further updates!