Latest news from the wine world.

Architecture and Viticulture in Alto Adige: Along the Alto Adige Wine Route, the cellars stand out for their cutting-edge architectural projects, in harmony with the Alpine landscape. These eco-sustainable constructions reflect the winemaking philosophy of each producer, paying attention to the conservation of the terroir.

Innovations from the Fasol Menin Winery: At the Vinitaly fair, the Fasol Menin Winery presented two revolutionary innovations in the world of wine: the "EROE" label for the Prosecco Superiore DOCG Extra Brut and an edible vine leaf, the result of an artistic collaboration with Gianni Piva.

Awards to Modena Cooperatives: Three Modena cooperatives were awarded by the Minister of Agriculture at Vinitaly in Verona, recognizing the historical value and importance of cooperatives in the wine sector.

Wine tourism boom: Wine tourism in Italy is now worth 2.9 billion euros, with average spending by wine tourists reaching up to 400 euros. The regulated tourist harvest in 2023 could give further boost to this sector.

Wines from the Euganean Hills: Giorgio Salvan's wines from the Euganean Hills have always been appreciated for their quality, although the winemaker has remained relatively unknown compared to others.

Success of Vinitaly: Vinitaly seems to resist the competition of international fairs such as Wine Paris and ProWein, maintaining a positive and attractive atmosphere for producers.

Cantina Tornatore among the Protagonists: Cantina Tornatore, with its annual production of 350 thousand bottles, was the protagonist at Vinitaly, presenting its Etna Rosso Doc Trimarchisa 2018 wine at the Wine Spectator grand tasting.

Growth of Trentino and Alto Adige wineries: Contrary to the global trend, the cellars of Trentino Alto Adige are recording growth, with an increase in the production of sparkling wines and a positive mood during Vinitaly.

Boom in Wine Exports: Italian wine exports recorded strong growth in January 2024, with an increase of 13.4% in value and 11% in volume compared to the previous year.

100 years of OIV: The president of the International Organization of Vine and Wine reflects on the future of viticulture and wine, highlighting the challenges linked to vine diseases and neo-prohibitionism.

Theft of Wine Bottles: A winery was the victim of theft by some employees, who then put the stolen bottles up for sale on e-commerce sites. Those responsible have been identified and reported.

Need for Training in the Sector: Despite the challenges of the wine sector, many companies do not invest enough in the training of their employees, making it necessary to quickly adapt to new skills to maintain competitiveness.

Wine growth in large-scale retail trade: In the first quarter of 2024, wine sales in large-scale retail trade (GDO) show a slight recovery compared to the previous period. Although 0.75 liter bottles saw a decline of -2.2%, sparkling wines, led by Prosecco, saw growth of 3.8% compared to the previous year.

New Rules for Investing in Wine: The ways of investing in wine are undergoing significant changes, with greater attention to the issue of bottle authenticity. The increase in counterfeiting makes new rules necessary to guarantee safe investments in the sector.

Rejuvenation of Wine Consumption: Over the last 20 years there has been a rejuvenation in wine consumption in Italy. 53.7% of consumers are under 34 years old, highlighting a change in consumption patterns linked to different generations.

Interest in dealcoholized wine is growing: Despite the growing interest in dealcoholized wines, it is not yet possible to produce them in Italy due to regulatory restrictions. This situation limits Italy's role in the dealcoholized wine market in Europe.

Discussion on the Future of Wine Cooperatives: During an evening dedicated to wine cooperatives, the future and challenges of the sector were discussed. The oenologist Riccardo Cotarella highlighted the importance of cooperatives in the Italian wine scene.

Recognition for a Cesenate Wine Manager: Lorenzo Tersi was included in the top 100 of the most influential personalities in the world of wine. This recognition confirms its leading role in the wine sector.

Success for a Sicilian winery at Vinitaly 2024: A Sicilian winery was awarded for its organic wines during Vinitaly 2024. This recognition confirms the excellence of Sicilian wine production.

Prosecco of the Venice Film Festival: Prosecco di Conegliano and Valdobbiadene Docg will be the official sparkling wine of the Venice Film Festival for the next three years, replacing Champagne.

New Products for Castagner Mixology: Castagner presented two new mixology products at Vinitaly: a Glera-based vermouth and a "Rosso Treviso" bitter, thus completing its range of cocktail products.

Increase in Prices of Wine Grapes: Due to the reduction in grape production in 2023, the prices of wine grapes are increasing, especially in areas affected by diseases and climatic adversities.

This is interesting news that shows the diversity and vitality of the Italian wine sector. See you tomorrow with more news!