The wine news for Monday 3 June 2024!

The Bardolino Wine Consortium inaugurates the Chiaretto Lounge in Lazise The Bardolino Wine Consortium announces the partnership with the Municipality of Lazise for the Palio del Chiaretto, Sunday 2 June. From 10am to 5pm, at the Dogana Veneta in Lazise, the "Chiaretto Lounge" will be held, dedicated to the discovery of the wines of over 50 producers of the Consortium. Tastings curated by expert sommeliers and three masterclasses held by Costantino Gabardi will offer insights into the excellence of the Bardolino Wine Consortium.

The 7 best Grillo wines from Sicily chosen by Gambero Rosso Sicily confirms itself as a leader in the Italian and international wine market, thanks to the quality of its whites. Gambero Rosso's Tre Bicchieri 2024 awards various Sicilian white wines, signaling the rebirth of native whites, complex and capable of evolving over time.

Wine and pizza: the sommelier in the pizzeria | Daniele Mari Daniele Mari, sommelier at Pizzeria Clementina in Fiumicino, talks about his passion for wine, cultivated since he was young. Although he abandoned his studies in Food and Oenology Technologies, he continued to work in the wine sector. Mari has also published a book of poetry and is a former martial arts athlete.

Enough fads and legends about wine. Michele A. Fino in “Non me la bevo” Michele A. Fino criticizes the myths and legends about wine in his book "Non me la bevo". The author underlines how confusion and emotionality are exploited by marketing for the wine trade, proposing a clearer and more realistic vision.

Bendtner: “I drink beer, collect wine and dream of climbing Everest” Nicklas Bendtner, former Arsenal and Juventus footballer, is now passionate about beer and collects wine. With a career marked by injuries and successes, Bendtner now dreams of climbing Everest.

“Wines can all be made in amphora, let's dismantle the idea that it is exclusive to orange wines or macerates” Andrea Andrigo, commercial coordinator of Tava, claims that all wines can be made in amphora, not just orange wines. The Trentino company Tava, with 13 years of activity, sells amphorae all over the world, carrying on a thousand-year-old tradition that began in Georgia around 6000 BC

The "Meetings with the author and the wine" events return to Lignano. From 13 June to 5 September, Lignano will host the 26th edition of the "Meetings with the author and the wine". The event includes fourteen free-entry events every Thursday at 6.30pm at PalaPineta in Parco del Mare, with the participation of authors, food technologists and oenologists.

Bue Garofolato – Wine for everyone Guide to Italian wines A delicious traditional meat dish: Bue Garofolato. Ingredients for 4 people: 1.5 kg of rump or ox muscle, 10 slices of pork cheek, salt, pepper, garlic, cloves, lard or olive oil, dry white wine and tomatoes.

Wine, 8 June tasting of the “Tre Stelle Oro” by the Veronelli guide The event “Tre Stelle Oro: excellence in the glass” will be held on Saturday 8 June at the Agriturismo Podere Pietravento in Campiglia Marittima (Livorno). Masterclasses and tastings led by curators Gigi Brozzoni and Marco Magnoli to celebrate the best Italian wines awarded by the "Guida Oro I Vini di Veronelli".

Likof closes with the flagship wine of San Floriano, «symbol of our values» The 19th Likof festival in San Floriano del Collio ended with the traditional event dedicated to the Municipality's wine. The event, which has become a brand for the community, was praised by the Minister for Slovenians Abroad Matej Arčon.

VitignoItalia 2024: The Wine Event of the Year at the Maritime Station of Naples From Sunday 2 to Tuesday 4 June, Naples hosts VitignoItalia 2024, with 2000 labels and over 300 companies from all over Italy. The fair, which takes place for the first time at the Stazione Marittima of Naples, expects the participation of 20 international buyers.

Wine, Chianti in Geneva among the excellences of Made in Italy The Chianti Wine Consortium will participate in the Italian National Festival in Geneva on 3 June, at the Musée d'Art et d'histoire. The Consortium will provide wines and promotional materials, celebrating the excellence of Chianti Docg.

Cantina Antonelli, two surprising novelties with the Trebbiano Spoletino The Cantina Antonelli of Montefalco (Pg) presents two novelties: the evolution of the Anteprima Tonda in Vigna Tonda Trebbiano Spoletino Spoleto Doc and the debut of the Trebbiano Spoletino Spoleto Doc Metodo Classico. The project, which began in 2007, continues to surprise wine enthusiasts.

Colico in Cantina 2024: a food and wine journey between Lake Como and Valtellina The Pro Loco Colico and the Colico in Cantina organizing committee are pleased to announce the eleventh edition of the most awaited food and wine event of the Colico summer, scheduled for Saturday 15th, Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd June 2024 in the charming hamlet of Villatico di Colico. Two routes, both of 7 wineries, will lead visitors to discover two territorial realities: Lake Como and Valtellina.

In the cellar and in the vineyard to taste and learn about the wines The Quartomoro winery of Is Bangius, in Marrubiu, will welcome enthusiasts and the curious on 9 June for an immersion in the world of oenology. The Cella Baso family company will offer tastings, walks in the vineyard and moments of in-depth study. At the center of the event, wine linked to the territory, its history and terroir, with tastings of typical food and music from Chris Loi's DJ set.

Cantina Antico Castello in San Mango sul Calore Franco Romano and his wife Fiorenza, after the 1980 earthquake, founded the Cantina Antico Castello to enhance the hills of San Mango sul Calore. In addition to the production of wine, the company is also dedicated to the cultivation of figs and red chestnuts, as well as vegetables, greens and fruit.

Giovinco Company: Family tradition and organic wines between Sambuca di Sicilia and Etna The Giovinco Company, founded in 1920, produces organic wines with a careful eye on environmental sustainability. With 40 hectares of vineyards and 30 thousand bottles produced annually, the company led by Vito Giovinco and his team is preparing to inaugurate a new winery in Sambuca di Sicilia, focusing on wine tourism.

Monteverro, virtuous winery of biodiversity Monteverro, the jewel winery of Capalbio, celebrates World Bee Day on May 20th, hosting 10 hives looked after by the organic company Sotto al Poggio among its vineyards. Attention to the biological life of the soil and biodiversity are the pillars on which the work of the estate is based.

SMALL IS BEAUTIFUL – The event dedicated to the small wineries of Etna. On Sunday 9 June, in Catania, in the former Benedictine monastery, “Small is beautiful” will be held, an event that brings Etna's vignerons to the city centre. About a hundred producers will tell their stories and their wines. This year's edition will focus on the concept of "extreme".

Paolo Manzone and Barolo Meriame, an indissoluble combination The Paolo Manzone winery joins the Wine Bank Club. The underground cellars of Pollenzo preserve Italian wine excellences, including Barolo Meriame, symbol of Luisella and Gian Paolo's daily work in their cellar and farmhouse.

Five Sicilian rosés – under €20 per bottle – to have in your cellar this summer The Sicilian rosés selected from the latest edition of Sicilia En Primeur are fresh, fruity and versatile. Ideal for accompanying aperitifs and fish-based dishes, these wines are perfect for summer.

A cellar for Art at the medieval palace of Limosano Cesare Pergola, architect and multimedia artist, donated a public sculpture dedicated to migrants to the Municipality of Limosano. The medieval Palace of Limosano, despite the abandonment of the historic centers of the Apennines, continues to live thanks to Pergola's commitment.

CONSORTIUM FOR THE PROTECTION OF TRENTINO WINES - Presentation of the Sustainability Report, 17/06 MUSE - Trento The Consortium for the Protection of Trentino Wines will present the second Sustainability Report on 17 June 2024 at the MUSE in Trento. An opportunity to reflect on the values of sustainability and share progress in the Trentino wine sector.

On Monday 10 June the 19th edition of the Radici del Sud exhibition of wines and oils from Southern Italy , an event dedicated to the wine production of southern Italy, will end on 10 June in the Castello di Sannicandro in Bari. Operators in the sector and enthusiasts will be able to access at the tasting tables and take part in the final party.

It's cherry time for Casoni too! Casoni, the historic distillery of Finale Emilia, starts the production of Gin Tabar with Vignola PGI cherries. On the occasion of "Vignola it's time for cherries", activities are planned in collaboration with the consortium for the protection of PGI cherries.

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