The wine news for Saturday 25 May 2024

An island facing Venice among vegetable gardens, vineyards and new projects Four years after the closure of Trattoria alle Vignole, the island of Vignole in the Venice Lagoon is back in the limelight. This little agricultural paradise, known for its spectacular sunsets and memories of boat trips, is ready to relaunch new projects that celebrate its rich food and wine tradition.

Farewell to Marzio Checcarelli, guide of the Contessa di Borgoforte agricultural company Marzio Checcarelli, owner of the Contessa di Borgoforte agricultural company, has left us after a long illness. Checcarelli was known for his commitment to promoting local agri-food and for the educational project "Food and sustainability", which brought young people closer to the world of agriculture.

The 9 best Gewürztraminer from Alto Adige and Trentino according to Gambero Rosso Gambero Rosso has selected the 9 best Gewürztraminer from Alto Adige and Trentino. These wines stand out for their quality and for the producers' commitment to enhancing the territory, facing the challenges of climate change and the global market.

Wine Festival in Breganze The Breganze Wine Festival awaits you with wine tastings from the Beato Bartolomeo, Cà Biasi, Maculan and other wineries. The event will be held on 25 and 26 May in the Piazza Mazzini area, offering an unmissable food and wine experience for all enthusiasts.

Wine as a safe haven: investments and auctions of prestigious bottles Wine is not only pleasure, but also an investment. Prestige bottle auctions reveal and determine market trends, offering opportunities for those seeking to invest in historic labels and vintages.

Terre Cevico and bathing establishments promote the "Romagnole Bubbles" Trebbiano, the symbolic grape variety of Romagna, is at the center of a new project by Terre Cevico. "10 stories of Trebbiano in Romagna" tells the story of the production chain of Trebbiano-based bubbles, celebrating the traditions and innovation of the territory.

Weekend in the cellar: from Alto Adige to Sicily, between wine, nature and relaxation. With the improvement of the climate, Italian wineries offer ideal destinations for a weekend of relaxation and tastings. From north to south, these destinations allow you to explore territories rich in history and winemaking traditions.

The new wine from Tenuta Santini presented in Rimini: "Ariminum" Tenuta Santini launched its new red wine "Ariminum" at the Fulgor theater in Rimini. This project aims to combine oenology, culture and tourism, promoting the Rimini area through a product of excellence.

Discovering Varvaglione with "Cantine Aperte" Varvaglione1921 will participate in "Cantine Aperte" on May 25th, offering a unique opportunity to learn the secrets of wine production. An unmissable event for enthusiasts who want to explore Italian wine excellence.

Discovering Calabria with "Cantine Aperte" Calabria will participate in "Cantine Aperte" with thirteen producers who will open their doors to visitors. This event offers the opportunity to explore Calabrian winemaking traditions, with tastings and visits to cellars from north to south of the region.

Cantine Aperte 2024: tastings in Valle d'Aosta Donnas, Arnad and Aosta will host "Cantine Aperte" on 26 May, an event that allows you to discover local wines directly in the places of production. An unmissable event for lovers of wine and wine culture.

Food and wine weekend in Terricciola: discover the "Open Cellars 2024" The wineries in the Terricciola area invite you to participate in the Open Cellars 2024. The Castelvecchio Agricultural Company offers guided tours and tastings of its wines, while the Badia di Morrona welcomes you in the ancient 11th century Abbey with wine and EVO oil tastings. Fattoria Varramista organizes tours of the villa and cellars, with tastings of wines and local products. Gianni Moscardini tells the story of his cellar accompanied by tastings of wines and Tuscan DOP bread. Finally, Podere La Regola offers visits, tastings and aperitifs on the terrace overlooking the vineyard.

Francesca Seralvo: «The Oltrepò Pavese shows its identity. And let Pinot Noir be a driving force for everyone" With the election of Francesca Seralvo as president of the Consorzio di Tutela Vini dell'Oltrepò Pavese, a clear message arrives: bringing out the quality of the region. Francesca Seralvo, unanimously chosen by the board of directors, is ready to enhance Pinot Noir as a symbol of the winemaking excellence of the Oltrepò.

An Italian wine shop opens a section dedicated to dealcoholized wines Etilika, an online wine shop specializing in Made in Italy wines and spirits, opens a new section dedicated to dealcoholized wines. This market segment, growing by 6% between 2023 and 2027 according to Iwsr, increasingly attracts young consumers of the millennial generations and Z. Etilika thus responds to new market trends and demands.

Women and wine, it's time to say goodbye to clichés: a lot is changing in the cellar. Wine consumption between men and women has become balanced in many countries, including Italy. This cultural shift challenges old stereotypes and demonstrates that women appreciate wine as much as men, out of genuine interest and not for social reasons.

Wine and much more: Open cellars in 78 companies in Friuli Venezia Giulia The 31st edition of Open Cellars in Friuli Venezia Giulia takes place today and tomorrow with 78 participating wineries. This event, organized by the Friuli Venezia Giulia Wine Tourism Movement, offers visits to the cellar, tastings, sensory workshops, picnics in the vineyard and cultural events, welcoming enthusiasts from all over Italy and abroad.

Wine, almost four million euros from the Region against the high mortgage costs for the social wineries. The Sicily Region has allocated three million and 851 thousand euros to support the social wineries which have suffered from the increase in interest rates on mortgages due to the war in Ukraine. This measure will help wine cooperatives bear the increased financial burdens from February 2022 to May 2024.

Scandinavia, emissions must be halved by 2030: wine could be distributed in PET. By 2030, Scandinavian monopolies will have to reduce carbon emissions by 50%. One solution could be the use of recyclable PET containers instead of glass bottles for wine. This strategy could help achieve the region's environmental goals.

Here come natural wines in cans that want to change the way we drink wine Canetta, the new project of natural wines in cans created by Luca Pronzato and Clara Cornet, aims to revolutionize wine consumption. The practical and innovative cans offer the "perfect quantity" and are already available in 12 countries, including Spain, England and the United States.

A weekend among the vineyards, celebrating with the wine producers The 32nd edition of Cantine Aperte offers a weekend of celebration among the vineyards in Veneto. More than forty companies will open their doors, allowing visitors to taste the wines directly in the cellar, discover the secrets of winemaking and participate in cultural and recreational events.

In Marina di Massa everything is ready for "Mar Vino 2024. The best wine" Mar Vino 2024, a wine event in Marina di Massa, will take place from 24 to 26 May. Guests will be able to participate in tasting sessions by purchasing a glass and coupon to taste the wines of participating companies. An event not to be missed for wine enthusiasts.

Thanks for listening, we remind you that today's wine press review was offered by QUIDQUID. See you tomorrow!