The wine news for Tuesday 21 May 2024!

Franciacorta: the charm of vintage wines. What they are and our best tastings

Wandering among the moraine hills of Franciacorta, in the heart of Lombardy, is always stimulating. This corner of land near Milan, between Lake Iseo, Monte Orfano and Dosso Pedalta, offers unique wines. Today we focus on Vintages: sparkling wines in which at least 85% of the grapes come from the year indicated in the bottle, a fascinating and particular concept for sparkling wines. Region, support for the restructuring and conversion of vineyards

The regional council has approved an intervention with over 85 thousand euros for the 2024/2025 wine campaign. The support provides compensation for income losses of up to 3 thousand euros per hectare and contributions of up to 50% of the costs for the restructuring and conversion of the vineyards. The 10 best rosé wines of Campania from Irpinia, Vesuvius and the Amalfi Coast chosen by Gambero Rosso

Gambero Rosso has selected the best rosés from Campania, produced mainly with Aglianico and Piedirosso. These wines, coming from Irpinia, the Amalfi Coast and Vesuvius, shine in quality and variety, demonstrating the oenological excellence of the region. Does investing in agricultural land yield more than gold? That's why it is like this

Investing in agricultural land can be very profitable. Nuveen's Saira Malik explains that agricultural land offers benefits such as protection from inflation, being part of the basket of goods used to calculate the consumer price index. Cantina di Negrar, three new wines from Valpolicella to celebrate its first ninety years

The Negrar winery celebrates 90 years with three new wines from the “Domini Veneti” line presented at Vinitaly. These pink wines represent the winery's attention to modern consumer trends. The historic Monteci winery in Pescantina hosts the "Open Cellars" event

On Sunday 26 May 2024, the Monteci winery will host "Cantine Aperte". The event, promoted by the Wine Tourism Movement, offers tastings, music, DJ sets, face painting and culinary proposals, creating a festive and convivial atmosphere. In the bottle, the never banal simplicity of the Bolognese hills

The Monteveglio Abbey Regional Park in Valsamoggia hosts a winery with an agritourism. This place, rich in winemaking history since the sixteenth century, offers a complete wine tourism experience with rooms, restaurant and activities. Casa Grazia, in the Gela Plain, debuts at “Cantine Aperte” on Saturday 25th May for the first time including tastings, guided tours of the cellar and live music

Casa Grazia debuts at "Cantine Aperte" on May 25th, offering a day of tastings, guided tours and live music in the Biviere Lake Oriented Nature Reserve, in Sicily. An opportunity to discover biodiversity and local wines. Wine, the “Orchidea” award from Cantina Josetta Saffirio goes to Stevie Kim

Cantine Aperte returns on May 25th and 26th with 52 participating wineries. The event offers visits to the vineyard, tastings and various activities to spread the culture of wine. An opportunity to discover the world of wine directly from the producers. Between music, experiences and tastings, Cantine Aperte is the celebration of wine culture

Cantine Aperte is an unmissable opportunity for wine tourists to see the work in the vineyard and cellar up close, with lunches, snacks, music, trekking and workshops. Just consult the activities and book your visit itinerary. Saturday and Sunday throughout Italy “Cantine Aperte 2024!”

On 25 and 26 May "Cantine Aperte 2024" will be held throughout Italy, an event of the Wine Tourism Movement that offers tastings, walks in the vineyard and many outdoor activities. A weekend to celebrate wine tourism in all regions. Bee day, Zulli (Bio Cantina Orsogna): for our wine we use natural yeasts obtained from pollen

Bio Cantina Orsogna uses natural yeasts obtained from bee pollen for the fermentation of wines. This method, started in 2016, strengthens the link with the biodiversity of the area, avoiding the use of industrial yeasts. France and Italy dominate the wine market, but beyond the Alps they win in value and in key countries

France and Italy are world leaders in wine, but France dominates by value and in key markets. This duopoly shows how the competition between the main producers is increasingly fierce to guarantee market outlets.

What is changing in the world of wine

The Italian wine sector is experiencing a period of profound transformation. Between changes in consumption habits, the inflationary crisis, exports in difficulty and climate change, 2023 saw a reversal of trend with a contraction of 0.6% in Italian wine exports. The decline mainly concerns still wines, while sparkling wines and bulk wine show signs of recovery. Oenology, a new line of Della Gherardesca wines is born

From the "marriage" between Prosit Group and Gaddo della Gherardesca comes a new collection of wines that pays homage to the noble Tuscan family. The presentation of the labels took place at Castagneto Carducci Castle, owned by Count Gaddo della Gherardesca, celebrating the family's agricultural and winemaking tradition. The Abruzzo of wine raises its voice: "No disbursement 4 months after the decree on the state of calamity"

Abruzzo, hit hard by downy mildew in 2023 with a reduction in grape production by 70%, reports the failure to provide resources promised by the Government. Four months after the decree on the state of calamity, the Abruzzo wine sector is still waiting for the necessary funds for refreshments. Italian wine lands in Sao Paulo: a week of tastings

From May 21st to 26th, Sao Paulo hosts the Italian Wine Week. Twenty Italian restaurants in the Brazilian megalopolis will offer at least one label representative of their regions. The event is organized by the Consulate General of Italy in Sao Paulo, with the support of various Italian institutions. “I don't drink it”: a journey into the truth of wine with Michele Antonio Fino

Michele Antonio Fino, associate professor at the University of Gastronomic Sciences of Pollenzo, presents "Non me la bevo" (Mondadori). The book explores the truth of wine, unmasking misleading labels and deceptive advertising, to rediscover the authentic essence of wine. When wine is a safe haven asset: investments and auctions of prestigious bottles

Investing in fine wine can be very profitable. Auctions are crucial in determining the market value of prestige bottles, revealing trends and conservation strategies that influence the wine market. The geopolitics of wine according to Nomisma: Italy leader in 46 markets, France in 51 (but strategic)

Nomisma's Wine Monitor Observatory highlights that France dominates wine exports with 11.9 billion euros in 2023, followed by Italy with 7.7 billion euros. France stands out in 51 markets, while Italy is the leader in 46, showing tight competition between the two countries. The Gambelli Award is won by oenologist Ovidio Mugnaini, technical manager of the La Sala del Torriano company in Chianti Classico

Ovidio Mugnaini won the 12th edition of the Gambelli Prize, which rewards winemakers under 40 who best embody Giulio Gambelli's philosophy, enhancing the typical characteristics of the grape variety, territory and vintage. Colli Berici: a catalog field to save rare vines from extinction

The Consorzio Tutela Vini Colli Berici e Vicenza has started a project to create an experimental vineyard in Lonigo, dedicated to 20 ancient viticultural varieties. The initiative aims to preserve and enhance Italian viticultural biodiversity. Visits, tastings and experiences: there are 47 Umbrian wineries participating in Cantine Aperte 2024

On 24 and 25 May, 47 Umbrian wineries participate in Cantine Aperte, offering guided tours, tastings, cycling excursions and musical entertainment. The event promotes responsible and conscious consumption of wine, reflecting the cultural identity of local communities.

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