The wine news of April 19, 2024.

Architecture and Viticulture in Alto Adige: South Tyrolean wineries are integrating architecture with viticulture to create cutting-edge projects that harmonize with their surroundings, reflecting the producers' winemaking philosophies and attention to sustainability and conservation of the terroir.

Exhibitions of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco: A weekend dedicated to DOCG bubbles on the hills of Conegliano Valdobbiadene with seven exhibitions offering a vast selection of wines, tastings, dinners and excursions to discover the area.

Bad weather alert in Tuscany: The alert was launched by Coldiretti due to the sudden drop in temperatures which puts vineyards, olive groves and orchards at risk, especially in Tuscany, where irreparable damage to future harvests is feared.

The Sardinian Academics of Vine and Wine: Sardinia is recognized for its excellent professionals in the wine world, including "the magnificent 7", academics who are part of a prestigious international organization. Two Sardinian winemakers were recently admitted during the 75th opening round of the academic year in Florence.

Chianti Classico Gran Selezione: The Gran Selezione category of Chianti Classico demonstrates its success with a significant increase in labels entered in just ten years, highlighting the growing adherence of companies large and small to the rigorous rules that define this category of wine.

Doc and Docg: The Franciacorta Case: There is discussion about the obligation to mention the categories to which the wines belong on the labels, with particular reference to the Franciacorta case and the possibilities of abbreviating the protected designations of origin and protected geographical indication.

Gender Gap at Vinitaly: The photo of the Vinitaly inauguration raises discussions on the inclusion of women in the wine sector, highlighting the disproportion of female representatives compared to male ones in top positions.

VinNatur Tasting 2024: The VinNatur Tasting 2024 offers a unique experience in the world of natural wine, with vintners proud to present their oenological works of art in a context that celebrates authenticity and gustatory emotion.

Return of Marilisa Allegrini to the Valpolicella Consortium: After years of clashes, Marilisa Allegrini announces her return to the Valpolicella Consortium, marking a significant turning point and a new vision for the future.

Renzo Rosso's Lesson on Wine: Renzo Rosso, founder of Diesel and wine enthusiast, shares his entrepreneurial philosophy focused on passion and the importance of emotions in success in both the fashion and wine sectors.

Innovation in the Wine Sector: Despite economic and geopolitical uncertainties, Italian wine companies show a strong propensity for innovation, with 78% of companies declared ready to invest in the next 5 years to renew structures and modernize processes.

Changes in the Wine Steers: Significant changes are underway in the world of wine, with consortia in transition, sudden layoffs and new faces emerging, marking a phase of transformation in the industry.

Architecture and Viticulture in South Tyrol: South Tyrolean wineries are combining architecture and viticulture to create innovative projects that integrate with their surroundings, reflecting producers' winemaking philosophies and attention to sustainability.

Exhibitions of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco: A weekend dedicated to Prosecco Docg in the hills of Conegliano Valdobbiadene, with seven exhibitions offering a variety of wines, tastings, dinners and excursions.

Bad weather alert in Tuscany: Coldiretti has launched an alert due to the sharp drop in temperatures which threatens the vineyards, olive groves and orchards in Tuscany, with the risk of damage to the crops.

The Sardinian Academics of Vine and Wine: Sardinia is known for its excellent professionals in the wine sector, including "the magnificent 7", recently admitted as international academics.

Chianti Classico Gran Selezione: The Gran Selezione category of Chianti Classico continues to grow, with a notable increase in labels entered in just ten years, reflecting growing interest from both large and small companies.

Doc and Docg: The Franciacorta Case: There is discussion about the obligation to mention the categories to which the wines belong on the labels, with attention to the Franciacorta case and the possibilities of abbreviating the denominations.

Gender Gap at Vinitaly: The issue of the inclusion of women in the wine sector is raised, highlighting a gender disproportion in top positions.

VinNatur Tasting 2024: The VinNatur Tasting offers a unique experience in the world of natural wine, with winemakers presenting their works in a context that celebrates authenticity and gustatory emotion.

Return of Marilisa Allegrini to the Valpolicella Consortium: After years of conflicts, Marilisa Allegrini returns to the Valpolicella Consortium, marking a significant turning point for the sector.

Renzo Rosso's Lesson on Wine: Renzo Rosso shares his entrepreneurial philosophy focused on passion and the importance of emotions in success in the wine sector.

Innovation in the Wine Sector: Despite the economic and geopolitical challenges, Italian wine companies show a strong propensity for innovation.

Changes in the Wine Steers: There are significant changes in the wine sector, with consortia in transition and new faces emerging, marking a phase of transformation in the sector.

Recovery of the Italian Wine Market after Vinitaly 2024: After Vinitaly 2024, the positive signals collected indicate a desire for growth in the Italian wine market, despite the international challenges. The event recorded 97,000 visitors, with an increase in foreign operators and a positive balance for Vinitaly Plus and "Vinitaly and the City".

D'Alema and Alcohol-Free Wine: Massimo D'Alema expresses his opinion on alcohol-free wine, underlining the need to follow market demands even if he personally doesn't drink it. His company, La Madeleine, participated in an event at Vinitaly that highlighted the passion of people from different sectors for wine production.

Battle Against Alcohol Advertising Ban: Italy opposes the Belgian government's proposed ban on alcohol advertising, arguing that it could hinder the free movement of goods in the European Union. The Minister of Agriculture, Francesco Lollobrigida, announced Italian opposition to the measure.

Success of Italian Wine in the World: Italian wine continues to be an ambassador of Italianness in the world, recording an increase in exports of 14% compared to 2023. The sector attracts more and more young producers, with a strong attraction for companies under 35 .

Outlook for the Wine Sector in 2024: The wine sector recorded a contraction in consumption in 2023, but possible improvements are expected in 2024. Vinitaly highlighted the need for shared efforts between wineries and retailers to stimulate market growth.

The "Italian System" of Wine: The 56th Vinitaly reiterated the importance of the Italian wine sector and the support of the "Italian System" to defend the values of the sector. The participation of the Italian government, with interventions by various institutional figures, underlined the commitment to promoting Italian wine at an international level.

Dealcoated Wines: The Hottest Topic of Vinitaly 2024: Vinitaly highlighted a new split in the wine sector between traditional and dealcolated. The debate on this product category has been heated, with criticism of the Italian government for the absence of specific legislation on the subject.

The World City of Wine Consumption: According to the Wine Institute of California, the city in the world where the most wine is consumed is Vatican City, with an average of 74 liters per inhabitant in 2012. The reason for this high consumption does not only concern the communion wine, but has more complex facets.

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