The wine press review for Friday 28 February 2025!

Welcome to Wine Idea's wine news of February 2-8 , 2025!

1. Wine and Innovation

Ave Mont Blanc inaugurates its new high-altitude winery at Skyway Monte Bianco Cave Mont Blanc has opened its new high-altitude winery at 2,173 meters at the Pavillon du Mont Fréty on Skyway Monte Bianco, Courmayeur. Designed in collaboration with the Giò Forma architectural studio, the winery allows visitors to discover mountain viticulture and sparkling wine production at altitude.

Tenuta Magrini: from historic farmhouse to ultra-sustainable winery in Monferrato Maura Satta Flores and Massimiliano Magrini have transformed an ancient farmhouse in Monferrato into an eco-sustainable winery, immersed in the wooded landscape of Grazzano Badoglio.

2. Wine tourism and events

Emilia Romagna, Agrivar: Wine trekking “I Paesaggi del Vino” An immersive experience among the vineyards of Varignana, with breathtaking views and a final tasting of three local wines accompanied by typical products.

Cantine San Giorgio at BTM Bari 2025: commitment to the sea and the Apulian territory At the Mediterranean Tourism Exchange in Bari, Cantine San Giorgio will participate with a focus on innovation and sustainability in the wine sector, renewing its commitment to the protection of the marine environment.

Free tasting at Cantina Pizzolato Every Saturday morning from 09:00 to 13:00 at the wine shop in Villorba (TV), Cantina Pizzolato offers a free tasting experience with a selection of organic wines.

3. Markets and Awards

Malvasia di Cantina Cusolito conquers the Sole 2025 of the Veronelli Guide The Veronelli Guide rewards the Cusolito winery for its Zà Tarina Terre Siciliane Malvasia 2023, recognizing its cultural and historical value.

Nizza DOCG grows in international markets With a 5% growth in 2024, Nizza DOCG has exceeded one million bottles sold, with a turnover of 30 million euros and a strong presence in foreign markets.

Wine distribution in contrast: the Italian sector grows Despite global difficulties, the Italian wine market records a 3% growth in 2024, with demand increasingly oriented towards quality and selection.

4. Trends and Sustainability

France converts to no- and low-alcohol wines The low-alcohol wine market is booming in France, with a current value of €330 million and new wine shops dedicated to this niche.

The Oltrepò model replicable everywhere: the reform of the consortium system The new voting system of the Consorzio Vini Oltrepò Pavese represents an example of balance between small and large companies, promoting a more equal representation in the wine sector

Organic cooperatives' turnover grows: wine is the best-selling product The organic wine sector is confirmed as the most represented among Italian agri-food cooperatives, with a growth of 3.8% in 2023.

5. Curiosities and Insights

Sassicaia returns to first place in Gentleman's Top 100 red wines The prestigious wine from Tenuta San Guido regains the top spot in the Gentleman ranking, obtaining the highest scores from the main Italian guides.

Wine tourism in Calabria: between nature, history and authentic flavours Calabria is establishing itself as a wine tourism destination, with over 350 native grape varieties and a food and wine heritage waiting to be discovered.

Wine returns to TV: Report on Rai 3 dedicates an investigation to the sector. The Report broadcast will analyze the world of wine with a focus on production and environmental issues, fueling the media debate.

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