Wine Idea's wine news for August 4, 2024!

Water Crisis in Abruzzo: Winemakers Forced to Sacrifice the Grapes to Save the Vines Fausto Albanesi, winemaker from Loreto Aprutino, describes a critical situation aggravated by the extreme drought: "We cut the grapes to save 52-year-old pergolas. It's a difficult year, Never seen anything like this in 25 years."

Glasses and Stars: Wines and Gastronomy Meet at the Florio Stand On 10 August, Terre di Gratia will present its organic wines in an elegant event at the Florio Stand, with dishes by chef La Mantia, surrounded by an immersed Art Nouveau environment in Mediterranean perfumes.

Brief History of Kosher Wine Wine , a product defined by Italian law as deriving exclusively from the fermentation of grapes (Vitis vinifera), boasts a thousand-year history, attested already in the time of Noah according to the Torah.

PEPE WINES: Celebration and Innovation On the occasion of founder Emidio Pepe's 92nd birthday, the company announces the construction of a new underground cellar in Abruzzo, designed to optimize the aging of wines.

Early Harvest in Emilia-Romagna The harvest of white grapes begins on August 8, with forecasts of a 10% increase in production compared to last year, despite the difficulties in controlling viticultural diseases.

UWine Becomes UmbriaWine: Renewed Wine Festival in Perugia From 13 to 15 September, the UmbriaWine festival will return to celebrate Umbrian wine in the historic center of Perugia, with over 50 participating wineries and an expected large turnout.

Evolution of Italian Macerated Wines: A Growing Movement Discussion on the popularity of amphorae and the craftsmanship of wine during the Merano WineFestival and Vinitaly, exploring new techniques and materials such as clay and stoneware.

Archaeological Discovery: 1800 Year Old Cellar in San Gimignano Recent excavations have revealed an ancient Roman cellar on the site of a villa in Aiano, confirming the size and historical importance of the site.

Franciacorta Festival in the Cellar: A Weekend of Exclusive Tastings From 13 to 15 September, Mosnel invites enthusiasts to Camignone to taste historic vintages of Franciacorta Extra Brut EBB Millesimato during the Franciacorta Festival in the Cellar.

Domaine Alexandre Bonnet: Champenoise Uniqueness on the Borders with Burgundy Les Riceys, with its 844 hectares of vineyards, represents the largest wine-growing municipality in Champagne, a melting pot of winemaking traditions on the border with Burgundy.

Piazza and Cellar: Evening Tastings at the Covered Market of Ravenna Every Monday, enthusiasts can explore selected wines during the "Midsummer Nights" at the Covered Market, with a program that includes aperitifs, dinners and various entertainment.

Italian wines shine in Paris During the Olympics, Casa Italia in Paris becomes the stage for "Italian wines team up in Paris", an event which saw the participation of institutional representatives, athletes and leading figures from the wine sector.

Effects of Extreme Climate on the Harvest in Italy The scorching summer brings forward the harvest, with winemakers preparing for an early harvest, despite the climatic challenges.

Success of Cantina Terre del Barolo in the Serie A Play Offs Banca d'Alba Cantina Terre del Barolo achieved a significant victory in Cortemilia, demonstrating the resilience and passion of its team in football.

Summer Tuscany: Events for Wine Lovers in Vallepicciola AperiFusion and AperiGreen, two special events scheduled for August, offer enthusiasts the opportunity to enjoy Vallepicciola labels while admiring the sunset over the Chianti Classico hills.

Wine Collectors Seek More Options and Transparency According to Liv-Ex, a specialized English platform, collectors of fine wines ask for a wide selection of labels, transparency in prices and detailed information on the market. The survey involved 232 people from 36 countries.

Summer Preferences: Between Whites, Reds and Sparkling Summer 2024 sees a growing demand for sparkling wines and white wines, and a return of interest in light rosé wines, according to Vinarius, the Association of Italian Wine Shops.

"Perledellago": Wine in a Can for the Young Market Arrives in Italy La Perla del Garda presents "Perledellago", a wine made from Turbiana grapes intended for the younger generations. The product aims to renew the approach to wine in Italy, popular abroad but not widespread in the country.

Fiano Love Fest 2024 in Lapio From 2 to 4 August, the Irpinia village will host the Fiano Love Fest, an event that combines wine, music, art and culture. This year's theme will be "In Cosmica Armonia", with a focus on local products such as Fiano di Avellino DOCG.

Drought Brings Harvest Earlier in Italy by 10-15 Days Coldiretti reports an exceptionally early harvest, due to heat and drought, especially in the South. This year, a harvest with greater unknowns is expected than in previous years.

Claudia Stern Celebrates the White Wines of Southern Italy From Campania to Sicily, Claudia Stern celebrates white wines, revealing new insights into the wine excellences of the South on the occasion of the Sud Top Wine competition.

City of Oil and City of Wine Against Green Speculations A common manifesto asks the authorities to carefully choose areas for renewable energy plants, guaranteeing the protection of landscapes and traditional agricultural practices.

Rome and "Le Donne del Vino" Promote Lazio Viticulture The Capitoline Council collaborates with "Le Donne del Vino" to enhance the wines of Rome and Lazio, with a focus on sustainability and small companies.

Italian Wine Stands Out at the Paris Olympics At Casa Italia in Paris, the event organized by LT Wine&Food Advisory presented the best of Italian wine, with the participation of institutional figures and the wine sector.

"Aria di Casa 2021" by Tenuta Alzatura Marks the Organic Conversion Tenuta Alzatura presents the new vintages of its Montefalco Doc Bianco wines, "Aria di Casa" and "Cortili", both certified organic, completing the organic conversion begun in 2018.

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