Wine Idea's wine news for February 14, 2025!

Events and Fairs

Previews of Tuscany 2025: the debut of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano “Pieve”

From February 14 to 16, the Fortezza di Montepulciano hosts the 31st edition of the Anteprima del Nobile , reserved for the press. The event marks the official debut of the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano "Pieve" , vintage 2025, with a focus on sustainability and quality.

The Charge of Italian Wine at Wine Paris 2025: A Record-Breaking Edition

The sixth edition of Wine Paris has concluded, with over 4,600 exhibitors from 50 countries and 50,000 visitors from 140 nations . Italy has doubled its exhibition space , with the participation of leading consortia such as Chianti Classico, Vini di Romagna and Piemonte Land of Wine .

The wines of Vibo Valentia Magliocco Canino and Zibibbo become "Doc Costa degli Dei"

The new denomination Doc Costa degli Dei is born, which enhances the native vines Magliocco Canino and Zibibbo . The official debut will take place in March in Verona and then at Vinitaly 2025 .

Current Events and Innovation

Experimental Vines Destroyed in Valpolicella: A Serious Attack on the Future of Wine

An act of vandalism has struck an experimental vineyard of the University of Verona in San Floriano Valpolicella. The site was crucial for research on varieties resistant to downy mildew. Agriculture Minister Francesco Lollobrigida called the episode "a vile attack of vandalism."

Viticulture and plastic: investing in research for a sustainable future

The "Plastic Free Viticulture" meeting in San Pietro di Feletto highlighted the need to reduce plastic in vineyards . The vice president of the Consortium, Ivo Nardi , stressed the urgency of protecting the soil from contamination by microplastics.

Will Italian wine survive climate change?

A report by Will Media , in collaboration with Fivi, explores how three wineries – Pupillo (Siracusa), Giovanna Madonia (Romagna) and Ar.Pe.Pe. (Valtellina) – are addressing climate change with innovative technologies and adaptation practices.

Markets and Trends

Wine and excise duties: Italy ready to fight Brussels' "euro-madness"

Coldiretti and Filiera Italia oppose the EU proposal for alarmist labels on wine bottles and a possible increase in excise duties on wine . A mobilization of the Italian wine sector is expected to defend the sector.

Italian agri-food districts: wine remains the leader in exports

Intesa Sanpaolo 's monitor records a 6.5% increase in agri-food exports in the first half of 2024. Wine continues to be a strategic asset for Made in Italy.

Zenato at the table of King Charles III: Recioto della Valpolicella at the royal dinner

Zenato 's Recioto della Valpolicella Classico was the star of the dinner held by King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Highgrove Palace , accompanying the dessert prepared by chef Francesco Mazzei .

Tastings and Masterclasses

"Messages in a Bottle": Convivial Tasting at Ca' Lustra

An evening of sharing and comparing mountain wines. Each participant will bring a bottle to taste, exploring the different territorial peculiarities.

Masterclass "Saia di Feudo Maccari": the journey into Nero d'Avola

On February 23, Feudo Maccari will host a vertical tasting of four vintages of Saia , a Nero d'Avola of great character, with an exclusive food pairing.

Rebarba: Barbera d'Asti refined in music by Peppe Vessicchio

Maestro Peppe Vessicchio , known for his career at the Sanremo Festival , has collaborated with the Post dal Vin winery to create "Rebarba", a Barbera d'Asti Superiore refined with musical harmonization.

Rosamara Valtènesi 2024: Costaripa's rosé rewrites the rules

February 14 marks the launch of Costaripa's new Rosamara , an elegant and structured rosé that aims to redefine the role of Italian rosé in the wine scene.

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