Wine Idea's wine news for February 20, 2025!

Agriculture and Food Sovereignty: the new EU plan

• The European Commission presents the "Strategic Vision for the Future of Agriculture".
• Crackdown on pesticide and livestock imports to ensure fairness between European and foreign producers.
• More insurance to protect farmers from climate damage.

Contested wind farm in Maremma: fear of expropriation

• The Scansano wind farm project puts local wineries at risk.
• Clarice Tonini, farmer and entrepreneur: "We cannot invest in an uncertain future".
• Producers protest to protect historic vineyards.

Ruché: the red wine from Monferrato that risked oblivion

• A semi-aromatic grape variety that is rediscovering its value on the market.
• The best labels under 20 euros selected by experts.

Vandalism attack on experimental vines in Valpolicella

• Genetically improved plants to resist downy mildew destroyed.
• Similar sabotage had already occurred on rice crops resistant to blast.
• Controversy grows over genetic research applied to agriculture.

The Langhe: the 6 best panoramic points to discover

• Belvedere di La Morra: the most iconic view of the hills.
• Panoramic routes through vineyards and historic villages for a unique experience.

Chianti 2025: Preview and "Chianti Week" for the Public

• Exclusive event for journalists with 124 labels presented.
• In May, "Chianti Week" will bring open tastings throughout Tuscany.

Reform of Land Reclamation Consortia in Sicily

• 9 entities will be abolished, 100 million allocated to the transition.
• The reform aims to improve irrigation management on the island.

Big Brunello Tasting 2025: Cortona at the center of the international scene

• Over 41 Brunello di Montalcino producers will participate in the event.
• Important repercussions on tourism with the presence of visitors from the USA.

Cantina Italia: 57.5 million hectoliters of wine in stock

• Slight reduction in inventories compared to the previous year (-1.8%).
• Difficulties persist in placing the product on international markets.

Rosato Alba Rosa 2023 Cantina Arvisionadu

• History and tasting of a wine that combines tradition and innovation.

Wine tourism and satire: the journey between Friuli Venezia Giulia and Slovenia

• Movimento Turismo del Vino launches "(Eno)Satira", a project among historic wineries.

157 wineries vote for the reform of the Protection Consortium

• Including Berlucchi, the reform aims to give greater voice to wine SMEs.

Barolo delle Langhe and Cantine Dosio at Diapason

• A new event to taste the best Piedmontese wines in a convivial context.

Guado San Leo 2019 awarded with Tre Prosit

• Cantina D'Alfonso Del Sordo's Nero di Troia triumphs at the ONAV Guide.

Cantine di Verona: SQNPI certification and sustainability

• The cooperative publishes its first sustainability report.

Chianti Lovers & Rosso Morellino: Success for the Florence Event

• 124 labels for tasting, growing appreciation for Tuscan wines.

EU: A more resilient and competitive agriculture

• The "Vision for Agriculture and Food" with a horizon of 2040 was presented.

Centinaio: "Wine is under attack by multinationals"

• Criticism of EU proposed health labels.

Wine and Law: Confcommercio event in Florence

• "Drinking in moderation is not illegal": initiative to raise awareness of responsible consumption.

Brunori Sas: from music to natural wine in Calabria

• The artist participates in the management of the Le Quattro Volte winery.

Amaro del Ciclista Talk: Second Stage in Milan

• An event that unites the world of cycling with the culture of good drinking.

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