Wine Idea's wine news for February 25, 2025!

Events and Demonstrations

The Great Verticals of the Wine Cities of Friuli Venezia Giulia – first edition in San Vito

San Vito al Tagliamento (FVG) The event, scheduled for February 28 , will see the meeting between the Friulano di pianura and the Venetian Tai di Lison DOCG grape variety. The evening will be hosted by the writer and wine expert Matteo Bellotto , with special guests: - Stefano Quaggio , director of the Consorzio Vini Venezia - Orazio Franchi , winemaker and co-author of Terra di Pregiatissimi Vini

Slow Wine Fair 2025: 12 Reggio Emilia wineries on display in Bologna

Bologna Great attention for the Calabrian companies supported by the Metropolitan City of Reggio Calabria . The event closes today, after three days of meetings with buyers, sommeliers and industry operators.

Franciacorta Festival: tastings and open cellars

Franciacorta, 8-9 March 2025 The Franciacorta Consortium organizes the second edition of the Spring Festival , with: - Sensory tastings - Guided tours of the cellar - Discovery of the Franciacorta widespread museum

Market and Financing

Argea acquires US importer WinesU

USA - Italy The first private Italian wine brand , led by Massimo Romani , has purchased 100% of the shares of WinesU, a historic wine importer in the USA. The aim is to strengthen its presence in the United States , which already accounts for 30% of Argea's revenues .

Regional call for tenders worth 7 million euros for Emilia-Romagna wineries

Emilia-Romagna The Region has allocated 7 million euros to support investments in wine-making companies. - Maximum contributions : - 19% of expenditure for large companies - 20% for intermediate companies - 40% for small companies

US Market: Tariff Risk and New Trends in Wine Consumption

United States 29% of total Italian wine exports are destined for the USA, with a value of 939 million euros in the first half of 2024. However, the sector is concerned about: - Possible duties imposed by Washington - Decline in alcohol consumption among young Americans - Trend towards low-alcohol and zero-alcohol wines

Production and Innovation

How is a dealcoholized wine made?

Italy After the green light from the Government, the process of wine dealcoholization is spreading among Italian wineries. A significant investment is needed to equip themselves with specialized machinery. Even historic areas, such as Barolo , are addressing the debate on this emerging trend.

Sustainable Wine: What It Is and How to Recognize It

Italy At the Slow Wine Fair , we talk about sustainable wine , that is, a product that respects: - Environment → reduction of emissions and consumption of resources - Economy → balanced production chain - Social → fairness in agricultural work

Controversies and Legality

Huge fine for illegal work in the vineyards of Friuli Venezia Giulia

Pordenonese 4 illegal workers of Indian origin discovered in a vineyard in Meduno . The company risks: - Fines up to 51,480 euros - Suspension of activity

Culture and Lifestyle

Art and Wine: Homage to Topazia Alliata, Sicilian Noblewoman

Sicily The artist Arrigo Musti has created a triptych to celebrate Topazia Alliata , a revolutionary wine entrepreneur and mother of the writer Dacia Maraini . The work is exhibited in the Duca di Salaparuta Cellars in Casteldaccia .

He leaves the family brand to produce wine with his daughter in Montalcino

Montalcino (Tuscany) Giovanna Neri left the family business to create her own winery Col di Lamo , focusing on wines that celebrate female determination.

Hotel Fanes: wine tastings in the cellar in the Dolomites

San Cassiano (BZ) Every Wednesday, the luxury hotel organizes exclusive tastings of six selected labels from Alto Adige, with narrations on the local winemaking traditions.

Wine and Territory

From Campi Flegrei to volcanic vineyards: the 9 best wines chosen by Gambero Rosso

Campania Volcanic soils give rise to unique wines: - Campi Flegrei - Etna - Vesuvius - Boca, Bramaterra and Lessona (Piedmont)

Wine and landscape: UNESCO territories protagonists at the Slow Wine Fair

Italy The link between wine and biodiversity in the large Italian territories was discussed: - Langhe-Roero and Monferrato - Prosecco Hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene - Valtellina and Valpolicella

Innovation and Future

Sustainable Packaging: The "Call to Action" for Lighter Wine Bottles

Slow Wine Fair 2025 - Bologna Slow Food launches an initiative to reduce the environmental impact of wine, starting from packaging: - Lighter glass bottles to reduce emissions - Sustainable materials for labels and corks

Cave Mont Blanc: cellar at 2,173 meters on the Skyway Monte Bianco

Courmayeur (AO) The first high-altitude winery in Italy has been inaugurated, where the sparkling wine "Cuvée des Guides" is produced in extreme conditions of temperature and pressure.

Awards and Previews

Tuscany: "Pitti del Vino" celebrates its DOCs at the Tuscan Previews

Florence Buyers from all over the world discover the new vintages of the great Tuscan wines, with a focus on emerging denominations in addition to the classic Brunello and Chianti .

New Perricone "Mandranova" from the Alessandro Winery in Camporeale

Palermo Presented the Monreale Perricone DOC , which enhances a historic vine variety of western Sicily.

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