Wine Idea's wine news for February 27, 2025!

1. Wine and Regulations

Low alcohol in wine, the taboo falls: dealcoholization is here Italy has finally implemented the European regulation on dealcoholization, allowing the reduction of the alcohol content in wines, except for DOP and IGP products. A wine can be classified as dealcoholized if the alcoholic strength is less than 0.5%, while it will be partially dealcoholized if between 0.5% and the minimum of the category prior to dealcoholization (8.5-9%).

2. Events and Wine Tourism

Piedmontese Wines: 10 Must-See Villages and the Turin Wine Fair From March 1st to 3rd, the Turin Wine Fair returns, a perfect opportunity to discover Piedmont's wine excellences and visit the region's most iconic villages, such as Barbaresco and Dogliani.

Cantine d'Italia 2025: presentation of the Guide for Wine Tourists in Rome On March 4, at the Grand Hotel Palatino, the new guide "Cantine d'Italia 2025" by Go Wine will be presented, with 874 wineries selected to promote wine tourism.

Val D'Oca and “Visit Cantina” The Val d'Oca winery offers guided tours and tastings dedicated to the UNESCO hills of the Conegliano-Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG denomination.

Wine tasting with Cantina Mezzanotte Evino l'Enoteca will host a tasting on February 28th with Lorenzo Mezzanotte and 5 labels representing the Marche tradition.

3. Markets and Trends

Campari at stock market highs ahead of quarterly results Campari shares are up 3.76% ahead of earnings presentation on March 4.

Nizza DOCG challenges the red crisis The Nizza DOCG denomination recorded a 5% growth in 2024, exceeding one million bottles sold and consolidating its presence on the foreign market.

Organic cooperatives' turnover grows: wine drives sales According to an Ismea study, the organic wine sector recorded a growth of 3.8% in 2023, with strong expansion in the foreign market.

4. Productions and Innovations

Girlan reds challenge Burgundy The South Tyrolean winery Girlan focuses on native reds, demonstrating that Schiava and Pinot Noir can compete with the prestigious Clos de la Roche.

Simonit&Sirch Method: scientifically certified gentle pruning A study by the University of Navarra confirms the benefits of gentle pruning of vines, developed by Simonit & Sirch, which improves plant growth and wine quality.

Wine lees help the immune system of sheep A study by the University of Foggia highlights the potential of wine lees for the development of sustainable products to support agriculture and livestock farming.

5. Tastings and Awards

We tasted the new vintage of Sassicaia The famous Super Tuscan from Tenuta San Guido continues to represent an icon of Italian winemaking, with a new vintage that promises to maintain its excellence.

Tasting of Aristos by Cantina Valle Isarco Riccardo Cotarella celebrates the Aristos selection, calling it “an authentic expression of Alto Adige”.

World's Best Sommeliers' Selection 2025: Italian wines Brunello di Montalcino, Barolo, Gavi and Trentodoc triumph among the Italian wines selected by the best sommeliers in the world.

Giro d'Italia in 10 tastings at the Slow Wine Fair From over 900 Italian companies present, Slow Wine Fair has selected the 10 most representative labels for biodiversity and sustainability.

The 8 best Lambruscos chosen by Gambero Rosso Lambrusco continues to surprise with high-quality labels, demonstrating its versatility and ability to evolve.

6. Sustainability and Climate Change

“Climate change threatens the identity of our wine” - Chablis winemakers concerned Rising temperatures are putting at risk the typicality of Chablis, one of the world’s finest Chardonnay wines.

Slow Wine Fair 2025: Wine Packaging Goes Sustainable Focus on paper and cardboard to reduce the environmental impact of the wine sector.

7. Curiosities and Stories from the World of Wine

Cantina Lipari: wine in amphorae as in the times of the Mamertini Francesco Lipari rediscovers the ancient tradition of winemaking in amphorae in Santa Lucia del Mela (ME), bringing a historic method back to life.

Springo Black: the new Rive from Cantina Le Manzane A new premium label of Conegliano Prosecco Superiore Rive di Rua DOCG will be previewed at Vinitaly 2025.

Champagne, jewelry and antiques: at the luxury judicial auction Vicenza hosts a judicial auction with fine bottles such as Chateau Margaux and Champagne Carbon Rosé at incredible prices.

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