Wine Idea's wine news for July 3, 2024!

Welcome to Wine Idea's wine news of July 3, 2024!

Rebirth of the Leonardo da Vinci Cellars : After an economic-financial crisis, this historic wine cooperative, active since 1961 and located in the Empoli area, is preparing for new developments and growth projects, with a renewed commitment to members and employees.

Summer evening in the Barbaresco vineyards : August 2nd offered a unique evening in the Barbaresco vineyards, including a luxury Apericena overlooking the Unesco hills of this renowned wine-growing area.

The secrets of Camaldolese wines : The Camaldolese monks opened their ancient cellars in the Casentino, revealing the secrets of their fine wines, loved since the times of the Medici.

Ciasa Salares in Val Badia : This hotel, transformed from a small guesthouse to a luxury destination, boasts one of the most extraordinary wineries in the Dolomites.

Wine crisis in Southern Italy : Extreme drought threatens wineries in the south, with an urgent appeal for state aid to prevent them from being sold to large groups in the photovoltaic sector.

15th edition of the Valtidone Wine Fest : September will see the celebration of the anniversary of this traveling festival which highlights Piacenza wine through events on the four Sundays of the month.

Salvino Benanti's proposal for Etna : Noting the proliferation of small producers, Benanti proposes the creation of a large cooperative to optimize the production of Etna whites.

Early harvest due to drought : The drought led to the harvest being brought forward by two weeks in Calabria and Sicily, with damage to the grapes.

Spread of flavescence dorée in Alto Adige : The Alto Adige Wine Consortium invites winemakers to carefully monitor their vineyards to combat this worrying disease.

Cirò Wine Festival : The event offers immersive experiences among the vineyards and cellars of the Calabria DOC, with tastings and cultural events that celebrate the regional wine tradition.

Landscape value in tasting sheets : An initiative of the AIS and the UNESCO Chair aims to include landscape value in the evaluations of Italian wine.

Tradition of August 1st : Drinking a glass of white wine to combat summer ailments, a Venetian tradition also respected by the mayor of Treviso.

Vinitaly and the City in Calabria : A marketing project to communicate Italian wine all year round through events that connect wine to other cultural spheres.

Record Prosecco bottled : July saw a record 500,000 hectoliters of Prosecco bottled, marking significant annual growth.

Decline in Italian wine sales in global markets : Despite stable sales in Italy, major markets are showing a slowdown in wine sales.

Domination of white and rosé wines in summer : Despite a slight decline in sales, consumption of fresh wines remains a strong trend for summer 2024.

Enhancement of Italian wine in Paris : During the 2024 Olympics, Massimiliano Giansanti, president of Confagricoltura, participated via connection in the event "Italian wines team up in Paris" at Casa Italia, highlighting the importance of the Italian wine sector in international level.

Market trends in the Italian wine sector : Sales in large-scale retail trade (GDO) in Italy saw a decline of 2.5% in volume in the first six months of 2024, although the value of sales grew slightly by 0.6% , with a better performance of sparkling wines compared to still and sparkling wines.

Growth of Italian wine in France : According to Ferrelli, France confirms itself as a crucial market for the export of Italian wine, being one of the main recipients of Italian exports in the sector.

The importance of territories in the world of wine : Lorenzo Tersi, on the occasion of the event at Casa Italia in Paris, underlined the value of the expression of Italian territories in the wine sector, which today is worth over 14 billion euros.

New management for Cantina Tollo : Sandro Ciavattella has been appointed as the new general manager of Cantina Tollo, bringing his seven years of experience as CFO to the cooperative.

Archaeological discovery in San Gimignano : A cellar over 1800 years old was discovered during excavations at the Roman villa of Aiano in San Gimignano, underlining the long history of wine production in the region.

7 wineries to discover in Southern Italy : A journey through seven wineries in Southern Italy that offer a unique experience thanks to their climatic and geographical diversity and their integration with the local landscape.

Renovation of the Montalcino Winery : The Prosit Group has launched a restyling project of the Montalcino Winery, focusing on strengthening the wine tourism offer and innovation in the brand's narrative.

Feudi del Pisciotto, a Tuscan soul in Sicily : The Feudi del Pisciotto winery in Niscemi represents an example of how the Tuscan tradition has merged with the Sicilian context, creating a prominent wine-growing reality.

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