Wine Idea's wine news for March 15, 2025!

International Awards

• Sorso-Sennori Winery Triumphs in Berlin The Sorso-Sennori winery wins four gold medals at the Berliner Wine Trophy , one of the most prestigious international wine competitions, with the participation of over 14,400 labels from 40 countries.

Current Events and Markets

• US duties on wine: a problem for Italian exports The Italian Wine Union clarifies that 80% of the wine exported to the USA is at risk with the introduction of high duties, with significant impacts for the entire sector.
• Trump's duties: alarm among Italian winemakers President Trump threatens a 200% duty on European wines in response to EU tariffs on whisky. The announcement puts the Tuscan and Veneto wine sector, heavily dependent on exports to the US, in crisis.
• Castel Group Closes Plant in France French wine giant Castel announces the closure of a bottling plant due to declining consumption and overproduction.
• Wine Dealcoholization: A New Opportunity for the Sector From 2026, Italian wineries will be able to legally proceed with the dealcoholization of up to a thousand hectolitres, opening up new market prospects.

Events and Demonstrations

• "Vinifera Vinum" in Villamagna: focus on viticulture zoning The conference explored the valorization of the DOC Villamagna, with the contribution of the University of Milan.
• "The Great Terroirs of Barolo" in Monforte d'Alba The event dedicated to Barolo returns on April 12-13, with masterclasses, tastings and visits to the cellar.
• "Oltre Roma Wine Tour" in Fiuggi On March 24-25, over 30 wineries from Lazio will present 100 wines by the glass to Italian and international buyers and sommeliers.
• Cantina di Venosa at Prowein and Vinitaly Presentation of the Carato Venusio Aglianico del Vulture Underwater , refined 50 metres underwater, and the new classic method Tansillo 60 months .
• Cantina di Santadi: a journey through international fairs The prestigious Sardinian winery will be present at ProWein in Düsseldorf and Vinitaly in Verona to promote its excellence.

Territory and Tradition

• The Historic Vineyard of Faedis: a heritage to be preserved Since 1896, this Friulian vineyard has preserved ancient grape varieties, passing down knowledge and peasant traditions.
• Agriculture: 80 thousand euros from the FVG Region for the recovery of uncultivated lands Funds allocated to encourage the aggregation of abandoned agricultural and woodland lands, stimulating new businesses.
• Ligurian Vermentino DOC: Riviera di Ponente Tasting of the Riviera di Ponente DOC Vermentino 2023 , produced in the terraced vineyards of Liguria.

Companies and Innovation

• Marilisa Allegrini invests 8 million in the new Villa Della Torre winery New projects for the wine group, with the goal of reaching 20 million in turnover by 2028.
• Zampicinini (Cantine di Verona): "Intercepting new market trends" Focus on innovation with the launch of new low alcohol products and strategies to expand into emerging markets.

Weather and Impacts on the Sector

• Unseasonal hail on the vineyards of Castiglione Tinella Bad weather hits Piedmont, fortunately without serious damage to the winemakers in the Moscato Bianco area.

Tastings and Food and Wine Tourism

• Weekend in Casteldaccia: visits and tastings at the Cantina Duca di Salaparuta A unique experience between history, tradition and great Sicilian wines.
• The 5 best wines of Lazio to try From aromatic whites to structured reds, a selection of the best labels of the region.

Training and Competitions

• "Best Sicilian Sommelier" Competition The DOC Sicilia Consortium renews its partnership with AIS Sicilia for the sixth edition of the event.

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