Wine Idea's wine news for March 16, 2025!

The best Vermentino in Sardinia under 20 euros

A large olive oil company, the Fois family's Accademia Olearia, has been able to combine the olive oil tradition with wine production. In Alghero, in the north-west of Sardinia, the Fois family continues a historic agricultural legacy, today also in the wine sector.

Wine and tariffs: EU must exclude American spirits

Tensions between Europe and the United States are rising following Donald Trump's announcement to impose duties of up to 200% on European wine and spirits. Brussels has responded by increasing the tariff on US Bourbon imports, causing concern among European producers.

"Benvenuto Arneis": event in Canale (CN) on March 23rd

The Enoteca Regionale del Roero reopens its doors with the first edition of "Benvenuto Arneis", a day of non-stop tastings with over 40 labels to taste, to celebrate the new vintage of Roero Arneis.

New association for classic method sparkling wine in Puglia

"Capitanata Spumante Metodo Classico" was born in San Severo, an initiative that unites seven local wineries to enhance the Bombino Bianco grape variety and promote the production of high-quality sparkling wines also intended for international markets.

Food and wine walk in Valpolicella

On March 15 and 16, Cantina Vogadori organizes a journey through vineyards and history with a guided tasting of its wines. A unique opportunity to discover the excellence of the area.

Region finances the recovery of uncultivated lands

80 thousand euros allocated to promote the recovery of agricultural and forest land through the establishment of land associations, with the aim of incentivizing new agricultural and forestry enterprises.

The Collio Enhancement Centre inaugurated

Over 1.5 million euros were invested in the redevelopment of the Enoteca di Cormons, now transformed into a point of reference for the promotion of Collio, with the dream of making it a "little Montalcino".

US tariffs: 2 billion of Italian exports at risk

Coldiretti-Filiera Italia denounces the devastating impact that 200% duties could have on Italian exports to the United States, a key market that has seen a 162% increase in the last twenty years.

Piazzo: Nebbiolo between tradition and experimentation

The historic winery in the Langhe continues to invest in Nebbiolo, Barolo and Barbaresco, while also exploring Dolcetto, Barbera and international grape varieties.

The historic Burmester Winery in Vila Nova de Gaia

Located in the heart of Porto, this winery is an icon of Port wine production, with a long tradition overlooking the banks of the Douro River.

New Sangiovese references in Modigliana

The Maurizio Costa Winery presents new labels that exalt the pure Sangiovese, grown on the steep slopes of the Tuscan-Romagnolo Apennines.

"Io Vino 2025": event in Rome on March 16th

The event dedicated to the native vines of Marche and Campania rewards the best local productions with awards given by experts and the public.

Democratic Champagne in Trentola Ducenta

The "Élevage Wine" restaurant brings the tradition of Champagne to the province of Caserta, offering a selection of virtuous vignerons and excellent maisons.

Piacenza producers worried about Trump's duties

Piacenza wineries are evaluating strategies to reduce the impact of possible US tariffs, including expansion into Asian and European markets.

Doc Monreale Catarratto: a Sicilian white par excellence

The Alessandro di Camporeale winery presents the "Vigna di Mandranova 2022", a Catarratto with notes of elderberry, apricot and mandarin, coming from organic vineyards.

La Chimera a Vinifera: "Wine is history and territory"

The small Piedmontese winery promotes the native vines and heroic viticulture of the Val di Susa, recounting its production philosophy at an event in Trento.

Dealcoholized wine: an opportunity to avoid duties?

From 2026, wineries will be able to obtain ethyl alcohol through dealcoholation, opening up new prospects for the wine market and exports.

Trump and tariffs: a retaliation against the EU

The threat of 200% US tariffs is a response to the European duties on American whiskey. The EU Commission prepares to negotiate.

Sword of Damocles over tariffs: the market could become saturated

Small Italian DOCs, such as Montecarlo, focus on quality to face any trade restrictions imposed by the USA.

US Stocks Up on Prosecco Ahead of Tariffs

Prosecco orders up 8% as US importers move up purchases to avoid future price hikes.

Wine between production and communication

Salone del Vino at Identità Milano highlights the importance of storytelling in the wine sector, to stand out in an increasingly competitive market.

UIV: "US duties threaten Italian exports"

The Italian Wine Union warns of the risk of wiping out EU wine exports to the US, jeopardizing an 8 billion euro market.

ProWein 2025: Focus on International Trends

With 4,200 exhibitors from 65 nations, the Düsseldorf fair confirms its position as a point of reference for the international wine business.

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