Wine Idea's wine news for March 21, 2025!

Welcome to Wine Idea's wine news for March 21, 2025!

Regional Projects and Initiatives

Wine in Sardinia: Project on ungrafted viticulture in Sant'Antioco

A study carried out by the Laore agency in collaboration with the University of Sassari on the enhancement of ungrafted viticulture on the island of Sant'Antioco was presented. Over 2,000 hectares of "mountain vineyards" and 400 hectares on Sant'Antioco, San Pietro, Badesi and Porto Pino were surveyed.

One million for 24 wineries in Molise

The Regional Department of Agricultural Policies of Molise has published the ranking of companies admitted to funding for the restructuring and reconversion of vineyards, as part of the CAP Strategic Plan 2023-2027.

International Events and Food and Wine Tourism

Alsace and Grand Est: Avenue de Champagne

Celebrations for the centenary of the Avenue de Champagne and the tenth anniversary of its inscription in the UNESCO World Heritage. The events will take place on July 4, 2025.

The Spring of Castellinaldo

Event dedicated to Castellinaldo Barbera d'Alba DOC, which will be held on March 30 and 31 at Palazzo Re Rebaudengo in Guarene, Cuneo.

Regulations and Markets

Scrapping of vineyards and rotation of land

The new EU regulation on wine with simplifications of the CAP will be discussed between the end of March and the beginning of April. France has already started a campaign of uprooting to rebalance supply with demand.

Code of Vine and Wine 2025

The sixteenth edition of the Vine and Wine Code is coming out, a key tool for industry professionals to stay up to date on regulations.

Exports and Trade Strategies

Italian wine exports grow by 6%

In 2024, exports reached 8.1 billion euros, with an increase of 5.5% compared to the previous year. Growth is driven by bubbles (19% in value).

Vinitaly Preview in Brussels

Meeting between institutions and companies to protect Italian wine exports also on the American market. The action plan for exports will be presented in Rome on Friday.

Awards and Recognitions

Forbes: 100 Iconic Wineries and 25 Masters of the Glass

Forbes celebrates Italian wine excellence with a ranking that includes companies such as Bellavista, Ferrari Trento and Ca' del Bosco. Also awarded are important sommeliers and restaurant managers.

Venosa Winery at Vinitaly

Presentation of two previews and an absolute novelty, including the Carato Venusio Docg Underwater Wine and the Tansillo Metodo Classico Rosé.

Trade Tensions with the US

Wine duties and European strategies

US threatens 200% tariffs. EU postponed counter-tariffs until mid-April to attempt negotiation.

Wine Trade Alliance

Recommendation to suspend all wine shipments from Europe pending possible US tariffs in April.

Market Research and Analysis

Study on the resilience of wine companies

The study “Resilience and preparation for the next global wine consumption cycle” was presented in Milan, with the Masi case study. The market could recover as early as 2026.

Art and Wine

The Montina in Franciacorta

An iconic 8,400 m² cellar in Monticelli Brusati, with works of art and a long family history.

APPIUS Project - Art and Wine

Cantina San Michele Appiano collaborates with artist Robert Pan to create a limited edition of APPIUS 2019, uniting art and wine.

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