Wine Idea's wine news for March 22, 2025!

1. Promoting Canavese wine, a far-sighted choice: in 10 years, bed places increased by 118%.

Food and wine are the strong point of Canavese for its future tourism. During an event at the Cantina sociale della Serra di Piverone organized by the Piemonte association, important goals achieved in tourism in recent years were discussed, with the presence of local administrations and Canavese businesses.

2. The chimney among the vineyards: warning from the protection consortia.

In the Roncà area, wine consortia and local entities oppose the idea of expanding a factory for the production of insulating material, fearing negative impacts on the environment, health and local economy.

3. French takeover of organic farming: the Golden Power kicks in.

The Italian government imposes conditions on the French company Cotecna, which intends to acquire Suolo e Salute, one of the main control bodies of Italian organic agriculture, to ensure business continuity and national control.

4. Eighth edition of Bollicine in Villa: tastings coming soon.

On March 29 and 30, Villa Farsetti in Santa Maria di Sala will host the event dedicated to Champagne and sparkling wines from France, Italy, Spain, Slovenia, Austria and Hungary. Food products from Veneto will also be present.

5. The wines of the future: who will resist better and who will resist worse.

Wine consumption is declining due to anti-alcohol campaigns and economic concerns. However, more conscious and cultural consumption could be the key to the future of the sector.

6. Wine and negative cycle: hopes of recovery already in 2026.

A study by the University of Bordeaux and Verona suggests that the wine market could recover as early as 2026 thanks to new business models and the consolidation of the strongest companies.

7. US-EU trade war: the wine sector at risk.

The postponement of EU duties on American whiskey provides time for negotiations with the United States, but uncertainty remains high, with potential devastating impacts on wine exports.

8. Michele Chiarlo Winery: the valorization of the Langhe and Monferrato.

Since its foundation in 1956, Cantina Michele Chiarlo has pursued absolute quality, focusing on foreign marketing and promoting the tradition of the Langhe and Monferrato.

9. Wines of Abruzzo: the wineries not to be missed according to Paride Vitale.

Paride Vitale tells the story of the excellence of Abruzzo wines, still little known, through his book and direct experience with local producers.

10. Pompeii brand wine: new cellar in the excavations.

In collaboration with Feudi di San Gregorio, a winery is born in Pompeii, an agricultural archaeology operation with direct sales to tourists.

11. Wines of Castelli Romani: relaunch as Italian City of Wine 2025.

The candidacy involves eleven municipalities in the province of Rome to enhance the winemaking tradition and offer new prospects to young winemakers.

12. "Cellars on board": tastings on the train on the Vigezzina-Centovalli.

The event scheduled for April 13 will offer a unique experience of tasting Alto Piemonte wines during a slow and scenic train ride.

13. Verona and tech innovation: Cantina Rotaliana protagonist.

During a talk show in Verona, an innovative tech wine tourism project was presented by Cantina Rotaliana, focused on digital experiences and environmental quality.

14. Wine tourism podcasts: Loquis and Terra Costantino.

A new podcast project aims to enhance the Etna territory and winemaking traditions through immersive and innovative narratives.

15. The great Italian white wines protagonists of the events.

Tastings, events and presentations dedicated to the best Italian white wines from Friuli to Alto Adige, with exclusive events such as "Benvenuto Arneis" and "Le Prime di Vite in Riviera".

16. Wine consumption between cyclicality and trend.

The future challenges for wine concern economic cycles and consumption patterns, with recovery forecasts starting from 2026.

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