Wine Idea's wine news for March 24, 2025!

Events and Demonstrations

Vinifera, over one hundred winemakers at TrentoExpo: Over one hundred winemakers from all the Alpine and transalpine regions (France, Switzerland, Austria and Slovenia) gathered today at TrentoExpo for Vinifera, an event dedicated to artisan producers from the Alps and the smaller islands of the Mediterranean. The sixth edition, organized by the Centrifuga Association, also offers a desk dedicated to ciders and agricultural breweries from the Alpine territories.

Ossola in Cantina: On April 26, from 11:00 to 18:00, eight Val d'Ossola wineries will open their doors for a wine discovery journey, supported by the Ossola Agricultural Producers Association and Slow Food.

The Great Verticals and Twinnings of the Cities of Wine FVG: In Duino Aurisina-Devin Nabre¸ina there will be an evening of tasting of wines from border lands (Vitovska del Carso and Vermentino di Liguria) on March 27 at 7.30 pm.

Reportage and Tastings

A Tour of Campania in 12 Wines: Anthony Rose, a Decanter Magazine contributor, presents 12 wines from Campania, authentic expressions of regional biodiversity and ancient winemaking techniques.

Cantina Rosset and the Sopraquota 900 wine (Valle d'Aosta): Tasting of three vintages of Sopraquota 900 (2020/2021/2022) together with other 2022 wines paired with dishes from the historic Al Ceppo restaurant.

Cantina Antonelli - Montefalco (Umbria): Trebbiano spoletino refined in amphorae was presented, an example of innovation and tradition in the Antonelli family's wine production.

Ten years of Troy from Cantina Tramin (Alto Adige): Tasting in Rome of the prestigious Chardonnay Riserva “Troy” accompanied by a blind match with Chardonnays from all over the world.

Mandrolisai Rosso Superiore Kent'Annos Gold 2020: The most prestigious label of the Mandrolisai winery, the result of century-old vines and prolonged refinement.

Innovation and Culture

Wine Tourism and Podcast: Terra Costantino launches a podcast in collaboration with Loquis, for immersive experiences in the world of wine and local winemaking traditions.

BIO Cantina Orsogna: Luigi D'Eramo and Imprudente support biodynamic wines as a regional excellence, promoting virtuous agricultural practices.

Economics and Politics

US Tariffs and Italian Wine:

• European importers and producers seek to pre-empt Trump's 200% tariffs scheduled for April 2.
• Cantina Tre Monti reports damage to the sector with risk of losing US markets.
• Ruffino president Sandro Sartor highlights losses that are already real, with orders cancelled due to fear of tariffs.
• Albiera Antinori says the wine market will be able to resist, but a trade war is not convenient for anyone.
• The appeal of the Apulian producers for an intervention by the European Union.

Awards and Recognitions

Tenuta di Tavignano (Cingoli) among the 100 iconic wineries of Forbes: Awarded for the excellence of Italian winemaking during the Forbes 100 Iconic Wineries event.

Chronicle

"Caino" Heist (Montemerano): Theft in the famous cellar of the starred restaurant "Caino", specialized in Maremma cuisine.

Insights

Attilio Scienza and the debate on dealcoholized wines: According to Scienza, dealcoholized wines should not be called "wine", as alcoholic fermentation is an essential element of the product.

Italian Sweet Wines and Sauternes: A selection of 25 labels (17 Italian and 8 Sauternes) and related pairings throughout the meal.

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