Wine Idea's wine news for November 22, 2024!

International

• The Great Bordeaux Escape : After a decade of acquisitions, Chinese investors are leaving Bordeaux. Causes include Beijing's blockade of capital, falling domestic demand and the high cost of French property.
• "Wine Paris 2025" : Paris confirms its position as the global hub of the wine market. The 2025 edition (10-12 February) promises record growth in Italian presence.
• Wbwe Amsterdam : 245 exhibitors from 25 countries come together to promote quality bulk wine, a rapidly growing market.
• Wine Spectator 2024 : Italy shines with 20 wines among the world's top 100, led by Tuscany.

Italy and Territory

• Soave Tre Bicchieri : The Gambero Rosso 2025 guide awards 8 excellent Soaves, showing the resilience of the Veneto.
• Friuli at the top : Cabert Sauvignon Casali Roncali 2023 third best white in Italy according to Luca Maroni, and Zorzettig celebrates 150 years of winemaking tradition.
• Umani Ronchi among the greats : Casal di Serra Verdicchio 2022 enters Wine Spectator's Top 100, confirming the success of the Marche region.

Events and Initiatives

• Agriculture Festival : Villa Wassermann hosted the first edition celebrating rural traditions and local products.
• Trek&Wine in Licata : Sunday 24 November, autumn walk in the Quignones Winery, with tastings and breathtaking views.
• Dinners with tasting :
  • Saccolongo: Friday, November 29, food and wine dinner at Antica Masseria.
  • Paganica: Tuesday 26 November, "Dinner with the winemaker" with the Cioti Winery.

Innovation and Environment

• Digital and sustainable Sicily : The SFINGE project focuses on the traceability of Sicilian wheat for innovative agriculture.
• EU Commission and viticulture : Uprooting and dealcoholation among proposals to address wine oversupply. UIV expresses support for Brussels draft.

Trends and Youth

• Gen Z Tastes Are Changing : Interest in Organic, Alcohol-Free Wines and Eco-Friendly Packaging Emerges at Women in Wine Forum in Rome
• Canned and refermented wines : New trends that challenge global winemaking tradition.

Curiosities and Lifestyle

• Guado al Tasso hypogeum : Bolgheri amazes with the Antinori family's underground cellar, a symbol of architectural innovation.
• Santa Margherita x Inter : New Limited Edition of Prosecco DOCG to celebrate the black and blue team.
• Wines and traditional cuisine : Luxury wine tourists prefer chic taverns and top wines, in a perfect mix of relaxation and authenticity.

Chronicle

• Fire in the former Brancasi Winery : Firefighters have put out a blaze in Brindisi, limiting damage to the structure.

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