Wine Idea's wine news of July 28, 2024!

Events and Festivals

Excellent food and wine in Bordighera : “A Sea of Flavors” returns to the Argentina seafront, renovated and ready to welcome food and wine enthusiasts from 29 to 31 July. Twenty-one restaurants will participate with over eighty culinary proposals.

Wine selection

The Best Summer Wines according to the Guardian : Discover two Italian excellences included in the list of the twenty best wines to drink in summer. A focus on white wines ideal for the hot season.

Climate Impact

Hailstorm damage in Camorino : Etienne Cristini recounts the devastating loss of more than half of the grapes due to a violent hailstorm, a hard blow for the family's vineyards.

Names and Districts

The Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG : Explore the history and identity of one of Italy's most famous wines, produced in the heart of Prosecco.

Support for the Sector

Ismea incentives for young people and women : Reopening of the office for "Più Impresa" applications, with an allocation of 60 million euros to support agricultural businesses.

Gastronomic pairings

Don't Kill Fried Fish : Suggestions on the best wines to pair with mixed fried fish, to enhance its taste and crunchiness.

Biological agriculture

Collapse of 40% for cultivated surfaces in Trentino : An Ismea report signals a significant reduction in organic surfaces in the region.

Stories of Vineyards

Four Hundred Years in the Vineyard : “Albino Armani Viticoltori dal 1607” continues to enhance the territories of Verona, Veneto, Trentino and Friuli through biodynamics.

Harvest 2024

In Sicily It's Already Harvest : An update on the state of the Italian vineyard and the first early harvests.

Rosés of Excellence

Rosé Guide : Three wines from the Quistello winery stand out in the pink drinking guide, confirming the excellent 2023 vintage for rosés.

Unique Events

Franciacorta Festival in the Cellar : A weekend with Mosnel style from 13 to 15 September. Don't miss the exclusive vertical of Franciacorta Extra Brut.

Music and Wine

Classical on Etna : An evening of concerts on August 31st at the Girolamo Russo winery, combining classical music and excellent wines.

Rediscovery of native vines

Cà du Ferrà, Passion in Wine : A project to recover old native vineyards on the eastern Ligurian Riviera.

Innovations and Investments

Iuzzolini and the Importance of the Bottaia : Special episode of Grand Terroir on LaC On Air, with focus on the free wine tours offered today.

Prestigious Acquisitions

Veronesi Family Acquires Villa Bucci : One of the most famous wineries in the Marche region now part of the Oniverse Group, aiming for the excellence of Verdicchio.

Special events

Hercules Musical at Cantina Vignaioli Morellino di Scansano : On August 1st, the Cantina a Scansano will host the musical “Hercules” with a cast of young talents, including teenagers and young people with disabilities, in an event that celebrates social integration through art .

Unique Experiences

Verucchio Calici 2024 : On 2 and 3 August, the historic center of Verucchio will be transformed into a wine festival with tastings in a hot air balloon, presenting wines from Valmarecchia and Romagna.

Innovations and Trends

"ZAR" Prosecco, the First Wine in the World : Valdobbiadene confirms its economic growth in the prosecco market, dominating exports, especially to Russia, with a significant increase in sales.

Summer Selection

The Guardian's Top Twenty Wines for Summer : Discover two Italian wines among the top summer picks that include fine whites from around the world.

Harvest 2024

The harvest begins at Donnafugata : The 2024 vintage began with the harvest of the first bunches in Sicily, promising a production of high quality grapes despite the low rainfall.

Science and Flavour

"Kokumi" effect in white wines : Research by the Edmund Mach Foundation reveals natural compounds in Trentodocs that enhance the unique flavor of the wines.

Wines for the Summer

One liter of Ampeleia : The ideal summer red to uncork in company, perfect for outdoor dinners and celebrations, representing the soul of the Upper Maremma.

Market trends

Decline in Wine Sales : A slight decline in wine sales in Italian large-scale retail trade, with an overall decrease of 2.5% in the first half of the year.

Wine Guides

Guide to the Best Wines of Sardinia 2025 : Vinodabere rewards Sardinian wine excellence with the Standing Ovation for 118 exceptional wines.

Culture and Design

Manifesto 2025 for the National Association of Wine Cities : A young student from Vicenza wins the competition for the new poster sketch.

Wine Tours

"Vini in Vigna" in Valle d'Aosta : A traveling tour on 3 August to discover the Aosta Valley wine culture, tasting wines from 34 local wineries.

Environmental problems

Drought in Sicily and the Water Business : The exponential increase in the cost of water highlights the serious water crisis affecting the region.

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