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

"Chalices of stars" at Villa Sforza Cesarini in Lanuvio

On Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 July, a wine tasting was held in the garden of Villa Sforza Cesarini in Lanuvio. The tasting stations were located among the ruins of the temple of Juno Sospita. For further information: Tel. 347.4999922 – 328.8218820, lanuvio.nuovaproloco@gmail.com.

Farewell to Renato Boveri, patriarch of Timorasso

Renato Boveri, historic producer of the Tortonesi hills and patriarch of Timorasso, died at the age of 102 in Monleale (Alessandria). Grandson of Walter Massa, Boveri personally guided the company's harvest until 2018.

Tenuta Bellamarina in Torre Santa Susanna

Tenuta Bellamarina, an organic winery with roots in the 16th century, was recently visited. The current owner, Imma Dimastrodonato, inaugurated a new and modern cellar in May this year.

Krug x Flower: The great Cuvées and the flowers

Maison Krug celebrated an event in Oltrepò Pavese last July 1st, where the chefs of the Harry's Piccolo restaurant in Trieste created recipes paired with Grande Cuvée or Krug Rosé champagnes with flowers, a symbol of diversity.

Terre Sicane Wine Fest 2024: Triumph of the Agrigento wineries

The wines of the Agrigento wineries dominated at the Terre Sicane Wine Fest 2024. Animì from Cantina Renzo Barbera won in the Grillo category, while Planeta triumphed with the Terebinto label, 2023 vintage, in the "pleasantness" category.

Wine Festival and Jerzu Wine Festival, 4-10 August

From 4 to 10 August, Jerzu will welcome thousands of visitors for the Wine Festival and the Jerzu Wine Festival. The 43rd Wine Festival will be held on Sunday 4 August with parades of traditional masks and Sardinian folk groups.

Value of the Landscape in the tasting sheets

Mauro Agnoletti and Sandro Camilli have signed a protocol to include the value of the Landscape in Italian wine tasting sheets, enhancing a competitive element of Italian wine.

eWibe: Fine wine market down 0.6%

The fine wine market closed the first half of 2024 down by 0.6%, with France suffering (-1.1%) and Italy stable (-0.1%). Tuscany and Piedmont show positive trends.

Denis Pantini: Positive signs for the wine market

Denis Pantini underlined a general decline in volumes in the first half of 2024, but positive signs are coming from North America, Great Britain and China.

Guide to the Best Wines of Sardinia 2025

Vinodabere awarded the best Nuragus and Granazza in the Guide to the Best Wines of Sardinia 2025, recognizing the excellence of the Sardinian wine sector.

2024 harvest at Donnafugata

The 2024 harvest began in Donnafugata with the first bunches harvested in the Contessa Entellina and Pantelleria estates. The vintage promises to be of quality despite the low rainfall.

Peaches in wine: Interpretations of great chefs and pastry chefs

The pairing of peaches and wine is an Italian tradition with many regional interpretations, from a refreshing drink to 'adult fruit salad', loved across the country.

Iuzzolini's wine tours on Grand Terroir

The fifth episode of Grand Terroir on LaC On Air discussed the importance of the barrel cellar in a prestigious winery, with free tours offered by Iuzzolini.

Terre Sicane Wine Fest 2024: Conclusion and masterclass

The conclusion of the Terre Sicane Wine Fest 2024 in Piazza Matrice di Contessa Entellina saw a masterclass with local producers and the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the Municipality and the University of Palermo.

Città dei Trulli Folk Group Festival 30 July - 4 August 2024

The Città dei Trulli Folkloric Group Festival begins tomorrow, 30 July, at Casa Alberobello with the inauguration of two exhibitions: "The 40 years of the Festival" and the memory of Franco Pontrelli, together with "Bicicletta", an exhibition of Giacinto's paintings Angiulli. The exhibitions will be open to visitors from 31 July to 15 August, from 10:00 to 13:00 and from 17:00 to 20:00. At 5.30pm, a conference on "The pizzica pizzica: sounds of tradition" will explore cultural traditions and influences. Experts such as Gerardo Bonifati, Fabrizio Cattaneo, Giuseppe M. Gala, Cosimo Palasciano, Valeria Sabatelli and Lucia Parchitelli will speak. The conclusions will be entrusted to Nino Agostino and Francesco De Carlo.

Solidarity Harvest: Reservations now open

Reservations for the 13th edition of the "Solidarity Harvest - Festival and Charity in the Land of Prosecco Superiore" are open. From Thursday 1 August, aspiring grape harvesters can register for the charitable grape harvest day scheduled for Sunday 8 September 2024, from 9:00 to 16:00, at the Le Manzane estate in S. Pietro di Feletto (Treviso) . To register, write to info@lemanzane.it. The proceeds will be donated to C'è Da Fare ETS ( www.cedafare.org ), an organization founded by Paolo Kessisoglu to combat youth hardship.

Wine is care and respect for the land, naturally sustainable

Oscar Farinetti's recent statement on the term "natural wine" has sparked debate. Angiolino Maule, historic Venetian winemaker, responded with determination. The issue of terms used in the wine sector has been going on for years. Personally, I have been dealing with natural wine since 2008, organizing educational evenings and writing books on the subject.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR AGRICULTURAL COMPANIES TO ACQUIRE WITH THE RENT TO BUY FORMULA

Our mission is to facilitate young farmers' access to agricultural businesses through the rent to buy formula. We are committed to the search and acquisition of agricultural companies to promote innovation, support young farmers and promote sustainable local development.

Cellar rental on weekends

We are looking for cellars to rent on weekends, especially Saturdays and Sundays, for a renewable year. In recent years, wine tourism has experienced significant growth, becoming increasingly important for the Italian wine industry. However, many wineries remain closed on the days of greatest tourist influx.

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