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EVENTS AND MANIFESTATIONS
“Vino al Vino 2025” – The Natural Wine Festival in Abano Terme
Garden of Villa Bassi Rathgeb, Abano Terme – May 23-25 In its 4th edition, the Natural Wine Festival moves to the evocative 17th-century gardens of Villa Bassi. Over 30 winemakers from all over Italy will welcome the public for three days of tastings, vinyl music, artisanal food and natural wine culture.
Cantine Aperte 2025 – Italian wine tourism is renewed
May 24-25 throughout Italy The Movimento Turismo del Vino relaunches Cantine Aperte with an increasingly innovative format. Trekking, yoga, exhibitions, workshops, tastings and artistic performances will animate Italian cellars to offer unique wine tourism experiences, from North to South.
Highlights:
Documentary on Prime Video – Protagonist: Cantina Fiorini (Marche)
Series: “Le Parole del Vino” The organic winery Fiorini di Terre Roveresche is the protagonist of a series on Prime Video. It tells the story of three generations of winemaking passion, with 200,000 bottles per year, mostly Bianchello. An emotional portrait of territory and tradition.
MARKET, EXPORT AND STRATEGIES
Consorzio Vini d'Abruzzo – Exports at 290 million (15%)
2024 Data The USA surpasses Germany as the leading market. Japan is growing (20%), while China is declining. The domestic market is worth about 300 million, of which 70% through large-scale distribution. President Nicodemi is satisfied, but worried about future challenges.
Tuscany – New funds for vineyard restructuring
30.48 million available Regional resources for the wine sector are increasing thanks to a further allocation of funds not used by other Italian Regions. They will be used to finance projects for the restructuring and reconversion of vineyards.
Marche – 40 million for 458 agricultural companies
Ranking published Targeted investments for sustainability, animal welfare and competitiveness. The resources are included in the Rural Development Complement 2023-2027.
Veronesi launches Oniwines: the new frontier of Italian wine
Gruppo Oniverse Federico Veronesi presents the cellars of the Oniwines group: from Tenimenti Leone to Villa Bucci. Quality, territory and international vocation for a project that unites fashion and wine.
INTERNATIONAL POLICIES AND SCENARIOS
CAP: discussion on “recommended price” for DO wines
Proposal by the French interprofession The introduction of a minimum or recommended price for some denominations is being considered, to counter crises such as that of entry-level wines from Bordeaux. An open debate within the EU.
WHO: “Tax alcohol” to discourage its consumption
New appeal WHO reiterates the need to introduce excise duties and minimum prices. In contrast, a European study promotes moderate wine consumption in the context of the Mediterranean diet.
TECHNOLOGY, ENVIRONMENT AND PLANT PATHOLOGIES
Wine Vine – Five increasingly aggressive enemies
Downy mildew, powdery mildew, leafhoppers and flavescence dorée Climate change is altering phytosanitary paradigms. Diseases are also intensifying in regions where they were historically absent or marginal.
African Leafhopper Alert – Jacobiasca lybica ascends the peninsula
Stable presence in Puglia Thermophilic species native to the Mediterranean, already present in Sardinia and Sicily, is now compromising the vineyards of Puglia. It does not transmit phytoplasmas, but can drastically reduce productivity.
Veneto Agriculture: Satellite data at the service of winemakers
Space AgriTech Expo 25% of space data now supports agriculture. The event showed how the use of satellite technologies can improve production and resilience in the wine sector.
AI and Wine – The Winemaker Remains Irreplaceable
Convention Donne del Vino Technology is a support, but the human element is essential in the creation of wine. This was stated by Prof. Brozzetti (LUISS) during the convention in L'Aquila.
TERRITORY, CULTURE AND TRADITION
Sicily – ARCA is born, the association of Authentic Catarratto
Palermo, May 28 Six companies found the association to protect the native Sicilian vine. Objective: promotion, identity and valorization.
Piedmont – Boca, jewel of the Novara Hills
Valsesia Unesco Geopark A micro-denomination with extraordinary geological origins. Acidic volcanic soils, red porphyries and strong temperature variations give life to rare, mineral and elegant wines.
“No to dealcoholized wines in Sicily” – Assovini’s cultural manifesto
Mariangela Cambria speaks President Cambria rejects the trend towards dealcoholized wines and launches an appeal to defend the culture of wine against restrictive tendencies. “Let’s not criminalize a product of civilization”.
AWARDS, RECOGNITIONS AND CURIOSITIES
The most popular Italian wineries online
Social Media and Reviews Based on TikTok, Instagram and Google Reviews, here are the most popular wineries in Italy. A useful tool for planning your summer wine tourism experience.
Follador Prosecco at the Republic Day in Zurich
June 3, 2025 Official sponsor of the event organized by the Italian Consulate, Follador will present its DOCG labels in the prestigious setting of the Liceo Artistico Italo-Svizzero.
CONCLUSION
QUIDQUID thanks you for your attention and will see you tomorrow for a new in-depth look at the world of wine. Have a nice day and good wine to everyone!
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