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The Euganean Hills Unesco World Biodiversity Reserve
Since July 5, the Euganean Hills have been a UNESCO World Biodiversity Reserve. An important milestone for the Veneto region and for Italy, to the achievement of which viticulture also made an important contribution. “The inclusion of the Euganean Hills...
Died Benito Nonino, father of quality grappa
Last night at the family home-farm in Friuli, Italy, Benito Nonino, the man who transformed grappa from a tavern distillate into a fine product, passed away. ANSA NEWS. – He was 90 years old and, together with his wife Giannola,...
Restaurateur donates leftover water to kennels
Commendable initiative by Neapolitan chef Ciro Di Maio, of Brescia’s SanCiro pizzeria restaurant: he donates leftover water from tables to the dog pound. On average, customers don’t drink about 30 liters of water a week, Neapolitan chef Ciro Di Maio,...
Etna Doc, unanimous vote for production containment
Contingent management of new vineyard registration confirmed by the membership meeting. For President Cambria, “a strategic choice that protects the territory and market positioning.” Production containment to support quality growth and positioning of the denomination. The line of the Consortium...
Christian Scrinzi is the New General Manager of Collis Group
Collis Veneto Wine Group announces an important entry at the top: Christian Scrinzi is the new General Manager. Collis Veneto Wine Group announces the appointment of Christian Scrinzi, former Enological and Production Director of Gruppo Italiano Vini, as the new...
Federvini General Assembly: export boom in two decades
Italy second world player for wine (+188%), fifth for spirits (+300%). Vinegars also did well (+180%). Internationalization, protection of productions and promotion of Mediterranean style: Italian challenges and values in a changing world. How do we protect domestic wine, spirits...
Lorenzo Ruggeri director of Gambero Rosso
After Marco Mensurati’s exit, Lorenzo Ruggeri was appointed director of Gambero Rosso. Young, prepared, resourceful, Lorenzo Ruggeri becomes the new director of Gambero Rosso. A background within the Roman publishing group, where he most recently held the position of International...
Wine and heart disease
Moderate wine consumption-consumed responsibly within a proper dietary lifestyle-reduces the risk of heart disease. Recent studies confirm the “J Curve.” Researchers from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) publish evidence on the health impact of moderate alcohol consumption within a...
Is Italian evo oil in danger?
Is Italian evo oil in danger? According to Qualivita: “PDO PGI unique contrast to the Ibericization of Italian olive growing.” This was discussed in Siena during a roundtable with Origin Italia and Consorzi di tutela for urgent action to support...
Cantine Aperte 2024: record edition
From the Alps to the islands, participation by large numbers from all regions. Cantine Aperte, Italy’s biggest wine tourism phenomenon, kicked off the season with a weekend of tastings, excitement and encounters across the Peninsula. The 32nd edition of Italy’s...
Colli Berici: a catalog field to save rare grape varieties from extinction
On Friday, May 17 the project was presented at “The Vineyard” Library together with the GRASPO association: an experimental catalog field to address today’s climate challenges and save rare grape varieties from extinction. The Consorzio Tutela Vini Colli Berici e...
Great success for Best Wine Stars 2024
The fifth edition of Best Wine Stars, the Milanese tasting event that enlivened Palazzo del Ghiaccio for three days thanks to the presence of Italian and international companies from the food, wine and spirits sectors, has concluded. Enzo Carbone, Founder...
Wine consumption in Italy: everyday declines but not the plateau
The revolution in wine consumption patterns in Italy continues: more occasional (at 60 percent), more women, greater awareness. Increasing “cheating” with other drinks. UIV elaborations based on Istat for the past 12 years. In 2023, 29.4 million wine consumers in...
Cibus: Made in Italy food is worth 193 billion
The Italian food industry at the center of the country’s economy is worth 193 billion and is crucial to the export of Made in Italy in the world. Cibus: Made in Italy food is worth 193 billion. This is according...
Sagrantino Museum is born in Montefalco
An engaging immersive and sensory journey within the St. Francis Museum Complex, starting from the ancient Franciscan cellars to the discovery of the territory. On display are materials from the 18th and 19th centuries related to grape processing and winery...
Vigna Resilience: in Naples, the first vineyard managed by suburban students
The goal of the Vigna Resilience project is to promote integration and education and to enhance a brownfield site with deep historical and archaeological value. An educational vineyard to promote new forms of integration and training for children from the...
What happens to corks?
The agreement between Winelivery and Amorim Cork Italy allows them to give it a second life. A small gesture for a big impact: sustainability and charity. On the occasion of World Earth Day, the following take the field. Winelivery and...
Dealcolates: there is interest but they cannot be produced
One million new consumers in Italy are interested in dealcolate products, but they cannot be produced here. In the U.S., “rentals” are already worth $1 billion. “In Italy, 36 percent of consumers are interested in consuming dealcolate drinks; in the...
Vermentino Grand Prix 2024
Here are the top ten Vermentinos of the Maremma Toscana DOC according to the fifth edition of the competition initiated by the Consortium, which has been committed to enhancing the potential of this grape variety for years. Vermentino Grand Prix...
Vinitaly 2024: traffic, transportation and parking
Vinitaly 2024, traffic, transportation and parking to better manage the arrival of operators and events. Veronafiere strengthens collaboration with the City of Verona and the city system. The 56th edition of Vinitaly is just around the corner. The most important...
Health alarmist label warnings also in Belgium
After Ireland, health alarmist label warnings also in Belgium: The world of Made-in-Italy wines and spirits in apprehension over a Belgian proposal to introduce a health warning in all advertising messages, including labels. In January of this year, the Kingdom...
The lion of Gradisca
Marco Felluga passed away yesterday. He was 96 years old and went to join his brother Livio who left years ago at more than 100. Marco was one of the giants of Italian wine. He founded the winery in Gradisca...
The most purchased wines in Gdo
A preview of the "Circana for Vinitaly" study to be presented on April 15 at Vinitaly on the most purchased wines in Italy in large-scale distribution. The two rankings of best-selling and "emerging" wines in large-scale distribution. 2023 difficult year...
Memorandum of Understanding for the Sustainable Development of Wine Enterprises
Equalitas and FederBio together for an approach that integrates Organic certification with the Equalitas Sustainable Wine standard. Objective: to concretely promote the culture and practice of sustainability along the wine supply chain. On Wednesday, March 20 ,a memorandum of understanding...
Second edition of Art in San Leonardo
For the second edition of "Art in San Leonardo," artist Marzia Migliora creates an "Artist's Book" named The Revolution of Time and dresses 999 bottles of San Leonardo 2019. San Leonardo 2019 with its intense and balanced elegance again this...
New perspectives for the oil sector
The O.L.I.O (Osservatorio Laboratorio Internazionale Olio Evo) FORUM, at the Veronafiere Auditorium, aimed to get a structured and proactive reflection started in Verona to relaunch the olive oil sector and build a shared planning process that would focus on the...
New EU PDO PGI Regulation Approved
The European Parliament approved in plenary session, with more than 500 votes in favor, the new single text for Geographical Indication food, wine and spirits. Lollobrigida: “Further milestone in defense of Italian Quality System” Approved today, February 28, 2024, by...
The future of wine technicians
At the Edmund Mach Foundation (FEM) the point of Italian wine schools to discuss the future of wine technicians. The assembly of the network of Italian wine schools coordinated by the Mach Foundation was held in San Michele in recent...
Yesterday, the first masterclass in DoctorWine’s Milanese “house of wine”
It ended with great enjoyment and satisfaction of the selected participants the first masterclass that DoctorWine organized in Milan in the newly established "house of wine" in Milan, dedicated to Amarone della Valpolicella. Yesterday’s opening night was entrusted to the...
Pietro Russo is the third Italian Master of Wine
Oenologist, Sicilian, 38-year-old Pietro Russo is the third Italian Master of Wine to be awarded the title by the prestigious English institute. "The production chain will be able to count on a technical representative, who can give further visibility to...