Vinitaly

Going, going gone! Gelardini & Romani reveal Italy's 30 most prestigious wine labels at Vinitaly 2024

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fredag, mars 22, 2024
Wine, History, Classification, Data analysis, Vinitaly

VERONA, Italy, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The 2024 update of most prestigious wine labels highlights the success of wines from native grapes such as Nebbiolo, Sangiovese, and, for the first time, Nerello Mascalese, alongside the renowned Supertuscans. The classification reflects market trends, showing a significant increase in the value of Italian wine, particularly for elegant, indigenous, and traditionally produced labels.

Key Points: 
  • The 30 most prestigious wine labels in Italy will be announced at Vinitaly 2024.
  • The results, based on an analysis of more than 50,000 auction results conducted by Gelardini & Romani Wine Auction, will be announced at a simulation of an auction to be led by Raimondo Romani, Flaviano Gelardini and Sagitta Frullani of Gelardini & Romani Wine Auction.
  • VERONA, Italy, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The 2024 update of most prestigious wine labels highlights the success of wines from native grapes such as Nebbiolo, Sangiovese, and, for the first time, Nerello Mascalese, alongside the renowned Supertuscans.
  • The classification reflects market trends, showing a significant increase in the value of Italian wine, particularly for elegant, indigenous, and traditionally produced labels.

Vinitaly International Academy Celebrates 6 New Italian Wine Ambassadors certified in Hong Kong

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fredag, december 1, 2023
Ambassador, Wine, Manchester Grand Hyatt Hotel, ITA, VIA, Student, Faculty, Social media, Exhibition, International Academy, Moon, Film industry, Tutoring, Nursing, Vinitaly, Hong Kong

VERONA, Italy, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- November 2023 marked an exciting return to Hong Kong for VIA. The Asia Pacific region has become an important epicenter for VIA, with 64 Italian Wine Ambassadors already certified there, including 11 in Hong Kong alone. Spreading Italian wine joy is a cornerstone of the program and VIA remains committed to an educational outreach that stretches to all corners of the globe. In this 26th Edition of the VIA Italian Wine Ambassador course, VIA Faculty member Sarah Heller MW taught the course in person at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Hong Kong. Seven students successfully passed the rigorous exam; one student was already a certified Italian Wine Ambassador and six new Ambassadors joined the VIA community. Vinitaly Managing Partner Stevie Kim remarked: "It was a pleasure to hold the VIA course in Hong Kong once again, a location that is crucial to the Italian wine industry and dear to our hearts since our first course there in 2017."

Key Points: 
  • Vinitaly International Academy (VIA) hosted the 26th edition of its rigorous Italian Wine Ambassador Certification Course 27-29 November 2023 in Hong Kong, certifying 6 new Italian Wine Ambassadors.
  • The Asia Pacific region has become an important epicenter for VIA, with 64 Italian Wine Ambassadors already certified there, including 11 in Hong Kong alone.
  • The new Ambassadors are Nico Boulay of Hong Kong, Peter Bourke of Australia, Hei Tung Zita Chan of Hong Kong, Aubrey Lau of Hong Kong, Sean Ou of Singapore and Yongzhi Angie Tan of Hong Kong.
  • The VIA Hong Kong Students who passed the exam with VIA Faculty Sarah Heller, Italian Consul General in Hong Kong and Macau Carmelo Ficarra, and Trade Commissioner at ITA – Italian Trade Agency (Hong Kong office) Paola Bellusci.

Pasqua Wines Named "Innovator of the Year" by Wine Enthusiast Magazine

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tisdag, november 7, 2023
Dark, Wine, United Kingdom, Minutes, Wine Enthusiast, Cabernet Sauvignon, Family, History, Certification, Research, Creativity, Growth, Convention (norm), Marketing, Dream, Amarone, Oseleta, House, Mai dire mai (La locura), Investment, Mai Dire Mai, Insidious: Fear the Dark, Viticulture, Management, Valpolicella, Vinitaly, Corvina

NEW YORK, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Pasqua Wines, leading winery and ambassador for Amarone della Valpolicella and Veneto wines around the world, has been awarded the prestigious title of "Innovator of the Year" by Wine Enthusiast magazine as a part of the publication's annual Wine Star Awards.

Key Points: 
  • We extend our deepest gratitude to Wine Enthusiast and look forward to continuing this journey together, creating exceptional experiences for wine lovers worldwide."
  • One of Pasqua Wines' groundbreaking initiatives is the Mai Dire Mai line, introduced in 2016 with Amarone 2010 and Valpolicella 2012.
  • Pasqua Wines' premiumization strategy includes a strong emphasis on high-value products and a pursuit to excellence in terroir identity performance.
  • Pasqua Wines is not just a winery, it is a cultural force that combines wine with art and design.

ARGEA - Habitat: ARGEA Unveils Groundbreaking Sustainability Pact at The Annual Conference On Sustainability In The Wine Industry

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onsdag, oktober 4, 2023
SquadraCorse of the Politecnico di Torino, Business development, Senior, Wine & Spirits, University, Wine, Carbon footprint, PET, Turin, Carbon, Today, The Nines (hotel), Italian cuisine, UPM, Ecosystem, Industrial, Glass, CO2, Bottled water, Habitat, Vinitaly

NEW YORK, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ARGEA's latest findings on carbon footprint reveal that over half, precisely 53%, of a wine bottle's carbon footprint is attributed to its packaging - the part of the supply chain beyond the winery's control.

Key Points: 
  • In light of this fact, the leading Italian wine group chose to focus on packaging and its diverse environmental, technological, and social implications at Habitat, the annual sustainability conference held in Milan on September 28.
  • During the event, ARGEA presented both the outcomes of its efforts in this area as well as the ambitious projects in progress.
  • At the forefront is "L'Albero della Vite" ("The tree of Vine"), a collaborative project with Gentlebrand and Verallia.
  • This initiative introduces a lighter glass bottle for premium sparkling wines, which weighs 100 grams less than the industry average.

The Golan Heights Winery Celebrates 40 Years of Excellence in Israeli Wine

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onsdag, juli 12, 2023
Wine Spectator, Schoenfeld, Wine Enthusiast, Wine, Ice, Culture, Decanter, Temperature, Language, Government, Certification, Vinitaly, Soil, Compost, Water, Growth, Viticulture

NEW YORK, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Golan Heights Winery, Israel's leading producer of quality wines, is celebrating their 40th anniversary this year. Located in northern Galilee, the winery was established in 1983 by eight local cooperative communities and has made its mark on the Israeli wine world ever since. Exclusively imported by Yarden Inc. in the U.S., Golan Heights Winery produces three labels with a range of varieties and styles: Yarden, Gilgal, and Hermon.

Key Points: 
  • Golan Heights wines are exclusively imported by Yarden Inc. in the U.S.
    NEW YORK, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Golan Heights Winery, Israel's leading producer of quality wines, is celebrating their 40th anniversary this year.
  • Exclusively imported by Yarden Inc. in the U.S., Golan Heights Winery produces three labels with a range of varieties and styles: Yarden, Gilgal, and Hermon.
  • A driving force for quality standards, Golan Heights Winery created a Nursery & Propagation Block, partnering with world leaders ENTAV-INRA to supply clean virus-free plant material to the emerging Israeli wine industry.
  • As Schoenfeld is proud to note, Golan Heights Winery "acts as a model for others in the Israeli wine industry."

wine2wine Business Forum invites global wine community to shape its 10th edition

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fredag, maj 12, 2023
Suggestion, Early Bird, Business, Take-out, Nordic Business Forum, Forum, Wine, Vinitaly

VERONA, Italy, May 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Following last year's 100% face-to-face edition, wine2wine Business Forum returns to Verona on 13-14 November to celebrate its 10th edition. This is a milestone event for the Forum, which over the years has become a reference point for producers and wine professionals seeking to update their skills and expand their businesses interests.

Key Points: 
  • Vinitaly and Veronafiere's wine2wine Business Forum celebrates its 10th anniversary, to be held in Verona on 13-14 November 2023.
  • VERONA, Italy, May 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Following last year's 100% face-to-face edition, wine2wine Business Forum returns to Verona on 13-14 November to celebrate its 10th edition.
  • Since then, wine2wine has maintained its original goal of offering wine industry professionals the most up-to-date training and development opportunites available.
  • Further details about the wine2wine Business Forum 2023, including format, main focus and speakers, will be released soon.

Forecasting the Future at Vinitaly 2023: Italian Wine Podcast Next Generation series gives a playful glimpse into Italian Wine's future

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fredag, maj 12, 2023
Interview, Boruto: Naruto Next Generations (episodes 261–current), Dance, Archivio Biblioteca Museo Civico, 55th Academy Awards, Next Generation, Wine, Hospitality industry, TikTok, Vinitaly

VERONA, Italy, May 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- If one thing is for sure, the adrenaline of the next generation to define the Italian wine industry was felt in every pavilion of Vinitaly's 55th edition. The Italian Wine Podcast team channeled this energy by jumpstarting on-the-spot interviews for the Next Generation segment - airing every Sunday - with host Victoria Cece.

Key Points: 
  • Vinitaly's 55th edition was full of many exhilarating things - one particularly being Italian wine's next generation of producers and marketers.
  • The Italian Wine Podcast captured their voices with interviews in the midst of all the event's excitement, sharing the thoughts of those defining Italian wine's future.
  • The Italian Wine Podcast team channeled this energy by jumpstarting on-the-spot interviews for the Next Generation segment - airing every Sunday - with host Victoria Cece.
  • The IWP Next Generation team knew precisely where - with small producers and under-the-radar wine regions with powerful potential.

OperaWine 2023: Vinitaly premieres with Italy's 'Finest Wines'

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fredag, april 7, 2023
Wine Spectator, Great, Wine, Restaurant, Vinitaly

VERONA, Italy, April 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The twelfth edition of OperaWine, Finest Italian Wines: Great Producers selected by Wine Spectator, was held on 1 April at the site of the former Gallerie Mercatali, an imposing post-industrial site that has been revitalized as a stunning conference and exhibition space. 130 top producers, selected by the American magazine Wine Spectator, were invited to share their wines with an exclusive audience of invited international journalists, sommeliers, wine experts, ambassadors, and educators.

Key Points: 
  • Once again this year, the invite-only event was held at the former Gallerie Mercatali and showcased the very best in Italian wine.
  • Once again, the event demonstrated the great diversity of Italian wine, showcasing the excellence of Italian wine to a domestic and international audience.
  • Among the wines on offer were 96 reds, 25 whites, 7 sparkling, and 2 sweet wines, representing all 20 Italian regions.
  • Stevie Kim, chief executive of Vinitaly International, said: "A lot of work went on behind the scenes to ensure the success of this signature event.

Veronafiere and Vinitaly's 5StarWines & Wine Without Walls: the 2023 winners

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fredag, mars 31, 2023
Book, Wine, Selection, Banco BPM, Viticulture, Auction, Vinitaly

VERONA, Italy, March 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Following three days of tastings by an international panel of distinguished judges, the winners of 5StarWines & Wine Without Walls have been announced. In total, 2269 wines participated in one of the most prestigious selections in the Italian Wine Calendar.

Key Points: 
  • 5StarWines & Wine Without Walls, the prestigious annual wine selection event held for its 7th edition in Verona from 28-30 March, has announced a selection of 733 wines and 18 Trophy winners for this years event.
  • VERONA, Italy, March 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Following three days of tastings by an international panel of distinguished judges, the winners of 5StarWines & Wine Without Walls have been announced.
  • Stevie Kim, Chief Communications Officer of 5StarWines & Wine Without Walls, said: "This year the number and quality of entrants to 5StarWines and Wine Without Walls has been higher than ever, with a particular surge in white wines.
  • According to Daniele Cernilli, Editor at Doctor Wine and Founder of Gambero Rosso: "5StarWines & Wine Without Walls is an important selection that tracks current trends in Italian viticulture.

More than just tastings: wine2digital's schedule of Vinitaly masterclasses is something worth lining up for

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torsdag, mars 16, 2023
Bertani, Wine, African, Woman, Montefalco, VIA, Wine Spectator, Taste, Castello di Volpaia, Management, Tourism, Tuscan, Vinitaly

VERONA, Italy, March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The 55th Edition of the Vinitaly fair kicks off April 2nd in Verona with not a single dull moment to be had between the featured exhibitors, wines, and events. While there are many wines to taste, the wine2digital team made sure there are exciting master classes for participants, spanning various topics with prominent speakers from the Italian wine world.

Key Points: 
  • However, the lineup of wine2digital master classes may steal the spotlight this 55th edition, with its array of unique topics and fascinating speakers.
  • The schedule of master classes starts strong with the Vinitaly International Academy Flagship Course, which kicks off the Vinitaly marathon.
  • Vinitaly visitors will also have the opportunity to acquire tickets to master classes on crucial topics led by trailblazers in the industry.
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