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In Salina, you can sleep in a Lighthouse and dine among Malvasia vineyards

From seafood cuisine to farm-to-table dishes, here’s what to expect at Capofaro Locanda & Malvasia, owned by the Tasca d'Almerita family, with the arrival of the new chef, Patrizia Di Benedetto

"Temperatures too high: risk of extinction for viticulture in Coastal Areas." Legambiente's warning

The association led by Stefano Ciafani highlights the disastrous effects of global warming on the primary sector: "Farmers should stop blaming the Green Deal." It renews its fight against glyphosate and pesticides

"Too many small producers on Etna." Salvino Benanti proposes a large cooperative

The Etna producer discusses the future of the denomination: "Once there were 15 of us, now we have to share the success with 200." And on the whites, he makes an appeal to the Consortium: "Stricter regulations are needed, otherwise...

Wine sales decline in foreign large-scale retail. But Italy stays afloat thanks to "frizzantini"

Less wine on the shelves in the USA, UK, and Germany: the first half of the year shows a -4.3% decline according to the Uiv-Vinitaly Observatory analysis based on Nielsen-IQ data. Green light for Italian sparkling wines. Frescobaldi: "Demand is...

The Financial Times confirms the wine crisis: "Big groups leaving the sector? A wise choice, consumption is declining"

The English newspaper discusses the wine crisis, starting with Pernod Ricard's decision to sell its wine brands: "Wine production exceeds consumption, which will continue to decline in the coming years."

State seals for Geographical Indication Wines: starting with IGT Benevento

The Sannio Consortium will be the first to adopt the IGT seals issued by the State Printing Office: 4 million pieces to start with. Each bottle will come with a digital passport to ensure better protection against imitations

New winery in Alghero for Signorvino Patron Federico Veronesi

The Oniverse group presents its new winemaking project, Podere Guardia Grande: 25 hectares of vineyards and a three-story underground facility open to the public. This is how the Veronesi family is increasingly investing in direct production

Rosso di Montalcino bucks the trend: production can now be doubled

The Tuscany Region has approved expanding the vineyard area by up to 60%. This means production could increase from 3 million to 6.6 million bottles. President Bindocci: "There is strong growing demand from abroad."

Etna wines at the bottom of the sea: journey among the first bottles resurfaced after aging

The project by the Sicilian startup Orygini has reached its first conclusions: 12 months at the bottom of the sea significantly affect the complexity of the wine. The next goal is a publication that details its scientific evolution. Meanwhile, work...

Russia stocks up on Italian wine and keeps first quarter exports afloat

March saw a setback for wine sales abroad: key markets declined with prices not taking off despite the low harvest. The Russian Federation made a remarkable move in anticipation of the excise duty effect
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