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Federvini: «Passo avanti della UE per il Pacchetto Vino, semplificazioni e sostegno al settore» Vendite vino Gdo stabili nel primo trimestre 2025 dati nomisma osservatorio federvini

Federvini: “EU takes a step forward for the Wine Package, simplification and support for the sector”

Federvini expresses satisfaction with the outcome of the vote by the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development (COMAGRI) of the European Parliament, which approved the amendments to the “Wine Package.” The measure marks a significant step in the revision process of the European regulatory framework dedicated to the wine sector. GREATER FLEXIBILITY AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

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Cantine Pellegrino e Pietro Russo MW collaborazione d'eccellenza

Cantine Pellegrino and Pietro Russo MW: a collaboration of excellence

Cantine Pellegrino opens a new chapter in its winemaking journey with the collaboration of Pietro Russo, Master of Wine. The goal is to strengthen the winery’s production vision and consolidate its positioning in the Italian and international markets. A leading figure in the contemporary wine landscape, Russo is the first Italian winemaker to earn the

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Santa Maddalena sul mercato italiano storia, prospettive e limiti intervista a Daniele Galler responsabile vendite Cantina Bolzano Kellerei Bozen

Santa Maddalena on the Italian market: history, prospects, and limitations

There is much talk about Alto Adige wines for their great whites and reds. Somewhat less about the region’s Cinderella: Santa Maddalena wine. A red from Alto Adige that combines elegance, freshness, and versatility. Medium-bodied with a not overly intense color, it stands out for its easy drinkability and aromas of violet, marzipan, rose, and

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Champagne, resa di mercato a 8.800 kg/ha per la vendemmia 2026. Il CIVC punta a ridurre le scorte

Champagne Road to 2050: sustainability and innovation as guiding principles

Champagne confirms itself as a global model of excellence in combining tradition, innovation, and environmental responsibility. Innovation that focuses primarily on environmental sustainability. The “Road to 2050” project was presented by Domenico Avolio, Director at Champagne Bureau of CIVC in Italy, during the IULM Alumni Day on October 24 on the occasion of Champagne Day.

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Etna Docg 2026, sprint finale 60 giorni e 100 firme per ok Masaf

Etna DOCG 2026, final sprint: 60 days and 100 signatures for MASAF approval

“Etna wines could have the new DOCG designation already in the vineyard in 2026. If the Ministry receives the signatures by December, advancing the procedure quickly is a difficult but not impossible goal.” This was stated by Patrizio D’Andrea, Deputy Chief of Staff at MASAF, during the conference “Opportunities and tools for the growth of

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Garda DOC Cremant, Low Alcohol, Müller Thurgau, Rebo: Updated Production Regulations

The Ministry has approved amendments to the production regulations for Garda DOC wines: among others, the Garda DOC Cremant and Low Alcohol types are now official, as anticipated by Winemag.it in early June 2025. The ministerial decree of September 24, 2025, published in the Official Gazette no. 234 of October 8, 2025, introduces “innovations designed

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Collio (in) Evolution without the Produttori di Cormòns cooperative

According to the Treccani, the meaning of “evolution” is closely linked to “unfolding, development, and orderly movement toward a goal.” In biological terms, it indicates the progressive accumulation of modifications in a living being, leading to changes in form and function over time, as described by the theory of evolution. More broadly, it refers to

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Schioppettino di Prepotto, ennesimo «rilancio» sarà la volta buona associazione produttori nuovo presidente Riccardo Caliari

Schioppettino di Prepotto, yet another “relaunch”: will this be the one?

For Schioppettino di Prepotto, the native red wine that symbolizes the Judrio valley and the Doc Friuli Colli Orientali sub-zone, 2025 marks a new (yet another) attempt at a relaunch. The Producers’ Association, founded in 2002 to protect and promote the quality of the variety, is renewing itself with new leadership and an ambitious project:

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Illegal labor in the Valdobbiadene Prosecco Docg vineyards (video)

On the occasion of the 2025 harvest, the Treviso Finance Police carried out a series of inspections on farms and agricultural companies in the province, identifying “numerous violations of labor regulations.” During the checks, 14 irregular farmhands were discovered, 13 of whom were working completely off the books. UNDECLARED LABOR IN VALDOBBIADENE PROSECCO: INVESTIGATION INTO

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Friulano Revolution at Collio Evolution 2025

collio evolution 2025 best friulano Best Friulano 2024 Collio Doc. Fresh, savory, harmonious. Subtle and easy-drinking, fruit driven as the English would say. Or full and structured. The snapshot of the Friulano wines presented at Collio Evolution 2025, the first edition of the Consorzio Collio format that took place last weekend between Gorizia and Cormons,

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