60 wine producers, 4 oil companies, 13 masterclasses, 5 book and magazine presentations, good participation in the first edition in Syracuse.

The organizers: “ Thanks to all those who contributed to the realization of this event, especially to the producers who believed in it from the beginning, we are already working on the second edition”.

The first edition of Vinacria – Ortigia Wine Fest has ended, the event that celebrates the wines (and oils) of Sicily but which is above all an active container in which to move strengths and weaknesses, listening and dialogue, connecting all the aspects and themes that contribute, today, to making the Sicily of wine a region of great prestige. Good public turnout at the Antico Mercato of the city of Syracuse in the three days conceived by the Godot Cultural Association: “Our goal was to enhance the wine excellence of the territory, creating a bridge between producers, experts in the sector and enthusiasts to offer a space for comparison and discovery – says the creator of the event Giada Capriotti together with her partner Silvano Serenari, promoters of the event – Vinacria was not only an event about wine but a journey into the roots and future of Sicilian food and wine culture, Vinacria is a multifaceted container made of rich and qualitative contents that wants to enhance the beautiful, the good and the right”. 59 wineries from all over the island but also 4 oil companies and 2 spirits companies, 13 masterclasses led by nationally renowned tasters, 5 book and magazine presentations : among those present were Manlio Giustiniani , Raffaele Mosca , Federico Latteri , Cinzia Benzi , the young producers of Generazione Next , Federico Graziani with his wines and the magazine “ GEN ZED ” and Remon Karam , “ The boy who came from the waves ”. Among the most significant events was the masterclass led by the Master of Wine Pietro Russo , “ Wine and contemporaneity. Styles and trends: how Sicilian viticulture adapts ” and “ The role of the Sommelier: the importance of on-the-job training and effective communication ” with Marco Reitano , head sommelier of the 3 Michelin-starred restaurant “La Pergola” in Rome: “ We are grateful to all those who contributed to the creation of this event, especially to the producers who believed in it from the beginning and who came from all over the island – the organizers point out – Vinacria has been and will continue to be a real journey through tastings, meetings, workshops and cultural moments, to discover one of the richest food and wine heritages in Italy ”. The event, promoted by the Godot Cultural Association , which aims to promote the wine, olive, gastronomic and tourist heritage through events and promotional initiatives that celebrate the excellence of Sicily, was created with the patronage of the Municipality of Syracuse, the Regional Institute of Wine and Oil, the Regional Department of Agriculture, Rural Development and Mediterranean Fisheries of the Sicilian Region, the Sicilian Regional Assembly, the Senate of the Republic, the Ministry of Agricultural, Food and Forestry Policies and the Chamber of Commerce of South East Sicily and is included in the calendar of activities of the European Region of Gastronomy 2025. Main sponsors Unigroup Spa, Ortea Palace Hotel, Sicily, Autograph Collection and AD Pugliese SPA, technical partners ENOILTECH, Sword ICE, Cool Water, Kiube Studios and AIS Siracusa.

Cellars present :

The Val di Noto : Marilina Cellars, Maccari Feud, Pianogrillo Barons, Angelo Di Grazia, Fausta Mansio, Sergio Baron, Rio Favara, Zisola, Losi Migranti Vines, Rudinì, Pupillo Cellars, Salvatore Marino, Gurrieri, Pisciotto Feuds, Grazia House and Palmeri. The Val di Mazara : Intorcia, Marco De Bartoli, Christ of Campobello, Alessandro of Camporeale, Of the Princes of Spadafora, Martinico & Sons, Mandrarossa, Montoni Feud, Pellegrino, Giuseppe Cipolla, Alessandro Viola, Agricola Fiore, Gaudioso, Bonsignore and Botticella Estates.

Val Dèmone : Caravaglio, Le Casematte, Principi di Mola, Tenuta Enza la Fauci and Vigneti Verzera.

Etna : Nicosia Estates, Palmento San Basilio Estates, Serafica Land of Oil and Wine, Russo Cellars, The Keepers of the Etna Vineyards, Federico Graziani, Palmento Costanzo, Pietradolce, Cottanera, Masseria Setteporte, SRC, Stanza Terrena, Frank Cornelissen Farm, Nobody’s Cellars, Fessina Estates, Rachele’s Company, Zumbo, Al-Cantàra, Le Due Tenute, Giò Emmanuele Etna Wines, Raciti, Tornatore and Vitanova Farm

The oil companies: Viveretna, Tondo, Sciabacco and Di Mino.

Partner companies: Volcano Gin, Distilleria Giovi and Ardeaseal.

Hotel Una Esperienze Versilia Lido | Lido Di Camaiore (LU).

New edition for Terre di Toscana , one of the most anticipated tasting events of the year that will also bring together 140 winemakers in Versilia in 2025, for an incredible journey into regional excellence.

Terre di Toscana, now in its 17th edition, will take place on Sunday 23 and Monday 24 March at the Hotel Una Esperienze Versilia Lido in Lido Di Camaiore, in the province of Lucca.

By participating in Terre di Toscana you will be able to meet the producers and taste labels from both historic and more recent denominations , thus benefiting from an exemplary map of Tuscan wine production in all its typologies.

Even in this edition, stimulating new entries will join historic presences in what is It has now become an unmissable event not only for enthusiasts, but also for buyers, restaurateurs, wine merchants, journalists and wine communicators.

On Monday, as per tradition, there will also be space for the past, thanks to the presence of old vintages, through which you can taste history, in order to appreciate the longevity of some of the most important labels.

Terre di Toscana will also be food, offered by some Tuscan artisans of taste in a dedicated room , for a refreshing break between one glass and another.

The cost of the ticket for each single day , which allows tasting of all the wines, is 40 euros per person.

The ticket can only be purchased online starting from January 2025.

As well as the accreditation request for press and operators, which can only be done online starting in January.

Terre di Toscana benefits from the patronage of the Municipality of Camaiore.

The festival that has been awarding the best Italian beer producer for 16 years returns to Florence from 18 to 19 January 2025.

Brewer of the Year organized by the network Ferment Beer during the two days at Teatro Cartiere Carrara (formerly Tuscany Hall) will involve over 50 Italian breweries identified by the votes of 100 judges (professionals and experts spread across the territory) and by the best 50 brewers according to the ranking of the previous edition (see regulation ).

It starts on Saturday 18th January (2 sessions of 5 hours each, from 12pm to 5pm and from 7pm to midnight) with an all-inclusive formula that allows unlimited tasting of the beers produced by the 20 breweries nominated for the Brewer of the Year award and the 3 producers nominated for the Emerging Brewer award. To participate, you will need to purchase the Saturday Beer Pass specific to a session (purchasing online entitles you to a reduced entrance fee of 5 euros, instead of 10). An exclusive offer, with a limited number of entrances designed to maximize the experience (no queues, the possibility of interacting with brewers and experts, seats), which will guarantee enthusiasts a selection of beers ( see complete list ) served and described by the brewers themselves and, above all, maximum freedom of choice without having to think about paying during serving. On the stage of the theater there will be alternating free tastings guided by expert tasters – confirmed Simone Cantoni and Simonmattia Riva – supported by the brewers. In addition, the “Fermento Italia” corner is planned with a selection of two breweries curated by the Fermento Birra editorial team. During this day, an extra space with seats and tables will be set up.

Also for Sunday 19th January , new compared to past editions, it will be necessary to purchase the Beer Pass (purchasing online entitles you to a reduced entrance fee of 5 euros, instead of 10). A super 6-hour session (12-18) that will allow you to freely taste the beers present : a selection made from the best products of the top 50 breweries according to the Brewer of the Year award ranking, enriched by the beers of the 3 emerging breweries ( see the complete list of beers present ). Unlike Saturday, a slightly higher turnout is expected (20%) but maximum liveability will still be guaranteed thanks to the limited number, while the draft offer extends from 25 to 50 breweries. At 1 pm the free tastings will begin on the stage of the theater, while at 3 pm the winners of the national homebrewer competition will be announced. The awards for the Emerging Brewer and the Brewer of the Year will be celebrated, again on Sunday, on the stage starting at 4 pm (live Facebook on the page of the Brewer of the Year ).

During the festival there will be no shortage of good food thanks to the presence of quality street-food with regional specialties (the food present at the event can be purchased with cash or credit card directly from the exhibitors). The Publiacqua station will guarantee free drinking water, while the rinsing point will allow you to clean your glass between one tasting and the next.

A showcase event for Italian craft beer, now recognized internationally, which will allow true beer lovers to live an experience in contact with the protagonists of the sector, enjoying the best productions.

Brewer of the Year is an event organized by Fermento Birra with the collaboration of Mr Malt, J-Software , Fermentis, Polykeg , Corimpex and GAI . Technical partner: Prinz and Rastal . Media partner: Fermento Birra Magazine .

Candidates for the title of Brewer of the Year 2024:

Agostino Arioli and Maurizio Folli of the Birrificio Italiano in Limido Comasco (CO) Simone Bedeschi and Saverio Casadei of the Bajön brewery in Porto Corsini (RA) Samuele Cesaroni of the Brasseria della Fonte brewery in Pienza (SI) Enrico Ciani of the Birra dell’Eremo brewery in Assisi (PG) Luca Dalla Torre of the Bondai brewery in Sutrio (UD) Pietro Di Pilato of the Brewfist brewery in Codogno (LO) Conor Gallagher Deeks of the Hilltop brewery in Bassano Romano (VT) Lorenzo Guarino of the Birrificio Rurale in Desio (MB) Giovanni Faenza of the Ritual Lab brewery in Formello (RM) Emanuele Longo of the Birrificio Lariano in Sirone (LC) Giorgio Masio of the Altavia brewery in Quiliano (SV) Elia Pina of the 50&50 brewery in Varese Marco Raffaeli from the Mukkeller brewery in Porto Sant’Elpidio (FM) Luigi Recchiuti from the Opperbacco brewery in Notaresco (TE) Marco Sabatti from the Porta Bruciata brewery in Rodengo Saiano (BS) Luca Sartorelli from the Ca’ Del Brado brewery in Rastignano (BO) Cecilia Scisciani and Matteo Pomposini from the MC 77 brewery in Serrapetrona (MC) Luca Tassinati from the Liquida brewery in Ostellato (FE) Marco Valeriani from the Alder brewery in Seregno (MB) Josif Vezzoli from the Elvo brewery in Graglia (BI)

Candidates for the title of Emerging Brewer 2024:

Roberto Falasca from the Zero.5 brewery in Monterotondo (RM) Filip Lozinski from the Wild Raccoon brewery in Cussignacco (UD) Giacomo Maule and Mirko Boggian from the Sorio brewery in Gambellara (VI)

“Fermento Italia” corner selection:

Piero Cavalleri and Irene Castellazzi from the Birrificio Finalese in Finale Ligure (SV) Davide Cairello from the Legnone brewery in Dubino (SO)

It is not time that makes history, but choices. And Andreola’s 2024 was a year of courageous choices, challenges won and successes that speak with the force of facts.

Forty years after its foundation, the Valdobbiadene company confirms itself as the protagonist of a narrative made of territory, dedication and identity. A story that is renewed from harvest to harvest, season after season, rooted in the solidity of the land and projected towards the future with a far-sighted gaze.

2024 also marked the celebration of Andreola’s fortieth anniversary. To honor this milestone, the company chose to create something concrete and lasting: a celebratory box dedicated to the ” Rive “, the purest and most authentic essence of Valdobbiadene DOCG. A work that is not just form, but content. Inside the box, the most intimate and unrepeatable expressions of the vineyards that Andreola cultivates with dedication. A project that wanted to talk not only about wine, but about time, stories and landscapes. And the market responded. With great attention and interest, it was enthusiastically welcomed by the protagonists of the sector and by enthusiasts, reinforcing the perception of Andreola as an interpreter of an excellence that is never flaunted, but always recognized.

The highlights of 2024 are marked by the awards and recognitions obtained. Each medal, each score, is a tangible sign of the value of scrupulous work. Among the many achievements, the Tre Bicchieri del Gambero Rosso and the Corona of the Vinibuoni d’Italia guide awarded to the Founder 2023 stand out, a symbol of a production philosophy that puts the territory at the center. And again, the Mas de Fer 2023, which won the title of best Prosecco in its category according to Falstaff Sparkling Special 2024 , with 94 points certifying its excellence. No less important, the Col del Forno 2023, awarded with Gold at The Drinks Business Prosecco Masters and with the prestigious recognition The WineHunter Award . These achievements are just a part of a larger mosaic, a path that has seen Andreola labels shine in all the main national and international competitions, confirming the qualitative consistency of each single bottle.

2024 was a year of targeted and strategic investments . In the vineyard, the commitment went beyond ordinary management. The abundant spring rains caused small landslides in some historic areas, requiring extraordinary interventions to ensure the stability of the soil and safeguard the vitality of the roots. In the cellar, the introduction of new tanks made it possible to keep the vinification of the individual vineyards separate, a choice that allows us to enhance the peculiarities of each parcel and bring the authenticity of each terroir to the bottle. The purchase of a screw capper then gave impetus to a new project dedicated to the IGT Vigneti delle Dolomiti wines, opening up new perspectives and new ways of telling the story of wine.

The market responded, and Andreola was able to strengthen its presence abroad , growing in Austria, Bulgaria, Canada, Denmark, Sweden, Switzerland, the Baltics, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Ukraine and Hungary. Mature markets such as Germany and Malta confirmed their stability, while new opportunities emerged in strategic areas. This scenario confirms a change in trend in global consumption: people drink less, but choose to drink better.

In this context, Stefano Pola continues to believe, helped by his team, in the qualitative coherence and in the ability to tell the authenticity of a territory of each of his products.