The Umbria Wine Tourism Movement invites all enthusiasts to join the summer events which will see a succession of tastings, walks and cultural meetings in the most evocative vineyards of the region

The Umbria Wine Tourism Movement is pleased to announce the 2024 edition of ” Open Vigneti “, a widespread event which during the summer season transforms Umbrian wineries into real centers of cultural and tourist attraction . Wine enthusiasts, wine lovers and visitors will be able to immerse themselves in a unique experience, exploring the beauty and traditions of one of the most fascinating wine regions in Italy.

This year’s edition stands out for a series of initiatives that range from picnics among the vineyards to outdoor lunches, from tastings of typical products to walks among the rows, from horseback riding to exhibitions , offering total immersion in the nature and culture of wine. Respect for the environment and the rediscovery of territories are at the center of every activity, promoting sustainable and engaging tourism. Giovanni Dubini , President of Movimento Turismo del Vino Umbria, underlines: ” Visits to the vineyard and cellar are not just tasting opportunities, but authentic educational and emotional experiences that enrich the visitor’s journey, showing the excellence of our wine production. Vigneti Aperti, despite being one of the most recent events at a national level, has already captured the interest of a transversal audience, attesting to growing participation year after year. This trend clearly demonstrates that the modern wine tourist seeks a complete, blending experience tasting with the discovery of the territory and an open dialogue with the producers .” The selection of wineries that will lead visitors to their vineyards is particularly rich and varied, reflecting the diversity and richness of the area’s wine heritage. Among these, the Carini winery , located near the picturesque Lake Trasimeno, is renowned not only for its fine wines. , but also for the spectacular ” big bench ” which offers an enchanting view, ideal for those seeking a visual experience as fascinating as the gustatory one. Continuing towards the heart of Umbria, we find the Chiorri winery , near Perugia guests can taste wines from the Colli Perugini DOC denomination and take the opportunity to explore the regional capital, famous for its history linked to chocolate and for the Casa del Cioccolato Perugina Not far away, under the historical shadows of Assisi, the Saio winery offers a complete immersion in the culture and spirituality of the place. Guests can visit the Basilica of San Francesco and the lesser-known, but fascinating, Bosco di San Francesco, which adds a touch of mysticism to the food and wine experience. In the Torgiano area, the Terre Margaritelli are also known for their proximity to the Lungarotti Wine and Oil Museum and the Brufa Sculpture Park, a combination that enhances the link between art and viticulture. Finally, in the municipality of Gualdo Cattaneo, the Terre de la Custodia invite visitors to discover the hidden treasures of Montefalco, with the possibility of visiting the historic Rocca and tasting the Cicotto di Grutti, a local specialty that further enriches the experience. Sunday wine brunches complete with DJ sets are the proposal of the Daniele Rossi winery , a precious wine-growing reality in Torgiano, in the province of Perugia. The Centumbrie winery at Podere Libera Lepre, in the Lake Trasimeno area, offers dinners and DJ sets in the middle of the agricultural farm, and until the end of the championship the screening of the main UEFA European Championship matches in the cellar. And again, the Di Filippo winery in Cannara, not far from Bevagna where the evocative event of the re-enactment of the Gaite market is held in June, offers dinners and concerts. Each winery offers a unique experience, inviting participants to completely immerse themselves in the winemaking and cultural traditions of Umbria, making Vigneti Aperti 2024 an unmissable edition for all lovers of Italian wine and culture. Through the Social Movement of Umbria Wine Tourism channels it is possible to find out about the proposals in detail of the participating Umbrian wineries.

Report of the conference held in Verona on the theme “The agricultural business: fragility, resilience, success” promoted by the Lambertini & Associati Law Firm, Masi Agricola, Banca Passadore and with the qualified intervention of Confagricoltura.

The meeting entitled ” Agricultural Businesses: Fragility, Resilience, Success” was held yesterday in Verona, at the Banca Passadore headquarters, promoted by Banca Passadore, the Lambertini & Associati law firm and Masi Agricola , with the qualified intervention of Confagricoltura .

During the conference, the first of a series of further in-depth studies, corporate, legal and fiscal aspects were examined, as well as the regulatory and management peculiarities of the business in the primary sector: the agricultural business both in family and corporate form.

The introductory speeches were given by PierGiovanni Ferrarese , President of Youth Confagricoltura Verona, by Alberto De Togni , President of Confagricoltura Verona and by Massimiliano Giansanti, National President of Confagricoltura , who underlined: “In the last twenty years, the overall number of agricultural companies has is significantly reduced, compared to a slight decline in the agricultural area used in the same period of time. At the same time, individual businesses have decreased. Companies in the primary sector, therefore, are aggregating and structuring themselves more. At the same time, the use of agriculture 4.0 techniques has significantly increased without any particular reduction in manpower. In this context, it is essential that financial initiatives capable of stimulating innovation are adopted to facilitate competitiveness”.

The lawyer Lamberto Lambertini carried out his speech on the legal aspects, summarized as follows: ” The corporate structure of the agricultural enterprise is dominated by simple companies or partnerships, therefore particularly fragile in the case of conflicts between shareholders: the Shareholder Administrator it can be too easily revoked and has no real possibility of defence, all aggravated by the risks of annual reporting without rigid schemes, and therefore often imprecise and imaginative. The hope is that the corporate structure of these companies can be more resilient and equipped”.

Nicola Caputo, the Confagricoltura Fiscal Area Director , focused on the objectively expanded scope of agricultural activities and the lack of precise regulations, also addressing the issue of the figure of the professional agricultural entrepreneur (IAP) in agricultural companies. Accounting requirements and taxation also require regulatory revisions.

The notary Cristiano Casalini focused his speech on the generational transition and the deleterious risk of fragmentation of agricultural dimensions in the succession phase.

The debate was coordinated by the Cavalier del Lavoro Sandro Boscaini , President of Masi Agricola , who summarized as follows: “The agricultural enterprise is ancestral, fulfilling the primary need for nourishment, it represents one of the fundamental cells of society. The very meaning of coexistence and the State then develops from it. From this initial help from man to the mother earth, to make it produce more and better, the exchange of goods naturally arises and we gradually arrive at the most current industrialization of production, transformation, conservation and marketing processes. All this explains how the agricultural business is currently very complex as the primary functions converge with the industrial and service ones, which are not always well regulated. We hope that the regulations will be updated.”

As summer progresses, Tenute Tomasella is thrilled to announce the return of the highly anticipated ” Tuesday evening aperitifs “, a tradition that continues to enjoy great success among wine enthusiasts and lovers of summer evenings in the open air. Located in the heart of the green province of Treviso, Tenute Tomasella is a jewel set in the lush Venetian countryside, known for the production of excellent wines and for its commitment to the search for the highest enological quality.

Starting from June 18th and for every Tuesday in June and July, from 7.30pm until midnight , Tenute Tomasella invites wine lovers and enthusiasts to spend unforgettable evenings in the wonderful park surrounding the company. Here, in a convivial and welcoming atmosphere, it will be possible to taste the company’s wines, from the fragrant whites to the robust reds, up to the exuberant bubbles, all presented with exclusive offers reserved for event participants.

The wine tasting will blend harmoniously with the culinary proposals provided by selected local partners, including the Latteria di Aviano, the Botanico di Pordenone and the Bar Dae Tose, making the pairing with the wines a unique experience.

Artists such as Mirco Portolan, DJ Flumian and Davide Zanetti will contribute to liven up the evenings with a musical selection that will range across different genres, who will perform on the various evenings creating a cheerful and engaging atmosphere.

Tenute Tomasella therefore invites those interested to book in advance to participate in these summer evenings where wine, music and conviviality come together to create unforgettable moments.

From the heart of Piedmont to the world stage, from 6 to 15 September Barbera d’Asti will be the protagonist on stage for ten days of exclusive events

With great enthusiasm, the Barbera d’Asti e Vini del Monferrato Consortium is pleased to announce the upcoming ” BARBERA D’ASTI WINE FESTIVAL “, a high-level event with a strong international flavor that will take place in Asti from 6 to 15 September. “ What we will present in detail at the next press conference in June – says Vitaliano Maccario , President of the Consortium – intends to be an event capable of further projecting our territory on the international stage. Our objective is in fact to strengthen and promote the identity and visibility of Barbera d’Asti and our denominations – 4 Docg and 10 Doc – raising its prestige on a global level. From this spirit the Barbera d’Asti Wine Festival was born, a ten-day festival where a program of exclusive events will be staged. It’s time to invite enthusiasts from all over the world to discover with their own eyes the beauty and riches of Monferrato .” Thanks to the prestigious collaboration of the media partners Corriere della Sera and Gazzetta dello Sport, the festival aims to involve leading professionals and operators in a series of meetings, talks and tastings of the highest level which promise to enliven and amaze all participants in the magical setting of the historic center of the city of Asti. “ The program we are finalizing aims to tell the thousand facets of our territory in a new, modern and engaging way also thanks to the participation of a prestigious audience of guests and a series of meetings that will range from wine, to art, to culture. Furthermore, thanks to the collaboration with La Gazzetta dello Sport, we want to celebrate the union between sport and the wine art of Monferrato, demonstrating the vitality and dynamism of our territory from all points of view. We therefore invite all wine enthusiasts, industry professionals and the media to mark these dates in their calendars ” concludes President Maccario. ” We look forward to welcoming you and making you part of this extraordinary event .”