47 Italian and 14 foreign labels, evaluated by three commissions made up of oenologists, sommeliers and journalists.

The tasting panel of the 21st Müller Thurghau International Wine Competition took place in recent days, the results of which will be revealed on Saturday 29 June in Cembra, as part of the 37th edition of Müller Thurgau: Mountain Wine .

61 wines entered the competition , of which 23% were foreign . Specifically, among the Italians, 39 wines from Trentino, 5 from Alto Adige, one from Lombardy and two from Aosta Valley, while among the foreigners 12 Germans and two Czechs. 44 labels for 2023, 12 for 2022, three for 2021, one for 2019 and one for 2014.

Divided into three tasting commissions, each made up of 6 commissioners including oenologists, journalists and sommeliers, the judges carried out blind tests to analyze each label through four steps according to the Union Internationale des Oenologues Method: sight, smell, taste and taste-smell . Each wine was tasted by two commissions and, once the lowest and highest ratings were eliminated, the average for the final rating was determined.

From here the awarding of medals will be defined, with a limit of 30% of the winners out of the total number of participants and a maximum of 10% of Gold Medals.

Tasting and awarding of the winning wines will also be entrusted this year to the expertise and passion of Andrea Amadei , professional sommelier, speaker of Decanter, face of “È semper notte” on Rai 1 and curator of the contents of the magazine “The Art of Wine”.

Enthusiasm on the part of the commissioners involved who, at the end of the tasting, highlighted the high quality of the selected wines and the great potential of Müller Thurgau which, with its freshness and elegance presents the ideal characteristics to meet the tastes of the contemporary consumer, but also excellent evolutionary capabilities, as the non-vintage versions have demonstrated.

June 21st to address the challenges and opportunities of the sector.

In the splendid setting of the Villa Russiz Foundation in Capriva del Friuli (GO) , an unmissable event dedicated to the world of wine will be held: the first appointment of the #Futuribili festival.

The event will take place from 5.00 pm to 7.00 pm in the Multifunctional Hall, on the ground floor. This exclusive meeting will see the participation of industry experts and will be a unique opportunity to explore the prospects of the wine sector in Italy.

During the event, we will discuss the dynamics and innovations of the sector, the strategies for the development of wine markets, the new communication models aimed at attracting the younger generations and the business opportunities offered by wine tourism.

Guests of honor will be:

• Antonio Paoletti , President of the Villa Russiz Foundation and of the Venezia Giulia Chamber of Commerce
• Marina Cvetic , Owner of Masciarelli Tenute Agricole
• Flavio Geretto , Chief Commercial Officer of Villa Sandi
• Pierangelo Tommasi , General Director of Tommasi Family Estates
• Walter Massa , Owner of Vigneti Massa
• Antonio Donato , General Director of Tenute del Cerro
• Matteo Bellotto , Brand Ambassador for the UniDoc FVG Consortium and for the Friuli Colli Orientali and Ramandolo Wine Protection Consortium
• David Buzzinelli , President of the Collio Consortium

The meeting will be moderated by Fabio Piccoli , Managing Director of Wine Meridian.

Starting from 7.00 pm, a tasting of Villa Russiz wines will follow.

Entrance to the event is free.

To participate in the tasting, reservations are recommended, which can be confirmed by contacting Kennya on 329 9135838 or Serena on 327 9658384 .

Friday 21 June the first appointment of the Cene al Poggio series, in collaboration with chef Mattia Borroni of the Alexander restaurant in Ravenna.

On Friday 21 June , at 8.00 pm , Poggio della Dogana will welcome the public to its headquarters in Castrocaro Terme and Terra del Sole (FC) for Vigna, Terradamare , a food and wine event that inaugurates the 2024 summer festival of Dinners at Poggio . ​

Participants will be able to taste a selection of the company’s wines paired with the creations of the Alexander restaurant in Ravenna: “Chef Mattia Borroni – explains Aldo Rametta , co-owner of Poggio della Dogana – has developed a tasting menu based on ingredients from earthy, tasty and refined, in a game of balances, references and contrasts that we are sure will enchant guests and enhance the character of each of our wines. For us, the dimension of the meeting and tasting in the company is crucial, both to nourish consolidated relationships with our admirers and to introduce ourselves to those who have not yet breathed the bucolic, well-kept and welcoming atmosphere of Poggio della Dogana.” ​

The evening will begin with a welcome aperitif of appetizers and bubbles on the estate’s viewpoint, enjoying the sunset over the rows and a background of jazz music

The menu of the evening Vigna, Terradamare – Terra will open with an appetizer of beef tartare, mustard, horseradish, soy and egg yolk combined with Vindex , Classic Method Blanc de Noirs Pas Dosé from Sangiovese grapes. The first course, Acquerello rice creamed with whey, black pepper, smoked dried meat and fried onion, will be served with Belladama Romagna Albana Docg Secco . The Vitello tonnato , composed of charred veal, tuna tartare, bottarga, roast sauce, capers and lemon, will be served with Arlesiana Romagna Sangiovese Doc Brisighella , while the dessert of aubergine, chocolate and black sesame will be presented with red vermouth Beldemonio , 100% Sangiovese grapes.

The Cene al Poggio event will continue with the Fuoco e Demonio event on Friday 12 July at 8.00 pm, offering dishes paired with cocktails based on Beldemonio Vermouth, and with the Mare event on Friday 26 July, again at 8.00 pm, with a fish menu.

For info and reservations call 338 3360722 / 0544 212967 or write to angela.pastore@rdcpdd.com

From Piedmont to wineries throughout Italy, an open-air exhibition to tell the story of the sustainable viticulture revolution expanding throughout Europe

1st Edition Saturday 29 June 2024 – Royal Castle of Govone Piazza Roma 1, Govone (CN).

• Over 25 wineries and more than 100 labels present from all over Italy, as well as an international selection, to discover resistant vines, for the first time in Piedmont
• From the morning a conference and eight exceptional guests, in the afternoon the tasting tables and in the evening, the widespread dinners in Govone

The first edition of VINI PIWI is underway, the first event in Piedmont dedicated to the discovery of the new world of resistant vines, and their variations, at the Royal Castle of Govone: Saturday 29 June an entire day dedicated to operators and enthusiasts.

Vini Piwi will be the Piedmont event that will showcase an enormous winemaking heritage, which is rapidly expanding throughout Europe. Thanks to decades of work, crossing varieties of vitis vinifera and resistant American or Asian species, through natural pollination, these vines have produced a high resistance to diseases, while maintaining high oenological qualities and unique taste and organoleptic characteristics. In this way it is possible to reduce the costs linked to phytosanitary treatments, simultaneously increase the productivity of the vineyards and promote sustainability, as they can easily be cultivated organically, in other words giving a concrete response to the challenges posed by climate change.

An event created to learn about and learn more about PIWI vines: the true revolution of sustainable and eco-compatible viticulture that responds to current environmental needs.

The event starts in the morning, from 10 am, with the conference ” Resistant vines, a great opportunity for Piedmontese viticulture ” dedicated to professionals in the sector (subject to accreditation here: https://bit.ly/ACCREDITI_PIWI_CASTELLO_GOVONE) with 8 high profile scientific and informative meetings.

To open the conference Marco Stefanini , President of Piwi Italia – agronomist and oenologist, and coordinator of the Vine Genetics and Breeding Unit at the Edmund Mach Foundation. Author of over 300 scientific articles, he will introduce all the news and genetic improvements of the vine.

We continue with Davide Sordi – professional in the wine and viticulture sector, specialized in phytosanitary protection and sustainability in the vineyard, who will illustrate the challenges and opportunities in the market for resistant vines. To delve deeper with an oenological focus on the vinification of Piwi wines, at just 39 years old, Nicola Biasi – the best young oenologist in Italy who will precede Alexander Morandell, President of PIWI International since 2020, who will offer an overview of the European PIWI viticultural panorama , exploring the trends and innovations in the sector.

We continue with Mario Deltetto , sommelier and graduate in psychology, as well as head of the Alba Hotel Academy, who will talk to us about how to combine PIWI wines with new culinary trends ; and then again Giacomo Dacomo , vice-president of the Umberto I Institute – Oenological School of Alba, who will talk about the vineyard experiments carried out in the municipality of Alba.

From 3.00 pm to 8.00 pm in the multifunctional room ” LA SERRA ” also the PIWI WINES EXHIBITION: over 100 resistant wines told by 25 wineries from all over Italy , dedicated to all wine lovers, as well as a selection of international wineries . By purchasing the tasting package, you will be able to taste all the wines present and purchase, directly from the cellar, the labels you find most interesting.