Lombardy:
Articles

Wine Tasting Theory and Practice Course in Five Evenings
Staff Writer - September 15, 2004

From September 23 to October 21, 2004, at the 'Wine Not – Multimedia Space', in Milan, AIS (Italian Sommeliers Association) Sommelier and Wine Consultant Giorgio Fragiacomo teaches the theory and practice of wine tasting.
View Article

Road of the Wines Bresciani del Garda – Production Zone of San Martino della Battaglia D.O.C. Wines
- July 1, 2004

Here we complete our exploration of the Bresciani del Garda, or "Brescia Shores of the Garda Lake" wine road, visiting the San Martino della Battaglia (St. Martin of the Battle) wine zone.

View Article

Road of the Wines Bresciani del Garda – Production Zone of Garda Classico D.O.C. Wines
- June 1, 2004

This month we keep meandering along the Strada dei Vini Bresciani del Garda, or "Wine Road of the Brescia shores of Lake Garda" where we explore the Garda Classico DOC production zone.
View Article

The MiWine and the Market (Four of Four Parts)
- May 30, 2004

Important epidemic research done in the last ten years have categorically proved that moderate consumption of wine helps us live better and longer because of the numerous beneficial effects of many of its components on the human body. Wine (and more generically alcohol) is effective in fighting cardiovascular illnesses, Alzheimer's, and a number of other pathologies.
View Article

The MiWine and the Market (Third of Four Parts)
Staff Writer - May 15, 2004

Latest Italian vitiviniculturali censuses data
View Article

Tasting of Ernest & Julio Gallo wines at Milan's "Wine & Chocolate"
Staff Writer - May 4, 2004

On May18 2004, Stefano Mangiarotti, Fine Wine Manager for Ernest & Julio Gallo winery, will pour California wines for a limited wine tasting at enoteca "Wine & Chocolate", located at 63 Foro Bonaparte, in Milan, Italy.
View Article

The MiWine and the Market (Second of Four Parts)
Staff Writer - April 13, 2004

1. Export rewards quality (Part 1)
   • The future depends on quality
   • Bottled wine fares better than the bulk product
   • The imports
2. ISTAT Italian wine production figures for 2003 (Part 2)
3. A vineyard Called Italy (Part 3)
   • Data from the latest Italian viticulture censuses
   • Main Italian grape vines types per land cultivated (data from year 2000)
4. Wine and health (Part 4– to be published)

2. ISTAT Italian wine production figures for 2003

Because of the record-setting heat wave and lack of rainfall, 2003 harvest was the smallest in 20 years, producing just 44 million hectoliters of wine and must (-1% compared to 2002). The Veneto region though, stood out as the production leader Despite the extremely dry summer, Sicily was second with a production of 6.56 million hectoliters, or 6% more than in 2002, thanks to the extra water stored during the previous winter. Apulia was third was with 6.09 million hectoliters, or 9% more than in 2002.

The rest of the southern regions marked a decrease in production, as was the case of all of Central Italy. The Marches region was down 25%, Latium 15% and Tuscany 2%. In the area, only the Umbria region showed a growth of 5% compared to 2002.

Output was mixed in the northern regions. In addition to Veneto, Friuli Venezia Giulia and Trentino Alto Adige produced more than the previous year. On the other hand, Emilia Romagna and Piedmont produced 7% and 2% less respectively than the previous year.

Nationally, the balance between the qualities of red and white wines was at the same levels of the previous years, though locally were reported substantial changes.

Regionally, Calabria produced 93% of red wines, Tuscany 80%, and Basilicata the 78% of the total.

In volume though, Apulia was the region that produced the most red wines on a regional basis, or 3.29 million hectoliters, followed by Emilia and Veneto, that produced about 3 million hectoliters each.

The regions that produced the most white wines were Latium, with 86% of the regional total, and Sicily with 73%. Veneto was the region that produced the greatest quantity of white wines though, with 4.31 million hectoliters, followed by Sicily with 3.62 million hectoliters. Apulia is the third region with 2.46 million hectoliters.

ADVERTISING

The MiWine and the Market (First of Four Parts)
Staff Writer - March 26, 2004

We are excited as we get ready to go to the Vinitaly, in Verona, Italy for the first time as WineCountry.IT. However, we are already looking forward to the MiWine, the new wine trade show taking place in June in Milan, Italy. This is the first part of a four-part article that takes an analytical look of the state of the market and how the MiWine places itself in the current enological panorama.
View Article

Completed the Third Day of Cork Study in Enology
Staff Writer - February 19, 2004

Successfully concluded the convention, "Il tappo di sughero: esperienze a confronto", or "The Cork: Comparison of Experiences".
View Article

Third day of cork study in enology
Pavia Chamber of Commerce - January 10, 2004

The Pavia Chamber of Commerce presents the third day of cork study in collaboration with Piacenza's Institute at Enology and Alimentary Engineering of the Catholic University of Sacred Heart.
View Article

Second annual Expo dei Sapori (Exposition of Flavors)
Staff Writer - October 15, 2003

The Second edition of the Expo dei Sapori (Exposition of Flavors), the enogastronomy show organized by Ge.Fi at the Fiera di Milano from November 13 to November 18, 2003 introduces 900 exhibitors ...
View Article