Piedmont in figures including growth, stocks, cap to docg, a clear look behind the scenes
Posted on: 07-04-2021
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| Karina Imschoot
Nicely done, or at least better than expected. For example, Piedmont wines have behaved in 2020, despite the uncertainties and difficulties caused by the pandemic. And although the Covid distress does not yet seem to be abating, the first months of 2021 also seem to confirm a trend of considerable stability, albeit with many differences between denominations, positions and reference markets.
The first figure concerns exports, which are much healthier than the domestic market. According to...
Posted on: 04-04-2021
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| Karina Imschoot
In 2020, exports of red wines with a Piedmont appellation increased by 5.8%. "This shows how Piedmontese wine is increasingly gaining a foothold on the 5 continents." Filippo Mobrici, President of the Consortium for the Protection of Barbera, views the data with satisfaction, "These figures are more than encouraging when we think back to last year, to all that happened, the analysis of the figures gives us a smile.
55 million bottles of Barbera are produced. 66 million bo...
Langhe, Roero and Monferrato join forces with Burgundy to defend Unesco hills
Posted on: 27-03-2021
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| Karina Imschoot
Langhe, Roero and Monferrato join forces with Burgundy to defend Unesco hills
Creation of a climate change study centre to promote strategies for protecting wine-growing landscapes
The creation of a climate change study centre on the Langhe Roero and Monferrato wine-growing landscape, in partnership with Burgundy. This is the ambitious project on which our UNESCO site is working.
"In the last few days - explains Roberto Cerrato, director of the Heritage Association of Viney...
NIZZA DOCG, the Vip of the Barbera, grows in sales 4% in covid times
Posted on: 26-03-2021
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| Karina Imschoot
Nizza is worth 14 million euros. It is a DOCG all the way from Asti, small but not too small, which grew by 4% in the year of the pandemic. Harvest after harvest, Nizza DOCG takes off its first year's clothes and climbs up the international wine rankings.
It is the symbol of a country's rediscovered pride. The power of an extraordinary vine that, in these 18 municipalities of southern Asti, is history and tradition; future and innovation. A pride that is clearly perceptible. A win...
How does the lifestory needs to go on for Dolcetto NOW in these covid times
Posted on: 23-03-2021
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| Karina Imschoot
Posted on: 22-03-2021
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| Karina Imschoot
"The bet of wine is won in distant markets.
The export model in the world is that of Barolo-Barbaresco. The growth of Italy and Piedmont has been exponential in the U.S.
Northwestern wine is primarily Piedmont. The quality of some products from Liguria and Valle d'Aosta is really high, but the numbers that weigh the most are those of Nebbiolo in all its forms. The past twelve months have been for the world, for wine and even...
Roero regio is boosting its wines with a unique action for free when buying wines from Roero
Posted on: 20-03-2021
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| Karina Imschoot
The autochthonous vines - Arneis and Nebbiolo - are the ones that guarantee the same wines protected by the DOCG and the Roero Consortium.
Under the regulations, the designation "Roero" - without any other specification - is reserved for red wines made from at least 95% Nebbiolo grapes. Non-aromatic red grapes suitable for cultivation in the Piedmont region may also be used to make Roero, either together or separately, up to a maximum of 5%. It should be noted that Roero Doc...
Antonio Galloni and his aroma and taste experience related to Boca and Gratus - Podere ai Valloni
Posted on: 16-03-2021
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| Karina Imschoot
The elegance of old Nebbiolo
Nebbiolo from Alto Piemonte has the advantage of producing wines with nuanced beauty. And there is a reason why the big boys in the Langhe are buying up wineries in Alto Piemonte. The volcanic soil allows for the creation of some of the most elegant nebbiolos in Italy.
There was a major volcanic explosion here 300 million years ago. This explosion is what made Boca and Alto Piemonte what it is today. The volcanic soil is unique, special and give...
Why choosing for an organic wine?
Posted on: 15-03-2021
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| Karina Imschoot
When can an organic wine be defined?
The European Regulation 203/2012, published in the Official Journal of the EU on 9 March 2012, has finally made it possible to regulate the organic wine sector, after several years of controversy.
The Regulation establishes new rules for the production of organic wine products, also describing the wine-making methods approved by the Standing Committee on Organic Farming (SCOF).
The new regulation also makes it possible for the European logo to appear on t...
Posted on: 20-02-2021
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Barolo and Barbaresco in maturity as guarantee for loan to continue operation: the current situation in Piedmont
A further step has been taken in the cooperation between the bank Intesa Sanpaolo and the Consorzio di tutela Barolo e Barbaresco Alba Langhe e Dogliani. The producers will be able to use the area's finest wines as collateral to obtain new credit quickly. Specifically, the loan will be for five years, with an early repayment period, which is necessary to cope with the diffi...
How will sales keep on going after Covid 19 compairing with other Italian Regions?
Posted on: 05-02-2021
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| Karina Imschoot
Last week was an important digital event for the PIemontese WineScene, where present & future were annotated. It was an opportunity to examine the 2020 economic data and discuss strategies to support the sector, with regard to the preservation and development of markets in the post-pandemic period. The proceedings began with the greeting by Mauro Gola, president of Confindustria Cuneo and the Chamber of Commerce, and continued with the introduction of Paolo Sartirano, president of the wines,...
Grignolino Workshop with Ian d Agata in Asti-Alessandria
Posted on: 29-01-2021
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| Karina Imschoot
The Grignolino fan club is expanding. Piedmont is emerging as a magnet for wine lovers who want to discover more than what is already in their climate controlled cupboards or wine cellars, such as classic Barberas and Nebbiolos. These local grapes, such as Grignolino, Vespolina, Verduno Pelaverga and so many others, are, as it were, a trigger for the taste palette of the open-minded wine consumer.
Wine journalists from all over the world are - let's be temporary for Corona times - inv...
Organic wine is on the fast train with success
Posted on: 28-01-2021
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| Karina Imschoot
BIOLOGICAL WINE takes the fast track to their target audience successfully
How do you recognise an organic wine? This is by using the European organic label, namely the green square with the European logo for organic products. So you know for sure that the wine in your hand, of which you are studying the origin etc., is an organic wine.
What is different compared to traditional winegrowing?
An organic wine is made from grapes that are grown organically. No ...
\'Agriculture in PIedmont is getting younger!
Posted on: 20-01-2021
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| Karina Imschoot
Based on data from Unioncamere Piemonte and ISTAT, updated to 30 September 2020, there are 3,645 farms under the age of 35 that operate in agriculture and stand out from sectors such as industry. This is what Coldiretti Piemonte highlights by saying that, contrary to the general trend in 2020, with the crisis caused by the Covid-19 emergency, there is a historic 14% jump in the number of young entrepreneurs in agriculture, compared to five years ago. With more than 55,000 under 35s at the helm o...