Climate change is altering the chemistry of wine
Warming, wildfires and unpredictable weather threaten to disrupt the delicate processes that underlie treasured wines. Researchers and producers are innovating to keep ahead. By Ula Chrobak By Katarina Zimmer 6.22.2022 Soon after the devastating Glass Fire sparked in...
Non-alcoholic wines: let’s shed some light, what does the EU text really say?
Europe is attempting to harmonise a practice already adopted in some countries, but in Italy the wine industry is split between those who shout outrage and those who see new opportunities. The term “restitution of water” has raised a lot of doubts, but...
THE WORLD OF ORGANICS PART 1 – WINE: passing fashion or established phenomenon?
The topic of organic farming has been on our “table” for some years now and today we can probably say that it has transformed from a niche phenomenon to a choice that is increasingly conscious and valued by consumers. People are increasingly demanding,...
ALCOHOL FREE WINE: yes or no?
The European Commission is launching the diffusion of non-alcoholic wine, debates and new paths are opening for the future of wine. Here are all the proposals and comments from trade associations. NON-ALCOHOL PROCESS: what it is and how to do it Non-alcohol...
ENOTURISM destinations: the ultimate top 6 wine tours
Wine tourism refers to tourism whose purpose is or includes the tasting, consumption or purchase of wine near the source. Wine tourism can consist of visits to wineries, vineyards and restaurants known to offer unique vintages, as well as organized wine...
Grape harvest 2018 – Agricultural News
If we think about grape harvest we automatically think about autumn season. In reality, the harvesting time is much longer and changes from region to region depending on the climatic situation. The harvest, in general, begins in August and ends in October, even if...
Wine nutrition facts: what’s new – Agricultural News
EU Commission rejects the wine nutrition facts The European Commission has rejected the hypothesis of wine nutrition facts proposed in March 2017 by the wine industry. A position that everyone defines as “incoherent”, as Federvini’s general manager...
AGEA: restructuring and reconverting vineyards – Agricultural News
Agea, one of the European agricultural subsidies agency, has recently approved the operating instructions concerning the modalities and conditions for access to community subsidies for the restructuring and for the conversion of vineyards for the 2018/2019 campaign....
Powdery mildew in the vine, here all the remedies
The powdery mildew of the vine, also known as white mold or fog, is a disease of the wine and table vine. It is a fungus, Uncinola necator, Latin name of the etiological agent, imported from America during the 19th century. Together with downy mildew, powdery mildew...
Overview on global apple market – Agricultural News
The end of the European season is fast approaching: traders are now looking to the southern hemisphere to purchase their apples. The harvest there has just kicked off and traders are noticing the greater demand from Europe. The question is whether these countries will...