The third weekend of November in the Emilian capital three days dedicated to wine where you can taste, buy, participate in masterclasses and dedicated focuses. Online pre-sales already active.

From 16 to 18 November 2024, the Fiera dei Vini returns to Piacenza Expo . Over 200 companies – from all regions of Italy and beyond – have been selected to participate in the event to date. In the 2024 edition, the market exhibition will present an even richer program for visitors who will be able to move among the stands to discover new wine-making realities but also make purchases in view of the holidays, take part in masterclasses conducted by expert wine and oil tasters, follow in-depth studies on the relationship between wine, tourism and territory, discover new projects and interesting publications in the dedicated arena and participate in collateral exhibitions. Monday will be traditionally dedicated to sommeliers, operators and professionals with specially designed proposals. The masterclasses, two per day and purchasable online at 25 euros each, with a focus on different categories, will be an opportunity to discover some of the excellences of the producers present at the fair. Participants will be accompanied in these evocative explorations by four ambassadors of taste: Antonello Maietta , Former President of AIS (Italian Sommelier Association), journalist and food and wine popularizer, Roberto Donadini , President of FISAR (Italian Federation of Sommeliers, Hoteliers and Restaurateurs), Vito Intini , President of ONAV (National Organization of Wine Tasters) and Luigi Caricato , writer, journalist and director of the magazine Olio Officina . Among the activities of the exhibition, which also aims to promote the cultural aspect of the wine sector, it is worth mentioning – building on last year’s success – the return of Filari di Libri , the space reserved for book presentations in the main pavilion of the fair. 30-minute windows will be available to independent authors who wish to present publications on the themes of wine and wine tourism, publishing houses and bookstores specializing in oenology, gastronomy, travel, the history of wine and agriculture, to engage with an audience of enthusiasts. The online ticket office for entry to the Fiera dei Vini 2024 is already active at the link piacenzaexpo.vivaticket.it/it/tour/fiera-dei-vini-2023/3582 , in advance sale until October 30 at the discounted price of 20 euros for the daily ticket. The cost of the daily ticket without reductions is 25 euros, but it is also possible to opt for the cumulative ticket solution, at the price of 40 euros for access to two days of the event. For those who are affiliated with the sector associations AIS, ONAV, FISAR, ASSOSOMMELIER, a reduced daily ticket is reserved at a cost of 15 euros, which can be requested by writing to ufficio.commerciale@piacenzaexpo.it .

Piacenza, Wine Fair in brief

When : Saturday 16, Sunday 17 and Monday 18 November 2024 Where : Piacenza Expo Opening hours to the public : Saturday and Sunday from 11.00 to 19.00 – Monday from 10.00 to 16.30 Entrance : 25.00 euros including a glass for tastings – reduced 15.00 euros for agreements with industry associations. Minors do not pay admission and cannot taste ​Parking : free Useful information : shopping carts available; discounts for visitors on entry to city museums ​Organizing Secretariat: Piacenza Expo Alessandra Bottani fieradeivini@piacenzaexpo.it – 0523.602711

Analysis by the Consortium for the Protection of Primitivo di Manduria.

Novella Pastorelli , President of the Consortium for the Protection of Primitivo di Manduria, has made official the conclusion of the 2024 harvest. Despite a drop in production of around 40% compared to the previous year, the quality of the grapes harvested remains excellent as always.

“We started the harvest two weeks earlier than in previous years with a reduction in production of about 40% but we have undoubtedly maintained an excellent quality for our grapes . – declares Novella Pastorelli – The prolonged heat and the overbearing drought have affected the size of the bunches which are smaller but their state of health is extraordinary and the early ripening has allowed us to obtain grapes with a higher alcohol content than in previous years. I would like to express sincere thanks to all the winemakers of the 18 municipalities of the area who, with their constant work and dedication, have made the success of this harvest possible. Their daily commitment, even in the face of complex climatic conditions, is essential to preserve and promote the excellence of Primitivo di Manduria”.

“We are going through a delicate moment, marked by a global wine crisis of a cyclical nature, in which, unfortunately, as every year, there is no shortage of unscrupulous speculators who practice unfair economic policies to the detriment of our winemakers who, for various reasons, often find themselves forced to sell off their product at a low price.

The Board of Directors, in recent years, has adopted all the measures required by current legislation to protect the common good. However, it is important to remember that it is not the prerogative of the Consortium to intervene in private negotiations. The natural decline in production pressure on the DOC and the consequent reduction in IGP yields will, we are sure, bring positive results on the stock front that is currently gripping many of our wineries. I am confident because crises often pave the way for progress. We continue to work together, not only to keep the name of Primitivo di Manduria high, but also to protect and enhance this winemaking heritage on a global level. The new challenges will allow us to explore new markets and attract new consumers, thus ensuring a solid and prosperous future for our denomination. – concludes Pastorelli – Our Consortium continues to carefully monitor the quality of production and to ensure that Primitivo di Manduria remains a symbol of tradition, passion and quality in the international wine scene. The 2024 harvest stands out for the high quality of Primitivo di Manduria, confirming the indissoluble bond between the land and its producers. This bond, rooted in tradition, continues to strengthen thanks to the commitment of those who work every day to keep an ancient and prestigious winemaking history alive”.

wineries associated with the Umbria Wine Tourism Movement as part of Cantine Aperte in Vendemmia, an experiential version of the successful format created by the Wine Tourism Movement.

Many activities and experiences are proposed on Saturdays 21st and 28th and Sundays 22nd and 29th September, during the most important moment of the wine-growing year.

From hand-picking to foot-pressing, whether they are direct experiences that require first-hand involvement or that allow you to witness the processing phases up close, Umbria offers wine lovers the chance to participate in Cantine Aperte in Vendemmia again this year. Dozens of wineries that are members of Movimento Turismo del Vino Umbria are taking part in the initiative on Saturdays 21 and 28 and Sundays 22 and 29 September, an experiential version of the successful format created by Movimento Turismo del Vino. Not just educational grape harvesting, but also entertainment, tastings and experiences – including tasty snacks based on typical local products, picnics immersed in the vineyards and brunches in the cellar with garden products -: for two weekends the Umbrian wineries are opening their doors for a sensory journey that celebrates the arrival of the autumn season and the grape harvest. ” Cantine Aperte in Vendemmia is certainly a precious event for all wine enthusiasts who can become ‘winemakers for a day ‘”, underlines the President of Movimento Turismo del Vino Umbria Giovanni Dubini . ” The cellars, in fact – he continues – reveal themselves to visitors allowing them to get to know the complex production process behind a bottle of wine. The protagonists are not only the great Umbrian wines but also the Dop, Igp products and the traditional specialties that the MTV cellars offer, for a journey into the most authentic taste of the territory “. The Umbrian cellars that adhere to the initiative are 15 : Terre Margaritelli, Roccaforte, Le Cimate, Terre de La Custodia, Goretti, Azienda Agricola Carini, Saio, Moretti Omero, La Veneranda, Tenuta Alzatura, Agricola Mevante, La Fonte, Palazzone, Chiorri, Arnaldo Caprai. The detailed programs of the Cantine Aperte in Vendemmia dell’Umbria are available on the website www.mtvumbria.it and on the social media of the Umbria Wine Tourism Movement

The names of the 5 personalities identified by the Award Juries as the best interpreters of the fil rouge “The virtuous circle of Beauty”, the theme chosen for this edition, have been revealed.

APPOINTMENT IN VALPOLICELLA Friday 25 October 2024 Signing of the Amarone Barrel at the Masi cellars Award Ceremony at Monteleone21.

• The Civiltà Veneta Award is awarded to the Trieste entrepreneur Riccardo Illy , to the Vicenza sculptor Arcangelo Sassolino and to the environmental activist and writer Sara Segantin , originally from the province of Trento.
• The International Civilization of Wine Award goes to Donatella Cinelli Colombini , a Tuscan producer and pioneer in promoting cultural winemaking movements.
• The Grosso D’Oro Veneziano is awarded to Opera Don Calabria , a ‘multinational charity’ founded in Verona and now active in 5 continents.

The press release states the reasons for the awards and the statements of Isabella Bossi Fedrigotti, President of the Masi Foundation, and Sandro Boscaini , Vice President of the Foundation and President of Masi, whose photo is also attached.

The event will be held on Friday 25 October 2024 with the signing of the Amarone Cask at the Masi cellars and the Awards Ceremony at Monteleone21.

MOTIVATIONS 43rd MASI PRIZE MASI VENETIAN CIVILIZATION PRIZE
Recognition to personalities – Venetian by birth, by family or by adoption – who have distinguished themselves in the fields of literature,
of art, journalism, science, entertainment and economics, and who with their work have promoted and enhanced the
the ability of the Venetian people in the widest fields of human activity, making themselves bearers of the fundamental values of that land
shaped by the Serenissima Republic of Venice and its thousand-year-old civilization.
Riccardo Illy (entrepreneur from Trieste)
“ in recognition of his contribution to the excellence of the Illy product and to the global renown of the brand in the combination of Good and
Beautiful. His extraordinary commitment and his ethical and cultural entrepreneurial vision are manifested in the Polo del Gusto and in the
Illy Art Collection where beauty, sustainability and quality intertwine harmoniously”.
Arcangelo Sassolino (sculptor from Vicenza)
“in recognition of his research and the resulting work closely linked to the artistic Beauty expressed by matter and its
phenomena, from mechanics and technologies. His art, which looks to the future, transforms culture into a field of intense and
continue reflection”.
Sara Segantin (Trentino nature writer)
“for the commitment, the publications and the collaborations that place her and her work in a dimension of enchantment for Beauty and
Goodness of nature, with attention to sustainability and “justice
climate” necessary for its conservation. A refined sensitivity allows it to perceive not only Beauty but also
fragility of the world and its repercussions on humanity”.

MASI INTERNATIONAL WINE CIVILIZATION AWARD
It is dedicated to the great world of viticulture and rewards the most representative personalities who have contributed at a high level
international to exalt the ancient culture of the vine and wine.
Donatella Cinelli Colombini
“for her work as a producer, promoter and disseminator of the vine and wine through the valorization of the aesthetics of the
landscape and to be a leading figure in wine tourism through initiatives such as the Wine Tourism Movement and
Cantine Aperte. And again, for the passionate commitment in the Women of Wine Association and, consistently, for the organization
of an ‘all-female company’ in Casato Prime Donne in Montalcino”.

MASI INTERNATIONAL VENETIAN GROSSO D’ORO AWARD
It is reserved for personalities who have contributed to spreading a message of culture in the world, generating that understanding
between peoples that develops in solidarity, civil progress and peace.
Don Calabria Opera
“bearer of the values of simplicity and the charisma of the Holy founder, she expresses herself with great sensitivity in her social initiatives
and humanitarian, health and pastoral with particular attention to marginalization, hardship and health of body and spirit.
It transforms pain into hope and dignity and makes tangible the beauty of solidarity with the commitment to the common good; it can
therefore be defined as a “multinational of Good”, present as it is in the five continents where it speaks Italian and represents a
Veronese and national pride”.