Eight events are scheduled in the company’s Wine Center to liven up the autumn season and welcome the Christmas period.

Val d’Oca opens the autumn season with a rich calendar of proposals designed to enhance the meeting between territory, culture and food and wine. The Wine Center of Valdobbiadene starting from the month of October will reopen its doors to visitors and wine enthusiasts with a program of events that celebrate Prosecco di Valdobbiadene through the encounter with music, gastronomy, art and local traditions.

The first event will be held on Sunday 6 October at 18:00 with the final concert of the ValdobbiadeneJazz festival: Josmil Neris, a Dominican singer who with the project Quiero El Sur celebrates her Spanish and Afro-Caribbean origins in music, will perform an exciting live performance of original arrangements and jazz improvisation. Participants will be able to let themselves be transported by the enveloping melodies of South America, immersed in the scenery of the Valdobbiadene hills while tasting a selection of Val d’Oca wines.

Friday 11 October will be the turn of AperiDOCG – The end of harvest aperitif . From 6:30 pm the Wine Center will come alive to celebrate the end of the harvest, offering those present the opportunity to taste Val d’Oca wines and delight their palates with menus from selected food trucks, with live music.

Sunday 13 October Flavours of Autumn will be a lunch dedicated to seasonal delights, with a menu created specifically to enhance the aromas and scents of a selection of Prosecco Val d’Oca. For art lovers, the afternoons of Saturday 19 and Saturday 26 October will instead be dedicated to Apericlay , a ceramic modeling course led by the Treviso artist Cinzia Re. Each session will be enriched by the tasting of Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Millesimato Extra Dry.

On Thursday, October 24 , from 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., the Wine Center will host a cooking workshop dedicated to the art of sushi in collaboration with Sushisociety of Milan. On this occasion, participants will be able to learn the fundamental techniques for preparing rice, cutting fish and making uramaki, hosomaki and nigiri rolls. The experience will be accompanied by a tasting of Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Val d’Oca.

On Sunday 24 November the Trevigiano Chamber Ensemble will perform the famous Four Seasons by Antonio Vivaldi, taken from the opera Il Cimento dell’Armonia e dell’Inventione with which the composer wanted to describe nature. The musical ensemble is made up of a solo violin, first stuffed violin, second stuffed violin, viola, cello and harpsichord.

The event will end on Sunday 1st December with the lighting of the Christmas Tree , the magical moment that marks the transition from autumn to the winter holidays. In the afternoon, visitors to the winery will be welcomed by an atmosphere of warm conviviality, enriched by the melodies of a gospel choir. Between hot chocolate and panettone, Uvaggio Storico Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Dry will be served, an authentic expression of the territory that combines the traditional Glera with the native varieties Perera, Bianchetta and Verdiso, a perfect toast to celebrate the beginning of the holidays.

“Autumn is a special time for us, the period in which we reap the fruits of our labor and share them with those who love our territory,” explains Stefano Gava , General Manager. “With these event proposals, we wish to offer visitors experiences that combine the quality of our wines with the beauty of the Valdobbiadene Hills and the richness of our culture.”

Conti Bossi Fedrigotti – a Rovereto winery that has been part of the Masi Group since 2007 – is among the protagonists of the Trentodoc Festival 2024.

The 2020 vintage of Conte Federico Riserva Brut was presented for the occasion.

As part of the third edition of the Trentodoc Festival , three days dedicated to mountain bubbles, the Conti Bossi Fedrigotti winery opened the doors of the historic Maso San Giorgio to consumers, journalists and institutional guests for an evening featuring the 2020 vintage of Conte Federico Riserva Brut , presented in preview.

The elegant sparkling wine, produced from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes, gift of selected vineyards in Trentino land caressed by the Ora wind, is characterized by the persistent and subtle perlage and by a great aromatic richness that ranges from citrus notes to those of spices and bread crust. Characteristics that were emphasized during the evening through the pairing with fusion and made in Italy dishes prepared live in an engaging live cooking experience.

The guests were welcomed by Countesses Maria José and Isabella Bossi Fedrigotti and by Sandro Boscaini, President of the Masi Agricola Group , of which Cantine Conti Bossi Fedrigotti has been a part since 2007. Led by the winemaker Dante Cavazzani , they had the opportunity to visit the estate, discovering the cellar dedicated to Count Federico and also the barrel cellar where the Fojaneghe is refined, another excellent label from the Trentino maison, one of the first examples of Bordeaux blend in Italy, created in 1961.

“It was a great pleasure to participate in the Trentodoc Festival, an event that promotes the excellence of Trentino mountain sparkling wines,” said Sandro Boscaini, President of Masi. ” This year’s edition gave us the opportunity to preview the 2020 vintage of Conte Federico Riserva Brut, a classic method that has its roots in the centuries-old history of the Bossi Fedrigotti Counts. The noble family, which boasts over three hundred years of winemaking history, has been producing “Schampagna” wine since the 19th century, as it appears in historical documents, testifying to the contribution made to Trentino winemaking, which has been expressed not only in the promotion of native grapes but also in laying the foundations for the development of the future Trento doc. The Masi Group has been working alongside this historic winery since 2007 to bring emblematic wines of the Trentino region to the world.”

FROM THE NEW YORK STAGE TO THE VIRTUAL CLASSROOM, EXCLUSIVE TASTINGS AND INTERNATIONAL TRAINING TO PROMOTE LAKE GARDA WINES.

The Garda DOC Consortium strengthens its presence in the American market , presenting the iconic wines of Lake Garda to a select audience of industry professionals and specialized press. The event, held in New York on September 6, entitled “ Garda DOC: A Voyage Through Garda DOC’s Iconic Wines” , offered an ad hoc in-depth look at the various winemaking expressions of the Garda area through three exclusive masterclasses. “Through initiatives like these,” emphasizes Giovanna Prandini , vice president of the Garda DOC Consortium, “the Garda DOC Consortium confirms its commitment to the international promotion of its wines, aiming to raise awareness of the quality and versatility of Garda products. In fact, the Lake Garda area, with its ideal microclimate and the variety of its soils, represents a unique territory that deserves to be discovered and appreciated on a global level. The international promotion and training initiatives of the Garda DOC Consortium are essential to highlight the value of an area that combines scenic beauty and excellent winemaking tradition.” The first Masterclass, “ Discover Garda DOC Bianco Wines, a hidden gem ”, focused on Garda DOC white wines, considered a true hidden gem of the area. Participants explored the unique characteristics of Lake Garda, with particular attention to the influence of terroir, climate and winemaking history on the production of these fresh and versatile wines. The Garda DOC white wine fascinated for its ability to best express the peculiarities of the territory, confirming the quality and refinement that distinguish the denomination. The second masterclass, “ Garda DOC Wines: Whites and Reds from the Lake ”, offered a complete overview of Pinot Grigio-based whites and international reds. Participants discovered how the geography and microclimate of Lake Garda give unique characteristics to these wines, making them fresh and lively in the case of whites, and complex and structured in the case of reds. The third and final appointment, “ Sparkling Wines: A Divine Iteration of Garda DOC ”, was dedicated to Garda DOC sparkling wines, made with the traditional method. These sparkling wines, already widely appreciated in Europe, were presented as the perfect example of what Lake Garda can offer in terms of elegance and refinement. Participants were able to taste high-quality sparkling wines, capable of best representing the freshness and finesse of the Garda territory, concluding the session with an aperitif that reinforced the atmosphere of conviviality and exchange. In parallel with the success of this event, the Garda DOC Consortium is preparing for a new important event: on September 25 , an online course will be held for students of the Wine Scholar Guild (WSG), a renowned international educational institution. The course, aimed at a global audience with a particular focus on the United States and Europe, will offer an in-depth overview of the territory, grape varieties, climate and denominations of Garda DOC. Led by experts in the sector, this training course aims to provide students with a solid foundation of theoretical and practical knowledge, further enhancing the oenological heritage of Lake Garda. Finally, at the San Carlo Osteria Piemontese in New York on October 8th from 12 to 2 pm, a press lunch dedicated to the tasting of Garda DOC wines is scheduled, during which the wine writer and Brand ambassador Susannah Gold will talk about the vineyards and wines of Garda.

Assovini Sicilia, the Consortium for the Protection of DOC Sicilia wines, the SOStain Sicilia Foundation, during the Expo Divinazione of the G7 in Syracuse, testify to the commitment of Sicilian winemaking in addressing the challenges of climate change and launch an appeal to the institutions to find a solution to the problem of water shortage.

Consorzio di Tutela Vini Doc Sicilia, Assovini and Fondazione SOStain that during the Expo Divinazione of the G7 in Syracuse, have testified the commitment of the Sicilian winemaking industry in facing the challenges of climate change.

« Sicily’s wine industry has taken up the challenge posed by climate change and through research, experimentation, sustainability and the valorization of biodiversity is trying to govern one of the most difficult moments for Sicilian viticulture ».
With these words Antonio Rallo, president of the Consortium for the Protection of Sicilian DOC Wines , opened the conference “ Resilience, research, strategy: Sicily governs climate change ” held in the Borsellino Hall of the Municipality of Syracuse on 22 September during the Expo Divinazione, on the occasion of the G7 Agriculture .
” Wineries and agriculture in general have implemented various actions in recent years to limit the damage caused by climate change, which is increasingly affecting people. We believe it is right to give voice to this work and ask for decisive intervention by the institutions to implement a plan for large-scale infrastructure works that are now urgent ,” added Antonio Rallo.
Assovini Sicilia, the Consortium for the Protection of DOC Sicilia wines, and the SOStain Sicilia Foundation have come together to shine a spotlight on the actions and strategies implemented by the winemaking world.
« The context in which Sicily’s wine industry is moving is increasingly evolving », explained Dr. Luigi Pasotti, Director of the Catania Unit of the Sicilian Agrometeorological Information Service (SIAS), illustrating in detail the island’s water situation linked not only to the reduction in rainfall but above all to the increase in temperatures.
” The climate situation in Sicily is quite complex and climate change has clearly manifested itself in recent years through various phenomena. – continues Pasotti – In 2023, there was an increase in rainfall during the spring period, which favored the spread of fungal diseases, such as downy mildew. In 2024, an opposite condition occurred: a lack of rain starting from January, together with the increase in temperatures led to an early harvest. The high temperatures have determined a change in the levels of evapotranspiration of the soil which have increased drastically in the last 10 years, which can create future problems because the soil is unable to retain water and, consequently, the plants suffer more. In the future, we will have to think not only about covering and protecting the grapes but also about finding systems that safeguard and protect the soil while also increasing water reserves to cope with an increase in temperatures “, concluded Luigi Pasotti.
” In this scenario, the active intervention of the wineries becomes fundamental, the first sentinels of a territory that increasingly needs attention and rapid interventions that are often delegated to private individuals “, added Mariangela Cambria, president of Assovini Sicilia , who emphasizes the good practices of Assovini Sicilia companies to manage climate change. According to a survey conducted by the University of Messina for Assovini Sicilia, 80.5% of members have introduced new technologies and methodologies in winemaking and vineyard management, 22% participate in experimental projects in the vineyards; 20.3% have activated projects with research institutions to access cutting-edge technologies applicable in the field that can affect the quality of the product.
” Sicily winemaking – continues Mariangela Cambria – demonstrates innovation and competence in knowing how to face and manage future challenges that have an impact on the world of wine such as climate change. The work of Sicilian producers demonstrates that Sicilian winemaking looks to the future and continues to guarantee quality in production “.
And Giuseppe Bursi, vice president of the SOStain Sicilia Foundation , founded in 2020, at the instigation of Assovini Sicilia and the Consortium for the protection of DOC Sicilia wines, spoke about a sustainable future.
” As the SOStain Foundation, we were born with the clear objective of promoting the sustainability of the Sicilian wine sector; this concept does not only concern agricultural activity in itself but goes beyond the boundaries of the fields that are cultivated, as it also concerns the well-being of workers and the health of consumers, the involvement of local communities, the enhancement of the surrounding area, the conservation of natural resources – comments Bursi -. Closely linked to the theme of climate change, among the 10 minimum points required in our specifications, we ask for the application of the VIVA program. Companies are required to calculate, at an organizational level, the impact of their activities on environmental factors such as water, air and vineyards and adopt water and energy saving techniques. Companies are increasingly learning to be virtuous in the management of resources and to look to the future with a commitment that is not only business but also social “, concluded Giuseppe Bursi.
« The Consortium is also working more and more actively, promoting research projects that address climate change through innovation – continued Antonio Rallo, president of the Consortium for the Protection of Sicilian Doc Wines – alongside the actions undertaken by the wineries, the Consortium promotes the research projects Bi.Vi.Si, VISTA Lucido and Germoplasma viticolo, carried out in collaboration with IRVO, the University of Palermo and Milan, the Department of Agriculture of Sicily, Assoenologi ».
” We are proud of the three research projects carried out in recent years – adds Giuseppe Figlioli, oenologist and advisor to the Consortium -. The grapes of the VISTA Lucido project, coming from different terroirs of Sicily where the Lucido variety is grown, have been used for the future production of fine wines and sparkling wines with the Charmat Method. Regarding the Bi.Vi.Si project, instead, we are proceeding with the vinification, at the research center of the University of Oenology of Marsala, using the Grillo, Nero D’Avola, Lucido, Vitrarolo and Lucignola vines, all native Sicilian varieties. Finally, for the Germoplasma project, we have selected, collected and conserved the propagation material in special maintenance cells, or screen houses, in such a way as to have a fundamental database for the varietal and clonal choice of the Sicilian wine-growing of the future “.
“All this dynamism on the part of the wine sector, however, cannot fail to see the institutions at the forefront “, adds in closing Antonio Rallo, president of the Consortium for the Protection of Sicilian DOC Wines. ” The water shortage and the increase in temperatures, which in recent years have had a direct impact on all agricultural production, require urgent solutions and interventions. We are facing a water crisis situation that requires water restrictions in the city of Palermo, yesterday’s news, even if we are recording a return of rain in August and September. Unfortunately, even today, most of the water that rains on the island ends up in the sea. We therefore require a significant increase in public investments aimed at the creation of hillside lakes, the restructuring of existing dams to increase their storage capacity, the construction of large basins and the improvement of the water distribution network. These measures can and must be promoted by regional and national institutions to guarantee a sustainable future for Sicilian wine companies and all farmers “, concludes Antonio Rallo.