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hundred years of winemaking history, has been producing “Schampagna” wine since the 19th century, as it appears in historical documents, testifying to the contribution made to Trentino winemaking, which has been expressed not only in the promotion of native grapes but also in laying the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.

Sunday 22nd and Sunday 29th: the dates of the 26th edition of the Go Wine Wine Festival , which brings to the stage, in the historic center of the city , the most representative wine expressions of the Langhe and Roero area. The initiative, promoted by Go Wine, has become over time a much-loved event for the public of wine enthusiasts, both Italian and foreign; a format that, this year too, will allow you to travel the itinerary of Piazza Risorgimento (Piazza Duomo), Via Vittorio Emanuele and Via Cavour, transforming the historic center into an ideal ‘wine route’ for a day.

The event involves the winemaking realities of the municipalities of Langhe and Roero , maintaining its connotation of a festive event, which recalls the time and the joyful character of the grape harvest, with the presence of local promotional entities, cellars, wine shops and producer associations.

New: Tastings open from late morning!

Special events on Sunday 22nd September The municipalities protagonists, through their wines, of the tasting.

On both days, from 11:00 to 19:00, the producers, organized through the participating Municipalities, will present their products for tasting and will promote their local reality and their events. For the first time, the event hours are extended, starting from 11:00!

It promises to be an extraordinary tasting table with many labels and denominations represented: from Barolo and Barbaresco, to the other noble wines of the Langhe and Roero: Nebbiolo d’Alba, Roero, Roero Arneis, Barbera d’Alba, Dolcetto d’Alba, Diano and Dogliani, and many other wines.

In this edition a special section will be dedicated to Monferrato , with a selection of wineries located in the historic centre of Alba.

Each visitor will be able to taste the wines by purchasing the glass and the pouch, with the possibility of then choosing and comparing the wines offered for tasting.

Special events in the program for Sunday 22nd September

Sunday 22nd September will be enriched by some special tasting events.

Langhe vs. Burgundy: the guided tasting

On both Sundays, at 4:00 p.m., at the Sensory Room of MUDET, the Alba Truffle Museum, there will be a guided tasting “Langhe vs Burgundy: Nebbiolo – Pinot Noir ” that will promote a comparison between two great vines. The tasting will include Barolo, Barbaresco and selections of Pinot Noir from the Cote d’Or and Cotes des Nuits of Burgundy.

Wines from the New World – 2.30pm-6pm

An interesting Enoteca animates the program of collateral events of the event. It is dedicated to the wines of the New World: a selection of labels from California, South America, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand.

The Enoteca will be set up in the Cortile della Maddalena, near the Via del Vino route and will be open from 14:30 to 18:00. All participants will have a good tasting for this particular selection.

All those who attend the event will have an additional tasting voucher for this special wine shop.