Alta Langa DOCG opens the doors of knowledge with a new section of the site dedicated to the in-depth study of the Alte Bollicine Piemontesi.

The Alta Langa Consortium launches a new educational section on its website, accessible at: https://academy.altalangadocg.com/.

This platform, with an attractive and innovative design, was created with the aim of sharing with the public the wealth of knowledge on the denomination of Alte Bollicine Piemontesi.

The new section of the site is the result of a long and meticulous research and study work conducted on the denomination for the twenty years since its recognition.

The Consortium, with the Alta Langa Academy, makes available highly valuable content not only for wine enthusiasts, but also for students, industry professionals and journalists who wish to broaden their knowledge of this jewel of Piedmontese enology, the oldest classic method in Italy.

The Alta Langa Academy offers a comprehensive journey through multiple aspects of the denomination, with content created by:

Edmondo Bonelli (“The soils of Alta Langa”);
Maurizio Gily (“Viticulture in Alta Langa”);
Carlo Casavecchia (“The production method”);
Pierstefano Berta and Giusi Mainardi (“The origins and development of the classic method in Piedmont”);
Giancarlo Montaldo and Teresa Baccini (“The 90s, the Spumante Project and the birth of the denomination”);
Armando Castagno (“Analysis of the sensory profile of wine”);
Vincenzo Donatiello (“How to best appreciate a bottle of Alta Langa”);
Piercarlo Grimaldi (“Imaginary peasants, rites and myths of the high hills”);
Antonio Degiacomi (“Alta Langa and White Truffle of Alba”);
Mauro Carbone (“Travelling in the lands of Alta Langa”).

” Through this new section of our institutional website, we wish to open the doors of knowledge of the Alta Langa to all those, and they are increasingly numerous, who wish to learn more about our denomination – says Mariacristina Castelletta , president of the Alta Langa Consortium – We believe that sharing knowledge is essential to fully appreciate the quality and uniqueness of our Alte Bollicine Piemontesi. We have chosen to do so with a product in line with the essence of the Consortium and the denomination itself: a rich, curious website, with attention to detail, and a contemporary layout “.

Cocchi Vermouths are confirmed as among the favorites of great international bartenders, conquering first place in the Best Selling Brands and Top Trending Brands categories of the Annual Brands Report, edited by the British magazine Drinks International.

The Annual Brands Report, based on the preferences of the most influential professionals in the beverage industry, is considered one of the most authoritative rankings in the world. The research is conducted on 100 establishments chosen from those that have appeared in recent editions of The World’s 50 Best Bar (1-100), the Spirited Awards of Tales of the Cocktail, as well as national competitions such as the 50 Best Bars of North America and Asia and other competitions such as the Class Bar Awards similar competitions around the world.

This double recognition replicates last year’s success and consolidates the historic Asti-based company as an essential reference brand for the best bartenders in the world.

Cocchi proudly celebrates this milestone, which testifies to the constant appreciation and uncompromising quality of its products, undisputed protagonists of international mixology.

THE INVESTIGATION METHOD

The annual Drinks International Report draws up top ten rankings for product categories (not only Vermouth but also Gin, Bitters, Whisky for example), according to a double ranking: the Best Selling one, which takes as indicators the sales volumes in the specific channel of high-level bars, and the Top Trending one, which rewards the trendiest brands.

The rankings are compiled based on the feedback of a panel of industry experts (restaurant owners, bar managers and bartenders) on the three best labels of their restaurants for each of the two rankings.

“The consistency of quality and service over the years: these are the levers with which Cocchi has conquered and maintained this leading role. A great result for the brand but also for the denomination “Vermouth di Torino”, brought here to the top of the charts – says the CEO of Cocchi, Roberto Bava -. We were also very pleased by the statement in the Sunday Times by Jane MacQuitty: « Cocchi Vermouth di Torino is a festive negroni essential from the gold-standard vermouth producer ».   Our Vermouth confirms itself as a classic in the category”.

President Noal: “A result that is the merit of all the producers. Proud to be ambassadors in the world of a unique territory”

Asolo Prosecco sets a new historic record, reaching 30 million certified bottles.

An extraordinary result for the Consorzio Vini Asolo Montello and for the denomination, which shows constant growth not only in quantity, but also in quality, with a progressive increase in the value of the product, an objective that the Consortium has long set itself and will continue to pursue.

“We are proud of the goal achieved – explains the President of the Asolo Montello Consortium Michele Noal -, thanks to the work of our producers, who have been working for years to grow the denomination. An important choral effort, the result of the numerous initiatives that over time have made this result possible. In fact, Asolo Prosecco has been able to win the interest of national and international critics, who have assigned our wines excellent scores thanks to the commitment of the companies that have believed in the projects to promote the territory and have invested in quality”.

An important factor in the growth of the denomination is the consolidation and development of foreign markets : the United States remains the leading country for exports, but Asolo’s bubbles are also arousing increasing interest in Japan , where the Consortium brought its labels for tasting last November, during the Tokyo stage of the Slow Wine World Tour.

“Our wines – continues Noal – tell the world about a unique place, a territory of which we are proud ambassadors. Through the glass we have the opportunity to make known the village of Asolo and its charm, the wonderful hills that surround it and the food and wine excellences of our places. These are the lands of Canova and Palladio, in the Abbey of S. Eustachio Giovanni Della Casa wrote the Galateo. This is also where the red wines of Montello and Recantina are born, a variety grown locally for centuries and saved from extinction thanks to a long research work”.

After a 2024 marked by change, with the renewal of institutional positions and the establishment of three Commissions – agronomic, technical-legal and promotion – the Consorzio Vini Asolo Montello faces 2025 with confidence: “We will take part in the main trade fairs (Vinitaly, Vinexpo and ProWein) and the SloWine Tour in the United States. Not only that: we are also planning to strengthen the activities of protection of denominations at an international level. We want to continue with ever greater incisiveness in the actions of protection and surveillance, without forgetting the strong training and information activity aimed at operators and institutions that deal with food and wine and tourism in our territory”, concludes President Noal.

Vincenza Alessio Librandi among the 50 most influential women in the wine and spirits sector, in the “List of 50” of the Women in Wine & Spirits Award 2024. This important recognition comes thanks to her commitment to the “CORALE” project, symbol of the fight against gender violence, promoted by Le Donne del Vino.

International recognition comes thanks to “CORALE”, the wine symbol of the fight against gender violence, the result of the collective project promoted by Donne del Vino.

Vincenza Alessio Librandi, mother of Raffaele and Paolo Librandi and aunt of Teresa and Francesco Librandi, today at the helm of the historic winery of the same name in Cirò Marina, officially named a few weeks ago in the prestigious “List of 50” of the Women in Wine & Spirits Award 2024, the international recognition that celebrates the most influential women leaders in the wine and spirits sector worldwide. The prestigious achievement is the result of a virtuous path that began with “CORALE”, the wine symbol of the fight against gender violence, born from the collective project promoted by the National Association Le Donne del Vino. An initiative that focused on the strength of shared work and the value of social awareness, demonstrating how wine can be a spokesperson for messages of justice and change.
The “CORALE” project is not just a wine, but a manifesto of social commitment. A tangible symbol of the transformative power of wine, born from the collaboration of ten Calabrian producers united under the aegis of Le Donne del Vino. Each bottle contains the value of sharing, the strength of women and the desire to contribute concretely to raising awareness against gender violence. “CORALE” has traveled between events and presentations, gathering consensus and attention, and becoming a vehicle for messages of justice and change.
It is precisely from this collective experience that Vincenza Alessio Librandi was nominated for the Women in Wine & Spirits Award 2024, one of the most prestigious international awards that celebrates female figures capable of redefining the rules of the wine and spirits sector. Her nomination was supported by the “Le Donne del Vino” Association, which wanted to highlight her crucial role not only as a protagonist of the “CORALE” project, but also for her entrepreneurial and social vision.
Vincenza Alessio Librandi has been able to embody the values of inclusion, sustainability and social responsibility. Her activity has embraced a broad concept of “care” and “vision”, promoting projects that put the community and the territory at the center. Since 2019, she has held the role of regional delegate for Calabria within the National Association “Le Donne del Vino”, promoting training projects, wine tourism courses for schools and initiatives to enhance the wine landscape.
The Women in Wine & Spirits Award is not just an award, but a celebration of the talent and global impact of women in the industry. The 2024 edition received hundreds of nominations from around the world and recognized women who have distinguished themselves through leadership, innovation, and social responsibility. Vincenza Alessio Librandi’s nomination found space in the prestigious “Corporate Social Responsibility” category, rewarding her 360-degree commitment to ethical and conscious viticulture.
The nomination of Vincenza Alessio Librandi in the “List of 50” represents not only a personal but a collective recognition, bringing the whole of Calabria under the spotlight of the international wine scene. It is the triumph of a choral vision, just like the wine she helped create. The echo of this success resonates not only among the rows of Cirò Marina, but throughout the world of wine, reminding us that change is always possible, especially when it is carried forward by a “CHORAL” action of determined voices.