It's a golden season for Italian wines. 85% of Italian wineries recorded an excellent export performance in the first 4 months of the year. Istat data for the first quarter of 2015 confirm: the value of Italian wine exports recorded an increase of 3,85% for a total of almost 1,189 billion euros, albeit with a contraction in volumes of around 2%. In short, wine flies high. One figure for all: since January 2001 the world stock market index for the wine sector grew by 336,5%, much more than the world stock exchanges which grew by 87%. As is now known, the advance of the Italian army of wines in the world is led by sparkling wine, which registers more than 2,8% abroad, driving the overall turnover (+1,4%). Our sparkling wines are increasingly appreciated not only by the Asian markets, but also by North America (+6,1%) and, albeit with a more limited growth trend, also by the EU market (+1,7%) .
He “Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships 2014”, an authoritative international competition that evaluated 650 wineries from 16 countries around the world, awarded the Ferrari Perlé 2007 “World Champion Sparkling Wine Outside of Champagne” in the last edition, attributing top awards also to Franciacorta Mosnel Rosé Pas Dosé Parosé 2008, and to Prosecco Nino Franco Valdobbiadene Primo Franco 2013.
Consolidated in Italy and abroad, the sparkling wine market is now opening up to a no less interesting phase for a type of wine that has been underestimated for a long time and unjustly considered marginal, Rosé both in the bubbles version and in the cutlery version, which can boast traditions from many areas wineries of the world, where rosé wine has always had its own dignity and meaning, such as for example French Provence, Puglia – the rosé wines of Salento are famous – and Abruzzo with its Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Cerasuolo.
The revival of Rosé wines goes hand in hand with the successes of Italian gastronomy which has opened new horizons to the palate of gourmets. Rosé wines have been rediscovered by food and wine enthusiasts and great chefs for their versatility which allows balanced combinations at the table capable of enhancing preparations for which both a white wine and a red wine can alter the harmony of the whole. But the most marked trend that has developed in recent times are pink bubbles: rosé sparkling wine is trendy especially among young people who appreciate its great qualities of versatility, freshness, color and pleasantness, as well as the flexibility of combinations , which makes this type very suitable for an aperitif or a snack
Eyes on then this week on fourth edition of “Bererosa” that takes place in Rome in the halls of Palazzo Brancaccio, It will be possible to taste the best rosé wines, over 170 labels proposed by 70 Italian companies, to get to know and appreciate the best of en rose production.
explains Francis D'Agostino, director of Cucina & Vini, creator and grand patron of "Bererosa": "There is great interest in our event and it is an important signal for us that we passionately dedicate ourselves to this sector of Italian wine production which, together with that Spain, is the world leader in exports. Not only that, the most important market for rosé wines is in old Europe, today and also in the coming years, and this fact confirms the importance of organizing extensive tasting events in the big cities, which allow the public to deal with the articulated Italian proposal".
And right diversity is a determining factor in fueling the current trend towards increased consumption, especially in the summer season: once discovered, the world of rosé wine is not abandoned, but rather invites new choices and experiments. Furthermore, from an enogastronomic point of view, rosé is a unique resource in all the facets that Italy offers: the rosés of the north (with the obvious exceptions) are light, immediate, talkative and easy to drink, perfect for appetizers, with pizza, pasta and much more; the rosés of the central-southern are more structured and alcoholic, always talkative and immediate, inviting to consume, ready to combine with the dishes listed above, perhaps choosing more decisive flavours.
And here is the list of the noble protagonists of Bererosa 2015:
PIEDMONT: Ancient Farmhouse of the Counts of Roero, Heritage of Batasiolo, Brignolio, La Scolca, Luca Ferraris
LOMBARDY: Antica Fratta, Baron Pizzini, Castle of Gussago La Santissima, Castle of Stefanago, Cola Battista, Count Vistarino, Guido Berlucchi, Ferghettina, Fratelli Berlucchi, Villa
LIGURIA: Cantine Lunae BosoniVENETO: Althea, Andreola, Astoria, Biancavigna, Bortolomiol, Cantina Caorsa, Cantina Castelnuovo di Garda, Cecchetto, Costadoro, Enzo Righetti, Le Manzane, Le Muraglie, Le Tende, Lorenzo Morando, Masottina, Monte , Saline, RoncaTenuta Baron , Valdo, Valetti, Villabella Vineyards, Zeni 1870
SOUTH TYROL: Muri Gries – Convent Cellar, Bolzano Cellar
TRENTINO: Abate Nero, Balter, Cantine Monfort, Cavit, Endrizzi, Ferrari, Letrari, Maso Martis, Pisoni, Revì, Rotari, Zeni Roberto
EMILIA ROMAGNA: Vault cellar
TUSCANY: Ruffino, Gentili Winery
UMBRIA: Castle of Magione, Le Cimate
LAZIO: Casale Cento Corvi, Casale del Giglio, Torre in Pietra Castle, Omina Romana, Heritage Vineyards
ABRUZZO: Tollo Winery, Zaccagnini Winery, Cataldi Madonna, Citra, Farnese, La Valentina, Marramiero, Tenuta i Fauri
CAMPANIA: Cantine Marisa Cuomo, San Salvatore 1988
PUGLIA: Carpenter Winery, La Marchesa Winery, D'Araprì, Pietraventosa, Severino Garofano Monaci Winery, Rivera, Rosa del Golfo, Torrevento
