The 45th World Congress of Vine and Wine will be held in the French city of Dijon from 14 to 18 October, in coincidence with the hundredth anniversary of the International Organization of Vine and Wine (Oiv). The theme chosen for the “centenary congress” is “Vine and wine, an innovative heritage facing the challenges of the century” (“The vine and wine, an innovative heritage facing the challenges of the century”). The meeting will be attended by experts from all over the world who will discuss “the most pressing problems for the sector and the innovative solutions that can be implemented”. This year’s congress will be the largest since 2008, with 646 talks by experts from 45 different countries. This is an excerpt from the speech of the president of the OIV, Professor Luigi Moio: I am particularly pleased to be able to welcome you to Dijon, from 14 to 18 October 2024, in the heart of one of the most important historical and viticultural heritage sites recognized by ‘UNESCO, to celebrate the centenary and our move to the new headquarters.
ByUmberto Gambino
Professional journalist and sommelier, from an early age I breathed the scents of the vineyard and tasted the wine in my grandfather's cellar, in Sicily. The multiple life and work experiences brought me first to Liguria, then to the capital. Roman by adoption, but always Sicilian at heart, I am always fascinated by the beauties of our Italy, between territories to explore and typical food and wine.