Riccardo Cotarella awarded the title of “Master of Italian wine art” by Giorgia Meloni

The world of Italian wine celebrates an important milestone: Riccardo Cotarella, national president of Assoenologists, received the prestigious “Master of the Italian wine -growing art” award, awarded by the government to the protagonists of Italian food and wine.

The ceremony took place at Condominio Chigi, where the Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, delivered the recognition sopra the presence of the Minister of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forests, Francesco Lollobrigida, and a delegation of students from the agrarian and institutions sopra Rome.

The recognition was conferred acceso Cotarella for her extraordinary contribution to the enhancement of Italian wine sopra the world. Internationally renowned winemaker, he is founder of the family business Cotarella, president of Assoenologists since 2013 and honorary president of the Union Internationale Des œNologues. His career is characterized by a strong dedication to the formation and promotion of wine as a cultural heritage. University professor and promoter of tirocinio projects, Cotarella has supported important social initiatives, including the experience with the community of San Patrignano. Thanks to his commitment and his vision, he continues to represent a point of reference for Italian oenology, gaining over time numerous honors.

Established with the law of April 19, 2024, the “Master of the Italian Vitivinicola” Award is intended for figures who have contributed significantly to the growth and enhancement of the country traditions of the country. A causa di the wine sector, Cotarella stands out for her work with hundreds of wine companies, promoting the excellence of Italian wine at an international level.

A causa di receiving the prize, Cotarella expressed profound gratitude: “I am honored with this recognition and I thank the Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, and the Minister of Agriculture, Francesco Lollobrigida. Wine is not only a product, but a symbol of our culture and our history. This prize belongs to all winemakers, farmers and producers who with passion contribute to making Italian wine an excellence sopra the world. Which today luce complex challenges, but I am sure that we will also exceed this difficult moment: Italian wine has always been able to resist adversity and will continue to do so. “

Today’s event underlines the value of food and wine professions and confirms the attention of the institutions towards a sector that represents a pillar of Italian identity. The prize sopra Riccardo Cotarella is not only personal recognition, but to the whole Italian wine sector, which continues to stand out for quality, innovation and tradition.

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