{"id":790,"date":"2026-02-09T23:07:36","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T23:07:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.calojera.com\/?p=790"},"modified":"2026-02-13T15:08:30","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T15:08:30","slug":"the-le-donne-del-vino-association-the-value-of-women-in-winemaking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.calojera.com\/en\/the-le-donne-del-vino-association-the-value-of-women-in-winemaking\/","title":{"rendered":"The \u201cLe Donne del Vino\u201d Association: the value of women in winemaking"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In the Italian wine landscape, the <em>Associazione Nazionale Le Donne del Vino<\/em> has represented a point of reference for over thirty years for those who believe in a wine culture built on expertise, sensitivity, and a deep connection with the land. Founded in 1988, the association brings together women producers, winemakers, sommeliers, communicators, and professionals from the sector, creating a dynamic and tangible network that contributes to the qualitative growth of Italian wine, from major appellations to local excellences such as Lugana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a winery specialized in Lugana, speaking about Le Donne del Vino means telling the story of an approach to viticulture that places people, the land, and respect for natural rhythms at its core. This philosophy perfectly aligns with the identity of Lugana wine, an authentic expression of the Lake Garda area and the result of a balance between tradition and innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A sector that has evolved over time<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For many years, the world of wine was perceived as predominantly male, especially in winery management and communication. The Le Donne del Vino Association has played a fundamental role in changing this scenario, showing how a female perspective can bring added value to production, oenological research, and the cultural promotion of wine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Lugana wineries as well, the female contribution increasingly translates into a strong focus on quality, careful vineyard management, environmental sustainability, and the ability to tell the story of wine in an authentic way, bringing consumers closer to the territory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A network that helps wine\u2014and its producers\u2014grow<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Becoming part of the association means sharing experiences, knowledge, and values. Events, guided tastings, training sessions, and opportunities for dialogue help enhance Italy\u2019s wine heritage and promote a more conscious wine culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a winery producing Lugana DOC, this network represents a concrete opportunity to strengthen the bond between wine and territory, telling not only the story of the final product but also of the people, history, and passion behind every bottle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Continuity and passion: the value of generations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Commitment to the association often stems from an authentic passion passed down over time. This is the case with Ambra, who strongly supported the values of Le Donne del Vino from the very beginning, actively participating in the life of the association. Today, this journey continues through her niece Marta, who has taken up the torch, carrying forward a spirit of dedication, expertise, and love for the world of wine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This generational handover perfectly reflects what happens in many Lugana wineries, where knowledge is passed down from one generation to the next, preserving the wine\u2019s identity while remaining open to the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Looking ahead to the future of Lugana wine<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Le Donne del Vino Association continues to be a source of inspiration for new generations, demonstrating how inclusion, expertise, and vision can contribute to the qualitative development of the sector. In an area like Lugana, where the territory is an integral part of the wine, the female contribution becomes a key element in conveying authenticity, sustainability, and cultural value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Promoting female talent means making the world of wine more open, modern, and representative, while at the same time strengthening the identity of prestigious denominations such as Lugana, a symbol of Italian excellence in the global wine scene.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the Italian wine landscape, the Associazione Nazionale Le Donne del Vino has represented a point of reference for over thirty years for those who believe<span class=\"excerpt-hellip\"> [\u2026]<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":809,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[44],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-790","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.calojera.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/790","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.calojera.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.calojera.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.calojera.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.calojera.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=790"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.calojera.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/790\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":791,"href":"https:\/\/www.calojera.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/790\/revisions\/791"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.calojera.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/809"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.calojera.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=790"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.calojera.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=790"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.calojera.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=790"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}