Italian engineers have realized a floating solar power plant that tracks the sun. The system costs 20 percent less than ground-based structures. Panels could be installed over artificial waterways to make better use of wasted space. The first place of realization is Lake Colignola (Pisa) in Tuscany. Its inventor is Marco Rosa-Clot, a professor at Florence University.
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Welcome Brunello! A 155 millions Euros deal
It’s the day of “Benvenuto Brunello” (Welcome Brunello!) in Montalcino, the traditional meeting where producers officially show wines about to be launched on the market and advances of the just harvested ones. Welcome Brunello! start tomorrow February 24 to 27, in Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy.
Marchesi Antinori come back into Chianti Classico
“Marchesi Antinori” come back in the shareholding of Chianti Classico consortium. The prestigious company led by marquise Piero Antinori, one of the leading producers of territory has completed the framework of participation of members at the oldest Italian wine consortium for protection and enhancement, which now represents almost the entire production of Chianti Classico.
Vino nobile, 34 companies will join the preview
Stronger than the snow, which had never fallen so abundant until the eve of the event, the “Vino Nobile di Montepulciano” preview is ready to offer its intense script. It will be staged from Saturday February, 18 to Monday, February 20 (11 am to 6 pm). Thousands of business professionals, restaurateurs and wine-stores will arrive in Montepulciano, while international press will have its highlight on Thursday 23.
Let’s go to taste the best Tuscan wines
It’s time of previews for Tuscan wines: the most intense week of the year will start with the “Nobile di Montepulciano”, from February 18, through the Vernaccia di San Gimignano (February 19), the Chianti Classico (February 20) and Brunello di Montalcino (February 24). In addition, Chianti and Carmignano consortia will present new wines this year.
Bollywood stars love Ferragamo shoes
After Priyanka Chopra and Abhishek Bachchan, actress Sonam Kapoor has scheduled to be hosted to the famous Florentine designer Salvatore Ferragamo’s headquarter. She will visit the griffe’s headquarter next February 22 as part of the “Shoes for a Star” project, and get a special, customised pair of Ferragamo shoes of her choice.
New date for the 10th edition of Pitti-Fragranze
The 10th edition of Fragranze, the Pitti Immagine fair-event dedicated to the best in artistic and selective perfumery and the evolution of olfactory culture will be held at the Stazione Leopolda in Florence from Friday 14 to Sunday 16 September 2012 – and not, as previously announced, from 7 – 9 September.
Invest in Tuscany: nautical and the other key sectors
Tuscany’s economy is, in Italy, one of the most opened to foreign markets: in this region of 3,6 million people export weight for the 7.3% of the Italian total and account to 26 billion Euros. Toscana Promozione promotes the attraction of foreign investments in the Region through marketing and communication activities.
Li-nea enjoys Italy’s first Irisbus Iveco GX127 bus
Florence’s public transportation Li-nea enjoys Italy’s first Irisbus Iveco GX127 bus. After a year, the company is satisfied and two more have just been delivered, according to a press realese by Iveco Italia. Li-Nea operates 125 buses in total – including several Iveco Cityclass buses with natural gas and CNG – which are dedicated to both public urban transport and rental services.
It’s time to Buy Wine and Chianti Classico Collection
Florence became the capital of the wine in February. Two events of great reputation will be held at the Stazione Leopolda, a few steps from the historical center of the city: “Buy Wine 2012” and “Chianti Classico Collection”.