TTB Still Requires Brunello Certification Despite Italy’s Claims

Dear Client:Despite reports to the contrary, TTB’s director of public and media affairs Art Resnick confirmed to WSD that they have not in fact put an end to their current certification process with the Italian government regarding Brunello di Montalcino wines.“Contrary to the reports that we’re not longer requiring the certification, we are indeed enforcing the certification and awaiting further information from the Italians to determine a future course of action,” he told us.Italy’s agricultural minister, Luca Zaia, met with