This event serves as a microcosm of the wine industry’s evolving priorities: sustainability, diversity, and the interplay between tradition and innovation. The emphasis on organic farming (Daylesford’s B-Corp status, Léoube’s viticulture) and gender diversity in judging reflects broader cultural shifts toward equity and environmental stewardship. Yet, the celebration of "Cartizze" as a quality marker for Prosecco also reveals how industry narratives can reinforce hierarchical distinctions—useful...