Wineries, Italian wine producers, and wine news.
Italian wineries
Calabria – Cirò
- Brigante Vigneti & Cantina : conscious craftsmanship and modern techniques for a new identity for Cirò, capable of excelling in white wines as well. A viticulture of choice, not nostalgia.
Romagna – Montiano
- Donegato Winery : The Berretti brothers’ winery celebrates its first anniversary and presents five new labels. Its architecture blends seamlessly into the landscape, its strong wine tourism vocation, and its panoramic views are a welcome sight.
Valpolicella
- Cantina Valpolicella Negrar / Domini Veneti : Transitioning from organic to integrated pest management. A pragmatic reflection on quality, sustainability, and agronomic results.
Langhe
- La Spinetta : stylistic continuity and the Rivetti family’s distinctive vision. A wine concept based on density, tension, and memory, between Moscato, Barbera, and Barbaresco.
Friuli – Rauscedo
- Cantina Rauscedo : Flavio Geretto is the new general manager. Strengthened governance and a new phase of development for one of Friuli’s major cooperatives.
Emilia – Modena
- Ventiventi : Classic Method wines aged for 40 and 50 months. Slowness is a stylistic choice and a defining characteristic.
Veneto – Conegliano Valdobbiadene
- L’Antica Quercia : La Ghiandaia Farmhouse is born. Farmhouse hospitality is a natural extension of the organic and biodynamic winemaking project.
Campania – Sannio
- Giovanni Iannucci Winery : respectful viticulture, varietal recovery (Camaiola) and in-depth soil analysis between Guardia Sanframondi and Castelvenere.
Italian wine and oenology
Markets
- Italian agri-food exports will reach 73 billion euros (5%) in 2025. A record figure according to Coldiretti based on Istat.
Denominations
- Chianti Classico : growth driven by Riserva and Gran Selezione, awaiting UNESCO recognition. The region consolidates its position and value.
Technique and culture
- Red or white wine: structure, acidity, aroma, and pairings explained in a popular way.
- Valtellina Superiore Sassella 2015: a critical reflection on the market, prices, inventory, and rotation difficulties.
Territori
- Collio: Quality Pinot Bianco under €15, an example of balance between value, terroir, and affordability.
Production scenario
- A record 2025 harvest in Puglia (11 million hl), but cellars are full and exports are slow. National stocks exceed 60.9 million hectoliters .
International
Burgundy
- François Carillon: the “anti-star” winemaker. Highly sought-after white wines, limited production, and strong international demand.
New categories
- Dealcoholized wines at Mundus Vini 2026: blind tasting of over 300 samples. A rapidly evolving category, with uneven quality but a structural trend.
Wine events and supply chain
Extreme refinements
- Tenuta del Paguro: wines aged underwater in the Adriatic Sea return to the World’s Best Sommeliers’ Selection 2026.
Fairs and competitions
- Sol d’Oro – Northern Hemisphere: Awards for global olive oil excellence. Redoro Frantoi Veneti stands out among the Big Organic Producers.
- SOL Expo Verona: excellent oils from 10 countries, Puglia the most awarded region.
Sector policies
- National Olive Oil Plan: up to €500 million to relaunch Italian extra virgin olive oil and increase production by 25%.
Demonstrations
- Sorgentedelvino LIVE in Reggio Emilia: 150 natural winemakers exploring culture, territory, and craftsmanship.
- Wines of the Heart in Genoa: tastings with over 45 wineries, focusing on wine lovers and professionals.
- AIS Veneto – Alba Vitæ : €5,000 raised for the “Gli Occhi di Bea” charity project.
Strategic focus QUIDQUID
Three assets. Three key territories. A single value logic.
- Hilly Friuli (Udine): a winemaking and agritourism platform ready for expansion.
- Conegliano (TV): a highly flexible industrial and logistics hub.
- Cison di Valmarino (TV): a farming village in the UNESCO Hills, an integrated rural ecosystem.
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