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Wine press review for Tuesday June 16 -2026

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Italian wineries, Italian wine producers, and current wine news.

The main news from the world of wine, oenology and Italian wineries .

ITALIAN WINERIES

Prosecco DOC grows by 12.5%

The Prosecco DOC Consortium allocates 3,050 new hectares, increasing the denomination’s surface area from 24,400 to 27,500 hectares. At the same time, a planting freeze for the next three years is approved. Markets remain stable compared to 2024.

Pojer and Sandri: the end of one of the most iconic stories of Italian wine.

After 50 years, Mario Pojer and Fiorentino Sandri, protagonists of one of the most innovative experiences in Trentino and Italian winemaking, are parting ways.

Di Majo Norante confirms Molise’s leadership role

The 2020 Metodo Classico Brut Nature showcases one of Southern Italy’s most important wineries: 120 organic hectares, over a million bottles, and a strong territorial identity.

SassodiSole celebrates 20 years of Brunello

The Montalcino winery reaches the maturity of its project with 14 hectares of vineyards, 75,000 bottles annually and a balanced distribution between Italy and export.

Tenuta Le Forconate enhances the Tuscan border

The Barbanera family continues its project to promote the Colli dell’Etruria Centrale DOC with a modern offering that is strongly rooted in the local area.

Vitis Aurunca grows thanks to European funds

New cellar, new barrel room, and upgraded machinery fleet thanks to a combination of CAP, CMO, and CSR funds.

Iolei: Oliena’s Nepente conquers the market

The Puddu family continues to promote Cannonau di Oliena with a production that exceeds 60,000 bottles annually.

Ca’ del Bosco invests in culture

The historic Franciacorta winery is funding the restoration of Moretto’s Assumption of the Virgin in Brescia’s Old Cathedral.

ITALIAN WINE AND OENOLOGY

Wine at restaurants: strong differences between consumption groups

According to Federvini, 55% of customers at high-end restaurants always order wine, compared to 25% at medium-sized establishments and only 11% at budget restaurants.

Chianti DOCG opens to Rosé

A historic innovation for the Tuscan denomination: the Chianti Rosé DOCG is officially born, the first major update to the regulations in recent years.

Piedmont is the only major region with growing exports.

In the first quarter of 2026, Piedmont recorded a 0.5% increase while national wine exports fell by 8.2%.

Underwater aging: the new frontier of winemaking is growing.

The Jamin Method consolidates the scientific credibility of underwater refining, a segment that combines innovation, sustainability, and tourism promotion.

Buried amphorae like in ancient Greece

The Acroneo winery won the Grand Gold Medal at the Città del Vino International Competition thanks to winemaking techniques inspired by antiquity.

PFAS and wine

Growing scientific attention is focused on the presence of TFAs and PFAS in agricultural supply chains. The levels detected remain very low, but the topic raises new environmental concerns.

Health and alcohol consumption

New international studies are reviving the debate on alcohol’s effects, highlighting the lack of proven health benefits and possible correlations with various pathologies.

Alcohol advertising under scrutiny

The public debate continues between the economic and cultural value of wine and the health costs associated with excessive alcohol consumption.

INTERNATIONAL AND MARKETS

Made in Italy towards 660 billion in exports

According to SACE, Italian exports could reach 660 billion euros in 2026 thanks to the diversification of international markets.

Wine and fashion share the same challenges

A Pambianco-BIP study highlights similarities between fashion and wine: brands, internationalization, family governance, and the search for new markets.

Bordeaux is losing its appeal among young people

According to international analyses, younger consumers are moving away from the great Bordeaux reds in favor of more accessible and immediate wines.

Chinese wines aim for excellence

China continues its evolution from a volume producer to a premium producer, gaining growing international recognition.

New GMOs: FederBio urges caution

Call on MEPs to maintain traceability, labelling, and risk assessment of new genomic techniques (NGTs).

AGRICULTURE, SUSTAINABILITY AND REGULATION

Carbon farming and nature credits

In Bologna, the role of agriculture in climate neutrality through carbon credits, biodiversity, and innovative digital tools will be discussed.

Simplified agricultural agreement

A recent ruling by the Court of Cassation clarifies that agricultural businesses can access the minor composition agreement with more streamlined tax procedures.

Restructuring and reconversion of vineyards

Deadline for applications for the 2024-2026 RRV campaigns with advance payment is June 20.

Enovitis in Campo 2026

On June 17th and 18th in Greve in Chianti, the leading companies in the supply chain will present technologies for the vineyard of the future.

EVENTS, TERRITORIES AND WINE TOURISM

Conegliano Valdobbiadene and Vulture strengthen their twinning

The collaboration between the two territories continues as part of the 2026-2027 Italian City of Wine program.

Winery Celebration in Orta Nova

The event that combines wine, music, solidarity, and health prevention returns on June 27th.

Thirty years of Karmis

Contini Winery celebrates the iconic wine that marked the rebirth of Vermentino in Sardinia with a special evening featuring Carlo Cracco.

The Nice Winery wins the 2026 Barrel Race.

Success for the historic competition that unites tradition, territory, and the food and wine of Monferrato.

An underwater cellar in the Gulf of Follonica

The European Tiramisu project will select 15 companies to experiment with marine wine maturation.

Comino Valley on the roof of the world

Antica Tenuta Palombo’s Maturano has received another important recognition at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles.

Milan: A wine bar with an AI sommelier arrives

Reverso opens, an innovative venue offering 100 wines by the glass and an AI-powered virtual assistant to guide customers’ choices.

Strategic Scenario

Today’s news confirms five structural trends in Italian wine:

Controlled growth of strong denominations (Prosecco DOC).
Continuous innovation in the cellar and in consumption models (AI, underwater aging, amphorae).
Growing pressure on health and sustainability issues .
Seeking new international markets to offset geopolitical slowdowns and uncertainties.
Promoting indigenous territories and grape varieties as the main competitive lever for Italian wine.

Italian wine continues to transform: less oriented towards volume and increasingly focused on value, identity, experience, and sustainability.

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Wine press review for Monday June 15 -2026

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Italian wineries, Italian wine producers, and Italian wine news.

The main news from the world of wine, oenology and Italian wineries .

Italian Wineries

The new luxury of Italian wine: value beyond the bottle

Wine is entering a new market phase. Global consumption and exports are declining, but the importance of experiences, territorial identity, and perceived value is growing. Consumers are choosing less out of habit and more out of conviction.

Col del Lupo inaugurates “Il Casèl” in Valdobbiadene

The Rosanda family is expanding its hospitality project in the Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG area with the renovation of a historic rural building, transformed into a space for tastings and stays immersed in the vineyards.

Ornellaia 2023 designed by Marina Abramović

For the 18th edition of Vendemmia d’Artista, the renowned artist interprets “Vitality,” the theme of the 2023 vintage, uniting contemporary art and wine in one of the most prestigious projects on the global wine scene.

Marchesi Frescobaldi presents Gorgona 2025

On the island of Gorgona, a social project continues involving inmates of Europe’s last active penal colony in wine production. A unique model of reintegration through work in the vineyard.

Cantina Caravaglio inaugurates its new headquarters in Salina

A new underground structure perfectly integrated into the Aeolian landscape. An investment that strengthens Salina’s role as an excellent winegrowing region.

Pellegrino launches “Bianco di Venere”

A new interpretation of Pantelleria’s dry Zibibbo, confirming the growing interest in Mediterranean white wines with a strong territorial identity.

Torre in Pietra Castle enhances the Lazio Coast

The organic winery presents a selection of single-vineyard wines that showcase the qualitative potential of the Roma DOC and the Lazio coast.

Nino Franco confirms the excellence of Prosecco Superiore

The Valdobbiadene DOCG Vigneto della Riva di San Floriano 2025 represents one of the most prestigious expressions of the territory.

Gozzelino Winery: Wine Tourism and Business in Monferrato

The “Dinner in the Vineyard at Chiar di Lu” program, which combines tastings, local stories, and meetings with professionals and buyers, was a huge success.

Italian Wine and Oenology

Piedmont in difficulty: market under pressure

Falling grape prices, full cellars, and increasingly tight margins. Moscato becomes the symbol of the critical issues affecting part of Piedmont’s viticulture.

Low and No Alcohol: Opportunity or Revolution?

The debate remains open. Consortia, producers, and distributors are analyzing consumption trends and the prospects for low- and zero-alcohol wines.

Montefalco focuses on diversification

Alongside Sagrantino, Trebbiano Spoletino and Montefalco Rosso are growing. The goal is to expand the appellation’s market positioning.

Abruzzo: A €14 billion supply chain for Italian wine

Italy confirms its world leadership with over 44 million hectoliters produced. Abruzzo maintains a strategic role with over 14,000 wineries.

Glera 2.0 Project: The Future of Prosecco

The CREA in Susegana is working on Assisted Evolution Technologies (AET) to obtain a Glera that is more disease-resistant and less dependent on treatments.

Wine and climate change in the Collio area

A study by the University of Trieste highlights the greater resilience of white varieties compared to some red types in future climatic conditions.

Crown corks improve the longevity of sparkling wines

A study by the University of Reims demonstrates how modern crown closures ensure better conservation of CO₂ during long aging.

Sandro Bottega: the decline mainly affects low-end wines

According to the Veneto entrepreneur, consumption of quality wines with a good quality-price ratio continues to show positive signs even on international markets.

International Scenario

USA: Still a key market for Italian wine

Despite tariffs and the economic slowdown, American consumers continue to demonstrate strong loyalty to Italian wines. Less than 10% say they have switched from Italian products following price increases.

Abruzzo takes center stage in New York

Over 4,000 participants and 28 wineries participated in the 2026 edition of “Move the Passion,” confirming the US market’s growing interest in Abruzzo wines.

Languedoc: the new frontier of French wine

The historic region of southern France continues its journey of qualitative valorization, proposing itself as an alternative to more renowned territories.

Riesling Trophy Germany 2026

The results of the Falstaff tasting of the best German Rieslings, an international benchmark for premium white wines, have been published.

Wine Events and Wine Tourism

Art and wine: Tuscany sets the standard

A new guide dedicated to the relationship between museums, wineries, and restaurants explores the growing dialogue between culture, contemporary art, and food and wine.

Monfalcone Wine and Fish Festival

The 69th edition celebrates the Pro Loco’s entry into the Wine Cities network and strengthens Friuli Venezia Giulia’s role in regional wine tourism.

Oscar Farinetti guest of the Benetton Foundation

On June 18th in Treviso, an event dedicated to the past, present, and future of wine will take place as part of the “Geographies of Wine” series.

Bagnanti Wines 2026 is about to sell out.

On June 20th in San Vincenzo, fifty winemakers from Italy and abroad will meet for a day dedicated to artisanal wines and sustainability.

Colico in the Cellar

The thirteenth edition of the event, which unites wine, food, and local produce on the shores of Lake Como, drew a large turnout.

Jazz in the Cellar in Marsala

From July 22nd to 26th, the Pellegrino, Donnafugata, and Fina wineries will host a festival combining wine, culture, and jazz music.

A Summer Between Vineyards and Cellars

Eighty events in the Lombard Hills to promote wine, local produce, culture, and experiential tourism.

A thousand labels in Lampedusa

The Cavalluccio Marino restaurant is unique in the Italian wine scene with a wine list that boasts more than a thousand choices, transforming wine into a tool for cultural and regional appreciation.

Strategic Scenario of the Day

Today’s news confirms a now evident trend: Italian wine isn’t facing a structural crisis, but rather a profound transformation. Five key themes are evident:

Value before volume
Wine tourism as a driver of profitability
Genetic innovation and sustainability
Diversification of supply and consumption
Growing integration between wine, art, culture and territory

Companies that build experiences, identities, and relationships beyond the product will continue to generate value in the years to come.

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Wine press review for Sunday June 14 -2026

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Italian wineries, Italian wine producers, and current wine news.

Italian Wineries

Diesel Farm: Renzo Rosso’s agricultural vision

The Vicenza estate continues to represent an original model of integration between agriculture, wine, hospitality, and design. Over 100 hectares of cultivated land are ideal for quality viticulture.

Two young people relaunch Cantina Valpanera

Luca Cigana and Vittorio Marcon, both under 30, are leading the relaunch of the historic Friulian winery with a strategy focused on international markets and renewing its wine offerings.

Nino Caravaglio’s new underground cellar is born

An innovative facility has been inaugurated in Salina, perfectly integrated into the Aeolian landscape, a symbol of the islands’ growing viticulture quality.

Moncaro: New Assets Up for Auction

The liquidation of the Marche cooperative continues. Vineyards, wineries, rural properties, and accommodations are on the market, creating opportunities for new investors in the Verdicchio sector.

Contini celebrates 30 years of Karmis

The famous Sardinian white wine reaches the milestone of 900,000 bottles produced annually, confirming its position as one of the most recognizable labels in the island’s winemaking.

Cuvage Winery and the Alta Langa DOCG 2021

The Piedmontese company of the Argea Group continues to consolidate the international positioning of the Alta Langa denomination through high-quality Metodo Classico wines.

Frescobaldi and the Gorgona project

The social project involving inmates on the Gorgona prison island continues, using wine as a tool for training, inclusion, and job reintegration.

Italian Wine and Oenology

PFAS in Veneto wine: a university study opens the debate

Research by Ca’ Foscari University has detected traces of PFAS in a large majority of the samples analyzed in the areas most affected by groundwater contamination between Vicenza, Verona, and Padua.

Wine and the market: reduce production or increase demand?

The wine industry continues to debate the management of surpluses. On the table are yield reductions, management of planting permits, and new tools provided by the European Wine Package.

The IST Uva Fund is born in Trentino

The first Italian mutual fund dedicated to stabilizing winegrowers’ incomes, promoted by Codipra to protect companies from market crises.

Piedmont: Pressure on regional politics grows

Cia Agricoltori calls for swift decisions to address the crisis in the regional wine sector and manage future production.

Orvieto DOC looks to low-alcohol wines

The Consortium presents a strategy oriented to new consumer demands and the challenges posed by climate change.

Enego recovers the ancient terraces

A mountain viticulture project is bringing back into production lands abandoned for over a century, enhancing the landscape and biodiversity.

Irpinia: Milena Pepe relaunches native grape varieties

The Italian-Belgian producer continues to invest in Aglianico, Greco, Falanghina, and wine tourism as a lever for regional development.

Botticino DOC conquers international markets

Following recent recognition at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, international interest in one of Italy’s smallest and most historic appellations is growing.

Maturano from the Comino Valley awarded in Brussels

Antica Tenuta Palombo confirms the value of native Italian grape varieties by obtaining important international recognition.

Ancient Tuscan DNA tells the story of the origins of modern wine.

A genetic study of seeds found in Cetamura del Chianti demonstrates the continuity between Etruscan, Roman, and contemporary viticulture.

Health and wine: new study on moderate consumption

A study published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs reopens the debate on the effects of moderate alcohol consumption on health.

International

Merano WineFestival Calabria strengthens its global reach

The 2026 edition attracted approximately 3,000 attendees and 150 business meetings between producers and buyers from nine countries, confirming the growing international interest in Southern Italian wines.

Global wine tourism to reach €120 billion by 2033

According to Persistent Market Research, the global wine tourism market will grow at an average annual rate of 13.4%, reaching €119.7 billion by 2033.

Falstaff White Wine Party arrives in Italy

The renowned international event dedicated to white wines debuts in Rome on June 23 with 54 wineries from fourteen Italian regions.

Wine Events and Wine Experiences

Jazz & Wine in Montalcino 2026

From July 20th to 26th, the Banfi festival returns, bringing together great international jazz performers and the wines of Montalcino.

Franciacorta and art in Milano Marittima

MarePineta Resort celebrates the connection between contemporary art and Franciacorta through the exhibition “Trame di Luce.”

Show of the Wines of the San Pietro di Feletto Hills

Last weekend for one of the historic events dedicated to Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore.

Lucente: A celebration of wine, vintage, and rock ‘n’ roll

On June 21st, Cascina Montecchio celebrates summer with tastings, music, and a vintage market among the vineyards.

Dancing among the vineyards in Precenicco

The Berto e Fiorella winery offers a series of summer evenings with DJ sets, dinner among the rows, and tastings.

Outside the Cellar at the Kolymbethra Garden

From July 3rd to August 28th, the Sicilian wine trail returns to Agrigento, immersed in the landscape of the Valley of the Temples.

Summer among the vineyards and cellars of the Lombard Hills

Eighty events between June and September will involve twenty wineries and nine municipalities in the Brescia area.

Prosecco Hills UNESCO: new sustainable certification

The pilot project to certify the sustainability of agritourism businesses operating in the UNESCO Conegliano Valdobbiadene area has begun.

Masseria Forum: Wine, Politics, and Business

The event that brings together institutions, entrepreneurs, and the wine world in an informal and strategic setting returns to Manduria.

Lungarotti offers summer wines

The historic Umbrian winery presents a selection of labels designed for summer drinking and outdoor conviviality.

Strategic Scenario of the Day

Today’s news confirms five major development directions for the wine sector:

Wine tourism continues to be the main driver of value growth.
Sustainability becomes a competitive requirement, no longer an option.
Managing supply and surpluses will be the central theme of the 2026 harvest.
Native grape varieties and territorial identities continue to gain international attention.
Wine-related experiences (music, art, hospitality, and culture) are becoming an integral part of wineries’ business models.

The transformation of Italian wine continues: less focus on volume and more attention to value creation, experience, and the economic sustainability of businesses.

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Wine press review for Saturday June 13 -2026

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Italian wineries, Italian wine producers, and current wine news.

ITALIAN WINERIES

Tinazzi consolidates its multi-territorial model

At Vinitaly 2026, the Tinazzi family is presenting a project that integrates five estates in Veneto, Tuscany, and Puglia, with new labels, investments in hospitality, and local development.

Antica Tenuta Palombo awarded at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles

Maturano della Valle di Comino has won important international recognition, confirming the value of native Italian grape varieties and local production.

Tornatore, symbol of Etna wine

Tornatore Wineries continues to grow in international markets, strengthening Etna’s role as one of the most dynamic and recognized winemaking areas in the world.

Carpi and Sorbara winery up for sale

The Modena cooperative’s crisis continues, with a deficit exceeding €12 million. A restructuring proposal is expected by June 18th, while concerns are growing among its winegrowers.

Vernaccia di San Gimignano: High quality but limited participation

The 2026 edition of Regina Ribelle saw a limited presence of local companies, despite recent vintages having shown very interesting quality.

Solotredici 2023 is the best Vermentino in the world

The label from Gabriele Palmas’s Sassari-based winery won the Grand Gold Medal at the Arzachena International Vermentino Competition.

Mt 2025 by Mattei Wines

A small production of just 3,000 bottles, this Lazio white wine is made from Malvasia Puntinata and Trebbiano grapes and stands out for its freshness, minerality, and drinkability.

ITALIAN WINE AND OENOLOGY

Wine exports: first quarter still difficult

Italian exports closed the quarter at €1.7 billion (-8.2%). Veneto, Piedmont, and Tuscany accounted for 66% of national exports. Piedmont was the only major region to see growth (0.5%).

Signs of recovery in March

After two very negative months, March saw a slight reversal of the trend, with increases in both the volumes and values exported to the European Union.

The United States remains the main problem

Exports to the American market are declining sharply, impacted by tariffs and trade uncertainty.

Wine stocks still high

National stocks remain 5.4% higher than expected in 2025, despite falling below 50 million hectoliters. Prosecco DOC alone represents over 10% of national stocks.

Wine tourism increasingly strategic

The book “Wine & Tourism” was presented to the Senate, highlighting how hospitality is becoming one of the most important assets for wineries’ profitability.

Growing interest in moderate consumption

The new generation doesn’t necessarily give up wine but alternates moments of consumption and abstinence, encouraging the development of non-alcoholic and low-alcohol options.

Innovation in the mountains

The Lagazuoi WIMA Award recognizes innovative projects, including climate-resistant grape varieties and new solutions for the sustainability of mountain areas.

Botrytis and sustainable defense

Technicians focus on preventing fungal infections in vineyards, especially after extreme events such as hailstorms and insect damage.

Vineyard machinery: exports on the rise

In 2025, Italian agricultural machinery exports will reach 1.27 billion euros (7.2%), driven mainly by European markets.

Piedmont and Valle d’Aosta: a new viticultural program is needed.

Agricultural organizations are calling for a strategic review of the sector to address the structural market crisis and plan for the next ten years.

Langhe: the ethical stamp arrives

New protocol to combat labor exploitation in vineyards and promote a certified and sustainable supply chain.

Campania, the protagonist of coastal wines

Increasing attention is being paid to the great white wines of the Amalfi Coast and the Phlegraean Fields, an authentic expression of Mediterranean viticulture.

INTERNATIONAL SCENARIO

IWSR: Global alcohol consumption to decline through 2031

Alcoholic beverages are undergoing a transformation. Global consumption will decline for several more years before stabilizing and then resuming growth.

India, the new world giant

India is expected to overtake the United States by 2032 to become the world’s second-largest market after China.

China: less volume, more quality

Wine imports are declining, but the premium segment is growing. Urban consumers are showing greater interest in high-end products.

Made in Italy still very strong in the USA

Despite declining exports, 59% of American consumers consider Italian food products the best among foreign ones.

Winery Weddings: The Portuguese Model Is Growing

Portuguese wineries are strengthening their role in hospitality and private events, integrating wine, food, and experience.

WINE EVENTS

Müller Thurgau: Mountain Wine 2026

From July 2nd to 5th, the Cembra Valley will host the 39th edition of the international event dedicated to Müller Thurgau, with tastings, technical meetings, and visits to the area.

The Cellars Tell Their Stories

During the Müller Thurgau festival, guided tours of the terraced vineyards of the Cembra Valley will be organized, with tastings directly in the vineyard and in the cellar.

Enovitis in Campo

On June 17th and 18th, the Nozzole Estate in Chianti Classico will host Italy’s leading event dedicated to viticulture technologies and machinery.

International Müller Thurgau Competition

The tasting committee will meet on June 19 to select the best Müller Thurgau wines for the 2026 edition.

City of Wine 2026

Abruzzo confirms its position among the protagonists of the 24th Città del Vino International Wine Competition. The awards ceremony will be held on July 11th at the Campidoglio in Rome.

Mediterranean Routes – Land Sea Vision

On June 19th in Naples, a focus will be on Italian coastal wines and the new prospects for Mediterranean viticulture.

Forum in Masseria

From June 19th to 21st, the event conceived by Bruno Vespa, bringing together institutions, businesses, food and wine, and the local community, returns to Manduria.

Final Strategic Scenario

The most important news of the week is not a single piece of data but the convergence of three phenomena:

Global market in transformation , with future growth concentrated in India, Africa and South America.
Italian exports still under pressure , especially to the United States, but with the first signs of stabilization in March.
Wine tourism, hospitality, and premiumization are becoming increasingly crucial to wineries’ profitability.

For Italian wineries, the focus is no longer on increasing production, but on creating value through brand, territory, experience, and perceived quality.

Wine Press Review offered by Wine Idea.