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Wine press review for Monday June 29 -2026

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

A brief overview of the main news in the wine sector, including wineries, markets, wine tourism, and events.

ITALIAN WINERIES

Cusumano presents “The Unseen Terroirs”

The Sicilian company is launching a new immersive multisensory experience that explores Sicily’s diverse terroirs through technology, art, sounds, images, and aromas, reinforcing the value of experiential wine tourism.

Cusumano Shamaris Grillo DOC Sicilia 2025

Tasting of the new pure Grillo from the Monte Pietroso and Marchesa estates, characterized by freshness, citrus, flavor, and a strong territorial identity.

Maurizio Costa and Volzhenka Winery

A partnership has been formed between the Romagna-based boutique winery and the French caviar house to develop a premium offering dedicated to the international fine dining market.

San Lorenzo Vini tells the story of Abruzzo

The Castilenti winery presents new projects dedicated to promoting the area, its historical heritage, and cultural wine tourism.

Contini 1898 celebrates the Karmis

The historic Sardinian winery celebrates the thirtieth anniversary of Karmis, a wine that symbolizes the rebirth of Vernaccia di Oristano.

Loredan Gasparini

Presentation of the new labels, with particular attention to the historic “Capo di Stato,” one of the great reds of the Veneto.

Paolo Panerai and the Pisciotto Estates

The entrepreneur recounts his journey in wine, focusing on investments in Sicily and high-end hospitality.

Sandro De Bruno

Learn more about the “100 Mesi” Zero Dosage Classic Method, a flagship product of Durella from the Lessini Mountains.

ITALIAN WINE AND OENOLOGY

Langhe: reduction in yields

The Barolo-Barbaresco Consortium has approved a 10% reduction in yields for Langhe Nebbiolo DOC and Barbera d’Alba DOC to limit supply and support the market.

Rosé Day 2026

Rosé wine consolidates its global growth, driven by the new generations, Rosé Champagne and Italian sparkling wines.

The future of wine

Experts and the DOC Delle Venezie Consortium discuss the prospects for low-alcohol wines produced directly in the vineyard.

Dolcetto returns to the forefront

The Dolcetto d’Alba of the Giacosa Brothers is considered an example of an authentic, territorial wine with excellent value for money.

Heat wave and grape harvest

Concerns about the high temperatures. According to Riccardo Cotarella, the situation remains under control, and some rain in July could ensure an excellent vintage.

Water resilience

Europe is accelerating research and innovation to address drought and climate change through new agricultural techniques.

PNRR Agriculture Veneto

Over a thousand farms have received over €20 million in funding for innovation, precision agriculture, and mechanization.

Italian Sounding

Coldiretti reports economic damage of approximately 42 billion euros caused by Italian-sounding products, especially in the US market.

Italian spirits

The industry bids farewell to Arrigo Pisoni, considered one of the fathers of modern Italian grappa.

INTERNATIONAL SCENARIO

Big breweries invest in soft drinks

Heineken and other European groups are developing new functional and non-alcoholic beverages to capture new consumer habits.

Wine photography

The international “Louis Jadot Wine Photographer of the Year” award is awarded to Juan Miguel Ortuño Martinez.

Food and wine

At Identità Milano, a new gastronomic philosophy emerges that transcends traditional food and wine pairings.

WINE EVENTS

Ca’ Modeano

Presentation of the book “Uva Fragola” with a guided tasting and food pairings.

Josetta Saffirio

The Aperitif Dinners in the Langhe Winery will resume throughout the month of July.

Liguria to Drink

The event dedicated to Ligurian DOC and IGT wines was well attended, with over 200 labels available for tasting.

Agrofutura

Wine is the star of the festival dedicated to agriculture, creativity, and innovation.

A Glass of Philosophy

The Bastianelli Winery hosts an evening dedicated to dialogue, reflection, and tasting.

Prosecco UNESCO

Treviso is celebrating the seven-year anniversary of the UNESCO recognition of the Prosecco Hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene with a conference dedicated to the region’s sustainable development.

FIVI Wine Market 2026

The official poster for the 15th edition of the Independent Winegrowers’ Market, which will be held in Bologna from November 21st to 23rd and will feature approximately 1,000 producers, has been unveiled.

Hospitality Award

The best Italian hospitality establishments have been recognized for innovation, accessibility, and inclusion.

TREND OF THE DAY

There is growing interest in white, rosé and sparkling wines.
Wineries are increasingly investing in experiential wine tourism and immersive technologies.
Climate change remains the main challenge for European viticulture.
Public investments in agricultural innovation and precision agriculture continue.
The premium segment continues to develop through partnerships between wine, fine dining, and tourism.
Strong focus on protecting Made in Italy products against the phenomenon of “Italian Sounding.”
Sustainability, supply management, and territorial valorization are confirmed as strategic elements for the competitiveness of Italian wine worldwide.

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Wine press review for Sunday June 28 -2026

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

A brief overview of the main news in the wine sector, including wineries, markets, wine tourism, and events.

ITALIAN WINERIES

New openings, investments and hospitality

Palazzo di Varignana inaugurates Borgo alle Crete , a new agriturismo nestled among vineyards and olive groves in the Bologna hills. The project reinforces the model that integrates wine, olive oil, hospitality, and wellness.

San Lorenzo Vini (Abruzzo) presents new projects dedicated to the Classic Method from Montepulciano d’Abruzzo and the revival of the historic Maiolica grape variety, confirming the link between tradition, culture, and innovation.

Fosso degli Angeli (Campania) is launching three new labels— Sfizio, Uapp, and Dalla Luna —focusing on organic, indigenous yeasts, and more contemporary wines to attract new consumers.

Val d’Oca expands its Heritage line with the new Cartizze Extra Brut , characterized by minimal dosage, sustainable packaging and a modern style.

Pasqua Vini recounts the international success of its 11 Minutes Rosé , which has become one of the symbols of Italian winemaking innovation.

Roberto Sarotto is renewing his charitable project for Barolo aged in the world’s largest barrel, donating part of the proceeds to charitable initiatives.

La Meriggia offers a summer calendar dedicated to wine, wellness, and music with the “Calici e Lavanda” events.

ITALIAN WINE AND OENOLOGY

Climate and vineyards

The exceptional heat continues to worry the sector. According to Professor Leonardo Valenti , there is no emergency situation in the vineyards yet, but the next 7-10 days will be crucial. The rainy spring has ensured good water reserves, while maintaining vegetation to protect the grapes is recommended.

In the Aosta Valley the vineyards are in good condition, but there is growing concern about the drought and the spread of the insect Popillia japonica .

Montalbera is expecting one of the earliest harvests in decades: the first harvests could begin as early as the first week of August due to the high temperatures.

Wine territories

The Castelli Romani are presented as an example of integrating quality winemaking, sustainability, and wine tourism, through the experiences of Tenuta San Leo, Casale Mattia, and Villa Franca.

Gallura confirms its strategic role as the home of Vermentino DOCG and an area of great entrepreneurial interest thanks to the experiences of Vini Mura, Piero Mancini, and Tenute Delogu.

The Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG Consortium continues its international promotion program between Europe and the United States to strengthen the denomination’s positioning.

Tastings and featured wines

The day features numerous reviews dedicated to Italian wines:

Pascolo Collio Sauvignon Blanc 2024.

Bibi Graetz Testamatta Bianco 2025.

Val d’Oca Cartizze Extra Brut 2025.

Riofavara Moscato Bianco “Vigna Miucia” 2025.

Mandrarossa Catarratto Lalbira 2025.

Gall Collio Friulano 2024.

A selection of the best Lugana wines under €15 for summer.

INTERNATIONAL

Research and innovation

Texas A&M University will send grape seeds to the International Space Station to study the effects of cosmic radiation on grape genetics. The goal is to understand how to develop new varieties and, ultimately, produce the first wine made from plants grown from seeds that have traveled through space.

Markets

International Rosé Day 2026 confirms the continued global success of rosé wines. France maintains its production leadership, while Italy consolidates its growth and expands its presence in international markets.

WINE EVENTS

International Rosé Day 2026 celebrates the global growth of rosé wine as an increasingly cross-section of consumer categories.

AIS Veneto crowns Nicola Martin best Sommelier of Veneto 2026.

The “Calici e Lavanda” summer events organized by Agriturismo La Meriggia in the Marche region continue.

The San Lorenzo winery is organizing the third edition of “A Day at San Lorenzo,” dedicated to wine, culture, and the region.

NEWS

A serious fire has hit the Cantina Sociale in Quistello (Mantua), causing extensive damage to the warehouse, event area, and the building’s roof. No injuries were reported and no environmental risks were identified; arson has been ruled out.

In Montebelluna, the graduation celebrations, with toasts deemed excessive within the school, are causing controversy.

Today’s trends

Heat remains the main risk factor for the 2026 wine growing campaign.
Investments in wine tourism, rural hospitality, and winery experiences are growing.
Prosecco DOCG continues its internationalization strategy.
Organic, sustainability, and the recovery of historic vines become central elements of the companies’ development.
Innovation reaches space, with genetic research on vines conducted on the International Space Station.
Rosé wine consolidates its growth in international markets and in summer consumption.

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Wine press review for Friday June 26 -2026

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

A brief overview of the main news in the wine sector, including wineries, markets, wine tourism, and events.

Italian Wineries

Tenuta Etna Nord will focus on district wines from 2027.

The Cantoni family (Fattoria Fibbiano) continues its investment in Northern Etna with the aim of promoting the individual districts through wines with a strong identity, respecting the peculiarities of the volcanic territory.

Zorzettig presents the 2024 Myò Pinot Bianco

The historic winery in the Colli Orientali del Friuli region is relaunching its Myò line with a new image and highlighting Pinot Bianco as a symbol of elegance and territoriality.

Collina dei Ciliegi develops the “wine hospitality” model

The Veronese winery strengthens its position in wine tourism through high-altitude wines, catering, and integrated hospitality.

Arnaldo Caprai awarded for social inclusion

For the fourth consecutive year, the Umbrian winery has received the UNHCR “Welcome. Working for Refugee Integration” award, confirming its commitment to social responsibility.

Sapaio invests in architecture and territorial identity

The project for the new winery designed by Massimo Piccin, which integrates production, culture, architecture, and local development, continues in Bibbona.

Masseria Surani focuses on young consumers

The Tommasi Group winery emphasizes how the language of wine must become simpler and more inclusive to bring new generations closer together.

Carpi and Sorbara winery seeks relaunch

To avoid bankruptcy, some historic production sites are being put up for sale while the negotiated resolution of the crisis continues.

Cantina Bolzano reduces CO₂ emissions by 44%.

The South Tyrolean cooperative confirms the important results achieved thanks to the new CasaClima Wine headquarters and publishes its second Sustainability Report.

Italian Wine and Oenology

Sector policy and strategies

European Wine Summit: Marzia Varvaglione’s appeal

During the European Summit in Taranto, a strong message was sent to institutions: it was necessary to defend European funds earmarked for wine and strengthen the cultural and social role of the sector.

Confcooperative proposes to stop new vineyards

The wine cooperative is calling for a temporary suspension of permits for new plantings to rebalance the market and contain overproduction.

CMO Wine Third Countries

The deadline for submitting applications for promotion projects in non-EU markets has been extended to July 7, 2026.

Market and consumption

Decanter World Wine Awards 2026

Italy takes second place in the world behind France with:

2,059 medals overall
6 wines in the “Best in Show” category
excellent results distributed across all Italian regions.

Summer 2026 Trends According to Partesa

New trends emerge:

growth of native whites
return of single-varietal wines
expansion of the wine lists
growth of non-alcoholic beers
aperitif increasingly central to consumption.

The future is in quality daily reds

The market demands more elegant, balanced, and easily drinkable red wines without sacrificing personality.

Innovation and research

Eight startups will transform Italian wine

The Wine Tech Challenge selects eight startups dedicated to:

Artificial intelligence
export
price monitoring
digitalization
dealcoholization
sustainability
technological innovation.

Autolysis becomes the new winemaking trend

More and more producers are using long aging on the fine lees to obtain complex, mineral wines with new aromatic characteristics.

Luigi Moio: Identity matters, not just longevity.

During a technical lecture in Gavi, the professor emphasizes that the value of a wine lies in its ability to maintain its territorial identity over time.

Viticulture

More and more vineyards are being entrusted to contractors

Over the last twenty years, the use of outsourced processing has increased by 400%, a sign of growing specialization in the sector.

Record heat in Europe

CREA highlights how climate change is profoundly altering viticulture and requiring new agronomic strategies.

Trentino invests €1.45 million to renovate its vineyards.

A new call for proposals has been published for the renovation of vineyards, with a focus on sustainability and native grape varieties.

Territories and denominations

Emilia-Romagna: analysis of regional wine biodiversity.
Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG: qualitative evolution of the denomination.
Colli di Conegliano DOCG: the Consortium presents its new strategic territorial development plan.

Safety

Driving and alcohol

An in-depth look at the blood alcohol limits set by the Highway Code, along with practical information on risks and penalties.

Smuggling of fine wine

256 high-value bottles seized at the Italian-Swiss border.

International Scenario

The United States is changing tastes

For the first time, spirits have surpassed wine in American consumers’ preferences, highlighting a structural shift in the market.

Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards

Six world-class Italian wine lists have been confirmed, strengthening the prestige of Italian dining.

European Wine Summit

Europe opens discussions on the future of the CAP, support for the sector, and health policies related to wine.

Wine Events

Audience in the Vatican

A delegation led by Riccardo Cotarella met with Pope Leo XIV to symbolically entrust the future of Italian viticulture to his blessing.

Wine Notes 2026

The San Clemente festival dedicates three events to Veneto, Lazio, and Calabria, featuring tastings, regional cuisine, and music.

Morbegno in the Cellar 2026

New management for the next five years and expansion of the calendar to include Friday evening openings.

Very good 2026

The Campania charity event raised €268,845 for pediatric cancer research.

Today’s trends

There is a growing demand for national planning to contain production.
Technological innovation and Artificial Intelligence are becoming a permanent feature of the supply chain.
Environmental sustainability and social responsibility become competitive elements.
Wine tourism continues to be one of the main drivers of development.
Consumers are changing: we need simpler and more inclusive language.
Climate change remains the main agricultural challenge of the next decade.
Prosecco continues to confirm its position as one of the most solid and strategic agricultural investments in the Italian wine scene.

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Wine Trends in Italy – Weekly Summary June 22–26 -2026

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The Italian wine sector is undergoing a phase of profound transformation.

This week’s data confirms a more complex market than in previous years, but also one rich in opportunities for companies that can adapt to new scenarios.
On the international front, some encouraging signs are emerging. Exports of Made in Italy products continue to represent one of the main strengths of the national economy, and the United States remains the most important strategic market. After ten months of contraction, April saw the first slight recovery in Italian wine exports to the US (1.6%), although the first quarterly balance remains negative. At the same time, overall Italian exports continue to grow, and institutional dialogue between Italy and the United States remains solid, a key element for preserving trade relations.

Wine confirms its central role in the Italian economy. In 2025, it generated a positive trade balance of approximately €7.2 billion, representing nearly 47% of the entire positive balance of the food and beverage sector. This confirms that wine continues to be one of the main ambassadors of Made in Italy around the world.

However, structural challenges remain. Bottling volumes are expected to decline both in 2025 and in the first five months of 2026. DOC, DOCG, and IGT denominations are recording an average decline in volumes of around 5%, which is still considered manageable but indicative of weaker international demand. Red wines and IGTs are suffering the most, while sparkling wines, white wines, and some stronger denominations are holding up better.

Another area requiring attention concerns cellar inventories. In Italy, there are nearly 50 million hectoliters of wine in stock just weeks before the 2026 harvest, a situation that increases the risk of overproduction and makes it increasingly necessary to carefully monitor supply through the protection consortia.

Valoritalia’s analyses also highlight an increasingly polarized supply chain: on the one hand, large denominations and groups capable of better addressing market challenges are growing, while on the other, small companies are more exposed to declining consumption and pressure on margins. Aggregation, cooperation between consortia, and improved production planning are therefore becoming strategic.

Among the most important developments of the week is the launch of the first IST Grape Fund in Trentino, a new instrument provided by the CAP to stabilize the income of wineries and protect them from market fluctuations and the effects of climate change. It could become a model for other Italian regions as well.

Sustainability remains one of the key competitive factors of the future. It is no longer considered merely an environmental value, but a tool capable of improving commercial positioning, facilitating access to international markets, strengthening wine tourism, and increasing consumer confidence. The importance of internationally recognized certifications is also growing.

Wine tourism continues to represent one of the most interesting drivers of growth. Winery visits now generate billions of euros in value, and over 60% of companies report an increase in direct sales thanks to hospitality activities. Millennials are the fastest-growing segment, and demand is increasingly shifting toward immersive experiences that integrate wine, local produce, food, and hospitality. For many companies, wine tourism is no longer an ancillary activity but a true business unit capable of improving margins, loyalty, and brand awareness.

Digital commerce also continues to grow. Wine e-commerce continues to be a strategic channel for internationalization, and new services are emerging to simplify direct sales within the European Union.

From a consumer perspective, changing preferences continue. Interest in white, sparkling, and rosé wines is growing, perceived as fresher, lighter, and more suited to new consumption styles. Younger consumers are demanding simpler, more direct, and less technical communication, prioritizing authenticity, experiences, and quality over traditional messaging.

Conclusion

Italian wine is not experiencing an identity crisis but rather a phase of structural evolution. Companies that invest in quality, sustainability, production control, digitalization, direct sales, internationalization, and wine tourism in the coming years will be the ones that consolidate their competitiveness. Critical issues related to consumption, inventory, and international markets remain, but the sector maintains solid economic fundamentals, a strong global reputation, and enormous growth potential based on the value of its territories, appellations, and Made in Italy.