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Wine press review for Thursday July 9 -2026

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

ITALIAN WINE: MARKET, EXPORTS, AND POLICIES

Government: Wine exports are worth 8 billion

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, speaking at the Unione Italiana Vini Assembly, confirmed the government’s support for the sector.

Key points:

Italian exports close to 8 billion euros
over 10% of national agri-food exports
opening up to new markets
protection of Italian names in international trade agreements.

UIV raises the alarm

The Assembly of the Italian Wine Union highlighted a complex scenario.

The main data:

world exports in decline
US demand still weak
decreasing consumption
Bulk prices dropping sharply
increase in DOCG, DOC and IGT downgradings
over 53 million hectolitres present in Italian cellars.

President Lamberto Frescobaldi calls for courageous decisions:

reduction of yields
temporary halt to new plants
rebalancing between demand and production.

The United States remains the most difficult market

According to the UIV Observatory:

exports to the USA continuously decreasing
duties weigh heavily
weak dollar
American consumption has been declining for five years.

The goal becomes to diversify international markets.

ITALIAN WINERIES

Marchesi Antinori

The Antinori winery also confirms its role in cultural promotion.

Through the Antinori Art Project , the family continues a tradition of artistic patronage that began centuries ago, transforming the winery into one of Italy’s leading references for wine and contemporary art.

Terlano Winery

The South Tyrolean cooperative confirms the extraordinary longevity of its white wines.

Vertical tastings of:

Quartz Sauvignon
Vorberg Pinot Bianco

demonstrate how the great white wines of Alto Adige can evolve over many years.

Arrigoni

The historic Ligurian winery tells the story of the value of heroic viticulture among:

Cinque Terre
Hills of Luni.

An example of manual agriculture that protects the landscape.

Querciabella

New restyling for:

Mongrana Bianco House
debut of the new Rosé

with a more contemporary image dedicated to younger consumers.

Toso

The new Asti Rosé DOCG was presented, created for:

modern consumption
low alcohol content
greater versatility in combinations.

ITALIAN WINE AND CONSUMPTION

The market is changing

According to Roland Berger, global alcohol consumption could decrease by 50% by 2050.

The main trends:

greater attention to health
growth of No-Lo Alcohol products
Functional Drinks
use of Artificial Intelligence along the entire supply chain.

Consumers are increasingly selective

Riccardo Cotarella emphasizes the need to revive the culture of conscious drinking, especially among the younger generations.

Drink less but better

The question is oriented towards:

quality
experiences
premium wines
wine tourism
responsible consumption.

DENOMINATIONS AND TERRITORIES

Oltrepò Pavese

The Consortium is working on the new Montenapoleone denomination, intended for great premium still wines.

The goal is to increase the economic value of the vineyards.

Gavi

One of the most exported Italian white wines in the world continues to represent one of Piedmont’s historic denominations.

Prosecco

The heat slows down the ripening of the Glera.

The harvest could return in mid-September.

Valpolicella

For the reds, however, an early harvest is expected.

VINEYARD, CLIMATE AND INNOVATION

Extreme heat

High temperatures are altering the vegetative cycle of the vine.

More and more important:

smart irrigation
climate monitoring
canopy management
new technologies.

Sunrise

The event returns on July 16th:

Technique and Innovation in the Vineyard

dedicated to solutions to the effects of climate change.

AGRICULTURE

Young farmers

The new regional tender has been published.

Available:

9 million euros

to promote:

generational change
investments
innovation
sustainability.

Small peasant property

The Court of Cassation clarifies that collapsing buildings cannot benefit from the tax breaks provided for small peasant properties.

PIEDMONT

Piedmont presents a two-speed scenario.

Positive aspects:

regional exports better than the national average
over 100 million euros allocated to the sector.

Critical aspects:

high inventories
reduction in grape prices
transformation of surpluses into vinegar and alcohol.

FOOD AND WINE

Smart Wine Bar

Reverso opens in Milan, the first Italian wine bar with:

TO THE
virtual sommelier
smart dispenser
over 1,500 labels.

Food pairing

Increasing attention is being paid to the relationship between wine, cocktails, and contemporary cuisine.

WINE TOURISM

Wine tourism continues to represent one of the main drivers of development for Italian wine.

Among the initiatives:

The Nights of Wine
The Cat Village in the Oltrepò Pavese
immersive experiences in Valpolicella
tourism between Conegliano and Valdobbiadene.

INTERNATIONAL SCENARIO

The UIV Observatory highlights:

Global wine consumption has decreased by 16% in the last six years
China’s slowdown
difficulties in the United States
growth of premium wines
need for innovation and greater added value.

TODAY’S TOPICS

Italian exports still under pressure.
Over 53 million hectolitres still in the cellar.
UIV calls for production reduction.
The Government confirms its support for the sector.
The role of wine tourism is growing.
AI and digitalization enter the wine supply chain.
The climate is increasingly crucial for the 2026 harvest.
No & Low Alcohol increasingly prominent.
Italian wineries focused on quality, experience, and value.

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Italian Wineries

Leonardo da Vinci Spa (Caviro Group) joins Italo

Leonardo da Vinci wines are entering the Italo Club Lounges and on high-speed trains with a dedicated selection of labels, strengthening the promotion of Italian wine through rail tourism.

Oltrepò Pavese: the Classic Method is growing

Demand for the Classic Method Pinot Noir has increased by 38%. The Consortium is now also focusing on promoting red wines, particularly Barbera and Croatina.

Aristos of Cantina Valle Isarco

The South Tyrolean cooperative celebrates 65 years by promoting its high-altitude vineyards through its premium Aristos line.

Cavit wins the Müller Thurgau 2025

The 2025 Müller Thurgau Bottega Vinai was awarded the best Italian wine at the International Müller Thurgau Competition.

Maso Poli relaunches wine tourism

A summer calendar packed with tours, tastings, and experiences among the vineyards and Avisio Hills.

Cantina Fina: Wine communicates through events

The Sicilian winery continues to focus on concerts, culture, and wine tourism as tools to promote its brand.

Antinori and contemporary patronage

The historic Tuscan family is also portrayed as a protagonist in the promotion of contemporary art as well as wine.

Italian Wine and Oenology

Hail in the Treviso area

Severe damage to vineyards on the Sinistra Piave. Condifesa (Federation of Fencing) raises the alarm over the effects of climate change on grape quality.

Water emergency in Veneto

The water deficit reaches critical levels. The use of drones, sensors, and “electronic leaves” to monitor vineyards is growing.

Marche: €210 million agricultural plan

The Region invests in innovation, sustainability, young farmers, and business competitiveness.

Verona risks losses of over 260 million

A study highlights the significant economic impact of the decline in wine exports throughout the Verona area.

Frescobaldi: Production needs to be reduced

The president of the Italian Wine Union calls for a rebalancing of production and demand in the face of a structural decline in global consumption.

Organic: less copper in the vineyard

Podere Casanova is experimenting with new technologies based on anolyte and zeolite to drastically reduce the use of copper.

Red wine is drunk chilled

The trend of serving some red wines between 10 and 14°C during the summer is becoming increasingly widespread.

Wine on the beach

At beach clubs, the consumption of sparkling wines, both white and rosé, is growing. Young people favor quality, storytelling, and drinking by the glass.

Climate crisis and early harvest

Confagricoltura Bologna confirms the effects of extreme heat on crops and predicts the growing use of artificial intelligence in agriculture.

Coldiretti Bio

Organic imports from outside the EU have surged (26%). Greater transparency on product origins is required.

CREATE

New research on digestate to reduce chemical fertilizers and improve agricultural sustainability.

Confagricoltura Umbria

Urgent request for a regional forum to address the crisis in the wine sector.

International Markets

USA: wine distribution changes

The American market is undergoing a profound reorganization due to mergers, new distributors, and a decline in consumption.

Ready To Drink

Ready-to-Drink beverages continue to grow globally, making them the only beverage segment experiencing strong growth in Italy.

Michelin enters the world of wine

The first Michelin Guide dedicated to wineries is launched, featuring the new “Michelin Grapes” system. The first edition is dedicated to Burgundy.

The first “3 Michelin Grapes”

Nine prestigious French domaines receive the new guide’s top recognition.

Nonino conquers Falstaff

The Nonino Botanical Drink Aperitivo takes first place at the Falstaff Aperitivo Trophy 2026.

Wine Tourism, Culture and Events

Milan inaugurates Reverso

The first Italian wine bar entirely managed with smart dispensers and self-service tastings is born.

Villamagna Wine Festival

Abruzzo invests in wine as a lever for tourism and identity development.

Rimini: wine and typical products

The Wine Route expands the project by showcasing all the local agricultural and food excellences.

Savignano Wine Festival

The event was a huge success, with awards being given to the best Romagna wineries.

CNA East Romagna

Cantine Spalletti awarded as the public’s favorite winery.

MIB Trieste

The Alumni Reunion confirms the value of networking in wine management training.

Signorvino opens in Udine

The new Contarena store aims to make wine simpler, more accessible and accessible for everyday use.

Pieropan hosts the Made in Italy Digital

On July 9th, a meeting dedicated to digital sovereignty in companies will include a tasting and a tour of the famous underground cellar.

Trend of the Day

The Italian Classic Method is growing.
The US market continues its restructuring.
Wine tourism remains one of the main drivers of growth.
Climate change is increasingly having a significant impact on viticulture.
Sustainability comes from innovation and new technologies.
Michelin officially enters the world of wine.
Ready-to-Drink products continue to drive the beverage market.
Italian wine reflects on the need to reduce production to increase value.

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ITALIAN WINERIES

Assovini Sicilia renews its leadership

Gabriella Favara (Donnafugata) is the new President of Assovini Sicilia. The new Board of Directors is composed entirely of entrepreneurs under 40 from the Next Generation, signaling a significant generational shift in Sicilian wine.

Mack & Schühle Italia invests 16 million euros

The group is strengthening its Laterza plant in Puglia with investments in technological innovation, the circular economy, sparkling wine production, and dealcoholized wines.

Cantina del Taburno begins its major relaunch

Over €10 million in investments to increase production from 1 to 5 million bottles, promoting Aglianico del Taburno and Falanghina del Sannio.

New cellars and investments

Fattoria La Maliosa inaugurates its new underground cellar in Maremma.
Società Agricola Ceri is building a modern winery in Carmignano thanks to PSR Toscana funding.
“Mezzo Ettaro” is born, a small Valpolicella company dedicated to organic production and wine experiences.
Tenuta Casenuove and Fattoria Petreto merge their activities under the French group Philippe Austruy.

Wine tourism on the rise

The development of experiential offerings in Italian wineries continues.

Among the most interesting initiatives:

La Genisia (Oltrepò Pavese) expands its Wine Experiences.
Mezzo Ettaro invests in events and well-being.
Cantina Fina (Marsala) uses concerts and cultural events as a means of communication.
Novacella Abbey confirms the model of integration between wine, culture and tourism.

ITALIAN WINE AND OENOLOGY

Fine Wines: Italy a World Leader

The international market for fine wines has seen a positive six-month period.

The Liv-Ex Italy 100 Index rose 1.9%, led by iconic labels such as:

Bruno Giacosa
Bartolo Mascarello
Masseto
Soldera
Sassicaia
Ornellaia
James Conterno
Marchesi Antinori

Italy is the country with the best performance in the investment wine segment.

Prosecco Superiore is the star of the summer

The 2026 guides confirm Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG among the most recommended sparkling wines for the summer season thanks to its freshness, elegance, and excellent quality-price ratio.

Gavi DOCG increasingly international

91% of production is exported.

The UK and US remain the main markets while growth continues in Asia.

No-Lo Wines

The debate on the No and Low Alcohol wines segment continues.

The global market could reach $3.3 billion by 2028.

More and more Italian companies are investing in this category.

Organic viticulture slows down

After years of growth, the organic vineyard areas are slightly decreasing.

Among the causes:

increasing costs
reduction of margins
more bureaucracy
lower price differential compared to conventional.

Natural wine

The debate on the phenomenon of natural wine continues.

More and more observers are highlighting how many labels have become niche products characterised by strong exclusivity and high prices.

Innovation and new productions

Among the new features:

Artisanal kombucha from Funky Fermenteria.
Classic Method from Mantonico in Calabria.
Arunda confirms South Tyrolean excellence in sparkling wine production.
Modigliana presents the new Albana “InOro”.

MARKETS AND EXPORTS

Vinitaly USA strengthens its presence in the United States

The promotion of Italian wine lands in New York aboard the training ship Amerigo Vespucci.

The third edition of Vinitaly USA, scheduled for October, has been presented.

The United States remains the leading foreign market for Italian wine.

California postpones 100% American wine law

A legislative proposal that would have required the exclusive use of American grapes in order to display the word “American” on labels has been postponed.

PRIZES AND COMPETITIONS

International Müller Thurgau Competition

Five Gold Medals awarded.

Award winners include:

Valle Isarco Producers’ Cellar
Cavit
Franz Haas

Concours Mondial de Bruxelles

Italy conquers:

22 Gran Oro
172 Gold Medals
281 Silver Medals

Total:

475 award-winning wines , second best result in the world.

Romagna Wines Grand Prix

20 Diplomas of Merit awarded to the best companies in Romagna.

Among the protagonists:

The Filarini
Enio Ottaviani

WINE EVENTS

The Nights of Wine

On July 11th, the Caglieron Caves (Treviso) will host an evening dedicated to wine, gastronomy, astronomy, and music, with tastings of local wines.

Pre-harvest medical visits

Three new centers have been opened in the Alta Marca Trevigiana to facilitate the health requirements of seasonal workers involved in the grape harvest.

INTERNATIONAL WINE

Burgundy

Christie’s is hosting a charity auction featuring over 320 lots from 120 prestigious wineries to fund the restoration of the historic Cîteaux Abbey.

TERRITORIES AND WINE TOURISM

Among the insights dedicated to Italian wine regions:

Novacella Abbey (South Tyrol)
Oltrepò Pavese
Valpolicella
Maremma Tuscany
Modigliana
Romagna
Sannio
Conegliano Valdobbiadene
Gavi DOCG

with particular attention to the development of wine tourism, cellar experiences, and the valorization of the local heritage.

SAFETY AND SUPPLY CHAIN

Massive seizure of illicit pesticides

The Carabinieri for Agri-food Protection seized over 9 tons of illegal pesticides during inspections carried out in Emilia-Romagna, Friuli Venezia Giulia, and Trentino-Alto Adige.

Today’s trends

Italy, world leader in Fine Wines.
Strong generational turnover in wine associations.
Investments in innovation, wineries, and wine tourism are growing.
Exports still the protagonist, with a focus on the United States and Asia.
Development of No-Lo wines and new beverage categories.
Greater attention to sustainability, supply chain controls, and safety.

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Italian Wineries

Cantine Ermes strengthens its presence in Oltrepò Pavese

Cantine Ermes will manage the Scagno winery following its acquisition by the Fondazione Monte di Lombardia. This acquisition consolidates the “Mosaic of Identity” project and strengthens the cooperative’s presence in one of Lombardy’s most important wine regions.

Banfi Winery in Strevi: Over 3,300 fine bottles stolen

A planned robbery at the Banfi winery in Strevi. The thieves stole only the most valuable Alta Langa wines, demonstrating their in-depth knowledge of the warehouse. The Carabinieri are investigating.

Cusumano invests in wine tourism

Cantine Cusumano continues to develop wine tourism, while the agri-food sector also addresses the issue of credit for small businesses.

Historic Families of Valpolicella: new appointments

Changes at the top of both the Famiglie Storiche association and the Antica Bottega del Vino in Verona have been announced, with the involvement of new generations of the leading Valpolicella wineries.

The Borro continues to grow

Ferruccio Ferragamo confirms his investment in Italian wine with Il Borro and the acquisition of the Pinino estate in Montalcino.

ORZAIA: Identity and Territory in the Friuli Grave Valley

The young Friulian winery continues its journey, promoting modern viticulture, local tradition, and sustainability.

Italian Wine and Oenology

Assoenologi: Riccardo Cotarella calls for more affordable prices

The president of Assoenologi calls on the entire supply chain to reduce the gap between production and final prices to restore wine’s status as a product for everyday consumption.

Conegliano Valdobbiadene studies climate change

A study with a 2100 horizon identifies strategies to preserve the quality and identity of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG.

Golden Flavescence

The Veneto Region is funding new monitoring and research activities to combat one of the main grapevine diseases.

Moscato d’Asti in difficulty

Rising production costs and stagnant grape prices are putting pressure on many Piedmontese winemakers.

Oltrepò Pavese

The sector continues to face the consequences of the production and commercial crisis that began after the difficult 2024 harvest.

Are the DOC and DOCG denominations still relevant?

The debate on the future role of designations of origin as tools for promoting local products has reopened.

Climate change brings forward the grape harvest

Extreme heat and water stress are changing the agricultural calendar in many areas of Italy.

Hailstorms in the province of Treviso

Bad weather hits several vineyards in the Treviso area, with grapes falling to 4 centimeters.

Resistant vineyards

The experience of the “Prince of Mel” confirms the potential of the new resistant varieties.

Pallagrello and Casavecchia

The history of the La Masserie winery tells the story of the valorization of two important native Campanian grape varieties.

The best Malbecs in Tuscany

Falstaff publishes the ranking of the main Tuscan Malbecs.

The wines of summer 2026

Among the recommended labels, the Piedirosso Colle Rotondella from Cantine Astroni stands out.

Negroamaro Rosato under 12 euros

Castello Monaci Kreos 2024 is considered one of the best value-for-money rosés.

Essential wine accessories

A practical guide to truly useful tools for storage, serving, and tasting.

Wine as culture

Angelo Peretti publishes “The Scent of a Half-Full Glass,” a reflection on wine as a cultural experience, not just a technical one.

International and Markets

Ismea is auctioning off over 8,800 hectares of agricultural land.

The National Bank of Agricultural Lands is launching a new program aimed primarily at young agricultural entrepreneurs.

Experiential tourism

The Cesarine expand their offerings by accompanying visitors directly to Italian producers, wineries, and farms.

Micro businesses and credit

The debate continues over the difficulty of accessing bank credit for small Italian businesses.

Wine Events

Under the sky of wine

Walk through the vineyards, guided tour, and tasting at Borgo del Baccano (Rome).

Glasses in Tonnara 2026

Over thirty wineries are featured at the wine festival hosted in the ancient tuna fisheries of Portoscuso, Sardinia.

Investment Opportunity

Historic winery in Trentino.
Historic winery in the Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG region.
Beverage platform with mineral water concession.
Historic artisanal coffee roasting company in Trentino.

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