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Wine press review for Wednesday July 1 – 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 CELLARS

New winemaking hub in the Vicenza area

Vigne del Guà Srl is founded in Lonigo (VI), a new company dedicated to the harvesting, winemaking, and processing of grapes, owned by Ca’ di Rajo Group and local entrepreneurs.

Cantina Bozen accelerates sustainability efforts

The South Tyrolean cooperative presents its new 2022-2025 Sustainability Report:

CO₂ emissions reduced by 44%
certification according to UN objectives
new investments in energy efficiency.

Col Sandago renews its image

Complete restyling and repositioning of labels:

White Incrocio Manzoni
Red Merlot Marzemino

New positioning oriented towards quality and territorial identity.

Borgo Conventi: the cellar becomes a cultural hub

More and more companies are transforming the visit into an experience that combines:

wine
history
art
landscape
hospitality.

Lerma Winery Ready to Restart

Agreement signed with Tenuta dei Baldi .

The facility will be reopened for the 2026 harvest, focusing on Alta Langa production.

Rebelot: the heroic viticulture of Val Camonica

A young company is reclaiming mountain vineyards and inaugurating a new winery located in an old Alpine stable.

San Leonardo looks to wine tourism

Anselmo Guerrieri Gonzaga announces:

cultural development of the estate
new artistic projects
future opening of a restaurant.

Otranto: Japanese investment of €10 million

A Japanese fund will realize:

new cellar
wine resort
event center
wellness
architecture by SANAA.

ITALIAN WINE AND OENOLOGY

Prosecco supports Italian exports to the USA

Despite the general decline in American consumption:

Prosecco 1.8%
Italian wines are much more resilient than average.

Langhe: the Consortium’s new strategy

The new director Elisa Spada also aims to enhance:

DOC Langhe
Dogliani
lesser-known names

to expand markets.

The Langhe relaunches its future

The Consortium confirms the growth of international initiatives such as:

Barolo en Primeur
Great Langhe
new promotional activities.

Vitovska, symbol of the Karst

The “Mare e Vitovska” conference reaffirms the value of the native grape variety as a cultural heritage between Italy and Slovenia.

Malvasia Routes

A cultural sailing trip along the Adriatic to explore the historical spread of Malvasia during the Venetian Republic.

Italian climate and wine

Climate change is changing the geography of Italian viticulture.

It will not be a simple move north but a much more complex transformation.

The pilgrims’ routes built Italian wine

Professor Attilio Scienza’s new book explains how the Via Francigena and the Via Romee favored the spread of the vine.

Wine and health

New scientific evidence confirms:

moderate consumption reduces risks
Wine cannot be considered a tool for health prevention.

Increasingly sustainable packaging

Growing interest in:

light bottles
canned wine
bulk wine
reducing environmental impact.

Improve the quality and aromas of grapes

Technical focus on maturation:

increase in Brix
acid-sugar balance
aromatic development
targeted nutrition of the vineyard.

Basilicata joins the “National Wine Team”

Aglianico del Vulture will represent the region in the international campaign promoted by Coldiretti.

INTERNATIONAL SCENARIO

USA: Importers against new tariffs

The US Wine Trade Alliance is calling for wine to be excluded from the new trade tariffs proposed by the US administration.

Champagne in trouble

The French group Vranken-Pommery , the third largest Champagne producer, is going through a serious financial crisis that could open the way to the entry of German investors.

Italian wines conquer airlines

Honorees at the Cellars in the Sky Awards 2026:

Planet
Mount of the Frà

among the best labels served on international flights.

WINE EVENTS

Sunset Concerts – Umbria Jazz

Cantina Goretti offers a review that combines:

music
wine
contemporary art
panorama of the city of Perugia.

Moros Winery meets contemporary art

Venetian artist Kico Mion’s exhibition transforms the cellar into a cultural space.

Müller Thurgau 2026

The historic review of Cembrani DOC wines begins with:

tastings
masterclass
trekking
show cooking
musical events.

Enovitis in Campo closes with over 6,500 visitors

The event dedicated to vineyard technologies confirms the sector’s strong vitality and looks forward to seeing the Veneto region again in 2027.

Prosecco Hills UNESCO

The Association’s first six-year financial report was presented:

growing tourism
sustainable development
landscape enhancement
involvement of local communities.

SECTOR ECONOMICS

Sicily: Wine and wheat in serious difficulty

Critical situation:

2.77 million hectoliters of unsold wine
request for at least 80 million euros in regional interventions.

Valbelluna: discussion on the new vineyard

The debate continues among citizens, governments, and businesses regarding the construction of new vineyards and the use of pesticides.

New generations of wine

Giulia Cataldi Madonna, a young woman, leads the generational transition of one of Abruzzo’s iconic companies, with a vision that combines tradition, identity, and innovation.

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Wine press review for Tuesday June 30 -2026

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Italian wineries, producers of today’s Italian wine.

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

ITALIAN WINERIES

Restivo Wine invests in Etna

The young Sicilian winery continues its growth by enhancing the terroir of Northern Etna with native grape varieties, quality, and wine tourism hospitality.

Cusumano inaugurates “The Unseen Terroirs”

The Partinico winery presents an innovative immersive, multisensory experience dedicated to Sicily’s diverse terroirs.

Fattoria La Maliosa opens its new winery

The Saturnia-based company inaugurates its new facility dedicated to natural wines and regenerative agriculture with an event open to the public.

Cavit is the first Italian cooperative according to Weinwirtschaft

The prestigious German magazine crowns Cavit as the best Italian wine cooperative of 2026 thanks to the quality of its wines and sales results.

Cielo e Terra approves its 2025 Sustainability Report

Revenue exceeding €67 million, volume growth, and strengthening of the ESG strategy across the entire supply chain.

Ampeleia celebrates 15 years of Unlitro

The Tuscan winery celebrates the fifteenth harvest of the famous IGT Toscana Rosso, producing approximately 150,000 bottles annually.

Tenute del Cabreo presents La Pietra Brut Blanc de Blancs 2021

Classic Method produced in Panzano in Chianti with over 40 months on the lees.

Ascevi Luwa takes center stage with its 2024 Pinot Grigio Grappoli

From Collio, a Pinot Grigio of great elegance that enhances the characteristics of the Friulian ponca.

Montecarrubo signs the 2023 Syrah Vignolo

Peter Vinding continues his Sicilian project with a Syrah that expresses the volcanic character of the territory.

ITALIAN WINE AND OENOLOGY

Coldiretti launches the Italian National Wine Association

An international campaign to promote Italian wine during the FIFA World Cup through Made in Italy was presented in New York.

United States: Revolutionary logistics for Italian wine

Proudly introduces a new service that guarantees 24-hour deliveries in the USA with up to 90% reduction in emissions.

The boom in wine tourism in Umbria

One in five tourists chooses the area for the events organized by the wineries. Over 50% of visitors purchase wine directly after their visit.

Summer in the Aeolian Islands dedicated to Malvasia

The wineries of the Aeolian Islands open their doors to visitors, showcasing heroic viticulture, landscape, and sustainability.

Mezzane winemakers tell their story about the area

Twelve Veronese producers present the “Nero su Bianco” project dedicated to the extraordinary geology of the Mezzane Valley.

Trebbiano is the protagonist of a new volume

Giovanni Solaroli publishes an important work dedicated to the history and evolution of Italy’s most widespread grape variety.

Lugana discovers the value of old vintages

“Tesori Liquidi Vintage,” a new event dedicated to the evolution of Lugana over time, was a huge success.

Valtènesi rosé beyond the aperitif

The Consortium promotes Chiaretto as a wine to accompany all meals through an innovative gastronomic project.

INTERNATIONAL SCENARIO

Provence beyond Rosé

New French producers demonstrate how Provence today produces great white wines, red wines, and innovative projects in addition to its famous rosés.

Rathfinny confirms the growth of English sparkling wines

Sussex continues to establish itself as one of the emerging regions of global sparkling wine production with top-quality Blanc de Blancs.

Italy and France united on the new CAP

Rome and Paris strengthen European collaboration to defend the Common Agricultural Policy, Geographical Indications, and agri-food competitiveness.

The Wine Package enters its new European phase

The wine industry is calling for recent reforms to be defended during negotiations on the future CAP.

WINE EVENTS

International Müller Thurgau Competition

64 wines from Italy, Germany, and the Czech Republic are participating in the 23rd edition in Val di Cembra.

Sparkling Canelli 2026

On July 11th, Canelli will host masterclasses, tastings, and tours of the historic UNESCO Underground Cathedrals.

Sparkling Canelli Press Conference

The official program will be presented on July 2nd at the Canelli Town Hall.

Glasses in Tonnara 2026

From July 3rd to 5th, over thirty Sardinian wineries will be present in the ancient tuna fishery of Portoscuso.

Castiglione Falletto celebrates Gino Veronelli

On the centenary of the birth of the great popularizer of Italian wine, an important cultural event dedicated to his legacy will be held.

WINE CULTURE

Museimpresa reaches 160 members

The Meregalli Group’s Historical Archive and Winery are also joining the national network, strengthening the cultural heritage of Italian wine.

REGULATIONS AND TAXES

IMU on agricultural land

The exemption continues to apply exclusively to direct farmers, even in the presence of co-ownership.

TODAY’S TRENDS

Wine tourism is growing as an economic driver for Italian wineries.
Increasing investment in immersive experiences and hospitality.
Strong focus on sustainability and ESG reporting.
Exports look to the United States with new logistics solutions.
The CAP and the Wine Package remain strategic issues for the future of the sector.
Growing appreciation of Italian territories, native grape varieties, and denominations.

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Wine press review for Monday June 29 -2026

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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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