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Wine press review for Wednesday February 11 -2026

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Wineries, Italian wine producers, and wine news.

ITALIAN WINERIES

Moncaro up for auction: €14 million as a starting price

Terre Cortesi Moncaro. The Marche-based cooperative, placed under special administration in 2024, will be auctioned in March with the authorization of the Ministry of Business and Made in Italy. Estimated value:

  • €13,028,190 property (3 cellars, 65 hectares of vineyards)
  • €1,080,000 goodwill (52 labels registered in Italy and foreign markets)

A case in point: agricultural assets and brand equity. The market will determine whether real estate value coincides with industrial value.

Novacella Abbey: vertical Praepositus

Novacella Abbey Founded in 1142, zero emissions since 1992. Triple vertical of the Praepositus line: history, continuity and real sustainability, not superficial.

Casa Grazia strengthens its green vision

Casa Grazia, rooted in the Lake Biviere Nature Reserve (Sicily), continues its organic journey with a presence at Biofach, the Slow Wine Fair, and a masterclass on Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG. Its international positioning is consistent.

D’Oreste Taurasi DOCG 2020 – Antonio Molettieri Winery

Antonio Molettieri Winery, awarded at “Beviamoci Sud.” A Taurasi that reflects 100 years of family-run Aglianico. Elegance, power, and refined tannins. The South continues to speak loudly.

Cave des Onze Communes: Pinot Noir under €20

Cave des Onze Communes Awarded for the best regional quality/price ratio in the BereBene 2026 guide. The Alpine cooperation demonstrates that precision and accessibility can coexist.

Women of Wine Sardinia

National Association of Women in Wine Nina Puddu reappointed as head of the regional delegation. Continuity, territorial leadership, and planning.

Edoardo Freddi International closes 2025 with growth

Edoardo Freddi International 6%, 38 million bottles, 112 markets. Double-digit performance in Germany, Switzerland, Canada, and Singapore. In a challenging year, the strategy pays off.

ITALIAN WINE AND ITALIAN OENOLOGY

Cantina Italia: stocks at 60.9 million hectoliters

ICQRF data updated to January 31, 2026: 5.9% year-on-year. Add 6.4 million hl of must and 601,000 hl of new wine in fermentation.

High inventories aren’t just a number: they’re tied up capital. 2026 begins with structural pressure on volumes.

New EU wine package approved by the European Parliament

European Parliament 625 votes in favor. Main developments:

  • New authorization regime
  • Greater clarity on dealcoholized wine labels
  • Support for exports and wine tourism
  • Crisis measures that can be activated by the States

The text now goes to the Council for final approval.

Dealcoholized wines: a review by Sandro Bottega

Sandro Bottega welcomes the new EU regulations on “0.0%” and “reduced alcohol” labeling. The No/Low Alcohol segment is no longer a niche, but a structured market.

Coldiretti: Simplification is a plus, but resources are needed now.

Coldiretti praises the EU package. Focus on transparency, promotion, and rational management of authorizations.

Young Farmer: Changes to the Requirements

New training and professional methods for accessing the status from 2026. More flexibility, but stringent requirements.

Longevity and conscious consumption

Professor Giovanni Scapagnini relaunches the topic of moderate drinking among those aged 40-65 as a possible protective factor. A delicate but central topic in the health-wine debate.

Historic vines of the Ravenna area

Albanella, Balsamino, Centesimino, Longanesi. Restoring biodiversity and vines married to maple trees at the Celti Centurioni estate. Agricultural memory is innovation.

INTERNATIONAL

Tri Morave Traditional Method – Serbia

Temet Extra Brut made from 100% Tamjanika, aged 24 months on the lees. Verticality and Balkan identity. The Classic Method speaks more and more languages.

WINE EVENTS

Slow Wine Fair 2026 – Bologna

Slow Wine Fair 2026 Slow Food February 22–24 at BolognaFiere, over 1,100 exhibitors from 28 countries, 7,000 labels. Tasting as a cultural and environmental experience.

A Thursday Like a Lion – Chianti Colli Fiorentini

Chianti Colli Fiorentini Consortium: Monthly winery events throughout 2026. Finale on May 7th at Serre Torrigiani in Florence. Identity-based wine tourism.

Venice Wine Festival – Forte Marghera

March 7–8, 2026. Champagne and international wines from 20 countries, 100 exhibitors. An event entirely dedicated to global wine.

Campania Region at Wine Paris

Wine Paris: Coordinated institutional presence to strengthen Campania exports.

Wine Routes in Piedmont

17 DOCGs, 42 DOCs, 45,000 hectares of vineyards. Experiential tourism between Alto Monferrato, Acqui, Ovada, and Novi Ligure. The region remains the primary storyteller.

Strategic Signal of the Day

Three strands dominate the scene:

  1. High balances → financial pressure.
  2. Alcohol-dealers and EU regulation → new segment now legitimized.
  3. Structured wine tourism → concrete lever of value.

European wine isn’t just reacting: it’s rewriting the rules. And those who manage this transition will have a competitive advantage over the next five years.

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Wine press review for Tuesday February 10 -2026

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Wineries, Italian wine producers, and wine news.

Italian wineries

Tramin’s Epokale 2017: a wine that defies time. A Gewürztraminer that breaks the rules of ready-to-drink: late harvest, respectful vinification, and a unique six-year aging in the mountains at 2,000 meters. A tale of altitude, patience, and territorial identity that confirms the evolutionary capacity of Alto Adige’s great white wines.

The Valle d’Aosta cooperative creates a Pinot Noir for under €20. A wine awarded for the best regional quality-price ratio in the 2026 Gambero Rosso BereBene guide. Concrete proof that even “minor” regions can produce compelling, accessible Pinot Noir wines that are in keeping with the Alpine context.

Cantina Marilina: Lost Grape Varieties and “Naturally” Low-Alcohol Wines. In Noto, Angelo Paternò is pursuing radical work on native Sicilian varieties, non-invasive techniques, and experimentation. The rediscovery of Moscato di Noto and Catarratto Mantellato has now led to the creation of two low-alcohol wines, capturing a rapidly growing trend.

Nicodemo Librandi is remembered with a prize dedicated to him. Established by the SudHeritage association, the “Nicodemo Librandi” Prize will support the best doctoral thesis on corporate museums and archives. This award ties together business, productive memory, and the cultural responsibility of local communities.

Italian wine and Italian oenology

Riccardo Cotarella: “Enough defending ourselves, wine must make its voice heard again.” In his public address, the president of Assoenologi (Italian Association of Enology) calls on the industry to make a change of pace: clearly distinguish between moderate consumption and alcohol abuse, defend the culture of wine, and regain a leading role in public debate. The message accompanies the launch of the institutional campaign “Wine is our time – Let’s cultivate what unites us.”

Basilicata: the future of wine starts with DNA. The Basilicata Region and ALSIA have authorized four new native grape varieties (Ghiandara, Zimellone Bianco, Damaschino, Montonico). This scientific genetic recovery project strengthens the biodiversity, identity, and quality prospects of Lucanian wine.

International

Agriculture: France heads for a deficit, Italy and Spain advance. According to a French Senate report, the French agricultural surplus has fallen 49% in five years. 2025 could mark the first deficit since 1978, while Italy and Spain are recording strong trade growth. This rebalancing will also impact European wine.

Wine events

Wine Paris 2026: Italy Takes Center Stage From February 9 to 11, Wine Paris confirms its position as a global hub for wine and spirits: over 6,000 exhibitors and 60,000 visitors from 155 countries. Italy is the second most represented country, with approximately 1,350 companies and 12,000 m² of exhibition space (25% more than in 2025), 130 of which are in the ICE collective.

Wine Paris kicks off: Italian exhibits quadrupled in six editions. A clear signal of the Italian wine industry’s strategic positioning on international markets. Agriculture Minister Francesco Lollobrigida and institutional leaders inaugurated the Italian Pavilion.

Grandi Langhe 2026: Record Number of Producers and Quality. Over 515 producers and thousands of labels at the OGR in Turin for an event that strengthens the regional narrative of Piedmont wine. Among the many tastings, one Barolo made its mark, confirming the appellation’s increasingly high average quality.

Vinitaly 2026: Xcellent Spirits is born. The 58th edition of Vinitaly sees the debut of a new pavilion dedicated to spirits and contemporary drinks. Over 1,000 m² showcases spirits, RTDs, soft drinks, and mixology, capturing the evolution of consumption.

Insuperlabel 2026: Design and Vermouth di Torino Auroflex launches the fifth edition of its label design contest, in partnership with the Consorzio del Vermouth di Torino PGI. A bridge between graphic creativity, product identity, and the culture of the Italian aperitivo.

Cantine d’Italia 2026 with Go Wine in Turin Evening tastings with over 100 wineries, discounted tickets, and the option to join the association until December 31, 2026. A format designed for an evolved and informed audience.

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Wine press review for Monday February 9 -2026

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Wineries, Italian wine producers, and wine news.

Italian wineries

  • Top 100 Italian Reds 2026 : Gentleman ‘s definitive ranking crosses the five main guides. At the top are Gaja , Tenuta San Guido , Bruno Giacosa , and Marchesi Antinori .
  • Change at the top of the Cantina di Nizza : Andrea Ghignone elected president, launching a strategic phase of cooperative relaunch.
  • Oltrepò Pavese, 200 years of history : Feudo Nico di Mornico Losana celebrates two centuries with Pinot Noir, Classic Method and an integrated business model (wine, catering, short supply chain).
  • Alto Adige, signature Lagrein : the Rottensteiner Estate in Gries presents a great limited-edition Lagrein, an urban-rural expression of Bolzano.
  • Langhe, 40 years of Darmagi : Angelo Gaja’s “Bordeaux” from Langa turns forty, a symbol of vision and breaking the mold.
  • Made in Italy : Castello di Meleto enters the MIMIT Register of Historic Brands of National Interest.
  • New business stories : San Martin is born between Canavese and Vercellese, an Italian-Argentine union between Mendoza and Piedmont.

Italian wine and Italian oenology

  • Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG takes center stage at Casa Veneto during the Olympics: territory, winemakers, and quality are at the heart of the story.
  • Viticulture and innovation : technical meetings on agricultural mechanics, genetics, alien insects, and AI applications (drones and regulations) return to San Pietro di Feletto.
  • Territory and Value : At “Grandi Langhe and the Piedmont of Wine,” reflections on the role of the Crus for Barolo and Barbaresco with the region’s key players.
  • Rules and maintenance : farmers are given an ultimatum regarding cleaning ditches for flood prevention and road safety.
  • Wine Culture : “Wine has brought us together for 10,000 years,” between history, sociality, and pleasure (conference “The Taste of Feeling Good”).
  • Inventories and the market : full cellars, exports as a relief valve; talk of reduced production is returning.

International

  • Champagne, the luxury paradox : declining shipments but high revenues; the risk of losing the heart of the terroir, according to Gianni Moriani.
  • Michelin Guide and wine : after restaurants and hotels, the historic guide extends its expertise to the promotion of wine and service professionals.

Wine events

  • Wine Paris 2026 : Over 1,100 Italian wineries at Porte de Versailles; Italy is the second largest exhibiting country.
    • Consortia and collectives : the Consorzio Vini di Romagna with 10 wineries; the IMT Marche with 15 wineries and 16 DOPs; Sicily with 41 wineries coordinated by IRVO.
    • Advanced format : Wine Paris, Be Spirits and Be No together to cover wine, spirits and no/low alcohol.
  • New formats : Fiera Milano and Excellence SIDI launch Wine Prime (debut January 2027).
  • Terre di Toscana : 18th edition in March with 140 winemakers at the UNA Esperienze Versilia Lido Hotel.
  • FuoriVinifera : Vinifera becomes widespread (21–22 March) in the Piana Rotaliana Königsberg.
  • Wine tourism : Valentine’s Day 2026 with the Umbria Wine Tourism Movement.

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Wine press review for Sunday February 8 -2026

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Italian wineries

Ornellaia 2023: Art Interprets the Terroir Marina Abramović signs the 2023 vintage of Ornellaia for the 18th edition of Vendemmia d’Artista . “La Vitality” becomes the story of a virtuous balance between nature and human intervention, debuting on the Italian market on April 1st.

Pio Cesare, the last winery in the heart of Alba. A physical and symbolic bridge between history and future: the Alba winery combines historic spaces and modern technology, remaining the only production facility still operating in the city center.

Terre d’Aenòr and Tenuta Martinelli Two young Franciacorta wineries (both founded in 2018) that represent a new generation focused on personal style, quality, and recognizability rather than instant success.

Davide Campagnano Winery (Castel Campagnano) A “third generation” story and a return to the land: organic viticulture, a non-invasive approach, and Caiazzo sandstone soils as a territorial signature.

Moncaro at auction: estimated value €2.3 million. The Marche-based cooperative Terre Cortesi Moncaro is headed for judicial auction: the focus will be on the value of the company’s branches and the decisions of the new Board of Directors, which have impacted contracts and the membership.

Lombardy Region: €3.7 million for wineries and hospitality. 2025/26 CMO Wine grants to 139 Lombardy companies for modernization, direct sales, and wine tourism, ahead of Wine Paris and Vinitaly.

Italian wine and Italian oenology

Out-of-home consumption: €2.2 billion. The alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage market is returning to pre-pandemic levels. Still-carbonated soft drinks, cocktails, and spirits are growing. This trend is increasingly intertwined with the world of wine and mixology.

Veneto, a winemaking crossroads. A cultural journey through iconic reds and sparkling wines: wine as an everyday language, capable of integrating tradition, cuisine, and lifestyle.

Young winemakers: less technique, more storytelling. Between the Langhe, Roero, and Monferrato, a generation is emerging that speaks about wine starting from people and values, not just from winemaking.

Natural Wine: The Revolutionary Drive Is Over Roberto Frega’s book Post-Natural Wine proposes a paradigm shift: from the cellar to the vineyard, from an ideological break to an agronomic responsibility reconciled with science.

White challenges red. A cultural and generational analysis of changes in Italian consumption: color, occasion, and form of drinking are transforming along with people.

High inventories, exports as a lifeline. Italian wineries are facing inventories equivalent to nearly two harvests. International agreements are helping, but discussions about reducing production are returning.

International

Rooted vines blocked: alarm raised by Rauscedo. Morocco has halted the import of vines due to concerns about a bacterium present in Puglia. This has affected a sector that in Friuli represents over 60% of national production.

Hundred Hills (UK): a success with Italian roots Behind one of the best English sparkling wines is Enrico Cassinelli, a winemaker from Oltrepò Pavese, protagonist of the exploration of a new terroir in the Chilterns.

Luxury, wine, and AI. A week packed with global events: financial statements, French exports, the World AI Cannes Festival, and the Italy-Africa Summit. Signs of a world where wine, technology, and geopolitics are increasingly intertwined.

Wine events

Beer & Food Attraction 2026 (Rimini, February 15-17) Europe’s leading event for out-of-home dining, including beverages, foodservice, and new trends.

Vinitaly 2026: Spirits Make Way for Xcellent Spirits is launched, with an entire pavilion dedicated to mixology and spirits. Italian exports in the sector are worth €1.7 billion.

Wine Paris 2026: Franciacorta showcased by 30 wineries. The Parisian fair confirms its position as a key hub for international positioning.

Barolo joins Iter Vitis. The Piedmont region strengthens its European cultural profile by joining the Council of Europe network dedicated to the culture of vines and wine.

Wine tourism: billion-dollar projections. According to SRM-Intesa Sanpaolo, wine tourism could generate an additional €1 billion. Over half of companies will continue investing between 2025 and 2027.

“When Wine Meets Tourism” Report Presents figures and models of Italian wine tourism: from ancillary activity to strategic asset for value, territory, and new demands.

Organic Wine Guide 2026: Le Chiuse’s Brunello Riserva Diecianni 2015 (best red) and numerous other eco-friendly wines were awarded. Barone Pizzini was named best company with the lowest environmental impact.

Michelin Guide: the “Bunch” of Wine is born. A new distinction dedicated to wineries, a natural extension of Michelin’s expertise in catering and hospitality.

Milan-Cortina 2026: Wine at the Winter House Tastings and storytelling for the American press, with seven Italian wineries starring in Olympic hospitality.

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