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Wine press review for Wednesday April 15 -2026

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

Italian wineries

Zenato brings art to Vinitaly with the exhibition “Maya.” The Veneto winery transforms the glass of its bottles into a narrative and cultural tool, recounting the work in the vineyard and cellar through contemporary photography. A project that strengthens the connection between wine, territory, and Italian cultural identity.

Ferrari revitalizes the value of time with “Archivio di Famiglia” Trentodoc Giulio Ferrari and Ferrari Riserva Lunelli become the protagonists of a project that focuses on the prolonged refinement and longevity of mountain sparkling wines, offering a unique proposition for consumers and high-end restaurants.

Vicentini experiments with rare grape varieties and new cellar innovations. At Vinitaly, the company presents new wines and the “field catalogue” work carried out with Graspo, dedicated to the recovery of varieties at risk of extinction, resistant to climate change and pathogens.

Crisis at the Cantina di Carpi e Sorbara: Regional intervention requested. The situation of the historic Emilian cooperative, struggling with serious financial distress, is a hot topic. The Regional Council has called for urgent measures to protect its members and ensure business continuity.

The “Cantina Futurista” opens in Treviso. One of Italy’s first urban wineries debuts: a new project that combines open-view winemaking, dining, and a cocktail bar in a context of urban regeneration.

Palmento Costanzo expands its vineyard hospitality offerings on Etna. The Etna winery expands the concept of the winemaking experience by offering hospitality and stays immersed in the vineyards, confirming the Sicilian volcano’s strong territorial potential.

Velenosi in the spotlight at Vinitaly Giorgia Meloni and Matteo Salvini’s visit to the Marche winery’s stand highlights a company that is a symbol of Ascoli wine and its international reach.

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Wine tourism increasingly strategic for wineries. At Vinitaly, the role of wine tourism as a growth driver for the sector is clearly evident. The sector is now worth over €3 billion and remains one of the most dynamic, although improving hospitality and services remains a key focus.

The Sardinia Wine Tourism Network is born. Sardinia presents a pilot project in Verona that unites the island’s wineries to develop a seasonally adjusted wine tourism, integrated with local culture, territories, and identities.

Sangiovese TEA: research opens a new phase. From Tuscany comes the first Sangiovese plant grown with Assisted Evolution Technologies. This represents an important step toward addressing drought and disease with targeted genetic innovation tools without the need for external DNA.

Northern Pact for Wine Research: Lombardy and Veneto are leading a new alliance between research centers and agricultural institutions in Northern Italy to strengthen the innovation, sustainability, and competitiveness of the national winemaking system.

EU Labeling Case: Industry Rejects Alarmist Health Warnings . At Vinitaly, debate over European proposals regarding health warnings on labels has reignited. The wine industry fears further damage to its reputation and regulations.

Alcohol-free wines: bureaucracy slows down dealcoholization in Italy. Despite the regulatory framework being established, producers are still waiting for full operational approval to produce partially or totally dealcoholized wines in Italy.

Wine Reacts with the International Academy of Healthy Drinking Signorvino launches a new scientific and cultural organization to bring the wine debate back to a foundation of scientific evidence, countering simplifications and penalizing narratives.

From Defensive to Offensive: The New Approach for Italian Wine Minister Lollobrigida advocates for a more proactive strategy for the sector, focusing on promotion, communication, and production improvements rather than structural reduction measures.

Large-scale retail trade: lower volumes, stable values, rising premiums. Circana data confirms a decline in volumes in large-scale retail trade for 2025, but with substantially stable values thanks to growth in the medium-high price ranges. Sparkling wines continue to buck the positive trend.

Foodservice and wine: a crucial channel, but one that needs strengthening. The FIPE-UIV Observatory highlights the strategic importance of the HoReCa sector, worth €12 billion. However, structural limitations emerge in managing the wine list and promoting the product on-site.

Anti-greenwashing directive: communicating sustainability will be more rigorous. Starting in 2026, the use of terms like “natural,” “green,” or “eco-friendly” will require certified proof. This change will impact wine labels, websites, and marketing communications.

Heroic Viticulture: Veneto Regional Register Launched Veneto announces the establishment of the Register of Heroic and Historic Viticulturists, an important step toward recognizing and protecting a viticulture that is both traditional, distinctive, and highly challenging.

International

Italian wine exports are struggling, but new markets are picking up pace. Federvini reports a decline in exports to the US, penalized by tariffs, with a very difficult first two months of 2026. At the same time, however, alternative markets such as Mercosur and India are growing strongly, becoming increasingly strategic.

India under special observation for Italian wine India emerges as one of the most promising markets: growing consumption, a broadening consumer base, and the perception of wine as a symbol of style, success, and modernity.

Wine Travel Awards: Growing Interest in New Wine Tourism Destinations Among the 2026 destinations, some less obvious areas emerge compared to the classic European wine tourism hubs, a sign of a more curious and diverse international demand.

Château d’Yquem: Between Legend and the Luxury Market The celebrated Sauternes returns to the spotlight with a presentation-auction that confirms the symbolic and commercial power of these iconic wines on the global scene.

Wine events

Vinitaly confirms the central role of wine tourism. Through tastings, meetings, and debates, Verona confirms its position as a platform for discussion on the future of wine, with a focus on hospitality, business models, and territorial development.

Vinitaly: Flavor, Color, and Business Relations The photo story from the stands conveys a vibrant image of a vibrant event, brimming with aesthetics, B2B meetings, tastings, and a widespread presence of industry professionals and institutions.

Meloni at Vinitaly: full support for the sector. The Prime Minister calls Vinitaly a “unique showcase of Made in Italy” and reiterates the Government’s commitment to supporting the sector in a complex international context.

The 70th Valdobbiadene DOCG Exhibition is in full swing. The calendar of events continues at Col San Martino, including awards ceremonies, food, a photography exhibition, tourist itineraries, and sports initiatives related to the Valdobbiadene region.

Sangiovese Festival in San Giovanni Valdarno On April 18th and 19th, the city hosts a major event dedicated to Sangiovese with 80 wineries, over 400 labels, masterclasses, music, and cultural events.

Supertrebbiano Returns to Spoleto The second edition of the event dedicated to Trebbiano Spoletino brings together over 15 Umbrian wineries and local producers, confirming the growing interest in these distinctive grape varieties.

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Wine press review for Tuesday April 14 -2026

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

Italian wineries

Marsala DOC debuts at Vinitaly. The Marsala Consortium’s first official appearance in Verona. The goal: to unify the identity, narrative, and positioning of a historic appellation that seeks to regain its centrality in the contemporary market.

The Marche wine region showcased with 79 companies. The Marche Wine Protection Institute (Istituto Marchigiano di Tutela Vini) is bringing a significant presence to Vinitaly, with both a regional collective and independent stands, strengthening its promotion, tastings, and meetings with international buyers.

Bastia d’Albenga tells the story of Ligurian wine. The Enrico Dario company promotes artisanal and territorial viticulture in Western Liguria, with Pigato, Vermentino, and Rossese as authentic expressions of the sea, hills, and family identity.

Cantina Futurista opens in Treviso. A new “urban winery” opens in the Fonderia district: a project that combines on-site winemaking, artisanal distillation, and catering, signaling a new evolution in the way wine is experienced in the city.

Cantina del Rimedio takes center stage in Verona. The Oristano-based winery will be presenting its entire product range at Vinitaly, along with a new label, confirming the fair’s role as a lever for sales and image.

Tenuta Sant’Antonio presents new products and a restyling. The Verona-based winery expands its range with a new high-end Amarone and renews some historic wines, interpreting market demand for greater recognisability and drinkability.

Bisol1542 launches two new labels for restaurants. The historic Valdobbiadene winery introduces two cuvées dedicated to serving by the glass in the HoReCa channel, focusing on immediacy, local identity, and presence in the premium segment.

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Export target of €10 billion. A clear direction emerged from Vinitaly: respond to tariffs, geopolitical tensions, and slowing consumption by seeking new commercial outlets and strengthening the international presence of Italian wine.

New markets and wine tourism among the drivers of growth. A message shared by institutions and operators: the sector can restart by focusing on foreign promotion, trade agreements, India, China, Mexico, and the valorization of local expertise.

Wine resists US tariffs The sector is looking beyond the United States and seeking global alternatives, while concerns grow about the effects of the climate crisis on vineyards and production.

Stocks remain high. “Cantina Italia” data indicate that stocks are still high in March 2026: 5.7% compared to 2025, with a strong concentration in PDO wines and in the Northern regions, especially in Veneto.

Alcohol-free wine, a growing segment. The topic is entering the Vinitaly 2026 debate with force. The global market continues to grow, and in Italy, following the new regulatory framework, some large operators are eyeing this sector with interest.

Wineries increasingly active in gin, vermouth and spirits Several wineries are diversifying their production to react to the consumer crisis, opening new lines related to spirits, bitters and vermouth.

Wine in the restaurant industry is worth €12 billion. The Fipe-Uiv Observatory confirms the strategic importance of wine in the HoReCa sector. Overall consumption is declining, but fresh whites, sparkling wines, and lighter wines are holding up.

Large-scale retail trade: volumes drop, value holds steady. In 2025, large-scale retail trade will see a decline in the number of litres sold, but the value will remain almost stable thanks to consumers’ greater orientation towards higher-end products.

CMO Promotion: Over €98 Million for Foreign Markets. The new initiative for the 2026-2027 campaign strengthens support for the internationalization of Italian wine, with particular attention to third-party countries and regional programs.

Wine as a story, culture, and conviviality. At Vinitaly, wine returns to the forefront as a companion to food and the protagonist of convivial gatherings. More and more wineries are connecting labels, Italian cuisine, and the region in a cultural and relational way.

Moderate consumption and the Italian model Federvini relaunches the concept of the “Italian way” of drinking wine: 80% consumed during meals, smaller quantities than in the past, and higher perceived quality.

Science and wine: the health debate reopens. The topic of the relationship between wine, moderation, and the Mediterranean diet returns to the forefront, with contributions encouraging us to distinguish wine from spirits on a cultural and nutritional level.

Women and Wine: More Profitable Female-Owned Businesses A CREA study highlights how female-led winemaking businesses achieve higher average economic results and operate an increasingly competitive business model.

The problem with wine is also how it is presented. Inside and outside Vinitaly, this is reflected in the sector’s communication: less defensive, clearer, more consistent with new consumers and market changes.

Coldiretti: Freeing wine from duties and bureaucracy is worth €1.6 billion. The message from the agricultural world is clear: fewer constraints and fewer penalizing narratives to return resources to quality, promotion, innovation, and wine tourism.

International

Vinitaly: Amidst Wars, Tariffs, and New Global Balances, the international climate remains complex, amid geopolitical crises, trade instability, and slowing consumption. The wine sector is being forced to rethink its routes, markets, and positioning strategies.

International agreements and emerging markets at the center Mexico, India, China, and Mercosur are increasingly entering the radar of operators as alternative or complementary outlets to traditional markets.

Wine events

Giorgia Meloni expected at Vinitaly on April 14th. The Prime Minister’s visit confirms the political and symbolic weight of the Verona event, increasingly a center of gravity between institutions, businesses, and the promotion of Made in Italy.

Vinitaly confirms its position as a political and supply chain hub. The government has been strongly present since the opening: Tajani, Lollobrigida, Urso, Giuli, Mazzi, Fontana, as well as European and ICE representatives, reaffirm the strategic value of Italian wine.

Stefani inaugurates his first Vinitaly as governor. The president of Veneto emphasizes the central role of the region, which accounts for over 37% of national wine exports.

Lollobrigida relaunches the social and cultural value of wine. In her speech, the minister reiterated the connection between wine, Italian cuisine, conviviality, and national identity.

Tasting at Brolo, a reservation-only event. An event dedicated to wine, craft beer, bread-making, and local history, with tastings and a tour of the winery.

Pecorino Romano DOP debuts at Vinitaly. For the first time, the Consortium is participating in the event, focusing on the dialogue between wine and cheese as an integrated narrative of Italian excellence.

Trentino takes center stage at Vinitaly. From mountain wineries to large-scale operators, the Trentino region presents itself as a model where wine, tourism, and landscape become a unique system of value.

Wine tourism on the rise, according to the Wine Tourism Movement . Nearly 60% of wineries report an increase in visitors by 2025. The sector is growing especially in Central and Southern Italy, but there remains significant potential not yet tapped by foreign tourism.

Spring in Veneto along the wine roads The story of wine extends beyond the fair, including wineries, territories, historic villas, and wine tourism experiences that strengthen the region’s appeal.

The Cinque Terre at Vinitaly 2026 The National Park will be participating with a dedicated space in the Liguria stand, highlighting the theme of heroic viticulture and the protection of the productive landscape.

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Wine press review for Monday April 13 -2026

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

Italian wineries

Mionetto closes 2025 with €180 million. The company consolidates its international presence, generating 82% of its revenue abroad and serving over 90 countries. There is growing interest in no- and low-alcohol products, with new products dedicated to more moderate consumption.

Rainoldi, a century of wine in Valtellina The Rainoldi Winery celebrates one hundred years of business, confirming the value of family continuity and mountain viticulture as a key element of its identity and competitiveness.

Cantina Pacelli grows in Sannio, focusing on historic grape varieties. In Castelvenere, Gianpiero Pacelli leads the qualitative strengthening of the family winery, promoting Camaiola, Aglianico, Falanghina, and Coda di Volpe.

Castelsimoni Winery Awarded at Vinitaly The L’Aquila-based winery was awarded the Angelo Betti Prize, recognizing the entrepreneurial journey undertaken by Paolo Simoni and Manuela Castellani.

Caleffi and La Faretra: debuts and export vision. The Caleffi winery strengthens its international positioning, while La Faretra presents itself at Vinitaly with an organic and sustainable project in Maremma.

Bosca renews the image of its “Riserva del Nonno”. To celebrate the company’s 195th anniversary, a new creative concept has been created for one of the sparkling wine house’s iconic labels.

San Severo showcases Antica Cantina and Tenute Sannella. The two Apulian companies represent the region’s winemaking identity at Vinitaly, combining cooperative roots, innovation, and local pride.

Brescian wine relaunches at Vinitaly. The Brescian companies present at the fair confirm their resilience and desire to relaunch their business in a complex environment.

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Vinitaly opens amid exports, markets, and the supply chain. The opening of the Verona show relaunches the strategic role of Italian wine, thanks to internationalization, new buyers, wine tourism, and an increasingly strong connection with Italian cuisine.

Veneto remains the driving force of the sector. In 2025, the region will see growth in grape and wine production, but exports will slow slightly. The message is clear: new marketing strategies and greater geographical diversification are needed.

Sardinia takes center stage at the 5StarWines awards. A total of 101 Sardinian wines are included in the “5StarWines – the Book 2027” selection, with Vermentino taking center stage. Tenuta Gottardi’s Trento DOC Extra Brut Riserva Posad’Or 2017 also stands out as the best Italian wine.

Prosecco DOC continues to grow worldwide. Exports are projected to grow 2.3% in 2025, with 667 million bottles bottled and 82% of production destined for export. The total value reaches €3.6 billion.

Declining consumption: large-scale retail must change its approach. 2025 confirms a decline in wine sales in supermarkets and away-from-home outlets. The market is less rewarding volume and requires strategies based on value, segmentation, and greater adherence to demand.

Inventories remain high in Italian wineries. According to “Cantina Italia,” as of March 31, 2026, wine inventories remain 5.7% higher than a year earlier. Veneto accounts for over a quarter of the national inventory.

Frescobaldi: International tensions require a qualitative leap. According to the UIV president, greater managerial skill is needed, greater market awareness, and production increasingly aligned with evolving demand.

Confcooperative: Distinguish naturally low-alcohol wines from dealcoholized wines. The topic of naturally low-alcohol wines is entering the industry debate with force, as a concrete response to new consumption patterns.

Mini-dealer: innovation for small businesses. Vinitaly will present a solution designed to allow even the smallest businesses to test the no-low alcohol segment without large initial investments.

Attilio Scienza reconsiders the concept of native grape varieties. According to the professor, there are very few truly native Italian grape varieties. A cultural provocation that reopens the debate on origin, adaptation, and varietal identity.

The new Agea app tells the story of wine regions. An immersive platform combining maps, videos, and audio content to showcase the families, plots, and stories of Italian viticulture has been presented.

Italian wine in 90 bottles An imaginary journey across the peninsula reveals the richness of its territories, denominations, and the strategies with which wineries are addressing change.

International

OperaWine 2026 sends a message of confidence. The tasting organized by Wine Spectator confirms the strong appeal of Italian wine in the United States and the role of the flagship companies of Made in Italy wine.

New markets and geopolitical scenarios at the center of Veronafiere highlights the opportunities opened up by India, Australia, and Africa, while international tensions continue to impact logistics, exports, and market confidence.

Coldiretti: Free wine from bureaucracy, duties, and alarmist labels. According to the organization, removing these obstacles could restore €1.6 billion to the sector, boosting investment and foreign competitiveness.

Wine events

Vinitaly 2026 gets into full swing. The fair features 4,000 operators, 18 pavilions, tastings, masterclasses, and a focus on wine tourism and international promotion.

Wine tourism takes center stage in Verona. For institutions and operators, it is one of the main levers for the development of Italian wine, also useful for distributing tourist flows beyond the most congested destinations.

Cracco calls for more accessible wine. A clear reflection comes from the restaurant in the Emilia-Romagna pavilion: to sustain consumption, we must also work on pricing and more flexible formulas, such as the half glass.

Iginio Massari promotes wine as a culture and responsibility. The master pastry chef reaffirms the cultural value of Italian wine, combined with conscious and respectful consumption.

ViniVeri in Cerea celebrates artisanal wine. The 21st edition of the event brings together over one hundred Italian and European producers in the spirit of territorial identity, sustainability, and artisan patience.

Emilia-Romagna on display with a visual narrative of the region. The regional pavilion highlights the variety of production and the expressive power of the winemaking landscape.

Wine tourism as a driver of growth At Vinitaly a tasting dedicated to the most advanced wineries in terms of hospitality confirms that wine tourism continues to grow and generate value.

Wine as a lever for tourism marketing More and more observers recognize wine’s central role in promoting quality Italy, capable of triggering travel, experience, and a desire for the region.

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Wine press review for Sunday April 12 -2026

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

Italian wineries

Conte Collalto creates a territorial Extra Brut from the Rive di Colfosco region. In the heart of the Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG region, the historic Conte Collalto winery presents the Ponte Rosso Rive di Colfosco Extra Brut, a wine born from careful zoning and particularly suitable parcels. A wine that combines historical memory, territorial identity, and a contemporary interpretation of Glera.

Ottavia Vistarino highlights the Pinot Noir crus of Oltrepò Pavese. Conte Vistarino relaunches the Oltrepò Pavese as a major European Pinot Noir region. At Vinitaly, a tasting will be held dedicated to the Pernice, Bertone, and Tavernetto crus, expressions of elegant, precise, and strongly territorial viticulture.

Arianna Occhipinti confirms Frappato as the defining wine of southeastern Sicily. Arianna Occhipinti’s journey continues to be one of the most emblematic of contemporary Italian wine. From her pioneering work in Vittoria to her ongoing promotion of Frappato, a coherent vision emerges: territorial, clean, recognizable wines that express Sicily beyond cliché.

Cantina Dessena ranks its Sardinian Arvisionadu among Italy’s best wines. Cantina Dessena’s Fàuledda earned 95 points at Vinitaly’s 5StarWines, confirming the value of viticultural recovery and territorial identity. This achievement is the result of twenty years of rigorous work on a rare Goceano grape variety.

Mauro Veglio Winery debuts its white wine production with a pure Timorasso. After a long history of producing Barolo, the La Morra winery announces its first white wine: a Timorasso. This choice signals a clear commitment to a native grape variety with high aging potential and a strong personality.

Enotria Winery wins the Grande Médaille d’Or at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles. This prestigious international recognition for Enotria, recognized among the best Italian producers in the Rosé category. This achievement reinforces the winery’s position as a dynamic company capable of combining quality, identity, and market credibility.

Cantine Coppo opens April 25th with tours and tastings in the Underground Cathedrals. The historic Piedmontese winery offers a wine tourism experience in its UNESCO World Heritage Site, including a tour of the company’s history, grape varieties, and winemaking methods, and a guided tasting of five wines. This initiative celebrates the connection between culture, hospitality, and wine.

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Vinitaly 2026 opens at a crucial time for Italian wine. One of the most strategic editions of recent years kicks off in Verona. The sector is being weighed down by high unsold stock, slowing exports, declining domestic consumption, and a reduction in vineyard area, but the fair remains the key venue for seeking systemic solutions.

Italian wine remains a cornerstone of Made in Italy, but requires new development paths. With 670,000 hectares of vineyards, 530,000 businesses, an estimated 44.4 million hectoliters of production by 2025, and a turnover of €14 billion, the sector maintains a strong position. At Vinitaly, discussions will focus on exports, wine tourism, international buyers, and market expansion.

Verona confirms its position as the export capital of Italian wine. In 2025, the province of Verona will lead the national beverage exports, driven primarily by wine, with €1.21 billion. Despite a slight decline due to US tariffs, Verona remains a key asset of the Italian wine industry.

No-Los officially enter the Italian wine debate. Vinitaly 2026 hosts the NoLo Experience for the first time, with 25 companies, including wineries and technology players. This debut demonstrates that the dealcohol and low-alcohol sector, though still small, is emerging from its niche in Italy as well.

Wellness, moderation, and lower alcohol content are changing demand. A focus on calories, health, clarity, and moderate consumption is driving growing interest in lower-alcohol wines. Demand comes particularly from younger consumers and those seeking more balanced conviviality.

Large-scale retail trade slows, but sparkling wines continue to buck the trend. In 2025, wine sales in modern retail trade are projected to decline by 3.4% in volume and 1.1% in value. Sparkling wines, however, remain buoyant, with growth of 1.5% in volume and 1.2% in value, demonstrating continued resilience.

Young winemakers continue to invest in the future of the vineyard. The new generation of producers under 40 demonstrates that wine remains an attractive sector for those with vision, expertise, and courage. In a complex environment, young figures are emerging who are capable of innovating without losing their roots in the region.

The Wine Power List 2026 captures the changing balance of power in wine. The ranking of the 100 most influential people in Italian wine focuses on European institutional figures, producers, importers, and representatives. Victor Owen Schwartz’s first place underscores how crucial the international dimension is for the sector today.

Altroconsumo awards the best supermarket white wine. The 2026 ranking dedicated to large-scale retail white wines crowns the Zavalloni Romagna Albana Secco DOCG 2024. An interesting sign at a time when consumers are increasingly seeking a balance between perceived quality and price.

The book “Vite di Langa e Roero” explores wine through community. Edited by Carlo Petrini and Paolo Tibaldi, the volume offers a reading of the region that goes beyond its success as a winemaker and tourism hub. At its core are rural history, social transformation, and the value of people as the driving force behind the winemaking landscape.

Centinaio criticizes the new European front on health warnings . The political debate over health labels on wine has reignited. The position expressed is one of strong opposition to new EU warnings, which are seen as an attack on a product that is symbolic of the Italian economy, regions, and culture.

A large, symbolic bottle showcases Italy’s wine scene at Vinitaly. The Ministry of Agriculture’s new exhibition concept features a large installation with the message “Italy is Inside,” connecting wine, regions, conviviality, and national identity at the Verona event.

International

Exports, tariffs, and alternative markets are at the heart of Italian wine’s strategy. The priority for the sector remains protecting its international positioning, especially after the difficulties associated with US tariffs. Vinitaly becomes a forum for discussion on alternative markets, new trade routes, and strategies to mitigate the American impact.

The United States remains central to Italian wine. Despite trade tensions, health concerns, and changing consumer habits, the connection between the US and Italian wine remains strong. At OperaWine, Alison Napjus of Wine Spectator reiterates that the United States still has great energy for Italian wines, from classics to new, emerging areas like Sicily.

Italy remains the world leader in production share. On average from 2021 to 2025, Italian wine represents 19% of global production, ahead of France and Spain. This figure confirms the sector’s international importance and its central role on the global stage.

Calabria’s international prestige grows with 11 medals in Brussels. At the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, held in Cirò, Calabrian wines won 11 medals, with strong performances for rosé wines. This result consolidates the region’s reputation in international competitions.

Enotria also stands out at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles. The Grande Médaille d’Or won by the winery represents an important sign of the growing competitiveness of some Italian companies in the most authoritative competitions on the global scene.

Wine events

Vinitaly 2026 opens with nearly 4,000 companies and over 1,000 top buyers. The 58th edition of Vinitaly takes place from April 12 to 15 at Veronafiere and strengthens the event’s international profile. The focus is on international buyers, wine tourism, spirits, and the non-profit segments.

Brescia arrives at Vinitaly with 73 wineries and three leading consortia. Seventy-three wineries from Brescia, along with the Franciacorta, Lugana, and Valtènesi Consortia, are participating at the Verona event. This participation confirms the Lombardy region’s importance on the national scene.

Vinitaly Tourism and OperaWine bring wine tourism to the forefront of discussion. Among the most important topics of the 2026 edition is wine tourism, considered a strategic lever for the sector. The debate is intertwined with concerns about the international tourist season and the need to protect flows to Italy’s major wine destinations.

Rimini explores the future of wine with “Ecco una bella brigata.” The project brings together young restaurateurs and winemakers from Romagna in three spring events focusing on food, wine, and the region. This format promotes regional storytelling as a contemporary experience.

The “Il Cantiere in Cantina” project is launched in Gran Monferrato. Nineteen wineries are participating in a network that aims to integrate agriculture, tourism, and local communities in the provinces of Alessandria and Asti. Wine becomes the cornerstone of a broader territorial development strategy.

Borgia Group’s wine tour kicks off from Palermo. Eight wineries, eight evenings, and three restaurants join a journey through four Italian regions. The initiative aims to create dynamic tasting experiences, with a strong integration between food and wine.

On April 14th, an exclusive tasting of Conte Vistarino at Vinitaly. In Pavilion 9 Tuscany, the masterclass dedicated to Pinot Noir crus offers operators and experts a highly technical and narrative insight.

Cantine Coppo launches an April 25th winery event. This event combines a tour, company presentation, and a guided tasting, confirming how winery events are increasingly becoming tools for direct engagement with the public.

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