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
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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