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Wine press review for Sunday December 14 – 2025

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Wine news, Italian wineries and wines.

A rich day, bringing together the real economy, territorial identity, European policies, wine culture, and local events.

Italian wineries

Mezzacorona grows despite the global context. In 2025, the Mezzacorona Group reported a turnover of over €213 million (0.32%) and a net profit of €1.74 million. Over 80% of sales are exported, with a strong exposure to the United States and Germany. This result confirms industrial solidity and a long-term vision, despite geopolitical and trade tensions.

The Parish Vineyard and the Revitalization of Ruchè. Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato is back in the spotlight thanks to Luca Ferraris’s project, which promotes the Parish Vineyard, the only cru recognized by the Ministry. This is a prime example of how historical identity and entrepreneurial vision can become a regional economic driver.

Terre d’Oltrepò Winery: Deposits guaranteed, negotiations begin. Payments of the 2025 deposits to members have been secured, while a possible sale is taking shape. The Lombardy Region is monitoring the liquidation process, reassuring the 500 affected suppliers.

Cantina di Ramuscello: second edition of “Vino Terre.” The 555 bottles of Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso DOC Friuli 2023 were presented, aged in a pit in the vineyard and accompanied by a powerful cultural and artistic project. An example of experimentation that unites territory, wine, and storytelling.

Vis and the Trentino Doc Riesling 2024 The Trentino cooperative, with 400 members and 400 hectares of vineyards, tells the story of a subalpine territory where altitude, climate and winds become key elements of stylistic identity through the 2024 Riesling.

Le Morette: Lugana in solidarity for the third year. With the Lugana DOC Mandolara 2024, the Peschiera del Garda winery renews its support for the Più di un Sogno Foundation, combining winemaking elegance and social responsibility.

Siddùra, Gallura that speaks to the world. The Sardinian winery consolidates its premium positioning on international markets by focusing on the uniqueness of its Vermentino di Gallura DOCG and a strong, coherent territorial narrative.

Italian wine and Italian oenology

US tariffs: Trentino exports down 8%, but the sector reacts. US trade policies penalize some denominations (Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay), but Trentino producers are focusing on strategies to differentiate and strengthen their “mountain identity”.

The 2025 harvest was judged “excellent” from North to South. According to Italy’s leading winemakers, the quality of the vintage is high in all regions, confirming the value of the country’s winemaking heritage despite market difficulties.

Natural wine: to certify or not? The Raisin debate. Jean-Hugues Bretin, founder of Raisin, warns against the risk of distorting the natural wine movement through certifications that could open the door to lobbying, as has already happened with organic wine.

Wine and health: immunologist calls for moderation. According to Mauro Minelli (Lum), consumption should be limited to one to two glasses per day. The topic of responsible drinking is once again central to public debate, especially in the run-up to the holidays.

The EU “wine package” has been approved. New rules on labeling (including digital), no- and low-alcohol wines, the CMO, wine tourism, and vineyard management. This structural change could reshape the sector in the coming years.

International

Grandi Marchi returns to invest in Masters of Wine. Starting in 2026, the Grandi Marchi Institute will once again support the Institute of Masters of Wine. In March 2026, the introductory course will return to Italy, at the Rivera winery in Puglia, strengthening the link between excellent training and Italian wine around the world.

EU Packaging: Are Prosecco Bottles at Risk? The new European Packaging Regulation (PPWR) could penalize dark bottles, which according to some interpretations are considered non-recyclable. Coreve raises the alarm on a strategic issue for Italian exports.

Wine events and wine culture

Open Cellars at Christmas at Quota 101 Saturday, December 13th, tastings, gift ideas, and toasts in the Euganean Hills, with dedicated promotions and a festive atmosphere.

Wine Angels for AIRC: wine as a concrete gesture. The first Wine Angels calendar is presented: twelve wine professionals portrayed in black and white. 100% of the proceeds go to cancer research.

Spontanea 2025 in Pescara: Inside Natural Wine Tastings, markets, and culture for an event that focuses on spontaneous fermentations, craftsmanship, and conscious consumption.

Cori Civitas Vini: Wine as a Pervasive Culture Two days of wineries, museums, and art venues to showcase wine as a defining and historic element of the Lazio region.

Maculan’s Santalucia 2024: wine and charity. An artistic edition of Cabernet Sauvignon that funds research into eye diseases. Nearly €400,000 has been raised in 16 years.

Guida Bio 2026: presentation on January 24th in Rome. The new edition of the guide dedicated to Italian organic viticulture, featuring over 2,500 wines and 550 wineries.

In Trevi, a masterclass on the Umbrian Classic Method. Le Donne del Vino closes out 2025 with a masterclass at Villa Fabri, featuring tastings, biodiversity, and innovation.

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Wine press review for Saturday December 13 – 2025

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News about Italian wine, cellars and wines.

Italian wineries

Sankt Pauls Winery – Four Great Labels from Alto Adige From Kalkberg Pinot Bianco to Lagröll Lagrein Riserva, four iconic wines from the cooperative founded in 1907: rigorous selection of plots, long refinements, and a strong territorial imprint at the foot of Mount Macaion.

Producers of Manduria – the soul of Primitivo The historic Apulian cooperative tells the story of Primitivo between past and future: from structured reds like Lirica and Madrigale DOCG, to fresher, more contemporary interpretations like AKA rosé and AKA Charme.

Tenuta Sant’Aquilina – new sparkling wine from Sangiovese. Almanìni Rosé Extra Brut Metodo Classico 24 months is born: aged in an ancient cave in Santarcangelo di Romagna, between oenological innovation and historical memory.

Vigna Madre – Di Carlo Family Six generations linked to Abruzzo viticulture: a narrative that unites time, the energy of the land, and family continuity, from 19th-century origins to the contemporary vision.

Ruffino – a new chapter in Tuscan wine. A restyling of the identity and a repositioning for one of Chianti’s historic brands. Six estates, a focus on advanced wine tourism and the valorization of the local heritage.

Velenosi – the white challenge from mountain vineyards “Montagna”, a pure Pecorino from high-altitude vineyards (560–700 m): steel, essentiality and Apennine character for a taut and distinctive white.

Andreola – Promoting the Rive di Valdobbiadene Clear strategy for the DOCG: highlight individual geographical indications to convey the nuances of the Conegliano Valdobbiadene region.

Vigne dei Mastri – Monferrato between hospitality and wine A young but well-established company, combining wine production and wine tourism, with a strong focus on hospitality.

Tenute Deidda – the first winery in Mandas (Sardinia) is born. A family project that continues the father’s agricultural work and inaugurates the town’s first winery, in the heart of Trexenta.

Anna’s Winery – Smaragdus Bianco Anna De Santis’s unique white wine, Müller Thurgau from mature vines in the Aosta Valley: artisanal production with a strong connection to the territory.

Italian wine and Italian oenology

Friuli Venezia Giulia – €121 million for agriculture and supply chains. Regional resources for ecological transition, local product promotion, rural logistics networks, and forestry management.

Colli Piacentini Consortium – End of Representative Status. The DOC Consortium ceases operations on December 31st due to a lack of Masaf requirements. The Board of Directors remains in office for ordinary administration.

Asolo DOCG – Consortium Coordinator Zuccato resigns : the issue of internal governance of the Asolo Montello Wine Consortium resurfaces.

Alto Adige – the phenomenon of the “Super Südtiroler” Top-of-the-line wines, often blended, with long aging periods and high prices: a distinctively South Tyrolean response to the concept of super wines.

Oltrepò Pavese – the Classese brand is born. The Classic Method Pinot Noir is changing its name: the new brand will be officially presented at Vinitaly 2026.

Piedmont – 2025 production declines. Volumes between -7% and -10%, but grape quality is good. Exports slightly down: a technical and economic snapshot of the regional vintage.

Wine-Searcher – The Best Italian Wines of 2025 Masseto, Brunello Cerretalto, and Solaia dominate the rankings: Tuscany and Piedmont are the absolute stars of collecting.

International

Bas Armagnac Dartigalongue – new blends and a new identity A complete rethinking of the historic French Maison: refinements, toasting, blends, and design to enhance the aromatic evolution.

Wine events and wine culture

Teatro San Carlo in Naples – official Dubl sparkling wines. The collaboration between Europe’s oldest opera house and the Campania Classic Method of the Tenute Capaldo – Feudi di San Gregorio Group begins.

“The Soul of Amarone” – art, wine, and artificial intelligence Fabrizio Plessi’s site-specific installation in the Fruttaio di Monteleone21 transforms Amarone into light, image, and movement.

Sauvignon Blanc Tasting: A sensory journey led by André Senoner through international interpretations of the grape variety, with a blind tasting.

Cantine d’Italia 2026 – Go Wine Over 850 wineries reviewed: the guide confirms its position as a reference for wine tourism and excellent wines.

Casa Grazia Sciarm Vol.2 – wine, oil and a culture of peace From December 14th to 15th in Sicily, a festival that unites territories, gastronomy and cultural values.

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Wine press review for Friday December 12 – 2025

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ITALIAN WINE AND ITALIAN OENOLOGY

Wine raises a toast to UNESCO’s recognition of Italian Cuisine. The recognition of Italian Cuisine as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity is enthusiastically welcomed by the wine world, an integral part of conviviality and national economic value. For UIV, wine contributes significantly to wealth and employment, with a foreign trade balance of approximately €7.5 billion annually. This is an encouraging sign in a challenging period for the sector.

The resilience of wine: producing less, but better. Cantina Frentana responds to declining consumption and global uncertainty by focusing on quality, protecting the land and its members. With the merger with Cantina San Giacomo, following the merger with Cantina Sangro, a new, more solid cooperative is born.

Failed 2025 table grape season According to Donato Fanelli (CUT), the weather has compromised the campaign: 90% of the latest stocks were lost due to botrytis and humidity, affecting both seeded and seedless grapes.

The 2025 Piedmont Wine Vintage has been presented. Estimated production exceeds 2.15 million hectoliters (-7%/-10%), revenue of €1.18 billion, and exports down 2.8%. An early harvest and lower yields, but good grape quality.

Natural wine and certifications: the debate Jean-Hugues Bretin (Raisin) warns against certifying natural wine, fearing drifts similar to those of organic and excessive lobbying influence on a still niche but highly visible movement.

NoLo and Alcohol-Free Drinks: Between Health and New Habits The market for low- and no-alcohol drinks is growing, driven by younger generations and a greater focus on health, especially during periods of heavy drinking like the holidays.

Carbon farming and digital Carbon as a new “crop”: carbon farming, also supported by digital technologies, could generate carbon credits and new revenue for farms, in line with the objectives of the EU Green Deal.

Agriculture and Credit: Growing Financing In the first half of 2025, bank financing to agricultural businesses grew by 30.5%, well above the average for Italian businesses, driven by unsecured mortgages and loans.

ITALIAN WINERIES

Tenuta Artimino and the “differently native” New single-variety crus tell the story of contemporary Medici wine, with an approach that places the vineyard, territory and history at the centre.

Vecchie Terre di Montefili, the voice of the Chianti Classico Sangiovese hillside between Panzano and Montefioralle: an agricultural and cultural project that seamlessly restores the local identity.

Terre d’Oltrepò: Possible buyer for the cooperative. The cooperative in liquidation is in a delicate situation; the Region emphasizes the commissioner’s work to ensure continuity and respect for members.

Super Südtiroler: Alto Adige raises the bar. A new category of top-of-the-range Alto Adige wines is born, based on native varieties and long refinements, with a premium positioning.

Tenuta Lagala, hospitality and tradition in Vulture. Agritourism and viticulture in the heart of Basilicata, between Venosa and Matera, offering a blend of hospitality and agricultural heritage.

Case Alte in Camporeale: Local Catarratto and Syrah. In the heart of the Monreale DOC, a winery that showcases historic Sicilian grape varieties.

Villa Saletta, the winery as a “theater of making” The architectural project by Rossiprodi Associati transforms the winery into a continuous narrative between landscape, production, and hospitality.

INTERNATIONAL

Ukrainian wine market recovering. According to the USDA report, consumption and imports will return to growth in 2024-2025. Italy is a leading supplier, with demand skewed toward dry wines and Western styles, especially among young people.

The Great Wine Brands Invest in Masters of Wine. Starting in 2026, the Grandi Marchi Institute will once again support the Institute of Masters of Wine. The introductory course will return to Italy in 2026, in Puglia, at the Rivera winery.

WINE EVENTS AND WINE CULTURE

“61-37 – Wine and Cabala” at Vesuvius On December 19, 2025 at Vigna delle Rose (Casa Setaro) a historic vertical of Vesuvio DOP Contradae 61-37, led by AIS Vesuvio, between numbers, symbols and territory.

Producers from Sicily and Marche at the Carrù Fat Ox Fair. A Slow Food initiative to discover one of Piedmont’s most deeply rooted agricultural and food traditions.

Christmas in the Cellar in Tuglie Music, culture, and solidarity in the festival hosted by Cantina Peparussu, with events until January 6, 2025.

CONSUMPTION, STORIES AND SUGGESTIONS

The right wine for every person you love. Five characters, five wines: wine as a “psychological” gift, capable of telling the story of both the giver and the recipient.

Holiday wines and Christmas gifts Advice and reflections on conviviality: sparkling wines, whites, reds and dessert wines as a symbol of sharing.

Wine in 300 strokes Cannonau di Sardegna 2023 Iolei: steel, austerity and fragrance for a young company from Oliena.

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