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Friuli’s wine world says goodbye to Daniela Coser. The Friulian wine world loses a key figure: Daniela Coser, co-founder of Ronco dei Tassi in Cormòns, has passed away. A discreet and decisive entrepreneur, she helped build one of Friuli Venezia Giulia’s leading wineries, combining vision, sensitivity, and daily dedication.
Le Carline, pioneers of organic and resistant grape varieties in Veneto. In Lison-Pramaggiore, Daniele Piccinin has led one of the most advanced sustainability practices for thirty years: organic, PIWI, sulfur-free wines, and experiments in the lagoon. Today, the winery boasts approximately 35 hectares and a solid, consistent production.
Vinchio Vaglio grows against the grain. The Piedmontese cooperative winery records a 20% increase in sales, €11.5 million in revenue, and strong member compensation. Their strategy: consistent quality and “good wine at the right price” in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage site of Nizza Monferrato.
Maculan Winery, 50 Vintages of Creativity. In Breganze, Fausto Maculan celebrates half a century of his career with an event-wine that embodies his unpredictable style. A story that intertwines terroir, experimentation, and personal identity.
Three wine postcards from Sicily: Casa Grazia, Ramaddini, and Terre di Entella tell the story of three souls of the island: Gela, Marzamemi, and Contessa Entellina. Different grape varieties, soils, and visions, united by quality and a strong territorial identity.
Cantina Pirata, the path of experimentation in Campania In Guardia Sanframondi, Filippo Mancini produces small, unconventional wines from old vineyards and historic varieties to create wines with a strong personality.
Cantina Produttori Bolzano, the cooperative model that works With Alto Adige Bianco Tal 1930 2022, the South Tyrolean cooperative confirms a model based on quality, sustainability and the valorization of small winemakers.
Italian wine and Italian oenology
The future of Prosecco and Veneto denominations. The annual conference in Godega di Sant’Urbano addresses markets, new sources, and sustainability certifications, confirming its position as a point of reference for regional viticulture.
Producing “clean” and fair wine Slow Food reaffirms the need for a paradigm shift: environmental sustainability, biodiversity protection, and the dignity of labor as the pillars of Italian viticulture.
Amarone, not a mistake but an identity project On the eve of Amarone Opera Prima, it is reiterated that the great red from Valpolicella was born from a precise vision of typicality, not by chance.
Prices, margins, and storytelling: a change of pace is needed. A clear message emerged from the DB Conference in London: without alignment between price and perceived value, wine risks a structural crisis of profitability and appeal.
Bottles from the bottom of Lake Garda : 1,200 bottles aged underwater were recovered: an experiment in alternative maturation that continues to intrigue the market and enthusiasts.
International
USA: A struggling but resilient market. Between tariffs, the euro/dollar exchange rate, and new consumption patterns, the wine market in the United States is slowing but not collapsing. For many operators, it remains a key market, especially for the high-end segment.
New resistant grape varieties from Switzerland Agroscope presents seven new varieties with long-lasting resistance to downy mildew and powdery mildew, the result of over 15 years of research and advanced genetic selection.
Romania, Crama Corbuţ and the Crisana Palatin Reserve Romanian viticulture continues its path of valorization: focus on a small winery of the Crisana DOC and on a red wine made from Cabernet, Merlot and Fetească Neagră.
Chianti debuts in Africa. The Chianti Wine Consortium’s mission to Nigeria is a success: masterclasses and tastings in Lagos open a dialogue with an emerging and curious market.
From Hong Kong to Barolo: A Conversion to Wine A Vinitaly International Academy professor reflects on how to attract new audiences to wine at a time of intense pressure on the industry.
Wine events
Salone del Vino 2026 – Turin From February 28th to March 2nd, Piedmont’s largest “open cellar” returns to the OGR Turin. Two days for the public and one for professionals, with international buyers. The theme: “Tasting is discovery.”
Grandi Langhe 2026: Over 400 wines tasted in the press room in Turin. Focus on the new Barolo and Barbaresco vintages, with particular attention to the 2022 vintage, which was marked by severe drought.
Amarone Opera Prima 2026 From January 30th to February 1st in Verona: over 50 wineries and 100 international journalists. Featured, among others, are Pasqua Vini and Ilatium Morini with their new Amarone vintages.
Drink Let’s Drink South in Rome Southern Italy takes center stage at the Westin Excelsior: anticipation is growing for the Costa degli Dei and the future Calabrian wine denomination.
AIS Veneto: 2026 sommelier courses begin . Training for new wine professionals resumes, in a context where culture and skills are becoming increasingly central.
Milan-Cortina 2026, an opportunity for Italian wine According to Sandro Bottega, the Winter Olympics will be a powerful driving force for the wines of Lombardy and Veneto, with global visibility and a strong economic impact.
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