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
Cantine Ermes strengthens its presence in Oltrepò Pavese
Cantine Ermes will manage the Scagno winery following its acquisition by the Fondazione Monte di Lombardia. This acquisition consolidates the “Mosaic of Identity” project and strengthens the cooperative’s presence in one of Lombardy’s most important wine regions.
Banfi Winery in Strevi: Over 3,300 fine bottles stolen
A planned robbery at the Banfi winery in Strevi. The thieves stole only the most valuable Alta Langa wines, demonstrating their in-depth knowledge of the warehouse. The Carabinieri are investigating.
Cusumano invests in wine tourism
Cantine Cusumano continues to develop wine tourism, while the agri-food sector also addresses the issue of credit for small businesses.
Historic Families of Valpolicella: new appointments
Changes at the top of both the Famiglie Storiche association and the Antica Bottega del Vino in Verona have been announced, with the involvement of new generations of the leading Valpolicella wineries.
The Borro continues to grow
Ferruccio Ferragamo confirms his investment in Italian wine with Il Borro and the acquisition of the Pinino estate in Montalcino.
ORZAIA: Identity and Territory in the Friuli Grave Valley
The young Friulian winery continues its journey, promoting modern viticulture, local tradition, and sustainability.
Italian Wine and Oenology
Assoenologi: Riccardo Cotarella calls for more affordable prices
The president of Assoenologi calls on the entire supply chain to reduce the gap between production and final prices to restore wine’s status as a product for everyday consumption.
Conegliano Valdobbiadene studies climate change
A study with a 2100 horizon identifies strategies to preserve the quality and identity of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG.
Golden Flavescence
The Veneto Region is funding new monitoring and research activities to combat one of the main grapevine diseases.
Moscato d’Asti in difficulty
Rising production costs and stagnant grape prices are putting pressure on many Piedmontese winemakers.
Oltrepò Pavese
The sector continues to face the consequences of the production and commercial crisis that began after the difficult 2024 harvest.
Are the DOC and DOCG denominations still relevant?
The debate on the future role of designations of origin as tools for promoting local products has reopened.
Climate change brings forward the grape harvest
Extreme heat and water stress are changing the agricultural calendar in many areas of Italy.
Hailstorms in the province of Treviso
Bad weather hits several vineyards in the Treviso area, with grapes falling to 4 centimeters.
Resistant vineyards
The experience of the “Prince of Mel” confirms the potential of the new resistant varieties.
Pallagrello and Casavecchia
The history of the La Masserie winery tells the story of the valorization of two important native Campanian grape varieties.
The best Malbecs in Tuscany
Falstaff publishes the ranking of the main Tuscan Malbecs.
The wines of summer 2026
Among the recommended labels, the Piedirosso Colle Rotondella from Cantine Astroni stands out.
Negroamaro Rosato under 12 euros
Castello Monaci Kreos 2024 is considered one of the best value-for-money rosés.
Essential wine accessories
A practical guide to truly useful tools for storage, serving, and tasting.
Wine as culture
Angelo Peretti publishes “The Scent of a Half-Full Glass,” a reflection on wine as a cultural experience, not just a technical one.
International and Markets
Ismea is auctioning off over 8,800 hectares of agricultural land.
The National Bank of Agricultural Lands is launching a new program aimed primarily at young agricultural entrepreneurs.
Experiential tourism
The Cesarine expand their offerings by accompanying visitors directly to Italian producers, wineries, and farms.
Micro businesses and credit
The debate continues over the difficulty of accessing bank credit for small Italian businesses.
Wine Events
Under the sky of wine
Walk through the vineyards, guided tour, and tasting at Borgo del Baccano (Rome).
Glasses in Tonnara 2026
Over thirty wineries are featured at the wine festival hosted in the ancient tuna fisheries of Portoscuso, Sardinia.
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