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Wine press review for Tuesday March 3 -2026

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Wineries, Italian wine producers, and wine news.

Italian Wineries

Veraison Group grows 7% and expands its regional platforms

A holding company controlled by Edoardo Freddi’s FreedL Group, it closes 2025 with three acquisitions: acquisition of Cantine Alcesti (Sicily), a joint venture with Vallebelbo (Piedmont), and management of the Conti Sertoli Salis brand (Valtellina). Its strategy is clear: to build identity hubs capable of competing globally without losing its roots.

Rauscedo Winery Appoints Flavio Geretto

A Friulian cooperative with 2,000 hectares between the Tagliamento, Meduna, and Cellina rivers. The new management team focuses on integrating governance, production, and the market. Cooperatives today must think like industrial platforms.

Mosnel celebrates 190 years

Founded in 1836, now the fifth generation at the helm. Family continuity and territorial identity remain key competitive factors in contemporary Franciacorta.

Pio Cesare, fifth generation

Federica Boffa Pio (born 1997) represents the generational transition of one of the Langhe’s historic brands. She has economic vision, deep roots, and international responsibility.

Lisini: Brunello between tradition and modernity

From 1846 to today, a new generation has been working in one of the founding companies of the Brunello Consortium.

Tre Monti Winery triumphs at the Albana Dèi 2025.

Vitalba 2024 wins the technical award and popular vote. The Romagna Albana DOCG demonstrates stylistic dynamism.

Cellar Days

Architectural restoration and family planning in Basilicata: territorial development and hospitality as a lever for growth.

Chionetti Quinto and Son

Riccardo Montolivo visits the historic Dogliani DOCG estate: sport and wine as local ambassadors.

Palmieri Domus Vinaria

A family project in Pallagrello and Casavecchia: indigenous roots and progressive growth.

Italian Wine and Oenology

Alcohol-free wines: a growing segment

Global market already at $2.4 billion, expected to reach $3.3 billion in 2028. The health trend is driving the sector. An open technical issue: the production process and the perception of “ultra-processed.” The No-Lo segment is no longer marginal.

Masi – Amarone Costasera 2020

Amarone Classico DOCG with structure, balsamic notes, and a complex tannic texture. Stylistic continuity and premium quality.

Domìni Veneti – Recioto Amandorlato Amando 2015

Reintroducing Amandorlato into the production regulations: a middle ground between the sweetness of Recioto and the structure of Amarone. A smart revitalization of its identity.

Alto Adige Wine Consortium publishes “Wine in Alto Adige”

A monumental work on geology, zoning, and history. A territory that tells its story with scientific rigor.

Methanol Wine: 40 Years Later

Since 1986, DOC and IGT wines have risen from 10% to 60% of the total. From systemic crisis to structural qualitative leap.

Wine Spectator celebrates the Italian Next Generation

Twelve iconic families on the cover. Generational transitions are the central theme of Italian wine 2026.

Customer-centricity in wine

The article in Il Corriere Vinicolo relaunches the paradigm: “We serve people, not wine.” Less self-referentiality, more attention to the market.

Genevitis: democratic wine

A project by Mack & Schühle Italia featuring narrative QR codes for young people. Mini-videos, an affordable price, and straightforward language.

Duo – Altea Illotto

Organic blend of Monica and Sardinian Barbera. Young vineyard on calcareous marl in Campidano.

International

ProWein Business Report 2026

Stability in the short term, slight recovery expected in 2027. White wines are stable and sparkling wines are healthy. Most attractive markets: Germany, the Netherlands, and Japan. The United States is penalized by tariff uncertainty.

Wine and Culture Events

TourismA invites you to Vinitaly

ArcheoVinum Project: Integration between archaeological sites and wineries. Wine as a driver of advanced cultural tourism.

Turin Wine Fair

Micro-productions, lesser-known grape varieties, and new languages are emerging. Piedmont surprises beyond the clichés.

The Art of Wine – Casa Paladin

A sensory journey through historic training systems (Bellussera, Pergola Veronese, Guyot, and Alberello). Technical culture as a tourist experience.

EVO oil: quality before price

Nomisma survey for Sol Expo: 42% buy directly from the producer. Trust and local identity matter more than savings.

Assets & Innovation

Strategic Asset – Tenuta Chianti Classico (18 km from Florence)

120 hectares, active DOCG rights, historic brand. Platform ready for industrial integration or wine resort development. Iconic land mass = defensive value.

REVOLUTION 20 2.0 Special

High-capacity vending machine in a 20-foot High Cube container. 24-hour sales, Industry 4.0 integration, data and margin control. Automation as a sales tool.

FORBUS – Business Generator for Wineries

Audits, operational plans, and ongoing management of production, branding, and sales. In a selective market, structure and governance make the difference.

The common thread today is clear: generational transition, emerging segments (No-Lo), integration between culture and tourism, more mature industrial governance.

Italian wine isn’t simply changing. It’s selecting those capable of evolving.

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Wine press review for Monday March 2 -2026

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Italian wineries

Calabria – Cirò

  • Brigante Vigneti & Cantina : conscious craftsmanship and modern techniques for a new identity for Cirò, capable of excelling in white wines as well. A viticulture of choice, not nostalgia.

Romagna – Montiano

  • Donegato Winery : The Berretti brothers’ winery celebrates its first anniversary and presents five new labels. Its architecture blends seamlessly into the landscape, its strong wine tourism vocation, and its panoramic views are a welcome sight.

Valpolicella

  • Cantina Valpolicella Negrar / Domini Veneti : Transitioning from organic to integrated pest management. A pragmatic reflection on quality, sustainability, and agronomic results.

Langhe

  • La Spinetta : stylistic continuity and the Rivetti family’s distinctive vision. A wine concept based on density, tension, and memory, between Moscato, Barbera, and Barbaresco.

Friuli – Rauscedo

  • Cantina Rauscedo : Flavio Geretto is the new general manager. Strengthened governance and a new phase of development for one of Friuli’s major cooperatives.

Emilia – Modena

  • Ventiventi : Classic Method wines aged for 40 and 50 months. Slowness is a stylistic choice and a defining characteristic.

Veneto – Conegliano Valdobbiadene

  • L’Antica Quercia : La Ghiandaia Farmhouse is born. Farmhouse hospitality is a natural extension of the organic and biodynamic winemaking project.

Campania – Sannio

  • Giovanni Iannucci Winery : respectful viticulture, varietal recovery (Camaiola) and in-depth soil analysis between Guardia Sanframondi and Castelvenere.

Italian wine and oenology

Markets

  • Italian agri-food exports will reach 73 billion euros (5%) in 2025. A record figure according to Coldiretti based on Istat.

Denominations

  • Chianti Classico : growth driven by Riserva and Gran Selezione, awaiting UNESCO recognition. The region consolidates its position and value.

Technique and culture

  • Red or white wine: structure, acidity, aroma, and pairings explained in a popular way.
  • Valtellina Superiore Sassella 2015: a critical reflection on the market, prices, inventory, and rotation difficulties.

Territori

  • Collio: Quality Pinot Bianco under €15, an example of balance between value, terroir, and affordability.

Production scenario

  • A record 2025 harvest in Puglia (11 million hl), but cellars are full and exports are slow. National stocks exceed 60.9 million hectoliters .

International

Burgundy

  • François Carillon: the “anti-star” winemaker. Highly sought-after white wines, limited production, and strong international demand.

New categories

  • Dealcoholized wines at Mundus Vini 2026: blind tasting of over 300 samples. A rapidly evolving category, with uneven quality but a structural trend.

Wine events and supply chain

Extreme refinements

  • Tenuta del Paguro: wines aged underwater in the Adriatic Sea return to the World’s Best Sommeliers’ Selection 2026.

Fairs and competitions

  • Sol d’Oro – Northern Hemisphere: Awards for global olive oil excellence. Redoro Frantoi Veneti stands out among the Big Organic Producers.
  • SOL Expo Verona: excellent oils from 10 countries, Puglia the most awarded region.

Sector policies

  • National Olive Oil Plan: up to €500 million to relaunch Italian extra virgin olive oil and increase production by 25%.

Demonstrations

  • Sorgentedelvino LIVE in Reggio Emilia: 150 natural winemakers exploring culture, territory, and craftsmanship.
  • Wines of the Heart in Genoa: tastings with over 45 wineries, focusing on wine lovers and professionals.
  • AIS Veneto – Alba Vitæ : €5,000 raised for the “Gli Occhi di Bea” charity project.

Strategic focus QUIDQUID

Three assets. Three key territories. A single value logic.

  • Hilly Friuli (Udine): a winemaking and agritourism platform ready for expansion.
  • Conegliano (TV): a highly flexible industrial and logistics hub.
  • Cison di Valmarino (TV): a farming village in the UNESCO Hills, an integrated rural ecosystem.

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Wine press review for Sunday March 1 – 2026

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Italian wineries

  • Alex Maccan, vineyards without masks. From furniture to wine, Alex Maccan now leads two Friulian businesses with strong identities: Le Monde (Grave del Friuli) and La Ponca (Collio). A project that emphasizes spontaneity, a connection to the land, and authentic interpretation of the local area.
  • Sartori – Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Corte Brà Riserva 2018 A flagship wine from the “Heritage” line, the result of agronomic studies begun in the 1980s. Sartori confirms its leading role in the Veronese and cooperative winemaking scene.
  • Monte del Frà – Amarone Classico Casa Capitei 2019 The Bonomo family consolidates its presence in Valpolicella, adding a full range of great Veronese reds to the historic Garda appellations.
  • SalvaTerra – Amarone Classico 2019 After joining the Veraison Group, the winery is reorganizing its lines and strengthening the bond between wine, culture, and territory, with an identity that dialogues with art and history.
  • Costa Arènte – Amarone Riserva 2019 An expression of the Tenute del Leone Alato project: sustainability, soil regeneration, and stylistic coherence are the focus of a vertical tasting that recounts ten years of work in Valpantena.
  • Cantine Vivito (Vini Viticoltori Toscani) Valentino Galgani is the new president of the cooperative, one of the largest in Tuscany, with 150,000 quintals of grapes processed and a 2025 production value of 16 million euros.
  • Marisa Cuomo at Taste 2026 The “heroic” wines of the Amalfi Coast take center stage at the Fortezza da Basso: elegance, flavor, and a strong territorial identity.
  • Mura Mura (Barbaresco) Guido Martinetti and Federico Grom talk about the transition from artisanal ice cream to wine: a project born in Monferrato that today produces one of the most popular Barbaresco wines.
  • Winegrowers of the Upper Emilian Apennines Vineyards between 600 and 900 metres in the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines: small scale, agronomic innovation and a concrete response to climate change.

Italian wine and Italian oenology

  • Young farmers: new requirements from 2026. The MASAF decree expands access to CAP support by enhancing professional training and encouraging generational turnover.
  • Etna DOC: 67,000 hectoliters claimed in 2025, a historic record after the decline in the 2023 harvest: numbers that reinforce the value of the Etna terroir despite the structural criticalities.
  • The Other Tuscany: a consolidated certainty Eleven DOPs and one IGT represent 40% of the region’s wine production, confirming the importance of “non-mainstream” denominations.
  • Pinot Bianco del Collio under 15 euros A virtuous example of historic cooperation and accessible quality in one of the symbolic territories of great Italian white wines.
  • Wine and restaurants: the price and distribution issue. A critical analysis of the decline in weekday consumption and the stagnation of the average receipt in restaurants.

International

  • Champagne La Borderie – Blanc de Noirs Brut Nature 2021 Simon Normand’s work in the Aube: micro-plots, biodiversity, and a rigorous reading of the terroir for an uncompromising, distinctive Champagne.

Wine, agri-food and wine tourism events

  • Salone del Vino Torino 2026 (OGR) Talks, masterclasses, and tastings for the general public and industry professionals, focusing on new trends and the dialogue between wine, cuisine, and digital storytelling.
  • Conegliano and the Vulture area will be the protagonists of the 2026–2027 national Città del Vino , with a cultural program that combines music, territory, and winemaking identity.
  • Antica Fiera di Godega 2026 Over 100,000 visitors expected for an edition dedicated to agriculture 5.0 and rural innovation.
  • Andar per Cantine Live – Livorno A new format dedicated to wine tourism: tastings, talks, a 2026 guide, and practical tools for promoting winery experiences.
  • Vigneti Aperti 2026 – Wine Tourism Movement From March to October, outdoor experiences, wellness, and sustainability following the seasonal cycle of the vine.
  • Women and Wine – Piglio A cultural and symbolic journey through the history, female identity, and future of viticulture.
  • Women’s Day at Aminea Winery: A family-friendly event featuring wine, music, and creativity, with workshops and tastings.
  • Assovini Sicilia at the FINE Wine Tourism Marketplace (Valladolid) Sicily’s wine scene takes center stage in international wine tourism networking.
  • Slow Wine Fair 2026: Fifth edition of the event dedicated to “good, clean, and fair” wine, with an increasingly international scope.
  • Sol Expo Verona: Over 90 events dedicated to olive oil: training, marketing, and exports at the heart of the second edition.

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Wine press review for Saturday February 28 -2026

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Italian wineries

  • Baglio di Pianetto – Doc Sicilia Rosso Viafrancia 2022 Tasting of the 2022 version of the red wine made from Nero d’Avola and Syrah: intense profile, aged in wood and strong territorial identity from the Palermo hinterland.
  • Bibbiano – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna del Capannino 2021 A story that intertwines history, landscape, and style, following in the footsteps of Giulio Gambelli and a family tradition that dates back to 1865.
  • Laura Aschero – Vermentino della Riviera Ligure In a former warehouse in the province of Imperia, one of the most representative Vermentinos of Western Liguria is born, combining family roots and stylistic continuity.
  • Donegato Winery (Romagna) The young winery of the Berretti brothers turns one and presents five new labels, strengthening the cellar-hospitality-landscape model.
  • Cantina Girlan – Piz Rosé A new interpretation of Pinot Noir in rosé, which responds to market evolution with freshness, altitude and South Tyrolean identity.
  • Cantina di Venosa The Lucanian cooperative is preparing for ProWein Düsseldorf and is looking decisively at foreign markets, primarily Germany and China.
  • Terre d’Oltrepò Spa: Full payment of receivables from the 2024 harvest confirmed through the liquidation process; the option of joining Collis is open.

Italian wine and Italian oenology

  • Hero-Vine in the Cinque Terre: A pilot project has been launched to introduce drones and precision agriculture to Liguria’s terraced vineyards, aiming for resilience, sustainability, and landscape protection.
  • Resistance Inducers in Viticulture Technical focus on the “timing” of the use of substances that stimulate the vine’s natural defenses against pathogens such as downy mildew.
  • Organic wine and out-of-home Nomisma 2025 data confirm the growth of organic wine (€6.9 billion), but still indicate ample room for development in the restaurant industry and in conscious consumption.
  • Why a methanol-like scandal can’t happen again today. Analysis of regulatory developments, controls, and the role of the ICQRF and certification bodies in protecting the supply chain.
  • ICQRF label and code Explanation of why, in some cases, the manufacturer’s name may be replaced by an identification code.
  • 2025 Harvest in Puglia Record production (11 million hectoliters), but high stocks and weak exports pose a structural problem of balance between volumes and the market.
  • Economic Outlook for Italian Wine: In 2025, more than half of wineries will break even; stability is expected for 2026, with continued investment in marketing and sales.
  • Research on UV-C light and grape quality. A study in Bolgheri shows how the targeted use of light can improve aromatic profile and color, reducing the need for fungicides.

International

  • France: Consumption in sharp decline and young people away from wine. Structural data show a decline in consumption, vineyard area, and the attractiveness of vineyard work, while uprooting and reforms continue.
  • Canada, wine grows thanks to US tariffs. US tariffs unexpectedly favor the Canadian wine sector, with concrete results on the market.
  • New frontiers of European wine Romania, Portugal and other countries are emerging as qualitative and affordable alternatives to traditional markets.
  • Çobo Winery (Albania) A project that enhances native grape varieties and the territory, connecting tradition and contemporary vision in the heart of the Balkans.
  • Napa Valley under pressure The drop in prices at Premiere Napa Valley and the divestments of large groups signal a crisis in the standardized “wine-product” model.

Wine events

  • mareMMMa – The nature of wine The Maremma event doubles: two days (1–2 March) in Alberese with 113 companies and 582 wines, including the public and operators.
  • Open Vineyards 2026 From March to October, the Wine Tourism Movement format returns, with immersive experiences also designed for Gen Z and advanced wine tourism.
  • World’s Best Sommeliers’ Selection 2026 Italy at the top with 20 labels selected, thanks to the choices of the best international sommeliers.
  • Simply the Best – Milan, March 30 Italy’s most awarded wineries gathered at the Cavallerizze of the National Museum of Science and Technology.
  • Paestum Wine Fest Business 2026 Italian wine is told among the temples of Magna Graecia, from March 1st to 3rd in Capaccio Paestum.
  • Andar per Cantine Live – Livorno A new format dedicated to wine tourism, with tastings, talks, wine cards, and a focus on the winery experience.
  • Rimini Hills Wine and Flavor Route New Board of Directors with a strong focus on winemaking, confirming the strategic importance of wine for the area.

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