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Wine press review for Tuesday July 21 – 2026

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Italian wineries, Italian wine producers, and current wine news.

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QUIDQUID presents a new summary of the main news from the Italian and international wine sector.

Italian Wineries

Bortolomiol celebrates 60 Prior harvests

The Bortolomiol winery celebrates the sixtieth anniversary of its Prior Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Brut Millesimato, the first Prosecco Brut made from Glera grapes. This wine has marked the history of the appellation and continues to represent innovation and sustainability.

Biondi-Santi talks about Brunello with an audiobook

The historic Montalcino winery presents the fifth edition of the cultural project “La Voce di Biondi-Santi,” transforming the estate’s history into an audiobook dedicated to the theme of generations and wine communication.

Ca’ Vescovado focuses on innovation and alcohol-free wines

The young Portogruaro winery continues its development with 50 hectares of vineyards, 700,000 bottles produced, and a range that includes non-alcoholic sparkling wines, Ribolla Gialla, and local wines.

Talosa enhances the Nobile di Montepulciano

The Pieve Le Grazie vertical tasting confirms the Tuscan winery’s commitment to quality through a limited-production wine that represents one of the denomination’s most prestigious expressions.

Gorghi Tondi relaunches summer wine tourism

The Sicilian winery organizes seven evenings among the vineyards, featuring live music, aperitifs, and tastings of its organic wines.

Denis Montanar and natural wine

The Friulian company continues to represent a benchmark in Italian natural winemaking, with a production philosophy that values spontaneous fermentations and minimal intervention in the vineyard and cellar.

Italian Wine and Oenology

Frescobaldi indicates three priorities for the sector

The president of the Italian Wine Union identifies three strategic axes for the future:

strengthen presence in the United States;
consolidate the European market;
rebalance the production supply.

Valpolicella: Production is declining, but its value must be preserved.

In 2025, production of the denomination is expected to decrease by 3%. The Consortium is focusing on balanced management of quantities to maintain competitiveness and profitability.

The University of Bolzano is studying the viticulture of the future.

New research identifies strategies to combat climate change through targeted irrigation, more resilient varieties, and techniques capable of delaying grape ripening.

Carbon credits in agriculture

A seminar in Friuli Venezia Giulia will illustrate how sustainable agricultural practices can generate certified carbon credits, creating new economic opportunities for companies.

Guide to Aging Wine

An overview of the factors that determine the evolutionary potential of wines, from vintage to storage, up to the product’s structure.

AIS Lombardia presents “Without 1 Sense”

The project creates Braille labels equipped with NFC technology to make wine accessible to the blind.

Piceno calls for a relaunch strategy

The Consorzio Tutela Vini Piceni and Vinea are urging action on inventory, promotion, crisis distillation, and generational turnover.

Morellino del Cuore 2026

The fourth edition of the blind tasting confirms the project as an independent observatory of the quality of the Morellino di Scansano DOCG denomination.

Riesling from Val Camonica takes centre stage

The Vallecamonica winery demonstrates the growing qualitative potential of Italian Riesling in an emerging territory.

International Markets

Young Americans increasingly interested in wine

In the United States, a growing number of affluent young collectors are purchasing wine both as an investment and for consumption. Over 80% regularly drink bottles from their collection.

International incoming for Italian companies

Between September and December, TEF will organize B2B meetings with operators from the United Kingdom, Switzerland, and Vietnam to promote the agri-food and wine sectors.

Michelin enters the wine industry

The Michelin guide dedicated to Burgundy wineries debuts. The decision by the prestigious Arnoux-Lachaux winery to request its removal from the guide has sparked controversy.

Hungary, a new destination for European wine tourism

Tokaj, Balaton and Hungary’s main wine-growing regions are emerging as destinations for wine enthusiasts and slow tourism.

Arcane Wines against speculation

Milan’s new wine shop offers rare labels at fair prices, countering the speculative dynamics of the collectible wine market.

Wine Events

Vinitaly and the City Calabria

The 2026 edition attracted approximately 30,000 visitors and 110 participating companies, confirming the success of the format that combines wine, culture, and tourism.

Goblets of Stars 2026

From July 24th to August 16th, the Wine Tourism Movement’s events will return throughout Italy, featuring tastings, cultural events, and the promotion of responsible drinking.

Goblets of Stars in Cortina

On August 8th, Renzo Rosso’s Diesel Farm will take center stage at the fourteenth edition of the event.

Terriccio Castle in Cortina

Presentation of the book Vinology Pairings with tasting of the company’s wines as part of “A Mountain of Books.”

The Nights of Wine

The summer events continue:

Conegliano (21-22 August);
Manzano and Sesto al Reghena;
numerous events in the Wine Cities of Friuli Venezia Giulia.

Dinner with the Producer

The series of evenings dedicated to direct encounters between producers, enthusiasts, and the local area continues through guided tastings.

Bolgheri and the Tuscan coast

A guide has been published to the main wineries to visit, including big names and iconic Super Tuscans.

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Wine press review for Monday July 20 – 2026

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Italian wineries, Italian wine producers, and current wine news.

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QUIDQUID presents a new summary of the main news from the Italian and international wine sector.

Italian Wineries

Trentodoc closed 2025 with 12.2 million bottles sold and a stable turnover of 180 million euros . The number of member companies is growing and its position among high-quality Classic Method sparkling wines is consolidating.
Il Borro presents Chiaro di Bolle 2023 , an organic Classic Method Blanc de Noirs obtained from Sangiovese, confirming the valorization of native vines in a sparkling wine key.
Villa Russiz (Collio) expands its hospitality project by inaugurating a new restaurant led by chef Alessio Tagliaferri, strengthening its integrated model of wine, tourism, and hospitality.
Montina Franciacorta invests in sustainability, vineyards, and exports and presents a rich calendar of summer events dedicated to wine tourism.
Cantina Bonotto enhances its historical heritage by integrating the 16th-century barchessa with a modern production facility.
Masseria del Feudo (Sicily) hosts the AIS educational visit for future sommeliers, promoting organic viticulture and local culture.
Donato Delucia (Alta Murgia) represents a new generation of winemakers who invest in viticulture starting from different professional experiences.

Italian Wine and Oenology

Markets

UIV: Italian wine exports declined 6.8% in the first four months of 2026. Exports in the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland are declining, while China and Brazil are growing. The sector is focusing on emerging markets and rebalancing production.
Confindustria: overall Italian exports grew by 3.4% , confirming the resilience of the national production system.

Vines and Research

A GRASPO study identifies an important genetic link between the historic Quaiara and Glera in Monfumo, strengthening knowledge of the origins of Prosecco.
International interest is growing in minor native grape varieties such as Timorasso, Pecorino, Susumaniello, Ruché, and Nascetta, which are increasingly in demand in premium markets.

Innovation

Winery management is becoming increasingly data-driven , thanks to the integration of Artificial Intelligence, IoT, and management software to improve production, sales, and planning.

Territory and Production

A violent hailstorm in Trentino hit around 250 hectares of vineyards , causing damage estimated at around 5 million euros .

Regulations

A ruling confirms that retired farmers can continue to benefit from IMU tax relief as long as they maintain agricultural activity and are registered with the social security system.

Profession

Confagricoltura reports an increasing difficulty in finding qualified workers , highlighting the need to make agricultural work more attractive.

Awards

Applications are now open for the 2027 Gambelli Prize , dedicated to the best young Italian winemakers.

International

The Sinefinis project, a wine born from the collaboration between Italian and Slovenian producers, becomes a symbol of European integration and cross-border cooperation.
Italian exports continue to face a complex international environment, characterized by geopolitical tensions and slowing demand in key traditional markets.

Wine Events

Molinetto della Croda By Night (Refrontolo): jazz music, evening tours, and Prosecco DOCG tastings.
Slow Wine Fair 2026: Over 1,100 wineries will be present at BolognaFiere, with a strong participation from Irpinia and organic wineries.
Tramonto DiVino (Riccione): over 400 wines, 80 wineries, and more than 600 participants.
Nodo Rosé (Realmonte): the fifth edition dedicated to Sicilian rosé wines will take place on July 23rd and 24th.
Temporary Starred Restaurant (Poppi): The event will close with a four-handed dinner featuring Michelin-starred chefs.
Le Notti del Vino (Novara): tastings, vineyard walks, and wine tourism promotion until September.

Wine Culture

Cerasuolo di Vittoria is celebrated as a symbol of Sicilian winemaking identity with the opening of the Enoteca Regionale del Sud-Est.
Attention is growing towards Italian Rieslings , with Val Camonica among the emerging territories.
Experts and sommeliers offer new interpretations of summer wines , favoring freshness, balance and typicality.
A guide with 10 summer wine and food pairings , dedicated to consumers, has been published.

Featured

📈 Italian wine exports are still struggling (-6.8%), but strategies towards new markets are strengthening.
🍾 Trentodoc confirms economic stability and structural growth.
🌱 More and more space for native grape varieties, sustainability, and digital innovation.
🌍 Wine tourism and events continue to be one of the main drivers of promotion of Italian wine.

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Wine press review for Sunday July 19 – 2026

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Italian wineries, Italian wine producers, and current wine news.

Wine Idea – Wine Press Review – Top News for Sunday, July 19, 2026

Good morning,

QUIDQUID presents a new summary of the main news from the Italian and international wine sector.

Italian wineries

Veneto: Full cellars and pressure on prices. Regional stocks reach 11.5 million hectoliters (3.25%), while in Italy they exceed 46.5 million (6.7%). The sector is focusing on promotion and storage to avoid a price war before the harvest.

Villa Russiz expands its wine tourism offerings. The historic Collio winery opens its new restaurant, led by chef Alessio Tagliaferri, completing a project that integrates wine, hospitality, local culture, and social commitment.

Torre Varano Winery. The historic Taburno winery continues its growth by promoting Aglianico and Falanghina, along with the native grape varieties Greco, Fiano, and Coda di Volpe.

Parvus Ager and Gens Fabia have achieved international success. The two wineries have received important awards in international competitions, confirming the quality of their local production.

Colonna celebrates its wines. The Cifero Winery wins gold and silver medals at the Città del Vino International Wine Competition, showcasing the potential of the volcanic vineyards of the Castelli Romani.

Cantine di Castignano: governance crisis. After internal messages were shared on social media, President Omar Traini announced his resignation on the eve of the grape harvest, ushering in a delicate phase for the Marche-based cooperative.

Villa Russiz also takes center stage with its 2004 Sauvignon De La Tour. This historic Collio winery confirms the value of its great, long-aged white wines and its model, which combines winemaking quality with social purpose.

Italian wine and Italian oenology

Record inventories in Italy. Italian warehouses hold over 46.5 million hectoliters of wine. Veneto holds nearly a quarter of the national stocks.

Exports remain weak. In the first four months of 2026, Italian exports fell by 3.7% in volume and 6.8% in value, with a particularly sharp contraction in non-EU markets and the United States.

The 2026 harvest has been brought forward. In Veneto, the harvest will begin around mid-August. Prosecco continues to show strong sales despite the general slowdown in consumption.

Climate and vineyards. Heat and water stress could bring forward the harvest by about a week, making it crucial to monitor conditions on a vineyard-by-vineyard basis.

Grapevine downy mildew. An in-depth look at one of the main viticultural diseases, focusing on symptoms, yield damage, and control strategies.

Summer wines. Interest is growing in fresh whites, rosés, and reds served slightly chilled. The market favors balanced, aromatic, and versatile wines.

Tastings of the week.

Soave Terralunga 2025 by Vicentini Agostino: a fresh, savory white wine with a good quality-price ratio.

Collio Sauvignon De La Tour 2004 from Villa Russiz: an example of a great Italian white wine capable of evolving for over twenty years.

Wine and Culture. The book “Languages of Food and Wine” analyzes wine and food as elements that express Italian identity, relationships, and culture.

International

A new geography of European wine. Climate change is favoring the growth of viticulture in Northern Europe, while historic Mediterranean regions are facing high temperatures, drought, and early ripening.

Camargue: a new winemaking identity is born. A project is taking shape in France that aims to promote Camargue wines through a distinctive bottle and a strong integration of wine, water, biodiversity, and landscape.

Wine events

Calici di Stelle Abruzzo 2026. From July 24th to August 16th, 25 wineries will be the protagonists with 63 events including tastings, music, guided tours, vineyard dinners, and stargazing.

Morbegno in Cantina 2026. Three weekends between September and October dedicated to Valtellina wines, with tastings in the city’s historic cellars and palaces.

Le Notti del Vino (Wine Nights) in Velletri. The call for proposals for the 2026 edition of the event, scheduled for August 28th and 29th, dedicated to promoting local wine excellence, has been published.

La Subida (Friuli). The story of a family who transformed their home into a symbol of Italian food and wine hospitality, with a Michelin-starred restaurant, osteria, and hospitality immersed in the Collio region.

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Wine press review for Saturday July 18 -2026

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Italian wineries, Italian wine producers, and current wine news.

Good morning,

QUIDQUID presents a new summary of the main news from the Italian and international wine sector.

Italian Wineries

Zonin 1821: the redevelopment plan continues. Expressions of interest have been received for some of the main Italian estates, while the Gambellara headquarters remains excluded from the sale.
Mionetto: The first company performance bonus has been signed. Up to €1,000 for approximately 170 employees.
Diesel Farm (Renzo Rosso): the project combining sustainable agriculture, landscape conservation, and viticulture in the Vicenza hills continues.
Casa Pisoni (Trentino): the development of Trentodoc sparkling wines continues, enhancing a family tradition that began in 1852.
Tenuta La Massa (Tuscany): an example of a modern interpretation of the territory with an approach inspired by the great wines of Bordeaux.
Torre Varano Winery (Taburno): over a century of history dedicated to Aglianico and Falanghina.
Machiarano 1899: highlights the long Campania winemaking tradition in the Taburno area.
Montefiascone: The Cantina Sociale (Cooperative Winery) is temporarily closed after NAS inspections revealed serious hygiene and sanitation deficiencies.

Italian Wine and Oenology

Sicilian Sparkling Wine Network: a new project is born that connects producers, regions, and wine tourism through Sicilian sparkling wines.
Veneto 2026 harvest: harvest brought forward to mid-August. Prosecco confirms strong market performance despite the general slowdown in consumption.
Wine stocks: over 46 million hectoliters are held in Italian warehouses. Veneto holds approximately a quarter of the national stocks.
Wine crisis: Unione Italiana Vini reiterates the need to reduce production and manage inventory to safeguard the sector’s profitability and value.
Piedmont: CIA Agricoltori Italiani warns that the sector’s crisis is still ongoing and requires structural intervention.
ICQRF: Seizures in the wine sector to exceed €22.6 million in 2025 to combat fraud and irregularities.
University of Trento: a high-level training course dedicated to the production of Classic Method sparkling wines will begin next fall.
Groppello di Revò: interest is growing in this rare native grape variety from the Val di Non, a symbol of heroic viticulture.
Arianna Occhipinti: The 2023 Nero d’Avola Siccagno confirms the value of natural viticulture in the Vittoria area.
Orvieto DOC: the denomination reflects on its future by focusing on innovation, low-alcohol wines, and enhancing its identity.
The future of wine: according to numerous producers and scholars, the sector will need to focus on identity, quality, young consumers, sustainability, and climate adaptation.
Syrah di Cortona: the area promotes its wines by involving the entire historic center in a wine trail.
Organic awards: The Fioralba and Vedrine wineries of Polpenazze won important international recognition at Amphore 2026.
Consumption: the importance of perceived quality is growing. Ingredients, origin, and transparency now matter more than price for many consumers.

International Scenario

Champagne Louis Roederer Vintage 2018: presented is one of the most important interpretations of the Montagne de Reims obtained through around thirty microvinifications.
Michelin Guide Wineries: The debut of the Michelin Grape Selection in Burgundy sparks controversy, with wineries rejecting the classification they received.

Wine Events

Drinks Natural – Ancestrale (Madonna di Campiglio, July 24-25): natural wines, open-fire cooking, tastings, and masterclasses.
Le Notti del Vino (Valdobbiadene, August 3): outdoor dinner, tastings, and promotion of the area recently named Italian City of Wine 2026-2027.
VinoVip Cortina 2026: A discussion among leading Italian wine producers on consumption, climate change, and the sector’s prospects.
Jazz in Cantina (Marsala, July 22-26): A new format debuts, combining great wineries and jazz music.
Donnafugata: Marsala’s historic cellars host two evenings of the Marsala Jazz Festival.
Calici di Stelle Abruzzo (July 24 – August 16): 25 wineries and over 60 events including tastings, tours, music, and stargazing.

Featured today

Prosecco continues to prove itself one of the most solid denominations on international markets.
The Italian wine crisis remains mainly linked to excess production and increasing inventories.
The role of wine tourism is growing as a strategic lever for promoting territories and denominations.
The future of the sector depends on quality, territorial identity, innovation, sustainability, and training .

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