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Wine press review for Friday June 6 -2026

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

Italian Wineries

Villa Russiz presents “Laudato Sie.” This new red wine is part of the Borgo Laudato Si’ project in Castel Gandolfo. This initiative combines sustainability, social inclusion, and the promotion of the Friuli region.

Fattoria Sardi launches 15 Primavere Rosé 2025. The biodynamic winery in the Colline Lucchesi area celebrates the fifteenth vintage of its flagship rosé, made from organic Sangiovese, Syrah, and Vermentino grapes. Boschetto Campacci, a rebirth in Chianti Classico. The Sienese estate, led by the Frascino family, continues its development journey, focusing on high quality and territorial identity. Casorzo winery wins awards in Croatia . The Malvasia di Casorzo DOC It’s Rock 2024 won the bronze medal at the 2026 Vinistra Wine and Spirits Awards. Turrini winery: new management after the crisis. The historic Romagna winery is being taken over by Enoitaly. The employment issue remains open for some of the workers still on furlough. Calabria’s first underwater winery. The Sinus Underwater Wines project is taking shape in San Nicola Arcella, with wines aged 35 meters deep in the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Italian Wine and Oenology

Envisioning 2035: Italian wine changes model. A clear vision emerges from the Milan summit: less focus on volumes and more attention to wine tourism, emerging markets, management, and value creation.

UIV approves production containment. Green light for measures to reduce yields and rebalance a market characterized by high inventories and slowing consumption. Assoenologi: strategies against climate change. The Conegliano Congress highlights the need to adapt vineyards and wineries to higher temperatures, rising alcohol levels, and soil impoverishment. Beneficial bacteria and fungi combat grapevine diseases . New international research opens up interesting prospects for the biological control of grapevine trunk diseases. Catarratto, a new strategy for Sicily. The historic Sicilian grape variety is being relaunched as a tool for territorial identity, cultural valorization, and market positioning. Verjus: agresto is back in the spotlight. The ancient juice obtained from unripe grapes is experiencing a new wave of interest in contemporary restaurants and mixology. The world’s smallest vineyard in Reggio Emilia. On a terrace measuring just 20 square meters, ViaMari10 is born, a curious urban viticulture experience that produces approximately 30 bottles per year. Severe weather in Emilia-Romagna. Hailstorms and thunderstorms are jeopardizing up to 80% of production in some areas of the Carpi province, with significant damage to vineyards. Sweet wines: new communication is needed. Experts emphasize the need to revitalize the cultural and commercial value of sweet wines through more modern and accessible communication.

International

Global wine exports slowing In 2025, global wine trade will fall to 33.8 billion euros, while the weight of emerging markets and the importance of geographical diversification increase.

Cremisan Wine Estate takes center stage at Vini d’Abbazia. The historic Holy Land winery will be the focus of a masterclass dedicated to the dialogue between religions and wine culture. International research on vine health. A University of Oregon study explores the use of native microorganisms as a sustainable tool for plant protection.

Wine Events

Abbey Wines 2026 – Fossanova (Latina) From June 12th to 14th, meetings, tastings, contemporary art, and masterclasses dedicated to the relationship between wine, culture, and spirituality.

Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Spring 2026 Tastings, gastronomy, culture, and a partnership with the Vulture area of Basilicata enliven the event program. Record-breaking Open Cellars in Abruzzo. Over 50,000 glasses distributed and approximately 100,000 attendees confirm the growth of regional wine tourism. Dialogues on Franciacorta at Barone Pizzini. A meeting between Silvano Brescianini and Armando Castagno dedicated to the history, territories, and great reserves of Franciacorta. Tuesday in the Cellar at Letrari. Aperitifs, vinyl music, and tastings highlight the relationship between wine and conviviality. Franciacorta Road. Six cycling routes through vineyards, villages, and wineries to discover the region in a sustainable way. Caravaggio: Genius and Madness. In Rome, a cultural itinerary dedicated to Caravaggio concludes with a themed wine tasting. Vo’ Vecchio and the Parco del Venda Winery: A historic visit to Villa Contarini Giovanelli and a tasting of Euganean Hills wines. “Vini e Cantine” Award in Venosa: Young designers showcase innovative and sustainable ideas for the wineries of the future.

Strategic Scenario of the Day

Today’s news confirms five now evident trends for the Italian wine sector:

production containment to rebalance the market;
growth of wine tourism as an economic lever;
agronomic and oenological innovation to address climate change;
valorization of identity grape varieties and territories;
need for new communication and business models to intercept the consumers of the future.

Wine press review for Thursday June 5 -2026

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

Italian Wineries

Campari prepares for generational transition

The Garavoglia family is moving toward a third generation at the helm of the Campari Group. Alessandro Garavoglia and Jacopo Forloni join the company’s board, marking the beginning of the succession process at the world’s leading aperitif producer.

Attems debuts with a great red in Collio

The Frescobaldi Group estate presents Brezich 2021, the first Collio DOC Cabernet Riserva in the company’s history, made from Cabernet Franc and Carmenère.

Pellegrino relaunches Pantelleria with dry white wines

The historic Marsala winery focuses on dry Zibibbo with its new “Bianco di Venere,” a modern interpretation of the island’s iconic grape variety.

Cantina Tollo presents the “To Be” line

A new range geared towards contemporary consumers is born: a chilled red and a low-alcohol white aimed primarily at international markets.

Pojer and Sandri split after more than 50 years

Historic separation in Trentino wine. Fiorentino Sandri will continue to lead the Pojer e Sandri brand, while Mario Pojer will develop new projects in the Cembra Valley.

Vinolok opens the Italian branch

The Czech company specializing in glass closures is strengthening its presence in the Italian market, which already accounts for 11% of global turnover.

Benanti strengthens wine tourism on Etna

The “Wine & Culture 2026” project was presented at Tenuta Monte Serra, featuring itineraries dedicated to wine, local produce, culture, and hospitality.

I Vini di Maremma winery looks to the future.

Together with the Italian Wine Union, the company is promoting a day of discussion dedicated to changes in the sector and new strategies for the supply chain.

Col d’Orcia, a model of biodiversity

The Avifauna project has identified 70 bird species on the Montalcino organic estate, confirming the environmental value of biodiversity in the vineyards.

Italian Wine and Oenology

Veneto: €11 million to promote wine in non-EU markets

The Veneto Region has published the 2026/27 OCM Wine call for proposals aimed at supporting trade fairs, marketing, and international promotion.

Veronese wines: quality-price ratio is a key factor in sales

According to the UIV Observatory, Amarone, Valpolicella, Soave, and Custoza show strong price elasticity, while Lugana and Ripasso maintain stable demand.

Wine tourism: growing impact on sales

Over 60% of Italian wineries report an increase in direct sales thanks to wine tourism. Millennials are driving this growth.

Franciacorta requests a halt to new plantings until 2028.

The Consortium proposes a temporary block on new vineyards to limit supply and protect the value of the denomination.

Toscana IGT officially becomes “Toscana IGT”

Green light for amending the regulations and introducing sparkling wines into the regional denomination.

Wine crisis in Piedmont

CIA Piemonte raises the alarm: the price of grapes in many areas no longer covers production costs.

Extreme heat in the vineyard: how to protect your vines

Technicians and experts draw attention to preventive measures against thermal stress and solar radiation.

Volatile acidity: producers divided

The debate over the possible revision of regulatory limits continues. Many winemakers are calling for caution to avoid quality risks.

Do native grape varieties really exist?

An in-depth analysis of the concept of autochthony in light of the latest genetic and ampelographic research.

Biodynamics and viticulture

From the Cambium International School in Sicily emerges a vision of biodynamics as an integrated approach to business management.

Solaris and the World of PIWI

Focus on the resistant Solaris grape variety and its growing diffusion in European vineyards.

Vi.Nicola: naturally low-alcohol wine

From the Langhe comes an innovative Moscato with just 5% alcohol content, obtained without dealcoholization.

Ribolla Gialla dredger 2024

Tasting of the new vintage from the organic winery in San Floriano del Collio, an authentic expression of the Gorizia region.

Wine is not in crisis, it’s changing

The series dedicated to the evolution of the sector continues: new consumers, new channels, and new ways of enjoying wine.

International Scenario

France: Vineyard prices plummet

In 2025, the average value of French AOP vineyards will lose 2.9%, with major difficulties especially in Bordeaux and the South-West.

VIK is the best winery in the world

Chile’s Millahue Valley estate takes first place in the World’s 50 Best Vineyards ranking thanks to its integration of wine, hospitality, and landscape.

Discovering Georgia’s wineries

The Merano Wine Festival Georgia highlights the millennia-old tradition of qvevri wines and the extraordinary viticultural biodiversity of the Caucasus.

Low alcohol and 0% trend

The growth in low-alcohol consumption continues, with new offerings also involving the premium aperitif scene.

Events, Tourism and Wine Tourism

Sicily: Over 10,000 attendees at Cantine Aperte

Wine tourism confirms its driving role in the regional economy. The number of wineries participating in the Sicilian Wine Tourism Movement is also growing.

Ancarano protagonist of Open Cellars

Tenuta Antonini in Abruzzo was a huge success, making it one of the most visited wineries at the 2026 edition.

Wine Notes 2026 in Cortona

Eight events including tastings, jazz concerts, and classical music in the wineries of the Arezzo area.

Etna is discovered by train

The historic Circumetnea Railway becomes a tourist itinerary for exploring the volcano’s wineries, gastronomy, and landscapes.

Bierfest Platz returns to Milan

From June 18th to 20th, Piazza dei Mestieri hosts a craft beer festival with tastings, music, and urban culture.

The data of the day

60% of Italian wineries have seen an increase in direct sales thanks to wine tourism.

Wine is increasingly being purchased through experiences, hospitality, and direct contact with the local area. This confirms that the future of the sector increasingly depends on the ability of wineries to transform themselves from mere producers into destinations to experience.

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Wine press review for Wednesday June 4 -2026

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

Italian Wineries

Varvaglione 1921: the birth of the “CÀ” Classic Method

The Apulian winery presents its first Metodo Classico and acquires the historic Tenuta Casino Nitti estate. Innovation, sustainability, and research characterize the project, which includes the use of multispectral drones and an experimental vineyard with over 500 varietals.

Cantina Produttori Cormòns wins “Calici di Ribolla” award

The Ribolla Gialla Spumante Brut took first place in the Charmat Method category with almost 89 points out of 100.

Folonari invests 7 million in a new hi-tech winery

The Ambrogio & Giovanni Folonari Estates are strengthening their presence in Tuscany with a new, technologically advanced facility focused on quality and territorial identity.

Moncaro: only offer for Vitis

At the auction, only one offer was received for the Montecarotto plant, from Moncaro Vitis. No offers were received for the Camerano and Acquaviva Picena plants.

Bulgheroni focuses on wine, oil and wine tourism

The group expects stable revenues of 13.5 million euros and is strengthening its strategy based on the diversification of its agricultural and tourism activities.

Terra Costantino: Etna between innovation and sustainability

Former engineer Fabio Costantino continues his journey to enhance Etna viticulture through biodiversity, native grape varieties, and an underground cellar integrated into the volcanic landscape.

Vesea Wine: A Debut in Campania Wine

Federica Giuliani launches two labels, a 2025 white and rosé, produced in just 1,100 bottles with the support of winemaker Mario Mazzitelli.

Poets’ Brolo: Tenuta Santa Maria’s Amarone Riserva

One of the most exclusive crus in the Valpolicella region is born within a 16th-century walled vineyard that preserves a unique microclimate.

Italian Wine and Oenology

Sicily increasingly attractive for tourism and food and wine

In 2025, foreign visitors are expected to grow by 5.5%, driven by the island’s international image, its excellent agri-food products, and wine tourism.

Vernaccia di San Gimignano: 750 Years of History and a Modern Challenge

The Consortium celebrates the 750th anniversary of San Gimignano’s iconic wine, highlighting the need to strengthen its contemporary positioning.

Attems presents the Sauvignon Blanc Cicinis 2024

The Frescobaldi group winery offers a new interpretation of Collio Sauvignon Blanc, aged in concrete, barrique, and tonneau.

Scrio di Le Macchiole: the Syrah of Bolgheri

A vertical tasting dedicated to one of the most important Italian Syrahs, produced in just 5,000 bottles.

Orazio 2000 Beneventano IGT surprises after 25 years

A testament to the longevity of great Italian reds, with a wine still intact and vital after more than two decades.

Mariano Murru appointed Knight of the Republic

Recognition from the President of the Republic for his contribution to Sardinian and Italian winemaking.

Graziana Grassini Knight of the Republic

Historic honor for one of the most influential winemakers in the Italian wine scene.

Antinori strengthens the bond between wine and art

Armin Linke’s “Sampling the Vineyard” has been acquired for the winery’s permanent collection in Chianti Classico.

Cantina Moncalisse: Architecture and Wine Merge

A new winery has been inaugurated in Trentino, featuring an innovative design that integrates an underground structure with the vineyard landscape.

Wine e-commerce is changing its model

Increasing selection, specialization, and valorization of local excellence to address the contraction in consumption.

Sergio Capaldo: Soil biodiversity determines food quality

From the Dogliani TV Festival, a reminder of the importance of the biological fertility of agricultural land.

Agriculture in difficulty in Piedmont and Valle d’Aosta

Cia is calling for an urgent meeting with the Region and large-scale retail trade to address the rising costs and declining profitability of wine, milk, and cereals.

Post-2027 CAP: Southern Italy’s Contribution

The Southern Regions are launching a discussion on future European agricultural policies, focusing on competitiveness, food security, and rural development.

Freddi International launches “Envisioning2035”

A summit dedicated to the future strategy of Italian wine and the competitiveness of the national winemaking system will be held in Milan.

International

Gen Z and wine: the problem isn’t disinterest

In the United States, the wine industry believes that young consumers are not abandoning wine, but are changing the ways and occasions they consume it.

Maribor is home to the oldest vine in the world

In Slovenia, a vine planted over 450 years ago, a historical and cultural symbol of the country, continues to produce wine.

Vinarium 2026: Romanian wine is growing

The international competition in Ploiești confirms the growing interest in Romania and the native Fetească Neagră grape variety.

Disaronno Group acquires Amaro Averna and Zedda Piras

The transaction, which strengthens the group’s international positioning in the spirits and beverage sectors, has been completed.

Wine Events

Abbey Wines 2026

From June 12th to 14th, three days dedicated to wine, spirituality, culture, and research will take place at Fossanova Abbey.

Roots of the South

On June 8th, Gioia del Colle returns to host the event dedicated to Southern Italian wines and oils, featuring international juries.

Catarratto Festival

On June 6th and 7th in Santa Cristina Gela (Palermo), the first event entirely dedicated to the Catarratto grape variety.

Rebel Queen – Vernaccia Wine Fest

Over 850 visitors and 7,000 tastings for the event dedicated to Vernaccia di San Gimignano.

Meetings with the Author and with Wine

From June 11th to September 3rd, the historic festival that combines culture, literature, and tastings returns to Lignano.

Follador Prosecco partners with the Vialli Foundation and the Mauro Golf Cup

On June 22nd in Turin, sport, solidarity, and Prosecco DOCG will meet to support ALS research.

Slow wine tourism between Tuscany and Umbria

The Trequanda and Pucciarella companies are launching new hospitality experiences to combat overtourism and promote rural tourism.

Trend of the day

Italian wine continues to move along three main directions:

investments in innovation and sustainability;
growth of wine tourism as an economic lever;
need to rethink markets, communication, and consumption to reach new generations.

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Wine press review for Tuesday June 3 -2026

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Italian wineries, Italian wine producers .

ITALIAN WINERIES

Wine tourism: hospitality becomes a strategy

At the Assoenologi Congress in Conegliano, the central role of wine tourism as a lever for profitability, territorial development, and international promotion was highlighted. The model of the Prosecco DOCG Hills, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was cited as an example of success.

Investing in Italian wine is becoming increasingly popular.

According to Knight Frank’s Wealth Report 2026, Italian vineyards and wineries are increasingly considered valuable assets by international investors thanks to their combination of profitability, prestige, and strong territorial identity.

Cordero di Montezemolo: Organic and Quality in the Langhe

The Piedmontese company continues its journey of enhancing over 50 hectares of vineyards in the Langhe, using certified organic management and a strong focus on the balance between tradition and innovation.

Marsala focuses on young people and white wines

Alongside the tradition of fortified wines, a new generation of companies is growing, investing in local white wines and innovation, contributing to the revival of Sicily’s largest wine-growing area.

Venissa presents the crus of the Venetian lagoon

The Bisol family is launching three Dorona crus grown among the islands of the northern Venice lagoon, showcasing the biodiversity and uniqueness of the lagoon region.

Goretti Winery: Open Cellars 2026 a success

Perugia attracted a large turnout for tastings, music, art, yoga, and Umbrian cuisine. The event confirms the growing connection between wine, culture, and hospitality.

I Vini di Maremma winery looks to the future.

On June 4th, a meeting with the Italian Wine Union will focus on sustainability, consumption, communication, and change in the wine sector.

ITALIAN WINE AND ITALIAN ENOLOGY

Young People and Wine: A New Language Is Needed

The Assoenologi Congress highlighted the need to make wine less formal and more accessible to new generations through simple, authentic, and experiential communication.

Italian wine exports still under pressure

In the first quarter of 2026, non-EU exports decreased 11%. The United States recorded a 20.5% decline, while Russia, China, Brazil, and Mexico grew. The Italian Wine Union (Unione Italiana Vini) is concerned.

Vernaccia di San Gimignano: 750 Years of History

Vernaccia celebrates 750 years of historical references and 60 years of DOC. The “Rebel Queen” Wine Fest confirms the role of this Tuscan white as a symbol of Italian viticulture.

Etna DOC: the volcano that conquers the market

The fame of Etna wines continues to grow thanks to their unique terroir, mountain viticulture, and strong territorial identity.

Pinot Grigio DOC delle Venezie protagonist of the Giro d’Italia

For the first time, a still white wine officially accompanies the Giro d’Italia as the Official Wine of the Giro d’Italia.

Italian hives: European leadership

Italy has reached 1.9 million beehives, the highest number in the European Union, confirming the strategic role of biodiversity for agriculture and viticulture.

OENOLOGY AND INNOVATION

New PIWI grape varieties on Elba Island

The Arrighi company is launching a trial with fungal-resistant varieties to further reduce the use of copper and sulfur in organic viticulture.

Polje presents the 2024 Collio Bianco Fantazija

A new vintage for the Friulian blend from the Cormòns winery, characterized by flavor, aromatic elegance, and a strong territorial identity.

Chardonnay Isole e Olena 2024

The historic Chianti Classico winery confirms the excellence of its interpretation of Chardonnay with a particularly balanced and refined vintage.

Beyond natural wine

Roberto Frega’s book proposes a new vision of wine based on the centrality of the vineyard, biodiversity, and the ecological complexity of the agricultural system.

Classic Method: the bubbles explained

An in-depth look at the Classic Method and bottle fermentation, a distinctive feature of high-quality sparkling wines.

INTERNATIONAL

Albania: Riccardo Cotarella to lead the relaunch of national wine

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has entrusted Riccardo Cotarella with a project to modernize the country’s viticulture, based on research, training, and the promotion of native grape varieties.

Spain focuses on wine museums

Spanish wine tourism is growing through a model that integrates museums, culture, and the region, seeking to replicate some of its Italian success.

Italy takes center stage among wine, cuisine, and UNESCO heritage.

On June 5th, the Verona Arena will host the “Italia Loves UNESCO” event, combining opera, Italian cuisine, and wine to celebrate Italy’s preeminence in UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

WINE EVENTS

Rewine Canavese 2026

Discussions, tastings, and the promotion of emerging Canavese producers will be the protagonists of the 2026 edition.

Spontaneously Wine – Padua

On June 6th at Fornace 57, over 50 labels and 11 producers of Italian artisanal and natural wine will be on display.

The Nights of Wine arrive in Rome

From June 5th to 7th, over 70 wineries will be on the Ponte della Musica for tastings, masterclasses, and meetings with producers.

Abbey Wines 2026

From June 12th to 14th, Fossanova Abbey will host one of Italy’s most original wine events, combining culture, spirituality, and wine.

“Wines and Cellars” Award in Venosa

The best sustainable winery projects created by students from technical institutes in the Basilicata region have been awarded.

Open Cellars: Abruzzo’s Record-Breaking Events

Over 100,000 visitors and approximately €2 million in economic benefits confirm wine tourism as one of the strongest drivers for regional wine.

Art & Wine in the Ancient Village

The summer festival kicks off in Meldola, featuring guided tastings, art, music, and local highlights.

Fiera dei Vini launches its Restaurant Menu

A national network of restaurants representing Italian wine is being created in connection with the Piacenza Expo 2026 event.

Strategic Summary of the Day

Three dominant themes of the day:

Wine tourism increasingly central : Open Cellars, Wine Nights and the new territorial formats confirm that experience is today one of the main drivers of sales and loyalty.
Communicating to young people is the challenge of the next decade : Assoenologi calls on the sector to use simpler, less technical language that is more in tune with new consumers.
Foreign markets remain challenging : non-EU exports down 11%, with the US slowing sharply, but positive signs from China, Brazil, Mexico, and Russia could offset some of the losses in the medium term.

QUIDQUID – Wine Press Review of June 2, 2026

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