The first Tuscan company to receive recognition from the German magazine, it achieved 18th place in the world rankings.

Cantina Vignaioli del Morellino di Scansano was awarded Best Wine Cooperative in Italy in the CO-OP 2025 competition organized by the German magazine Weinwirtschaft, one of the most authoritative European publications specialized in the wine sector.

The company from Scansano (Grosseto) is the first Tuscan cooperative to receive the award , standing out among 25 Italian candidates – with the exception of Alto Adige, which has a separate ranking. At an international level, the winery ranked 18th in the Top 21 Weltweit , the ranking of the best wine cooperatives in the world. The award ceremony was held on Wednesday 25 June in Deidesheim, Germany.

“We are proud to represent Maremma and Tuscany in such a high-level international context – declares Benedetto Grechi , President of Cantina Vignaioli del Morellino di Scansano –. Being awarded as the best cooperative in Italy fills us with satisfaction: it is a very important achievement, the result of a journey that has seen us climb the rankings over the years and that comes from a collective effort, from the dedication of the members and the technical team and from a strong and authentic territorial identity”.

Since 2010, Weinwirtschaft has selected the best Italian wine cooperatives every year by evaluating six wines representative of the current vintage , divided into specific categories: two white wines and two red wines with a price under 10 euros, two premium labels and two regional specialties, including at least one still wine. The references presented by Cantina Vignaioli del Morellino di Scansano for the selection were: Scantianum Vermentino Toscana Igt and San Bruzio Vermentino Superiore Maremma Toscana Doc for the white wines, Roggiano Morellino di Scansano Docg Biologico and Capoccia Ciliegiolo Riserva Maremma Toscana Doc for the reds, Sicomoro Morellino di Scansano Docg Riserva and Poco per Pochi Rosso Toscana Igt for the regional specialties.

Weinwirtschaft also assessed the cooperatives’ commitment to sustainability , rewarding those entities that stand out for reducing their environmental impact. In this context, Cantina Vignaioli del Morellino di Scansano has been active for years, initially by joining the National Program for the Evaluation of the Environmental Footprint , and subsequently by obtaining the Carbon Footprint and VIVA Sustainable Wine certifications . In July 2018, the European Union also awarded Morellino di Scansano Docg the PEF ( Product Environmental Footprint ) certification , which evaluates the environmental footprint along the entire supply chain, from the vineyard to the disposal of the packaging. The installation of a photovoltaic system in 2014 – expanded this year with the aim of covering up to 70% of the energy requirement – and the adoption of more sustainable packaging contributed to this important milestone.

Founded in 1972, Cantina Vignaioli del Morellino di Scansano brings together approximately 170 producer members. Born with the aim of enhancing local wine and promoting local development, the cooperative has invested in quality criteria since the 1980s, anticipating market developments and contributing to the growth of the Morellino di Scansano denomination. A far-sighted choice that has rewarded the work of the Cantina over the years, leading it to represent one of the main players in the Tuscan wine sector today.

participation of Mattia Vezzola, oenologist and soul of the Costaripa winery, at the prestigious conference “Matinée Technique 2025” organized by the Groupe ICV Provence, a world reference point in oenological research on rosé wines.

For the first time, the excellence of Italian rosé winemaking meets the expertise of French rosé at the ICV.

An important chapter opens for Italian viticulture: Mattia Vezzola , oenologist and soul of the Costaripa winery, was the first Italian invited to speak at the “ Matinée Technique 2025 ” conference, an event organised by the Groupe ICV Provence , the most authoritative institution in French rosé wine research.

The 2025 edition examined the impact of climate change on viticulture, with particular attention to water stress in vines , the selection of new rootstocks , the fight against parasites such as cryptoblabes , and the effects of unwanted sulfur odors in wines, and finally a return to a topic that is always cutting-edge, a focus on the extraordinary organoleptic and structural aspects derived from fermentation and aging in white oak barrels for excellent rosé wines . Mattia Vezzola brought his fifty years of experience to an ancient vision that is still profoundly refined, innovative, as well as rare and risky.

Vezzola shared with about 60 fellow winemakers the path that has allowed Costaripa to be considered one of the most authoritative voices in the “rosé from dedicated viticulture” panorama, illustrating the work carried out in the cellar of Moniga del Garda, in the heart of Valtènesi.

A work that starts from a comparison and a shared conviction with his friend Patrick Léon , an extraordinary French oenologist. “To produce great rosés, you need to pursue the same philosophy that is applied to Champagne wines, the exact same viticulture and the exact same oenology, ” said Mattia Vezzola.

“ The result of this vision is the expression of the olfactory sensory profile and texture of Valtènesi RosaMara , which represents its most complete value. ”

“ Provence, today the world epicenter of rosé, has always contributed to the value of a project that has its roots in Valtènesi in 1896. Here we have preserved and innovated centuries-old practices, giving life to an “extraordinarily gentle” rosé that speaks of identity, territory and vision .”

Participation in the Matinée Technique is not just a personal recognition: it is a tangible sign of how Valtènesi is confirming its leading role in the segment of “rosé from dedicated viticulture”, which has nothing in common with the excellent rosés of the rest of the world.

The invitation from the ICV team is a tribute to the vision of Costaripa, today a point of reference on the international scene. “ RosaMara is among the most fascinating wines; it is perhaps the project that has best brought together the tradition of my family with the value of the magic of Lake Garda, ” concluded Mattia Vezzola.

NEXT INTERNATIONAL DATE: JULY 8 WITH THIRTY SECONDS TO MARS 17TH EDITION Piazza Medford – Alba.

An inauguration with a bang last night at the Collisioni festival in a packed Medford square along with long queues , of almost two kilometers, which filled the City of Alba and transformed it into the beating heart of the Italian music scene with the concert of Gigi D’Agostino preceded by Roberto Molinaro , an Italian producer active since the 90s, known for his techno and eurodance style, who has collaborated with Eiffel 65 and Gabry Ponte. Gigi D’Agostino was entrusted with the grand opening of the 17th edition of the festival, protagonist of a long show lasting over 3 hours, in a great party of the Piedmontese summer overflowing with an audience of all ages: from ” Lento Violento ” to his many great successes, Gigi D’Agostino made the entire Piazza Medford dance to the rhythm of his music.

The next event is expected to be the international date on Tuesday 8 July, opened by Les Votives , a Milanese band with a “chic rock” sound inspired by the 60s/70s, with a contemporary touch, who won second place at X Factor in 2024, to continue with the highly anticipated live performance of Thirty Seconds to Mars , the world-famous, multi-platinum band made up of brothers Jared and Shannon Leto .

The concert in Alba will be a great opportunity not to be missed, to listen to their most iconic songs, as well as the new songs released in the latest album “ It’s The End Of The World But It’s A Beautiful Day” released on September 15, 2023 by Virgin Records .

The Collisioni lineup continues on Saturday 12 July with Shablo Joshua Mimì Tormento. The evening will continue with Sayf, a young Italian-Tunisian rapper from Genoa who mixes street rap and songwriting with his own style and great originality in a unique mix, capable of making him one of the most promising voices on the Italian rap scene today.

The night of Collisioni will be lit up by Irama , an artist loved by a transversal audience, capable of exciting young and old, who will enchant Alba with a memorable live and with all his hits that, to date, have earned him 53 Platinum and 4 Gold records and over 2.5 billion streams, consecrating him as one of the most successful artists in the current Italian music scene. His will be an engaging show that will transform the stage of Collisioni into a place of sharing and intense emotion for all fans.

This year too, there will be the appointment with the ‘Giornata Giovani’ of Collisioni , which in recent years has characterized the program of the festival, capable of making it an event capable of tuning in with the public of young and very young people, listening to new languages, breaking down intergenerational barriers. Four artists will be the protagonists of the Giornata Giovani in collaboration with Banca D’Alba who, on Sunday 13 July , will set the audience alight with an exceptional line-up and a marathon of over 5 hours of non-stop music : the first to take the stage of the Festival will be Promessa , the young rapper from Milan whose peculiarity is knowing how to rap very well, without necessarily having to bend to the musical trends of the moment with an old school tendency in an innovative key. His EP ‘Vite Sgrammate’ has totaled more than 1 million streams in less than a month since its release.

Next on stage will be Nabi , an artist born in 2004, a native French speaker, originally from Guinea Conackry. Before moving permanently to Milan, he lived in Paris, a city that gave him numerous influences. The singles “Felicità” in collaboration with Néza, “Guérrila” and “Plaquette” have allowed him to position himself among the most interesting emerging faces on the scene.

The Youth Day will then continue with the live performance of the highly anticipated Kid Yugi, a reference artist for the very young who blends rap and urban music with literary and important quotes, creating a unique and innovative mix. His 2024 album ‘I nomi del Diavolo’ was the most listened to album in the world in the first three days after its release on Spotify (Top Albums Debut Global Chart) as well as being certified 4x Platinum and having sold over 200,000 copies.

Finally, Sfera Ebbasta , the Trap King with 230 Platinum and 32 Gold Records, as well as a solid multigenerational fanbase that is close to 5 million followers on Instagram, will close the seventeenth edition of Collisioni with a great live show. Undisputed record holder of sales and sold outs, he returns to the stage of Collisioni to bring his story in music to Alba, from his origins to global fame, passing through his return to the block with his latest album ‘X2VR’ , already five times Platinum.

COLLISIONS MEETS LoST-EU

The collaboration with the LoST-EU project , dedicated to the promotion of Italian dairy excellence in Italy and Europe, continues this year. In the hospitality area of Collisioni, the guests of the event will be told the stories and unique qualities of its basket of DOP cheeses : Murazzano, Roccaverano, Ossolano from Piedmont, Puzzone di Moena from Trentino, Strachitunt from Lombardy, Vastedda from Valle del Belice and Pecorino Siciliano from Sicily, and last but not least Provolone del Monaco from Campania. A new great opportunity to raise awareness among the general public, especially young people, on the topic of sustainability, respect for traditions and the environment , key themes of the LoST-EU project, which all eight excellent DOPs in the basket have in common. The public will thus be able to appreciate the philosophy of LoST, which has as its main aim that of stimulating people to reflect on the current food distribution systems and to learn about the good practices to adopt every day , as consumers, by choosing fair and sustainable products.

COLLISIONI is made possible thanks to:

Ministry of Cultural Heritage; Piedmont Region; City of Alba; CRC Foundation; CRT Foundation; Banca d’Alba; Inalpi Dairies; Italy Good Wines; S.Bernardo; Cia; Kaoss/Nicese Brewery; Galup; Compral; Coca Cola; Baratti&Milano; Costadoro; Michelis; Asti Spumante Docg Consortium; Alba Traders Association; Basko; Ironika

With its San Lorenz 2024, Bellaveder takes the lead with the Special Mention for Best Italian Wine, while In the Mood for Müller 2023 by German Hammel wins the recognition for Best Foreign Wine as well as Best Long-lived Wine.

Val di Cembra, Trentino – 19 winners for the 22nd Müller Thurgau Wine Competition.

Nineteen in total were awarded, respecting the 30% limit on the total participants (64) imposed by the regulation, with scores ranging from 85.8 to 89.91. Among these, fourteen labels from Trentino, two from Alto Adige and three from Germany. In particular, seven are 2024 productions, nine from 2023, one from 2022, one from 2021 and one from 2017, proving the great potential for longevity of this wine.

The awards ceremony of the 22nd edition of the International Müller Thurgau Wine Competition took place yesterday evening, Friday 4th July , as part of the inauguration of the 38th edition of the Müller Thurgau: Mountain Wine review , scheduled until Sunday 6th July in Valle di Cembra, Trentino.

There are six Gold Medals , which by regulation cannot exceed 10% of the participants, grouped in a range from 87.54 points to 89.091 . In alphabetical order, Azienda Agricola Giorgio e Federico Paolazzi with IGT Vigneti delle Dolomiti Müller Thurgau Pietra di Confine 2021; Azienda Agricola Pojer e Sandri with Vigneti delle Dolomiti Müller Thurgau Monogramma 2022; Bellaveder with DOC Trentino Müller Thurgau San Lorenz 2024, which obtained the highest score (89.091) and therefore also received a Special Mention ” Best Italian Wine “; Cembra mountain winery with DOC Trentino Müller Thurgau 2023; Hammel with Deutscher Qualitätswein In the Mood for Müller Trocken Pfalz 2023, which also received the Special Mention for “ Best Foreign Wine ” and “ Best Long-Live Wine ” and with Deutscher Qualitätswein Erste Versuchung Rivaner Trocken Pfalz 2024.

Six more Silver Medals , assigned to labels that obtained between 86.63 and 87.45 points . In alphabetical order, Cantina Mezzacorona with DOC Trentino Müller Thurgau Superiore Cembra Castel Firmian 2023; Cavit with DOC Trentino Müller Thurgau Bottega Vinai 2024; Cortaccia with Alto Adige DOC Müller Thurgau GRAUN 2023; Gaierhof with DOC Trentino Müller Thurgau 2024; Pelz with IGT Vigneti delle Dolomiti Muller Thurgau 2017; Tenuta Gottardi with DOC Trentino Müller Thurgau 2023.

Finally, seven Bronze Medals , between 85.8 and 86.54 points : Azienda Vinicola Nicolodi Alfio with DOC Trentino Müller Thurgau 2023; Cantina Aldeno with DOC Trentino Müller Thurgau Athesim Flumen 2024; Cantina La Vis with DOC Trentino Müller Thurgau “I Classici” 2024; Cantina Produttori Valle Isarco with DOC Alto Adige Valle Isarco Müller Thurgau Aristos 2024; Fondazione Mach with DOC Trentino Müller Thurgau 2023; Villa Corniole with DOC Trentino Superiore Valle di Cembra Müller Thurgau Pietramontis 2023; Winzerverein Hagnau with Hagnauer Premium Müller-Thurgau Fass 247 2023.

“ Once again a very high level of quality – commented the president of the Mostra Valle di Cembra Committee Sara Pedri – . Just think that there are 8 wines, in addition to those that won medals, that have exceeded 85 points, with which the Gold Medal is usually awarded, and that in many cases the positions in the ranking depended on tenths, if not hundredths of a point ”.

The 64 wines in competition , of which 45 are from Trentino – 6 more than last year – 8 from Alto Adige, one from the Aosta Valley and around ten German wines, equal to 15% of the total, were tasted last June 20 by 19 judges divided into three tasting commissions, each composed of oenologists, journalists and sommeliers with blind tastings according to the Union Internationale des Oenologues Method which includes the evaluation of sight, smell, taste and taste-smell.

In terms of vintages, 41 labels from 2024 competed, as many as 19 from 2023, two from 2022, one from 2021 and one from 2017. The winemakers, in particular, appreciated the freshness and acidity of the 2024 productions, while sommeliers and journalists appreciated the longevity of non-vintage productions. However, everyone agreed on the potential of a wine that, due to its characteristics, can be well-suited to current consumption trends.

The award ceremony took place on the opening night of the 38th edition of Müller Thurgau: Vino di Montagna , in the presence of the press, partners and institutions, followed by the wine-comedy show by Lucio Gardin . On Saturday 5 July , at 4:00 pm, a tasting of the winning wines, already sold out, is scheduled at Palazzo Maffei. In the rooms of the Palazzo, it will still be possible to taste over 60 wines on display to discover the different nuances of this grape variety.

Also not to be missed are the “Heroes” trek along the Cammino delle Terre Sospese, the Thai showcooking to discover the great versatility of Müller Thurgau paired with cuisines from all over the world, dinner under the stars interspersed with dance performances and the “Cantine in sella” tour aboard e-bikes.