Le Macchiole: From October 10 to 12, 2025, Bolgheri Rosso 2023 will be available at over fifty select venues throughout Italy. This is an opportunity to showcase a young, lively, and immediate wine that spontaneously expresses the freshness and energy of the Bolgheri terroir.

The “Three Days, Fifty Venues, One Wine” initiative kicks off today, October 10, 2025. Le Macchiole’s Bolgheri Rosso 2023 will be available for tasting at over fifty selected venues throughout Italy until Saturday, October 12. This widespread event transforms wine shops, wine bars, and restaurants into meeting places and places for storytelling, centered around a single protagonist: a young and vibrant wine, an authentic expression of the Bolgheri terroir.

Founded in 1983 in the heart of the Tuscan coast, Le Macchiole is now one of the leading producers of the Bolgheri appellation. The winery has built its identity through research and appreciation of the terroir, creating wines that combine elegance, precision, and personality. In this context, Bolgheri Rosso represents the gateway to the world of Le Macchiole: convivial and immediate, capable of expressing the complexity of the terroir in a fresh and fruity way.

Born in 2004 as a project conceived in the vineyard, Bolgheri Rosso is made from select parcels—mostly young vineyards—that contribute to its energy and freshness. The varietals used— Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah —form the classic Bordeaux blend typical of the area, reinterpreted in the winery’s unmistakable style.

The 2023 vintage marks a return to essentiality: a dynamic, balanced, and versatile red that combines complexity and drinkability and is a natural accompaniment to everyday dining.

The choice of venues reflects the spirit of the project: spaces that distinguish themselves by their quality and hospitality, from the warmth of neighborhood wine bars to the leading contemporary wine bars. For three days, these venues will become the setting for a collective toast, where the pleasure of wine intertwines with the discovery of a land and its identity.

A widespread, accessible, and inclusive event that invites the public to experience Bolgheri through one of its most iconic figures.

THE FIRST INTERNATIONAL SUMMIT ON FERMENTED FOODS AND THE NUTRITION OF THE FUTURE AT NOI TECHPARK.

The one-of-a-kind event will be held in Bolzano from 27 to 30 October.

Fermented foods, a cornerstone of human nutrition for millennia, are experiencing renewed interest due to their positive impact on health, food safety, and sustainability. NOI Techpark , already active on the topic for years thanks to the expertise developed by the ICOFF Center for Food Fermentation at the Free University of Bolzano, brings together the world’s leading experts in the field, promoting in-depth study of crucial issues related to the nutrition of the future.

The International Conference on Fermented Foods, to be held from October 27 to 30, 2025, will provide an opportunity to explore the impact of fermented foods of animal and plant origin, new frontiers in food production , and opportunities for waste reduction. The scientific health benefits of fermented foods and the ongoing challenges will also be explored.

The summit will foster interdisciplinary collaboration among researchers, academics, and practitioners. Speakers at the conference include Nicholas Bokulich (ETH Zurich, Switzerland), Luca S. Cocolin (University of Turin, Italy), Christophe Courtin (KU Leuven, Belgium), Nam Soo Han (Chungbuk National University, South Korea), Danilo Ercolini (University of Naples Federico II, Italy), Shao Quan Liu (National University of Singapore, Singapore), Maria Marco (University of California, Davis, USA), Jian Zhao (University of New South Wales, Australia), Emanuele Zannini (Sapienza University of Rome, Italy), and many others.

The conference will be chaired by Professor Marco Gobbetti , Chief Scientist at NOI Techpark, considered the best Italian microbiologist (Research.com), one of the world’s leading experts and ranked first in the field of “Food Microbiology” on Google Scholar (an academic search engine). He has been a long-time member of the National Committee for Biosafety, Biotechnology and Life Sciences, a consultative body of the Presidency of the Council of the Italian Republic, and is responsible for over 150 technology transfer projects and the author of over 20 patents, five of which are on consumer products.

On November 23rd and 24th, 90 producers from seven countries will be present at tastings. Masterclasses and in-depth discussions will round out the program.

VinNatur was founded in 2006 with the aim of uniting small producers of natural wine from Italy and Europe.

The VinNatur Association announces its debut in Paris with VinNatur Paris 2025 , an event that will bring 90 producers from Italy and six other countries – Argentina, Austria, Germany, France, Slovenia, and Spain – to the French capital. The event will take place on Sunday, November 23 , from 12:00 to 19:00 , and Monday, November 24 , from 10:00 to 17:00 , at 116 rue de Turenne, a multipurpose space in the heart of the city, a few steps from Place de la République , ideal for welcoming a large audience of enthusiasts and professionals.

VinNatur Paris will be much more than a tasting opportunity. The program includes five masterclasses dedicated to the technical and cultural study of natural wine. Among the speakers, British journalist and professor Dr. Jamie Goode will lead two sessions focused on the analysis of “altered” wines , in collaboration with Food Micro Team . Sunday will also host a meeting moderated by Christina Rasmussen with winemakers Eric and Martin Texier from the Rhône, Olivier Varichon from Roussillon and Faye Lottero from Tuscany, who They will discuss the evolution of winemaking styles over time, demonstrating this through tastings of an older and a more recent vintage. The program will also include two more informal sessions entitled “Passe Le Micro” : on Sunday, with winemaker and VinNatur advisor Marino Colleoni, and on Monday, with sommelier Cécile Macé .

“Despite its current challenges, Paris remains the European capital of natural wine: a sought-after destination not only for local wine shops and restaurants but also for importers from Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Denmark, and the United Kingdom,” says Emma Bentley , director of VinNatur. “Over the past twenty years, our Association has grown in experience and credibility, and today we can offer emerging producers a platform to connect with international buyers while simultaneously conveying to a European audience the value of an approach that combines scientific research and respect for the identity of each winemaker. Our French debut represents a natural evolution in our journey.”

VinNatur Paris will be open on Sunday 23 November to the public and professionals, with an entrance ticket of 15 euros , while on Monday 24 November access will be reserved for professionals only at a cost of 10 euros .
With this new initiative, the Association brings to France not only its wines but also a cultural and production model that combines scientific rigor and territorial identity , with the aim of becoming a point of reference for the international natural wine community. After its Parisian debut, the VinNatur calendar will continue in Italy with VinNatur Genova on February 8 and 9, 2026, and with the traditional VinNatur Tasting in Gambellara (Vicenza) from 11 to 13 April 2026.

The event kicks off on Saturday, October 25th with a wine talk, followed by tastings in the afternoon with over 20 producers and 40 wines. Wine labs are available by reservation on Sunday, October 26th..

There are just a few weeks to go until the start of Incontri Rotaliani , the wine and cultural festival organized by the Piana Rotaliana Königsberg Tourist Consortium , with the patronage of the municipalities of Mezzolombardo , Mezzocorona and San Michele all’Adige (Trento), scheduled for Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 October . The 2025 edition is now accepting advance sales for the tasting sessions and wine labs : the protagonists will be the native Teroldego Rotaliano and Syrah from the guest regions of Cortona (Arezzo) and Côte Rôtie in the Rhone Valley, with 24 participating companies.

The event will open on Saturday morning at 10.00 am at the Teatro San Pietro in Mezzolombardo with the wine talk Wine and Landscape: Stories of Vines, Roots, and Authentic Territories – Conversations between Piana Rotaliana, Cortona, Etna, and Burgundy , moderated by Corriere della Sera Deputy Editor Luciano Ferraro. This afternoon, starting at 3:00 PM at Cantina Martinelli (Mezzocorona), there will be a walk-around tasting featuring over 40 wines and grappas . Representing the Piana Rotaliana will be 16 producers: Breccia, De Vescovi Ulzbach, De Vigili, Donati Marco, Dorigati, Endrizzi, Elio Endrizzi, Fedrizzi Cipriano, Fondazione Edmund Mach, Foradori, Martinelli, Mezzacorona, Rotaliana, Zeni Roberto, Distilleria Bertagnolli, and Distillerie Trentine. From the Cortona area, Doveri, Fabrizio Dionisio, Leuta, Roberta Pasini, and Stefano Amerighi will be present, while from the Côte Rôtie region, there will be wines from Domaine E. Guigal, Domaine René Rostaing, and Domaine Combier. The first day of the event concludes with a dinner. Taste Meetings – 3 Territories on a Plate , scheduled for 8:00 PM at the Rotari Winery in San Michele all’Adige.

On Sunday, October 26, the spotlight will be on the wine labs , guided tastings with limited places designed to offer a firsthand look at Teroldego Rotaliano and the Syrah wines of Cortona and Côte Rôtie, exploring their terroirs, their diverse expressions, and their potential for evolution. Advance tickets are available now: the early bird price is €25 until October 15, and €30 thereafter. Wine experiences also enrich the offering: from a headset tour revealing legends and curiosities about the Piana Rotaliana’s iconic grape variety, to a pairing that combines Albert’s signature pizzas with the freshness of Teroldego rosé, to an immersive journey through works of art and wine.

Incontri Rotaliani is organized together with ApT Visit Paganella with the support of Bertolin, Cassa di Trento, Cassa Rurale Val di Non Rotaliana and Giovo, CMP, Corimpex, Deco Wine, Enartis, Enopiave, Euroglass, Istituto Tutela Grappa del Trentino, Itas, Oenotrento, Floricoltura Piazzera, Enologica Vason, Strada del Vino e dei Sapori del Trentino, Vetri Speciali and the Pro Loco of Mezzolombardo, Mezzocorona and San Michele all’Adige.

QUICK INFO | Incontri Rotaliani 2025 When : Saturday, October 25th and Sunday, October 26th 2025, all day Where : Mezzolombardo, Mezzocorona, and San Michele all’Adige (Trento) Tickets : free wine talk subject to availability; walk-around tasting €25 with a €5 deposit per person for a glass and saucer; Incontri di gusto dinner €70 per person; wine lab €25 each with advance booking by October 15th, €30 from October 16th. Discounts are available for sommelier associations, Horeca operators, Assoenologi, and Trentino winemakers.