Tenuta Stella at Vinitaly 2025. The Friulian winery will debut at the Verona event with two new labels: Friulano Riserva 2021 and Merlot Riserva 2021.

Tenuta Stella , a winery nestled among the hills of Scriò, in the most authentic heart of the Friulian Collio, presents two new labels that mark a significant evolution of its path: Friulano Riserva 2021 and Merlot Riserva 2021. They will be presented as an absolute preview at Vinitaly 2025, the first official opportunity to discover these wines designed to tell, in an even deeper and more refined way, the complexity of the territory from which they are born.

With the debut of these Reserves, the winery completes a high-profile trilogy that adds two new interpretations capable of expressing the most intense, long-lasting and vibrant identity of the Collio to the Ribolla Gialla Riserva already in the collection.

The complete expression of Tenuta Stella’s production philosophy, these wines are born from a rigorous selection of grapes, from a vinification respectful of natural times and from a long refinement in wood. The result is a living, stratified material, which becomes the voice of a landscape, a history and a vision.

The Friulano Riserva 2021 comes from a historic vineyard dating back to 1926 and ages for 24 months in second passage tonneaux, revealing a complex and layered aromatic profile, made of orange peel, dried apricot, dried flowers and spices. A wine of great tension and personality, capable of facing time and surprising even as a meditation wine. The Merlot Riserva 2021 , produced from seventy-year-old vines grown in Scriò, is aged for two years in new French oak barriques. An enveloping and powerful red, which combines elegance and softness, fruit and spice, and stands out for its structure, balance and extraordinary drinkability.

What distinguishes these two labels is not only the wine quality, but also the aesthetic language: the new Reserves are part of the rebranding process that has redefined the visual identity of the winery with an essential, material, evocative style. The labels, printed on recycled paper and characterized by a refined graphic cleanliness, reflect an idea of wine that is a tribute to life, nature and the silent work of time.

“These new Reserves represent the synthesis of everything we believe in: respect for the vineyard, interpretation of the vintages, patience and the desire to produce sincere, long-lived wines, capable of telling the story of a land and those who look after it every day,” comments Erika Barbieri , oenologist at Tenuta Stella.

Sustainable, elegant, profound. The new wines will be previewed at Vinitaly 2025 , the first official opportunity to taste these two labels destined to occupy a prominent place in the winery’s production. With their debut, Tenuta Stella further strengthens its position among the most interesting realities of the Collio, capable of combining contemporary elegance, deep roots and long-term vision.

The Bottega winery presents at Vinitaly the new line of premium Prosecco called “Prosecco Premium Vintage Collection”. This is an epochal novelty in the world of Prosecco, also because 4 different vintages of the famous sparkling wine are offered for tasting at the same time.

Vinitaly 6-9 April, Bottega stand (C7, pavilion 5).

“Prosecco Premium Vintage Collection” is a collection of bottles characterized by unique features that elevate the quality of this sparkling wine to 360°: Selection of individual vineyards in the most suitable plots among the UNESCO World Heritage Hills; Glera grapes grown in the name of sustainability and harvested only by hand when they are perfectly ripe; Pre-fermentation cryomaceration, to fully safeguard the organoleptic charge of the grapes; Aging in new “horizontal” autoclaves, the result of the most advanced technological research applied to quality winemaking; Long fermentation times (up to 12 months, where Prosecco normally reaches about 1 month), to obtain wines with different organoleptic expressions depending on the individual vintages and the different crus. Finally, stoppers made from 100% Sardinian cork were chosen and subjected to a process patented by a specialized company that can detect any off-flavors (i.e. TCA, responsible for the infamous cork taint), to preserve the wine over time. In short, top quality in the wine world and prices up to 250 euros per bottle, for wines that have nothing to envy of the various Classic Methods and French Champagnes. The Treviso winery has developed a careful comparative analysis, which showed that the production costs of Prosecco, in areas with a high vocation with hills with extreme slopes, are 3 times higher than those of Classic Methods and Champagnes, mostly characterized by an undulating or flat orography.

At the Bottega stand at Vinitaly, 5 different sparkling wines from 4 different vintages are available for tasting: Gold Vintage 2024, Gold Cru Vintage 2023, Gold Diamond Vintage 2022, Black Stardust Vintage 2021, Gold Stardust Vintage 2021. The first is vinified in Brut, the others in Extra Brut, the ideal dosage for the evolution of the complexity of the wine over time and the consequent longevity.

The latest release in the collection is Bottega Gold Stardust, which has a retail price of 250 euros . At the end of the second fermentation, the wine is left in contact with the no longer active yeasts for at least 11 months, which, thanks to the autolysis process, release substances that are important for the body, structure and aroma of the wine. The final touch involves the addition of the dosage syrup, in the preparation of which a part of the wine aged in oak barrels is used. In this way, the production process lasts a minimum of 12 months in total. The precious bottle is completely covered with 5000 hand-placed crystals, for a stardust effect.

“Prosecco Premium Vintage Collection” is distributed in a limited edition (no more than 50,000 bottles), only in the best wine shops and restaurants around the world.

Sandro Bottega comments: “With the Prosecco Vintage Premium Collection Project I set out to concretely demonstrate that Prosecco, if of quality, has nothing to envy of the best French Champagnes. The historic vintages, which we jealously guard in our cellar, offer us a broad overview of the still unexpressed potential of Prosecco.”

exceptional masterclass that Famiglie Storiche will present at Vinitaly 2025, dedicated to Amarone 2015 and led by the renowned food and wine critic Ian D’Agata.

HISTORICAL FAMILIES AND THE IDENTITY OF THE CRU: AMARONE 2015 PROTAGONIST AT VINITALY.

The identity of the Crus and their ability to best express the essence of the territory will be at the heart of the exclusive masterclass organized by Famiglie Storiche on the occasion of Vinitaly 2025. The event, entitled “Famiglie Storiche Amarone 2015: the identity of the Crus ”, will be held on Tuesday 8 April, from 11:00 to 13:00, in the Tulipano Room, floor -1 of the Palaexpo (entrance A1) .

An unmissable event for enthusiasts and professionals in the sector, who will be able to explore the different expressions of Amarone della Valpolicella through its most representative Crus . Each label in the tasting will reflect the unique bond between territory, microclimate and production philosophy of the companies that have handed down the winemaking tradition of Valpolicella for generations.

Leading this experience will be Ian D’Agata, an internationally renowned wine critic and expert on great Italian wines. Through his story, participants will be able to understand how each company in the association, with its own authentic production vision, has managed to interpret, through its 2015 Amarone, not only the vintage, but above all a specific terroir .

” The Crus are the silent soul of a wine: they tell stories of lands, seasons and the expert hands that have preserved them. With this masterclass we want to offer an in-depth interpretation, showing how each Amarone 2015 tells the identity of each company in the association and the uniqueness of its terroir ” – says Pierangelo Tommasi , president of the Associazione Famiglie Storiche.

Ian D’Agata emphasizes: « With wines produced by Famiglie Storiche, a potential buyer knows exactly what they are getting: wines with a great history behind them, a present of indisputable goodness, and a bright future. Are there other good and very good Amarones around? Of course. But belonging to an important brand like Famiglie Storiche, which requires correspondence to precise inclusion parameters, offers those who approach wine additional confirmation. After all, this is also how it works with many other great names of Made in Italy, from fashion to motors » .

During the masterclass, thirteen labels of Amarone from the 2015 vintage will be presented, selected to represent the best of the denomination. Each wine embodies the identity of its Cru and the production vision of the company that produced it.

With this masterclass, Famiglie Storiche confirms its commitment to enhancing the territorial identity and authenticity of Amarone, offering a narrative that has its roots in the culture of wine and in the passion of those who, for generations, have interpreted and safeguarded the Crus of Valpolicella.

On the occasion of Vinitaly 2025, the celebrations for the 40th anniversary of the Consorzio di Tutela Vini Asolo Montello will begin.

On the occasion of Vinitaly 2025, the Consorzio di Tutela Vini Asolo Montello celebrates an important milestone: its first 40 years of activity.

An anniversary that represents not only a balance, but also a tribute to a history made of passion, dedication and continuous evolution. This journey, four decades long, is the fruit of constant commitment and a vision shared by all the producers who operate in the territories of Asolo and Montello, a place where the culture of wine is rooted and has evolved over time.

The celebrations will kick off on April 7, 2025, at 10:00 am with an inaugural toast open to the public at the institutional stand (Pavilion 8 – Stand F7) of the Verona fair. This symbolic moment will represent the culmination of a long journey of growth, successes and challenges overcome, and will be an opportunity to look with pride at the results achieved and with enthusiasm towards the future. In fact, 2025 promises to be full of new developments and opportunities for meeting, thanks also to synergies in the cultural and artistic fields with local actors that will see the light in the coming months.

Asolo and Montello wines, such as Asolo Prosecco Superiore DOCG, Montello DOCG and Montello Asolo DOC , stand out for their elegance and deep connection with the territory . The producers of these lands owe their identity to native vines such as Glera, Perera, Recantina and Bianchetta, but they were also among the first in Italy to produce Bordeaux blended reds and to introduce the Extra Brut version to the world of Prosecco, demonstrating the Consortium’s ability to renew itself without forgetting its roots. During the fair, the Consorzio di Tutela Vini Asolo Montello will offer a series of masterclasses (for reservations: promozione@asolomontello.it) to deepen the knowledge of its denominations:

• Sunday 06/04: Masterclass “Asolo Prosecco Superiore Docg – Elevate your Choice” by sommelier Elisa De Polo (11:00) and by popularizer and content creator Mattia Asperti (14:30)
• Sunday 06/04: Masterclass “Asolo Prosecco Superiore Docg – Elevate your Choice” introduced by Alberto Bassi for the Consorzio Tutela Vini Asolo Montello (4:00 pm)
• Monday 07/04: Masterclass “Asolo Prosecco Superiore Docg – Elevate your Choice” (2.30 pm) and “I Rossi del Montello – A World to Discover” (4.00 pm) by journalist Andrea Gori
• Tuesday 08/04: Masterclass “Asolo Prosecco Superiore Docg – Elevate your Choice” (10:00 am) and “The Reds of Montello – A World to Discover” (3:00 pm) by journalist Gianpaolo Giacobbo
• Wednesday 09/04: Masterclass “Asolo Prosecco Superiore Docg – Elevate your Choice” (10:00 am) by journalist Gianpaolo Giacobbo

From Sunday to Tuesday, starting from 12:00 until 14:00, local wines will be accompanied by Piave cheese, thanks to the collaboration with the Consorzio Tutela Formaggio Piave Dop, and by typical local dishes , prepared by local chefs, offering visitors a unique opportunity to savor the authentic flavors of these lands. The gastronomic proposal will be curated on Sunday 6 April by Ristorante 1922 in Ciano del Montello ( Montello potato and nettle gnocco, soft filling of Piave DOP Vecchio Lattebusche cheese, morels and wild herbs ), on Monday 7 April by Ristorante Boomerang in Giavera del Montello ( Vicenza-style cod accompanied by Piave DOP “Oro” selection) and on Tuesday 8 April by Ristorante Da Gerry in Monfumo ( Risotto with mixed spring sprouts creamed with extra virgin olive oil from Pedemontana and Piave Mezzano)

Vinitaly will also be an opportunity to discover the history of these lands: not only Asolo and its historic centre but also Villa Barbaro in Maser, designed by Andrea Palladio and the Antonio Canova Gypsoteca Museum in Possagno, which houses the works of the famous sculptor; the Montello with the Abbey of Sant’Eustachio, where Monsignor Della Casa wrote the famous Galateo , and the Percorsi della Grande Guerra, which tell the events of the First World War.