Italian wineries, Italian wine producers, and current wine news.
Italian wineries
Lunelli Group closed 2025 with a slight decrease in revenue of €134 million, but confirmed its strategy of focusing on high-end sparkling wines and strengthening its classic method and Prosecco Superiore wines internationally.
Mosnel celebrates 190 years of history in Franciacorta: 41 hectares of organic vineyards in Passirano and 250,000 DOCG bottles by 2025.
In Marsala, Nino Barraco confirms an artisanal vision of natural wine, linked to coastal parcels, Mediterranean flavor, and territorial identity.
Carpineto presents its 2024 Chianti Classico, confirming the group’s influence in the main Tuscan denominations with over 225 hectares of vineyards.
Enoteca Vini di Toscana in Siena showcases great Italian and international labels, including icons like Masseto.
Italian wine and Italian oenology
Soave is preparing a major quality overhaul: DOC in the plains, DOCG only in the hills, a new designation pyramid, and a reduction in the number of hectares claimed to curb overproduction.
Female-led agriculture is growing: in Italy, there are over 400,000 farms run by women . Viticulture stands out as a virtuous sector, with no gender gap in performance.
The new EU regulation on copper residue limits brings to a close a long regulatory process that had raised concerns in the European agricultural and wine sectors.
Veneto is launching a 2026-2027 call for winemaking investments: €8.5 million for farms, wineries, technology, processing, and marketing.
In Val di Cembra , 29 winemakers and distillers have joined together in a committee to promote wine, the region, dry stone walls, and tourism.
Ciliegiolo emerges as the Maremma’s signature grape: fresh, elegant, and immediate, it offers a unique take on the great Tuscan reds.
Bonarda dell’Oltrepò Pavese is being relaunched with the “La Mossa Perfetta” project, a collaborative initiative by 14 companies across the entire supply chain.
International
The EU-Mercosur agreement comes into force, destined to modify trade relations between Europe and South America, with a progressive reduction in tariffs and significant impacts on exports, businesses and geographical indications.
Italian wine is closely monitoring the Hormuz crisis , which risks increasing energy, transport, and fertilizer costs and putting pressure on price lists.
Lombard wines are growing in Canada , with exports increasing by 7% and the presence in Toronto of the Oltrepò Pavese, Valtènesi, Lugana and Valtellina consortia.
Burgundy continues to sustain high prices thanks to the structural limitations of production: the most prestigious vineyards cannot expand, making the supply rare and sought-after.
Wine events
Land of Wine 2026 takes place in Peschiera del Garda from 1 to 3 May, with tastings, typical products, music and Veneto wines.
On May 1st, the Pigozzo winery offers tours, tastings, and pairings at Cantina Salvan – Vigne del Pigozzo.
Cantina Bentivoglio opens its May concert calendar with the Mauro Mussoni Quintet.
From Centorame , in Casoli di Atri, May Day is celebrated among vineyards, music, food, and company wines.
The preview of San Giorgio di Vino 2026 arrives in Bologna, with over 60 wineries taking part on May 9th and 10th.
The 2026 Mevania Wine Festival hosts over 50 wineries and dedicates this edition to the Slow Wine Coalition and Women in Wine.
On June 10th, Valtènesi in Tavola returns to Villa Galnica, a format dedicated to the dialogue between the wines of the denomination and local cuisine.
O-Vini , a food and wine festival featuring wines, local products, and conviviality, returns to Costalunga di Faedis.
At Villa Contarini , from May 1st to 3rd, over 300 Italian labels will be the protagonists of “Città in Vino”.
Final summary
The day confirms a sector undergoing strong transformation: denominations are reviewing their quality strategies, companies are focusing on value and identity, wine tourism is becoming increasingly central and international markets remain decisive but complex.
Italian wine faces costs, tariffs, geopolitical instability, and evolving consumption patterns, but it still boasts key assets: recognized territories, distinctive grape varieties, historic wineries, collaborative projects, and a growing ability to integrate production, tourism, and local storytelling.
Wine press review provided by WineIdea.it