The main news on Italian and international wine.
News from the Italian wine sector depicts a market grappling with declining consumption and rising production costs, but also with important international recognition, new sustainability projects, and initiatives to enhance wineries and regions.
1. ITALIAN WINERIES
Cantina di Venosa wins six WineHunter Awards 2026
The Lucanian cooperative received six awards at the Merano WineFestival: a Platinum for its Verbo Malvasia IGT 2025, three Golds, and two Award Rossos. Award-winning white and red wines, as well as a Metodo Classico rosé, confirm the quality and diversity of the Vulture region’s production.
Tenuta Mazzolino: The World’s Best Blanc de Noirs
Tenuta Mazzolino’s 2021 Blanc de Noirs, located in the Oltrepò Pavese area, won the title of World Champion Blanc de Noirs at the 2026 Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships in London. This international recognition for Italian Pinot Noir vinified as a white wine.
Vinicola Cherchi: Three Glasses for the 2025 Tuvaoes Vermentino
The 2025 Vermentino di Sardegna Tuvaoes from Vinicola Cherchi in Usini has received the Tre Bicchieri award in the 2027 Gambero Rosso Vini d’Italia guide. This is the sixth top award for this wine, which dates back to 1988.
Tuscia: Sergio Mottura and the Cotarella Family’s wines receive awards.
Gambero Rosso has recognized the province of Viterbo’s excellent winemaking. Among the award-winning wines are Sergio Mottura’s 2016 Chardonnay Metodo Classico Brut Nature and the Cotarella Family’s 2023 Montiano. The area’s olive oil production also received significant recognition.
Santadi Winery: Terre Brune and the Promotion of Carignano
Born with the 1984 vintage, Terre Brune contributed to the transformation of Carignano del Sulcis from a wine primarily intended for blending into a great, distinctive red. The project, led by winemaker Giacomo Tachis, represents a milestone in Sardinian viticulture.
Tenute Sella: 50 Years of the Lessona DOC
The Lessona appellation celebrates half a century of DOC recognition. The Biella region confirms the historic value of Nebbiolo dell’Alto Piemonte and the role of the wineries that have preserved this winemaking tradition.
Le Monde: Wine Garden is born in Friuli
Le Monde winery in Prata di Pordenone, producing over 700,000 bottles annually, is expanding its operations with Wine Garden. The project integrates direct sales, local gastronomy, cuisine, and hospitality spaces, offering a model for diversifying the company’s business.
Sagna: revenue expected at 34 million euros
Wine distribution company Sagna expects to close 2026 with revenues of around €34 million, up from €33 million the previous year. In the first nine months, it recorded 6% growth in volumes, driven primarily by white wines and Champagne.
2. ITALIAN WINE AND ITALIAN OENOLOGY
ColtivaItalia: Institutional Recognition for Independent Winemakers
The Senate approves ColtivaItalia, a measure worth over €1.1 billion aimed at strengthening Italian agriculture. Among the new measures is the addition of a representative of the Independent Winegrowers to the National Committee for DOP and IGP Wines. The FIVI, led by Rita Babini, is pleased.
Wine Crisis: Declining Consumption and Rising Costs
The Italian Wine Union (Unione Italiana Vini) reports a challenging situation for wine companies. Reported data indicates inflation at 5.4%, consumer wine prices down 2.6%, and production costs up 8.9%. President Lamberto Frescobaldi calls for energy support and increased resources for international promotion.
VitiSilvA: Biodiversity and Agroforestry in Vineyards
Six wineries from Franciacorta and Oltrepò Pavese are participating in the VitiSilvA project, coordinated by Studio Agronomico Sata. The initiative explores the integration of trees, hedges, and vineyards to improve biodiversity and address the effects of climate change.
The companies involved are Corte Bianca, Mosnel, Villa Franciacorta, Frecciarossa, Cordero San Giorgio and Tenuta Mazzolino.
Monti Lessini DOC: The Veneto Classic Method enhances Durella.
The Monti Lessini DOC denomination focuses on the Classic Method produced with Durella grapes, a native variety from the volcanic hills between Verona and Vicenza. This territorial development project strengthens the identity of Veneto’s sparkling wines.
New wine: characteristics and production techniques
Italian novello wine is distinguished from traditional young reds by the use of carbonic maceration. This technique promotes fruity aromas, soft tannins, and a straightforward flavor. November is the traditional drinking season, often paired with chestnuts and autumnal dishes.
Freisa: rediscovering a historic Piedmontese grape variety
The Freisa di Chieri e Collina Torinese Consortium, together with experts and tasters, is promoting an in-depth study of Freisa. The goal is to highlight its character, versatility, and diverse territorial expressions.
Everyday wine and affordability
A reflection on Italian wine highlights the importance of maintaining a selection of simple, regional, and accessible wines. Alongside premium productions, everyday wine can continue to represent a link with gastronomic traditions and local economies.
3. INTERNATIONAL AND FOREIGN MARKETS
Asolo Prosecco Superiore DOCG: promotion in Tokyo and Rome
The Asolo Montello Wine Consortium is organizing two promotional events for November 11th, one in Tokyo and one in Rome. In Japan, tastings and in-depth discussions on the different styles of Asolo Prosecco Superiore DOCG will be held, to raise awareness of the appellation in international markets.
Pinot Grigio delle Venezie: Official Wine of the 2027 Giro d’Italia
The Pinot Grigio DOC delle Venezie renews its partnership with the Giro d’Italia, confirming its status as the Official Wine of the 2027 edition. This initiative offers the appellation an important opportunity for national and international visibility.
Golden Vines 2026: Leading the way are Italy’s great estates.
Italian wineries are participating in the Golden Vines 2026 international charity auction, which supports the programs of the Gérard Basset Foundation. Among the highlights is a six-liter bottle of Biondi-Santi’s 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva, accompanied by a private winery experience.
Foreign markets: UIV calls for increased promotional investments
Faced with tariffs, international competition, and declining consumption, the Italian Wine Union is calling for extraordinary resources to support the commercial presence of Italian companies abroad. The goal is to maintain competitiveness and export capacity.
4. WINE EVENTS AND WINE TOURISM
Merano WineFestival 2026 – November 6-10
The 35th edition of the Merano WineFestival brings together producers, professionals, and enthusiasts. The event features Italian and international wines, tastings, and WineHunter awards.
Open Cellars on San Martino – November 1-15
The Wine Tourism Movement offers visits, tastings, and meetings at Italian wineries. The initiative promotes new wines, autumn traditions, local products, and conscious consumption.
Bertinoro: 13 wineries open for wine tourism – November 8th
On World Wine Tourism Day, thirteen Bertinoro wineries are opening their doors to the public. This is an opportunity to learn about the wines, producers, and characteristics of the Romagna region.
Etna Sparkling Wines – November 27-29
The eighth edition of the event dedicated to Etna’s Metodo Classico offers winery tours, tastings, and professional meetings. The event will conclude at Palazzo Biscari in Catania.
Monti Lessini Sparkling Experience – November 9th
Villa Cordellina, in Montecchio Maggiore, hosts the first edition of the event dedicated to Monti Lessini DOC Metodo Classico, with tastings aimed at professionals, the press, and enthusiasts.
Serrapetrona: Open Drying – November 8th and 15th
Five Marche wineries are opening spaces dedicated to drying Vernaccia Nera grapes. Tastings, tours, and markets featuring local products are planned.
San Giorgio Monferrato: New Wine and Chestnuts – November 8th
The Cantina Sociale is offering a day dedicated to its new Primo Fiore wine, accompanied by chestnuts and autumnal culinary traditions.
Treviso: Open Cellars on San Martino
Bonotto delle Tezze, in Vazzola, and Col Sandago, in Susegana, participate in the autumn initiatives with guided tours, tastings, and local food products.
Faraone Vini: San Martino in Giulianova – November 6th and 8th
The Abruzzo winery offers cooking workshops, tastings, and activities related to rural traditions.
Tatti: Craftsmanship and Culture in the Historic Cellar – November 7-8
Free traditional rust printing workshops are held in the Tuscan village of Tatti, organized as part of the Autumn Festival in collaboration with CNA and Sequerciani.
Between Villages and Wineries: A Stop in Rapolano Terme
On November 5th, Siena’s food and wine event featured Osteria Il Granaio, wines from the Casagori farm, and local sweet specialties.
Puglia: Cultivating Culture – November 8
Historic homes, farmhouses, and agricultural businesses open to the public to promote rural heritage, the landscape, and local traditions.
Feudo Antico: Conference on the Agricultural Landscape – November 21
The Cantina Tollo group company is hosting a meeting dedicated to agricultural organization in Abruzzo during the Roman and medieval eras, linking historical research and territorial valorization.
Taste Alto Piemonte: a success in Giardini Naxos
The event on October 25th and 26th, organized by the Consorzio Tutela Nebbioli Alto Piemonte, involved professionals, sommeliers, and enthusiasts through tastings and masterclasses.
Ravenna: sustainable tourism and the Footprints project
The Municipality will select 100 visitors in 2027 to test new forms of sustainable and inclusive tourism. This local initiative could also offer insights into the development of wine tourism.
5. STRATEGIC READING OF QUIDQUID NEWS
Italian wine faces new economic challenges, but continues to demonstrate quality, innovation, and territorial strength.
The news highlights five important insights for producers, wineries, entrepreneurs, and investors:
- Profitability: contain production and energy costs and protect company margins.
- Markets: Strengthen international sales presence and diversify sales channels.
- Valorization: investing in the identity of local areas, denominations, and recognized quality.
- Diversification: developing direct sales, wine tourism, hospitality, and new complementary activities.
- Sustainability: Adopting production solutions capable of addressing climate change and improving competitiveness.
The central message: wine quality remains fundamental, but the future of wineries will increasingly depend on their ability to transform their production, commercial, and territorial heritage into economic value.
QUIDQUID NEWS – Wine press review for November 6, 2026
By Forbus – Information, markets, and opportunities for the wine sector.
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