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Italian wineries
Sansonina, the Lugana that ages in the lagoon. From Garda to Giudecca: the “Sansonina in Laguna” project brings 100 magnums of Trebbiano di Lugana to age for 16 months below sea level. A dialogue between territories and experimentation, led by Nadia Zenato.
Jacùss, the best Italian sweet wine under €20. In the Colli Orientali del Friuli, the Iacuzzi brothers produce a Verduzzo awarded by the BereBene 2026 guide. Family tradition, agronomic renewal, and a new generation in the cellar.
Vi.VO Cantine reports 2025 financial statements reflecting solidity and international development . Aggregate wine revenue of €186.7 million and net profit of €2.8 million. A cooperative model capable of maintaining profitability and the supply chain in a complex environment.
Ca’ Rugate among the Top 100 Wines and Winemakers of Italy 2026. The Verona winery enters the selection curated by Luciano Ferraro and James Suckling, strengthening the territory’s role as the driving force of Italian wine.
Agricola Brandini, two sisters among the youngest producers of Barolo in La Morra, Serena and Giovanna Bagnasco lead a business that combines territorial elegance, family identity, and a contemporary vision.
Marchesi di Barolo, a praise of balance. Davide and Valentina Abbona describe a dynamic tradition: 115 hectares, 1.3 million bottles, and a management that combines agronomy, marketing, and hospitality.
Il Colombaio di Santa Chiara, the hidden Tuscany of wine. Near San Gimignano, the Logi family has created an agricultural and winemaking project that combines history, territory, and artisanal production.
The wine world mourns: farewell to Giuseppe Bonci. The pioneer of Verdicchio in Cupramontana, a key figure in promoting the San Michele cru and the sparkling wine production of the grape, has passed away at the age of 81.
Italian wine and Italian oenology
10 excellent white wines under €20 for Christmas A cross-section of Italian wine: ready-to-drink labels that can evolve, with pairing suggestions also for meat dishes.
Sparkling Wines at Christmas: Which to Choose and How Much to Drink. From Prosecco to Metodo Classico, an informative focus on types, quality, and conscious consumption during the holidays.
Six contemporary red wines to add to your menu and cellar Global consumption of red wines is decreasing, but demand for lighter, fresher, lower-alcohol wines is growing: chillable reds, gentle tannins, and new styles.
Wine in Restaurants: High Markups and Young People on the Run A critical analysis of the “premiumization” of wine out of the home and the risk of alienating new consumers.
Piedmontese Christmas Lunch 2025: Unconventional Pairings From chilled Nebbiolo on appetizers to Barolo with dessert: a guide that invites you to dare beyond the rules.
A rock that cools grapes and protects vineyards has been discovered. A natural Italian solution to heat stress and climate change, with potential implications for viticultural sustainability.
Mattia Vezzola’s philosophy: “If wine isn’t culture, it’s a loser.” Territory, vocation, and quality are the keys to understanding the future of Italian wine.
International
Italy takes center stage at Wine Paris 2026, from February 9th to 11th. Over 6,000 exhibitors and 60,000 visitors attended. Italian wineries grew by 25%, confirming their position as the leading exhibiting country after France.
China: Made in Italy is popular, but we need a system. Simone Pieranni’s analysis of the economic slowdown, domestic consumption, and opportunities for Italian wine in the Chinese market.
Wineries and wine estates increasingly attractive to global investors. Interest in high-quality agricultural assets is growing, with opportunities for lifestyle, income, and structured winemaking projects.
Wine events, culture and territory
Barbera d’Asti and Monferrato Wines Consortium: 2025: Events and Promotion A year of promotion, relationships, and “popular” positioning, understood as accessibility and identity.
Underwater refinement at Lake Nemi The “Caligola – La Dispensa Subacquea” project expands with new labels immersed in the waters of the Castelli Romani.
Wine rewards the 2025 “Caravaggio” exhibition at Palazzo Barberini. Record visitor numbers and economic impact for one of the Jubilee’s cultural events, also celebrated by the world of wine.
Merano Wine Festival, an event that grows every year. Wine, gastronomy, and the region combine to create an experience that goes beyond tasting.
The new frontiers of wine and wine tourism. The vision of the ZONIN1821 group, combining tradition, sustainability, and international presence.
Città del Vino – “Pair it yourself!” The third edition of the Grandi Verticali in Friuli Venezia Giulia is underway: blind tastings of wines and local foods.
DOP and IGP as an economic and cultural protection for rural areas. Irpet analysis of agri-food supply chains between the global market, the CAP, and climate change.
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