Italian wineries, Italian wine producers, and current wine news.
Italian wineries
Vecchia Cantina di Montepulciano joins Caviro. The historic Tuscan cooperative joins Caviro’s membership base, strengthening the Romagna-Tuscany axis around Sangiovese. The move involves key appellations such as Chianti, Chianti Classico, Brunello, and Nobile di Montepulciano.
Cantina San Giovanni, Cilento between sea and vineyards. At Punta Tresino, the San Giovanni winery confirms the value of small local businesses capable of uniting landscape, agricultural identity, and authentic wine.
MANVI in Montepulciano: a story of choice and passion Puru and Sudha Manvi, from India to Tuscany, have built a winemaking project in the heart of the Nobile di Montepulciano area, transforming a personal passion into a business.
Menhir and the Apulian Fiano In Terra d’Otranto, Menhir tells the story of a different Puglia, not only linked to red wines, but capable of enhancing distinctive white wines like Fiano.
Giovanni Aiello transforms the cellar into an art gallery . In Putignano, the cellar becomes a cultural space with “Mirabilia – Chakra & Arte,” a project that unites wine, contemporary art, and the local area.
New Piwi offerings in Val di Non In Tavon, in the upper Val di Non, the focus on wines made from resistant grapes is being strengthened, with new labels that confirm Trentino’s role in sustainable mountain viticulture.
Reserved opportunity in Trentino. A historic estate near Rovereto is featured: 14 hectares of a single block, over 13 vineyards, a modern operational cellar and production potential of up to 400,000 bottles per year.
Two strategic winemaking assets between Prosecco DOC/DOCG and Friuli A single property offers two operational and profitable businesses: a historic company in Conegliano Valdobbiadene and a structured estate in Friuli Venezia Giulia, for an integrated winemaking platform.
Italian wine and Italian oenology
Wines Experience: Italian wine seeks new avenues. The first edition of United Experience’s trade format concluded in London. Fewer traditional stands and more targeted meetings: 1,500 profiled buyers and more qualified relationships between producers and the market.
Prosecco criticized by the Telegraph, but the market remains strong. The British provocations against Prosecco reopen the issue of the international perception of Italian sparkling wines. Despite the criticism, Prosecco continues to be one of the most dynamic Italian wine products.
Wine in large-scale retail: daily sales decline, premium sales rise. In 2025, large-scale retail trade will see a decline in volumes, especially under €5, while sparkling wines, classic method wines, and higher-priced wines will hold up better. Consumers are drinking less, but choosing more carefully.
Veneto’s “GDP of beauty” is worth €630 million. Historic villas, landscape, wine, and tourism generate significant economic value. The wine sector, with 1,400 hectares of vineyards, generates over €170 million in revenue.
Soave, a village surrounded by vineyards. This Venetian village confirms the strong connection between medieval architecture, the hilly landscape, and Garganega, the grape variety that symbolizes the area.
ITS Academy Agroalimentare Veneto focuses on precision viticulture. In Conegliano, technical training for specialists in agritech, sustainability, and modern vineyard management is growing, in collaboration with the Prosecco consortia.
Bonus for young farmers in Emilia-Romagna : Grants of €50,000 to €70,000 are available to encourage generational turnover, new agricultural businesses, and structural investments.
PGRA 2026: Agricultural Risk Management The new Agricultural Risk Management Plan requires attention to subsidized policies, mutual funds, and eligible coverage, to avoid uncovered funds in the event of adverse events.
International
French Crémants: an alternative to Champagne Crémants, produced using traditional methods in eight French regions, are also growing in Italy thanks to their good quality-price ratio and a more accessible style than Champagne.
Bordeaux 2025 en primeur The new vintage is described as positive after a difficult 2024. Low yields, balanced ripening, and good qualitative holding confirm the resilience of the great Bordeaux terroirs.
Italianity, Andrea Lonardi’s manifesto Andrea Lonardi, Master of Wine, offers a reflection on the future of Italian wine in a time of significant cultural, commercial, and generational change.
Wine events
Prima Era, the young winemakers’ festival. The festival dedicated to small producers, sustainability, and networking returns to Costigliole d’Asti, featuring winemakers from various Italian regions.
Chat, Goblets & Bites in Rovolon Enoteca Montegrande offers a journey through select oysters, wine pairings, and show cooking.
Feel Venice 2026 On May 23rd in Venice, the denominations of the Consorzio Vini Venezia will be the protagonists, with tasting stands and workshops dedicated to the Lison and Malanotte del Piave DOCGs.
Nizza is Barbera 2026 From May 8th to 11th, Nizza Monferrato hosts over 70 producers and 400 labels, confirming itself as a key event for Barbera and the region.
Wine List Italia on Tour in Rome At Palazzo Ripetta, 50 sommeliers discuss 300 wines, focusing on the contemporary role of the dining room and service.
On the 2026th of May, at the Mercati Generali in Catania, Etna’s artisanal winemakers will be present, with tastings, workshops, and a B2B day.
CantinArte in Nurachi The tenth edition kicks off with great public participation, confirming the connection between wine, culture, and the local community.
Final summary
Today’s event confirms a sector undergoing rapid transformation: Italian wine is seeking more effective commercial formats, investing in training, sustainability, and premiumization, while the most dynamic wineries are increasingly focusing on identity, territory, culture, and qualified relationships.
The message is clear: the future isn’t just about producing good wine, but about building solid, recognizable projects that speak to the market more precisely.
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