Italian wineries
News on Italian wine and oenology
Borgo San Gregorio: a new wine resort is born in Irpinia. An integrated hospitality project that combines wine, contemporary art, and landscape: twelve rooms nestled among the vineyards and tourist trails to discover Irpinia.
Terre d’Oltrepò at risk of forced liquidation. Following the resignations and a no-confidence vote in the Board of Directors, the Ministry of Enterprise challenges the legitimacy of the protective measures. €11 million is needed by the end of the year to cover debt and ensure the company’s sustainability.
Ca’ Rugate launches the Monocultivar Grignano 2024. The historic Venetian winery led by the Tessari family expands its range with a wine that showcases a rare and distinctive grape variety.
Colli dei Longobardi: Harvest Time Monte Netto and the Botticino cellars inaugurate the grape harvest with a ritual that unites tradition and community.
Vicobarone: first Pinot Noir grapes harvested. The harvest has begun with 100 quintals destined for the sparkling wine base, awaiting the involvement of the 400 members of the two cooperative wineries.
Italian wine and Italian oenology
Calabria in rebirth The region with the most native grape varieties is recovering ground in less than a decade, expanding its quality and reputation beyond Cirò.
Sardinian wines dominate the WineHunter Award 2025 With 161 awarded labels , Sardinia confirms its position among the world’s excellences.
Vinitaly raises the alarm: wine prices have increased by 35%. Coldiretti reports the effects of the conflict in Ukraine and its impact on winemaking companies’ margins.
Urban viticulture against land consumption According to Nicola Martinelli (Polytechnic University of Bari), urban vineyards are tools for identity and sustainable planning.
Alcohol sales are declining, but young people are re-evaluating wine. Tougher driving penalties are curbing consumption, but wine remains a status symbol for millennials and Gen Z.
International
Out with alcohol, out with wine: the NoLo challenge. There’s growing market momentum for low- and zero-alcohol beverages, which preserve the aromas and identity of wine.
Tariffs and excuses: Italian exports put to the test. Not only trade barriers, but also structural and strategic limitations slow growth abroad.
US tariffs on Prosecco, Passador (Vi.VO Cantine): “Risk of panic.” The unexpected increase to 15% is putting companies most exposed to the American market in crisis.
Pesticide alert in Europe PAN Europe reports toxic and persistent traces of TFA in water and wine, calling for an immediate crackdown.
Wine culture and events
OIV Literary Prize: Italy among the winners. The 2025 Oscars for wine books have been awarded, with recognition for Alto Adige and Italian viticultural biodiversity.
The Light of Wine with Luca Boccoli A sensory experience in the dark led by the blind sommelier, who teaches you to “sense” wine beyond sight.
Prosecco DOC takes center stage at Expo Osaka and Milan-Cortina 2026. Italian bubbles establish themselves as the Official Sparkling Wine at major global events.
Talosa Winery at “Sip of Italy” (New York, September 11) Vino Nobile di Montepulciano among the Italian excellences selected by Wine Enthusiast .
Ururi: Cantine Aperte returns for its sixth edition in the historic center, featuring local wines, music, and authentic flavors.
Dolceacqua: “Drunk with Stars” between wine and astronomy. At the Altavia Winery, tastings, picnics, and guided stargazing.
Cinque Terre: Music and Literature in the Cellar The “Aqua” format brings jazz and lyrics with Paolo Asti and Carlo Massarini to the “Il Simposio” space.
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