Italian wineries, Italian wine producers, and current wine news.
Italian wineries
Conte Collalto creates a territorial Extra Brut from the Rive di Colfosco region. In the heart of the Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG region, the historic Conte Collalto winery presents the Ponte Rosso Rive di Colfosco Extra Brut, a wine born from careful zoning and particularly suitable parcels. A wine that combines historical memory, territorial identity, and a contemporary interpretation of Glera.
Ottavia Vistarino highlights the Pinot Noir crus of Oltrepò Pavese. Conte Vistarino relaunches the Oltrepò Pavese as a major European Pinot Noir region. At Vinitaly, a tasting will be held dedicated to the Pernice, Bertone, and Tavernetto crus, expressions of elegant, precise, and strongly territorial viticulture.
Arianna Occhipinti confirms Frappato as the defining wine of southeastern Sicily. Arianna Occhipinti’s journey continues to be one of the most emblematic of contemporary Italian wine. From her pioneering work in Vittoria to her ongoing promotion of Frappato, a coherent vision emerges: territorial, clean, recognizable wines that express Sicily beyond cliché.
Cantina Dessena ranks its Sardinian Arvisionadu among Italy’s best wines. Cantina Dessena’s Fàuledda earned 95 points at Vinitaly’s 5StarWines, confirming the value of viticultural recovery and territorial identity. This achievement is the result of twenty years of rigorous work on a rare Goceano grape variety.
Mauro Veglio Winery debuts its white wine production with a pure Timorasso. After a long history of producing Barolo, the La Morra winery announces its first white wine: a Timorasso. This choice signals a clear commitment to a native grape variety with high aging potential and a strong personality.
Enotria Winery wins the Grande Médaille d’Or at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles. This prestigious international recognition for Enotria, recognized among the best Italian producers in the Rosé category. This achievement reinforces the winery’s position as a dynamic company capable of combining quality, identity, and market credibility.
Cantine Coppo opens April 25th with tours and tastings in the Underground Cathedrals. The historic Piedmontese winery offers a wine tourism experience in its UNESCO World Heritage Site, including a tour of the company’s history, grape varieties, and winemaking methods, and a guided tasting of five wines. This initiative celebrates the connection between culture, hospitality, and wine.
Italian wine and Italian oenology
Vinitaly 2026 opens at a crucial time for Italian wine. One of the most strategic editions of recent years kicks off in Verona. The sector is being weighed down by high unsold stock, slowing exports, declining domestic consumption, and a reduction in vineyard area, but the fair remains the key venue for seeking systemic solutions.
Italian wine remains a cornerstone of Made in Italy, but requires new development paths. With 670,000 hectares of vineyards, 530,000 businesses, an estimated 44.4 million hectoliters of production by 2025, and a turnover of €14 billion, the sector maintains a strong position. At Vinitaly, discussions will focus on exports, wine tourism, international buyers, and market expansion.
Verona confirms its position as the export capital of Italian wine. In 2025, the province of Verona will lead the national beverage exports, driven primarily by wine, with €1.21 billion. Despite a slight decline due to US tariffs, Verona remains a key asset of the Italian wine industry.
No-Los officially enter the Italian wine debate. Vinitaly 2026 hosts the NoLo Experience for the first time, with 25 companies, including wineries and technology players. This debut demonstrates that the dealcohol and low-alcohol sector, though still small, is emerging from its niche in Italy as well.
Wellness, moderation, and lower alcohol content are changing demand. A focus on calories, health, clarity, and moderate consumption is driving growing interest in lower-alcohol wines. Demand comes particularly from younger consumers and those seeking more balanced conviviality.
Large-scale retail trade slows, but sparkling wines continue to buck the trend. In 2025, wine sales in modern retail trade are projected to decline by 3.4% in volume and 1.1% in value. Sparkling wines, however, remain buoyant, with growth of 1.5% in volume and 1.2% in value, demonstrating continued resilience.
Young winemakers continue to invest in the future of the vineyard. The new generation of producers under 40 demonstrates that wine remains an attractive sector for those with vision, expertise, and courage. In a complex environment, young figures are emerging who are capable of innovating without losing their roots in the region.
The Wine Power List 2026 captures the changing balance of power in wine. The ranking of the 100 most influential people in Italian wine focuses on European institutional figures, producers, importers, and representatives. Victor Owen Schwartz’s first place underscores how crucial the international dimension is for the sector today.
Altroconsumo awards the best supermarket white wine. The 2026 ranking dedicated to large-scale retail white wines crowns the Zavalloni Romagna Albana Secco DOCG 2024. An interesting sign at a time when consumers are increasingly seeking a balance between perceived quality and price.
The book “Vite di Langa e Roero” explores wine through community. Edited by Carlo Petrini and Paolo Tibaldi, the volume offers a reading of the region that goes beyond its success as a winemaker and tourism hub. At its core are rural history, social transformation, and the value of people as the driving force behind the winemaking landscape.
Centinaio criticizes the new European front on health warnings . The political debate over health labels on wine has reignited. The position expressed is one of strong opposition to new EU warnings, which are seen as an attack on a product that is symbolic of the Italian economy, regions, and culture.
A large, symbolic bottle showcases Italy’s wine scene at Vinitaly. The Ministry of Agriculture’s new exhibition concept features a large installation with the message “Italy is Inside,” connecting wine, regions, conviviality, and national identity at the Verona event.
International
Exports, tariffs, and alternative markets are at the heart of Italian wine’s strategy. The priority for the sector remains protecting its international positioning, especially after the difficulties associated with US tariffs. Vinitaly becomes a forum for discussion on alternative markets, new trade routes, and strategies to mitigate the American impact.
The United States remains central to Italian wine. Despite trade tensions, health concerns, and changing consumer habits, the connection between the US and Italian wine remains strong. At OperaWine, Alison Napjus of Wine Spectator reiterates that the United States still has great energy for Italian wines, from classics to new, emerging areas like Sicily.
Italy remains the world leader in production share. On average from 2021 to 2025, Italian wine represents 19% of global production, ahead of France and Spain. This figure confirms the sector’s international importance and its central role on the global stage.
Calabria’s international prestige grows with 11 medals in Brussels. At the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, held in Cirò, Calabrian wines won 11 medals, with strong performances for rosé wines. This result consolidates the region’s reputation in international competitions.
Enotria also stands out at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles. The Grande Médaille d’Or won by the winery represents an important sign of the growing competitiveness of some Italian companies in the most authoritative competitions on the global scene.
Wine events
Vinitaly 2026 opens with nearly 4,000 companies and over 1,000 top buyers. The 58th edition of Vinitaly takes place from April 12 to 15 at Veronafiere and strengthens the event’s international profile. The focus is on international buyers, wine tourism, spirits, and the non-profit segments.
Brescia arrives at Vinitaly with 73 wineries and three leading consortia. Seventy-three wineries from Brescia, along with the Franciacorta, Lugana, and Valtènesi Consortia, are participating at the Verona event. This participation confirms the Lombardy region’s importance on the national scene.
Vinitaly Tourism and OperaWine bring wine tourism to the forefront of discussion. Among the most important topics of the 2026 edition is wine tourism, considered a strategic lever for the sector. The debate is intertwined with concerns about the international tourist season and the need to protect flows to Italy’s major wine destinations.
Rimini explores the future of wine with “Ecco una bella brigata.” The project brings together young restaurateurs and winemakers from Romagna in three spring events focusing on food, wine, and the region. This format promotes regional storytelling as a contemporary experience.
The “Il Cantiere in Cantina” project is launched in Gran Monferrato. Nineteen wineries are participating in a network that aims to integrate agriculture, tourism, and local communities in the provinces of Alessandria and Asti. Wine becomes the cornerstone of a broader territorial development strategy.
Borgia Group’s wine tour kicks off from Palermo. Eight wineries, eight evenings, and three restaurants join a journey through four Italian regions. The initiative aims to create dynamic tasting experiences, with a strong integration between food and wine.
On April 14th, an exclusive tasting of Conte Vistarino at Vinitaly. In Pavilion 9 Tuscany, the masterclass dedicated to Pinot Noir crus offers operators and experts a highly technical and narrative insight.
Cantine Coppo launches an April 25th winery event. This event combines a tour, company presentation, and a guided tasting, confirming how winery events are increasingly becoming tools for direct engagement with the public.
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