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Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG celebrates Italian Cuisine as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Consortium for the Protection of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG proudly welcomes the UNESCO recognition of Italian Cuisine, noting the parallel with its own inclusion among the World Heritage Sites in 2019. President Franco Adami expresses the satisfaction of a region that sees the bond between wine, cuisine, and cultural identity strengthened.
Cantina La Cura collects gold medals at international wine competitions. The winery led by Enrico Corsi has received a shower of accolades: gold medals and special prizes at the 2025 Città del Vino International Wine Competition, with Vermentino, reds, and passito wines at the top of their respective categories and a strong emphasis on organic farming.
Cantina Bolzano: TAL, the 2022 vintages A journey through the history of the Alto Adige cooperative that traces the birth and evolution of Cantina Bolzano, from its origins in Gries and Santa Maddalena to its unification in 2001, a symbol of resilience and territorial identity.
The Milanese toast at San Colombano is called DOMM Nettare dei Santi, which offers DOMM Metodo Classico Millesimato sparkling wines for the holidays, a VSQ dedicated to Milan: Chardonnay and Pinot Noir as ambassadors of the wine-growing area closest to the city.
Fonte Santa Maria, Terni wine near the Marmore Falls. A unique winemaking project in the municipality of Terni: vineyards at 351 meters above sea level, a special microclimate, and an approach that combines family roots and a contemporary entrepreneurial vision.
Vitis in Vulture: Wine and Food to Face the Crisis From the volcanic heart of Basilicata, a clear strategy: distinctive, fresh, and ready-to-drink wines, designed to meet new consumption styles without sacrificing authenticity and quality.
Italian wine and Italian oenology
House wine and Friulian tradition: the ritual of “blending” A cultural tale spanning Udine and Friuli: house wine as a symbol of daily conviviality, an affordable price, and a timeless ritual.
Wine as a Heritage, More Than Food A cultural reflection on the role of wine as a more stable and rooted element of tradition than gastronomy, which is constantly evolving.
5 bottles for Christmas lunch 2025 according to the Best Sommelier in Italy. Recommendations from Ilaria Lorini, AIS 2025: versatile, drinkable, and narrative wines, capable of accompanying multiple courses and also becoming a conscious gift.
Wines to buy at the supermarket for Christmas 2025 (under 10 euros) A practical guide to making informed choices in large-scale retail trade, including price limits and attention to minimum quality, with a critical eye on products that are too “easy.”
With the 2025 harvest over: 8.6% of wine in the cellar. ICQRF data shows a stock of 53.4 million hectoliters, in addition to fermenting wines and musts: a situation that requires strategic consideration of production and the market.
Cantina Italia: 2025 almost stable, 2026 a possible recovery. A complex year but less dramatic than expected: denominations held steady, critical issues still present, but signs of balance ahead of a gradual recovery.
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano “Pieve”: a high-end year. Around 50,000 bottles, premium prices, and over 50% of the wineries involved: the “Pieve” designation confirms its strategic value and communication role for the DOCG.
Wine and Health: Culture, Moderation, and Conviviality A historical and anthropological analysis of the relationship between wine, the Mediterranean diet, and moderate consumption, encompassing genetics, culture, and social rituals.
International
French wine exports slow in 2025. According to the AAWE, French exports will decline by 2.5% from January to September 2025, to €8.2 billion. The United States, China, and the United Arab Emirates are the main drivers, while Germany will see a slight increase.
The European Union is rewriting the rules of wine. New rules on replanting, dealcoholized wines, investment incentives, and labeling: a package designed to increase the sector’s competitiveness and flexibility.
EU Wine Package: Minister Lollobrigida’s comments. Approval of the CSA is seen as a key achievement for promotion in third-party markets, business support, and greater regulatory transparency.
EU-Mercosur Agreement: A Strategic Opportunity for Wine According to UIV, the agreement could foster the diversification of export markets, reducing dependence on a few countries and protecting European geographical indications.
Wine events
Count Collalto’s Christmas Menu: A tale of local tradition through Christmas dishes paired with wines from the historic Treviso winery.
“Adventure in the Cellar” in Marina di Grosseto. A Christmas event for families and children featuring a treasure hunt in the cellar, filled with games, discovery, and holiday cheer.
Between Christmas and New Year’s: Learn to pair food and drinks. An educational experience between the Germano Angelo winery and Barolo, dedicated to pairing wines, soft drinks, and traditional cuisine.
Welcome Brunello 2025: 2021 vintage and the Forma project . Record numbers for the Montalcino preview. At the center is the “Brunello Forma” model, which transcends the star system by integrating climatic, agronomic, and sensory data.
Siddùra and Tìros among the World’s Top 100 International recognition for the Gallura winery: Èrema and Fòla are celebrated by critics, while Tìros enters the world’s Top 100 of the World Ranking of Wines & Spirits.
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