Italian wineries and producers, wine news.
Italian wineries
Langhe Nebbiolo DOC in bag-in-box: a divisive decision. The Barolo Barbaresco Alba Langhe e Dogliani Consortium has begun the process to allow Langhe Nebbiolo DOC to be packaged in bag-in-box containers of up to 5 liters. This decision, designed for export, is dividing Piedmontese producers between openness to markets and defense of tradition.
Valentino and wine: from Gavi to Brunello, luxury meets the vineyard. The dialogue between fashion and wine is growing stronger: Valentino and other big names in fashion share their attention to detail, vision, and identity with the wine world. This story is part of a broader trend of luxury investments in wine.
Solopaca Winery, a cooperative history in Sannio. Founded in 1966, this Campania cooperative is one of the oldest in the region. Created to respond to the agricultural crisis and rural depopulation, it still represents a model of local winemaking resilience.
Two visions of wine between Trentino and Alto Adige: Gaierhof and Sankt Pauls. Two wineries geographically close but distant in approach: family tradition and human warmth for Gaierhof, technical precision and international ambition for Sankt Pauls. Two complementary souls of Alpine winemaking.
Raspato di Saracena: the macerated white from Cantine Viola. Luigi Viola presents Raspato Calabria IGT, a radical and distinctive wine, suspended between land and sea. A project that unites memory, territory, and vision, after saving the Moscato Passito di Saracena from extinction.
Tedeschi: Enrico Giacomelli Tedeschi joins the company. Generational transition begins at the historic Pedemonte winery. Enrico Giacomelli Tedeschi will oversee the brand’s development in Italy, bringing his legal and strategic expertise to the company.
Valentino Galgani to lead Cantine Vivito. The Tuscan cooperative, with 1,300 members and €16 million in production, has a new president. Continuity and development are at the heart of his mandate, with a focus on the main regional appellations.
Tenuta Iacoangeli: wine as a family legacy in the Castelli Romani. A story spanning several generations, a symbol of the qualitative rebirth of the Roman vineyard and the rediscovery of volcanic soils as a winemaking capital.
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Gambero Rosso’s Top 9 Dolcettos from the Langhe and Monferrato Regions A focus on a grape variety often overshadowed by Nebbiolo and Barbera, but capable of great expressiveness in the Dogliani, Ovada, and Diano d’Alba appellations.
Maìa di Siddùra among Decanter’s 10 best Italian wines of 2025. The only white in the ranking: Vermentino di Gallura enters James Button’s top ten, confirming the qualitative growth of the Sardinian white.
“199 Extraordinary Wines”: Marco Pozzali Talks About Wine Beyond the Ratings. A manifesto-book that restores a narrative and cultural dimension to wine, far removed from the logic of ratings and closer to the human experience.
Fausto Maculan: 50 vintages of vision and experimentation The Breganze producer retraces half a century of winemaking research: from high planting densities to truncated cone-shaped vats, to the influence of Émile Peynaud’s thinking.
Wine, cellars, and vineyards: Italy told through images. Luca Merisio’s photography book Paese del vino, terre divine offers a poetic yet realistic look at the Italian winemaking landscape, its seasons, labor, and widespread beauty.
International
EU-India Agreement: Historic Turning Point for Italian Wine. With the progressive halving of tariffs (from 150% to 30% over seven years), India is opening up as a long-term strategic market. Italian exports are starting from minimal numbers, but the prospects are significant.
Italian Wine in Vietnam: Growth and Opportunities in Southeast Asia Vietnam is consolidating its position as an emerging market: a growing middle class, rising consumption, and export duties are favoring the Italian presence, now second only to France.
Chile: The allure of wine aged at the bottom of the ocean. Bottles aged 20 meters below the surface of Locos Island. An experimental practice that combines winemaking, environment, and storytelling.
Farewell to Jacques Beaufort, pioneer of natural wine in Champagne . A key figure in European biodynamic viticulture has passed away. Beaufort anticipated the “nature” movement by decades, with a radical and coherent vision.
Wine events and training
Milano Cortina 2026: the 26 ambassador wines at Casa Italia, a selection of the Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) to represent Italy’s winemaking biodiversity during the Winter Olympics. From major appellations to small producers.
Terre di Toscana XVIII edition – 22 and 23 March 2026 In Lido di Camaiore over 140 winemakers tell the story of a multifaceted and contemporary Tuscany, from the coastal territories to the heart of Chianti and Montalcino.
Strada del Barolo: training course for winery hospitality. A training project dedicated to wine tourism staff to further enhance their experience in the Langhe, now a mature international destination.
QdC® Fridays: Plant Health Register and Digital Mandatory Webinar on January 30, 2026, on the mandatory digital conversion of the spray register by December 31, 2026. A key step for future agricultural management.
Agricultural Taxation: A Paradigm-Changing Reform The conference “Economic and Fiscal News 2026” revealed a reform that broadens the concept of agriculture, including innovative crops and overcoming the exclusive constraint of land.
Umbria Top: the international trade fair season kicks off. The Umbrian winery cooperative kicks off 2026 with Wine Paris & Vinexpo, focusing on global relations and structured commercial development.
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Wineries, Italian wine producers, and wine news.
Italian wineries
A Pinot Grigio from Collio at the world’s top for quality-price ratio Schiopetto’s 2024 Pinot Grigio Collio has been awarded by James Suckling as the best white wine in the world for quality-price ratio.
Kren, Doc Collio Friulano 2024 Portrait of the family company from Cormons: territorial identity, ponca, climate and classic interpretation of Friulano.
Cantina Bottenago toasts the white and blue of the partnership between Cantina Bottenago and Union Brescia: sport, territory, and wines that represent the identity of Valtenesi and Garda.
Viarte turns 50: Polegato invests €8 million. The Colli Orientali del Friuli winery is undergoing a new development cycle, with strong production growth and structural renewal.
Erste Neue celebrates Valentine’s Day with the Puntay line. Three South Tyrolean labels dedicated to the lovers’ holiday, a symbol of Alpine style and cooperative tradition.
Dialogue and responsibility: the pact for the relaunch of the Terre d’Oltrepò winery. An institutional meeting to address the crisis and build a shared path to protect workers, winemakers, and the region.
Wine, a Korean family buys Tenuta Cerbaia (Brunello di Montalcino) New foreign investment in a historic Brunello winery: the acquisition market is once again dynamic.
From London to the Brunello vineyards: the Lee family buys Cerbaia. An in-depth look at the transaction and the growing international interest in the Montalcino vineyards.
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Mercosur, Puglia and Lucanian DOP wines without European “shield.” Marzia Varvaglione (CEEV) comments on the EU-Mercosur agreement and calls for expanded protection for denominations.
Special agricultural VAT regime with no minimum duration. Clarifications on the agricultural VAT regime: “natural” nature, freedom of exit, and option for the ordinary regime.
In Friuli, between vine shoots and gangmastering. An investigation into work in the Rauscedo vine shoot farms: world-class excellence and social criticalities.
Wineries and starchitects: the new oases among the vineyards. The phenomenon of iconic wineries designed by great architects, combining design, tourism, and cultural experiences.
Enthusiasm, beauty, resilience: the future of Italian wine . The key words for 2026 according to the leaders of the Consorzio Italia del Vino.
Wine, web searches for Italian products are growing worldwide. Google Trends: 20% global interest in “Italian Wine” in 2025.
2026 trends according to Proposta Vini Distribuzione, small producers, and new Horeca dynamics as told by Gianpaolo and Andrea Girardi.
The history of wine in the “wine monasteries” WineNews docu-film with Attilio Scienza: a journey through abbeys and great places symbolic of Italian viticulture.
Marco Pozzali and the “199 extraordinary wines” Wine described beyond the scores, as a cultural and narrative experience.
International
The EU-India agreement is expected to reduce tariffs on wine and oil. New opportunities for European agricultural exports.
EU-India: With tariffs down to 20%, wine finds a new “El Dorado” India emerges as a strategic market for Italian wine.
“Wine cannot ignore Nigeria” Ambassador Mengoni points to Lagos as a strategic hub for Africa and Italian wine.
A World Tour of Wine at the Supermarket: 3 Value-For-Money Whites. A journey through France, the USA, and New Zealand on the shelves of large-scale retail outlets.
Wine events
Milan Cortina 2026: the wine list of the 26 “Olympic wines” at Casa Italia. The ambassador labels of Italian wine at the Winter Games.
Here are the 26 Made in Italy Ambassador wines at Casa Italia. Official selection by CONI and LT Wine & Food Advisory to represent Italian biodiversity.
Assovini Sicilia at Wine Paris 2026 with 32 companies Collective Sicilian presence at the major international fair in Paris.
Slow Wine Fair 2026: the “What does the right glass tell?” conferences: Vineyard work, sustainability, and social responsibility are at the heart of the program.
Grandi Langhe and the Piedmont of Wine 2026 The great professional event of Piedmontese wine on January 26-27 at the OGR in Turin.
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ITALIAN WINERIES
Schiopetto triumphs at James Suckling. Schiopetto’s 2024 Pinot Grigio Collio is #1 in the “Top 100 Value Wines 2025 – Everyday Gems.” It’s the best value wine under $40, gaining international recognition for its elegance, balance, and market availability.
Cantina di Lisandro (Campania), between historical restoration and distinctive grape varieties. A new winery focused on Pallagrello Bianco, Pallagrello Nero, and Casavecchia is born in Castel Campagnano, with an organic project, high-level technical consultancy, and targeted wine tourism.
Discover the Euganean Hills: La Costa Visit one of the area’s historic wineries, with clonal selection and experimental micro-vinifications to showcase local grape varieties.
Conti Zecca: Roots, Identity, and the New Generation. A family story and a vision for the future from Salento, combining loyalty to the land and adaptation to new consumer trends.
Cantina Valtidone launches “Grinta,” a new artistic label designed by street artist Luca Font to celebrate sport, the Olympics, and female leadership.
ITALIAN WINE AND ITALIAN OENOLOGY
The Two Wine Routes: The Crisis as an Opportunity for Rethinking High inventories and evolving consumption: the sector reflects on production models, the market, and inventory governance.
Record stocks: over 60 million hectoliters sitting in cellars. ICQRF data depicts a system under pressure: selective demand, cautious Horeca, and the need for new industrial strategies.
Ten million hectoliters of wine stopped: from a problem to an industrial platform. Wine as a noble biomass: ingredients, low-alcohol, functional products. An industrial vision for transforming stock into value.
Wines to drink in 2026: six denominations to bet on (two to rediscover). Focus on emerging trends and identity wines that are returning to prominence.
Gambero Rosso’s Best Italian Wines of 2026: Among new favorites and great returns, the Oltrepò Pavese Metodo Classico Classese stands out.
Brescia wine: stable production and growing quality. Production up 4%, prices stable, the sector holding up despite declining volumes.
Italian agri-food is on track for a new export record, according to ISMEA: €73 billion expected in 2025. Wine remains a cornerstone of Made in Italy on global markets.
INTERNATIONAL
EU-India agreement: possible cuts in wine and olive oil tariffs. After twenty years of negotiations, a historic turning point for European exports. The announcement is expected at the New Delhi summit.
European wine tourism: young people are at the forefront. TUI Musement launches the first European Wine Tourism Index. 91% of 18-44 year-olds seek immersive wine experiences.
WINE EVENTS AND WINE CULTURE
Fieragricola 2026: Energy and Innovation at the Center From February 4th to 7th in Verona, the focus will be on agricultural technology, sustainability, and the evolution of the primary sector.
Grandi Langhe 2026: 3,000 labels and 515 wineries in Turin. One of the most strategic showcases for Piedmontese wine, between UNESCO territories and open to the public.
Amphora wine in Florence with Cantina Ottomani. A special evening on February 5th at Osteria Pratellino, combining Georgian tradition and Tuscan biodynamics.
“Vino in Circolo”: wine as conviviality. An association project is born to bring wine back to the center of gatherings and slow culture.
AIS presents “Vitae”, a new edition of the guide featuring 36 selected Lucanian companies.
Agraria al Valzani: scholarship for future winemakers. A generational pact between the school and the winery at the Due Palme cooperative.
SOCIETY, CONSUMPTION AND CURIOSITIES
The Vatican canteen menu: Mediterranean diet, DOP cheeses, and—in moderation—wine and beer for priests and nuns in Propaganda Fide facilities.
OPPORTUNITIES & STRATEGIC ASSETS (QUIDQUID)
Castelli Romani – Ariccia An established agro-winemaking and hospitality platform in the Rome area, with a DOC Roma designation and strong potential for scale.
Friuli Venezia Giulia – Export-oriented asset along the Venice–Trieste axis. 74 hectares, 9,650 hl cellar, 70% exports, turnover of ~€4 million, energy self-sufficiency and a complete real estate system.
Chianti Classico – Historic estate 18 km from Florence. 120 hectares, historic DOCG rights, a brand with 60 years of history and an iconic position in the Gallo Nero (Black Rooster) area.
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Ca’ dei Zago – Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Dosaggio Zero 2024 A small family-run business in San Pietro di Barbozza that interprets Prosecco DOCG by recovering historic vines and a strong territorial identity, led by the Zanatta brothers.
Cantina di Lisandro – Castel Campagnano (Campania) Restoration of a historic winery with a project focused on the native Pallagrello and Casavecchia grape varieties, organic farming, and integrated wine tourism.
My Casale (Rimini) triumphs at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles. The Cabernet Colli di Rimini DOC awarded in Brussels: international recognition and regional valorization for a small excellence from Romagna.
Le Carline – Eastern Veneto Pioneers of organic and resistant grape varieties (PIWI), sustainability, experimentation, and structured growth in an area traditionally devoted to simple wines.
Cantina Valtidone launches “Grinta,” a new artistic label inspired by sport and the Olympics, combining wine, urban art, and local storytelling.
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Angelo Gaja: Fairs, Inventories, and the Future of Red Wine Strategic reflections on international fairs, overproduction, consumer education (“Rosso-Fresco”), and new wine languages.
Wine Defects: How to Recognize Them in Your Glass A practical guide to the main sensory defects and the chemical-microbiological causes that compromise the quality and identity of wine.
From “King Sangiovese” to terpenes. Winemaker Paolo Vagaggini’s book explores the genetics, aromas, and culture of Tuscany’s iconic grape variety.
60 million hectoliters in the cellar, but prices aren’t dropping. Record stocks, slow sales, and no price reduction: a system that postpones the problem of marketing and positioning.
Montalcino wines and cellars: no unanimity among the guides. WineNews analysis of the divergences among wine critics: the end of “certainties” and a plurality of interpretations regarding value.
Wine as a noble biomass: ten million hectoliters sitting in the cellar . From stock as a problem to wine as an industrial platform for ingredients, functional beverages, and alternative supply chains.
International
Tariffs and markets: Sandro Bottega’s position Criticism of European constraints and defense of a free but regulated market, based on brand protection and WTO principles.
Nicolas Joly’s biodynamic crusade The debate between radical naturalism and a balanced approach: the wine of 2026 transcends the “natural vs. modern” dichotomy.
TAP Air Portugal: wine as a travel experience 55 new Portuguese labels selected for the 2026 wine list: winemaking becomes part of the flight’s identity.
Names, protection and innovation
Fake Chianti on the web: over 2,500 illegal entries. Digital counterfeiting alert: improper use of the name in e-commerce, wine kits, clothing, and domains.
Wine you can touch and listen to. AIS Lombardia presents its Braille label with NFC: accessibility and inclusion enter the story of wine.
Territories, governance and wine communities
“Visione Vino Oltrepò” is born, a strategic community focused on Pinot Noir, supported by TEHA-Ambrosetti: an alliance between institutions and businesses for the territorial revitalization.
Women of Wine Tuscany: Donatella Cinelli Colombini reappointed. Female leadership and membership growth: Italy’s largest delegation renews its board.
Federica Fina elected president of MTV Sicilia. A new direction for Sicilian wine tourism: marketing, hospitality, and events at the heart of the 2026 strategy.
Wine and culture events
“Changing Stories” in Fagagna – I’ll Give You a Rose: A botanical and narrative workshop featuring gardens, cuttings, and storytelling, intertwining nature, memory, and culture.
Strategic wine assets (QUIDQUID – WineIdea)
Castelli Romani – Ariccia: Integrated agro-winemaking and hospitality platform in the Rome area: territorial value, the Rome DOC, and potential for scale.
Friuli Venezia Giulia – Export-oriented asset , 74 hectares, industrial winery, 70% exports, energy self-sufficiency: a platform ready for structured groups.
Chianti Classico – Historic estate 18 km from Florence. 120 hectares, historic DOCG rights, and premium real estate: a highly strategic asset acquisition.
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