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ITALIAN WINERIES
Terre d’Oltrepò, UIL’s fears over the sale. Unions are concerned about the possible acquisition by Collis Veneto Wines: guarantees regarding employment and territorial identity are needed to prevent a grape “shopping” that would distort the Oltrepò brand.
A winery at 2,000 meters above sea level: the Prié Blanc from Morgex La Cave Mont Blanc leads the promotion of heroic viticulture in the Aosta Valley, with Prié Blanc grown up to 1,200 meters as a symbol of extreme territory and Alpine identity.
From Cilento, Albamarina’s Valmezzana 2014. A portrait of longevity and slow living: a Campanian white that transcends time, evoking the value of patience and territorial expression.
Bio Cantina Sociale Orsogna welcomes the “winemakers of the future.” Eleven newborns in the families of its members: a symbolic gesture that speaks of community, generational continuity, and leadership in organic and biodynamic winemaking in Abruzzo.
A winery blending tradition and modernity in Frascati. From historic caves to a new, fully equipped cellar: a controlled supply chain and a production capacity of over 1,700 hl.
The excellence of Frascati DOC. Certified organic estate since 1996 in Montecompatri: 11.36 hectares in the heart of the Frascati DOC and DOCG regions, combining agricultural investment and cultural heritage.
ITALIAN WINE AND ITALIAN OENOLOGY
Wines to drink in 2026: six appellations to bet on. Eight Italian wines, including new ventures and rediscoveries: emerging appellations and wines penalized by changes in consumption.
EU Rural Development Funds: Italy Spends 99.43% of the Fund. Over €14 billion spent between 2014 and 2022: Spending capacity for the primary sector strengthened.
The horizons of the Veneto wine system. Harvest 2025: 1,000 hectares of vineyards, 104,397 hectares total, 75% white grapes. Veneto confirms its role as a national driving force.
Alcohol-free wine: why (for now) it’s not convincing. In Lazio, there’s little inclination to eliminate alcohol: high costs, regulatory limits for DOP and IGP products, and investments that are difficult to sustain.
Italian Wine – Key Trends | Week of January 12–16, 2026 2026 is a year of selection: lower volume, more commercial discipline, higher value per bottle.
FORBUS: when quality is no longer enough Strategic management as a true competitive factor: integrated management of viticulture, cellar, sales and branding.
INTERNATIONAL AND MARKETS
The myth of wine as an investment crumbles. The Liv-ex Fine Wine 100 Index has fallen 11% in two years. Bordeaux, Burgundy, California, and Italy are all down. Luxury wine is entering a phase of structural correction.
Garda DOC Consortium and the Euchronicles project: Four European PDOs come together to showcase their quality and origin: wine, cured meats, and cheeses as pillars of the EU agri-food model.
CULTURE, EDUCATION AND OENOLOGY
Monvigliero 2021 Barolo DOCG – Burlotto Portrait of a collectible Barolo: extreme finesse and territorial identity from Verduno.
How to Taste Wine with Quantum Physics. A thesis in Pollenzo: a philosophical-scientific approach to tasting, between consciousness and perception.
The Wine Gym Educational tasting for grape variety recognition: five single-varietal red wines to practice sensory analysis.
WINE EVENTS
Genoa – “All the Colors of White” Winter Edition January 19: tasting with wineries from 15 Italian regions, focusing on the biodiversity of white wines.
Valentine’s Day in the Cellar – Bortolomiol February 14th: Romantic candlelit visit with Prosecco DOCG and harp music.
Stories of the Langhe at the Cantina Comunale in La Morra, January 22: Theater and film on memory and emigration in the Langhe.
Native is born – Milan, January 22: Over 100 native grape varieties for tasting, closing of the national Go Wine tour.
Grandi Langhe 2026 – Turin, January 26–27: Over 2,000 accredited operators and 515 companies present at the OGR.
OPERATIONS AND STRATEGIC ASSETS
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Strategic asset in Friuli Venezia Giulia: 74 hectares, 10,000 hl cellar, 70% exports: already an industrial platform, not a project to build.
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