Italian wineries, Italian wine producers, and current wine news.
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Wine Idea presents a new summary of the main news from the wine sector
Italian and international.
ITALIAN WINERIES
Tramin inaugurates its new production cellar
The South Tyrolean cooperative has completed a €15 million investment in a new underground production facility, designed to increase quality, efficiency, and sustainability.
Ermes Cellars and Gotto d’Oro together
A multi-year agreement between the Sicilian and Lazio cooperatives is underway to strengthen the Gotto d’Oro brand, promote the Castelli Romani region, and develop markets.
Apollonio Vini
The historic Salento winery celebrates over 150 years of business, continuing to promote Negroamaro and Puglia’s winemaking heritage.
Cataldi Madonna presents “Mandrella”
A new Trebbiano d’Abruzzo Superiore is born, produced in just 1,000 bottles, symbolizing the generational transition of the Cataldi Madonna family.
Ruvo di Puglia Winery
It is among the 120 leading Italian wineries with a turnover of over 11 million euros and export growth of over 26%.
Sankt Pauls Winery
The Plötzner Pinot Bianco celebrates its fortyth anniversary, becoming one of the iconic wines of Alto Adige.
Carlo Hauner
The Aeolian Islands company continues to represent a global benchmark for Malvasia di Salina.
Ripani Hills
Launches the new line of dealcoholized wines “A Cuor Leggero”, obtained from Marche grape varieties using modern dealcoholization technologies.
Amorim Cork Italia
The Italian subsidiary of the world leader in cork stoppers records a turnover of 74 million euros and invests in innovation and sustainability.
ITALIAN WINE AND OENOLOGY
Federdoc requests new labeling instructions
Proposal to clearly distinguish naturally low-alcohol wines from dealcoholized ones, focusing on transparency for the consumer.
The “Low Nat” wine segment is growing
Increasing attention is being paid to naturally lower-alcohol wines obtained without dealcoholization, thanks to dedicated agronomic practices and cellar techniques.
Harvest 2026
The first harvests will begin around mid-August. The quality outlook is positive despite the heat and water shortage.
Heat and grape ripening
Winemakers recommend monitoring not only sugar levels but also acidity, aromas, and the health of the grapes to maintain qualitative balance.
Prosecco goes against the trend
While many denominations discuss reducing yields and limiting production, the Prosecco system continues to plan for growth.
Abruzzo reduces yields
The Region approves production containment measures for Montepulciano d’Abruzzo and Pecorino to support the value of the denominations.
Management of harvest declarations
The sector is calling for greater punctuality in the publication of official harvest and production data to better plan the market.
Elba DOC
Producers are calling for urgent action against wild boars, which are responsible for serious damage to the island’s vineyards.
Kalimera of Ischia
Pasquale Cenatiempo’s Biancolella receives new international recognition, confirming the value of Campania’s great white wines.
Clear Bubbles 2023
Il Borro presents the new organic Metodo Classico Blanc de Noirs obtained from Sangiovese.
Marsala restarts with young people
A new generation of producers is revitalizing the area through small, quality productions and new wineries.
Wine tourism on the rise
In the Mantua area, wine tourism represents up to 30% of the turnover of many wineries.
INTERNATIONAL
Health of American Wineries
According to the InnoVint report, only 42% of US companies currently consider their economic situation to be good. The main challenges are sales, costs, and a decline in visitors.
Ukraine
A bombing near Kiev destroyed the warehouse of the main Ukrainian importer of Bottega Spa, causing casualties and significant economic damage.
Spain
Spanish producers are also giving up on making forecasts for the 2026 harvest due to climate uncertainty.
Artificial Intelligence and wine
AI identifies climate change, new consumers, and sustainability as the industry’s main future challenges. Many manufacturers share these assessments.
WINE EVENTS
Vinitaly and the City
The event returns to Calabria with events in Reggio Calabria dedicated to promoting regional and national winemaking.
Goblets of Stars
From August 8th to 10th, one of Italy’s most important wine tourism events returns, featuring tastings, concerts, and stargazing in the cellars.
The Nights of Wine
Gradisca d’Isonzo hosts two days dedicated to the Collio, Isonzo, and Carso DOC wines, with tastings and meetings with producers.
Vinalia
The event dedicated to Sannio wines continues in Guardia Sanframondi with tastings, culture, food, and family activities.
Pitei ‘n Cantina
The event returns to the village of Pitelli with specific safety measures for the sale of drinks.
Da Vinci Goblets
The first edition of the wine competition dedicated to the excellence of Montalbano was a great success.
Novara Viticulture Day
September 8th marks forty years of integrated pest management and sustainability in the Novara Hills.
THE MOST RELEVANT NEWS OF THE DAY
Federdoc proposes new communication for naturally low-alcohol wines.
The market for “low nat” wines is growing rapidly.
The Prosecco system continues to invest in growth while other areas reduce production.
Tramin inaugurates the largest investment in its history.
Cantine Ermes and Gotto d’Oro sign a strategic partnership.
The 2026 harvest will start early with good quality prospects.
Wine tourism continues to be one of the main drivers of development for Italian wineries.
QUIDQUID – Wine Press Review A summary of the main news in the sector dedicated to entrepreneurs, wineries, investors and professionals in the supply chain.
Italian wineries, Italian wine producers, and current wine news.
Good morning,
Wine Idea presents a new summary of the main news from the wine sector
Italian and international.
Italian wineries
Cantina Tramin (Alto Adige) inaugurates the most significant production expansion in its history, with new facilities designed to improve quality, sustainability, and enhance the value of individual terroirs.
Cantina Tollo Group is expanding its vineyard area by 133 hectares , reaching a total of 2,490 hectares, and strengthening its “Vigneto Avanzato” project to support winemakers.
Cantina di Ruvo di Puglia (Crifo) enters the top 120 Italian wineries, with exports growing by 26.4% .
Cantina Rauscedo celebrates 75 years by presenting its Sustainability Report and a new production and commercial relaunch plan.
Cantine Ermes begins the 2026 harvest with lower-than-average yields but good-quality grapes, after a season characterized by heavy phytosanitary pressure.
Moncaro launches the third auction for the sale of its remaining assets with discounts of up to 36% on base prices.
Cantine dell’Angelo presents Raggiere , the new Greco di Tufo 2024 produced in a limited edition.
Tenute Ballasanti (Etna) inaugurates a permanent art park that integrates contemporary art, landscape, and viticulture.
Paololeo develops “Mormora”, a classic Apulian method aged at sea with a new dedicated wine tourism experience.
Italian wine and oenology
Wine tourism exhibits a two-speed trend: stable but more selective demand, with results dependent on wineries’ ability to convert visits into direct sales.
The Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Consortium is offering a blind tasting to highlight the role of soil in the wine’s identity.
One of the first Italian plants dedicated to the production of 100% Made in Italy dealcoholized wines is being opened in Puglia .
Agrivoltaics in vineyards is confirmed as a promising solution for mitigating the effects of climate change and improving grape quality.
Attilio Scienza calls on the sector to profoundly rethink the naming system to address climate change.
In Abruzzo, yields of Montepulciano DOC are being reduced and storage measures are being introduced to rebalance the market.
Piedmont is aiming to transform unsold wine into vermouth, vinegar, and other derivatives to reduce cellar surpluses.
Viviana Corich (University of Padua) highlights how particular yeasts can naturally reduce the alcohol content of wine by up to 3%.
The debate on NoLo (No & Low Alcohol) wines continues: the Italian market is growing and companies’ interest in dealcoholization is increasing.
The 2026 harvest is starting early in many Italian regions due to high temperatures, with lower yields but generally positive quality.
One of the highest vineyards in the province of Brescia is born in Valcamonica , at around 900 metres above sea level.
International scenario
Franciacorta strengthens its international positioning by becoming an official partner of the Emmy Awards , consolidating the brand’s visibility in foreign markets.
Dealcoholized Italian wines represent a new growth opportunity on international markets, following a trend already consolidated in Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Global interest in NoLo products is growing, creating new business opportunities for Italian wine.
Wine events
Registration is now open for the Tourist Harvest in the wineries of Friuli Venezia Giulia.
The Wine Nights continue in Friuli Venezia Giulia with tastings, music, and events for the public.
The Nights of Wine also come to Barolo with tastings, culture, and astronomical observations.
DiVino Etrusco celebrates its twentieth anniversary in Tarquinia with 53 wineries participating.
Kaid sotto le Stelle celebrates twenty years of wine tourism in Camporeale (Sicily).
Registration is now open for the Rome Wine Expo – Christmas Edition , scheduled for November 28-29, 2026 in Rome.
Calici di Stelle brings Barbarano to life on the night of San Lorenzo with tastings and shows.
Trekking among the palmenti (wine presses) returns to Ardauli (Sardinia) with the traditional grape pressing.
Featured today
More selective but still dynamic wine tourism.
They accelerate investments in innovation, sustainability and dealcoholization.
Harvest was early in much of Italy due to the heat.
The strategic importance of international markets and NoLo wines is growing.
August is packed with events dedicated to wine, the region, and wine tourism.
QUIDQUID – Wine Press Review A summary of the main news in the sector dedicated to entrepreneurs, wineries, investors and professionals in the supply chain.
Italian wineries, Italian wine producers, and current wine news.
Good morning,
Wine Idea presents a new summary of the main news from the wine sector
Italian and international.
ITALIAN WINERIES
Compagnia del Gusto Holding continues its international expansion plan by acquiring Jascots Wine Merchants in the United Kingdom and strengthening the distribution of Italian wines in the British Horeca channel.
Cantina Tramin inaugurates its new production facility, the cooperative’s most significant investment, with facilities designed to improve quality, sustainability, and separate grape processing.
Colli Ripani enters the dealcoholized wine market with the A Cuor Leggero line, obtained from Pecorino, Sangiovese and Passerina.
Cantina di Ruvo di Puglia (Crifo) enters the top 120 Italian wineries with export growth of over 26%.
In Gallura , Roberto Albertini is investing in the development of Vermentino with a new sustainable winery and a major wine tourism project.
The Sol-Platar project was born in Val di Non : Chardonnay grown at 1,000 meters for a high-mountain sparkling wine.
ITALIAN WINE
The sector is going through a complex phase: declining consumption, slowing exports, high inventories and bulk prices under pressure.
Discussions continue between the Italian Wine Union and Federvini on strategies to revitalize the sector: controlling supply or increasing international promotion.
FIVI proposes:
temporary blocking of new plants;
real census of the Italian vineyard;
recovery of abandoned vineyards;
better production planning.
Confagricoltura emphasizes the need for innovation, promotion, and development of lower-alcohol wines.
The 2026 harvest will begin early in many Italian regions thanks to high temperatures, but with positive quality prospects.
One of the earliest harvests of recent years has already begun in the Langhe .
Prosecco DOC delle Venezie strengthens its collaboration with FAI to promote culture, territory, and tourism.
A blind tasting of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG highlights the crucial role different soils play in the wine’s identity.
Interest in investment wine is growing, with international collectors increasingly considering it an alternative asset.
According to international research, a winery’s profitability depends primarily on the quality of its management rather than its size or the renown of its territory.
Rosé continues to grow thanks to its gastronomic versatility and new consumption styles.
OENOLOGY AND VITICULTURE
AAWE study: the most economically profitable vineyards are those of Champagne , followed by Alto Adige and Valle d’Aosta .
New research shows that some yeasts can naturally reduce the alcohol content of wine by up to 3%, while maintaining aromas and quality.
One of the first Italian plants dedicated to the production of dealcoholized wines was founded in Puglia.
Technical focus on Flavescence dorée : early recognition of symptoms and mandatory management of the disease.
Further information on the management of Botrytis after hailstorms is also essential for insurance assessments.
Wine is increasingly being interpreted as a cultural, symbolic, and experiential product, as well as a food product.
INTERNATIONAL SCENARIO
Mosel Riesling is experiencing a sharp decline in exports, causing difficulties for many small German wineries.
In London, the consumption of wine by the glass is growing rapidly, a model that is also interesting for the Italian market.
In the United States, competition between Bacardi and Campari is increasing in the aperitif segment, with the growth of the Hugo cocktail.
The global market continues to increasingly reward premium wines, wine tourism and low-alcohol products.
EVENTS AND TERRITORY
The Women of the Vine launch the “Roots in the Landscape” photography competition, dedicated to Italian vineyard landscapes.
The traditional Calici di Stelle events are back in numerous Italian cities.
The Nights of Wine continue with events in Friuli Venezia Giulia and Barolo.
DiVino Etrusco celebrates its twentieth anniversary with 53 wineries taking center stage in Tarquinia.
The ONAV cultural course expands the training of sommeliers by introducing anthropology, neuroscience, and wine sociology.
TRENDS TO MONITOR
Consumption and export crisis.
Growth of dealcoholized wines.
Early harvests due to climate change.
Greater attention to company profitability.
Strengthening wine tourism.
Increased investment in innovation and sustainability.
The evolution of wine as a cultural experience and collectible.
QUIDQUID – Wine Press Review A summary of the main news in the sector dedicated to entrepreneurs, wineries, investors and professionals in the supply chain.
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Italian wineries, Italian wine producers, and current wine news.
Good morning,
Wine Idea presents a new summary of the main news from the wine sector
Italian and international.
ITALIAN WINERIES
Cantina Rauscedo celebrates 75 years of cooperative history
Cantina Rauscedo celebrates its 75th anniversary, confirming its position as one of the most representative cooperatives in Friuli Venezia Giulia. Regional Councilor Stefano Zannier emphasized how the members’ determination has transformed the cooperative into a benchmark for regional viticulture and for promoting Friulian excellence worldwide.
Fonzone promotes the great white wines of Irpinia
The Fonzone winery presents its new Irpinia DOC Coda di Volpe “Colpo di Coda” 2024, a wine that confirms the company’s growing focus on Campania’s white varietals. Freshness, elegance, and a focus on the terroir are now at the heart of the Paternopoli winery’s production philosophy.
Girlan focuses on the excellence of Pinot Bianco
The South Tyrolean Girlan cooperative continues to distinguish itself in the production of high-quality wines with the Pinot Bianco Flora Riserva 2023, an expression of the vineyards of Oltradige and Bassa Atesina and a symbol of the qualitative evolution of South Tyrolean winemaking.
Valle Isarco confirms its leadership in white wines
Cantina Produttori Valle Isarco presents the Kerner Aristos 2024, confirming Kerner’s role as the cooperative’s signature grape variety and one of the finest examples of Italian mountain viticulture.
Biondi Santi renews the Brunello tradition
The evolution of Biondi Santi’s Brunello di Montalcino continues. Research on Sangiovese clones, vineyard studies, and adaptation to climate change are the main investments of the historic Tenuta Greppo.
Siddùra revolutionizes the concept of summer red wine
The Sardinian winery presents Èros 2024, a low-alcohol red designed to be served chilled, demonstrating how innovation can create new drinking styles without sacrificing territorial identity.
ITALIAN WINE AND OENOLOGY
Sauvignon returns to its origins
After years of tropical aromas and exaggerated intensity, Italian Sauvignon is once again focusing on territorial identity, balance, and elegance. A new phase in Italian winemaking that prioritizes authenticity and territorial recognition.
The heat brings forward the 2026 harvest
High temperatures are bringing the grape harvest forward by about a week or two. In the Ferrara area, the harvest will begin as early as mid-August, while producers and winemakers are optimistic about the vintage’s quality despite the effects of climate change.
Spritz drives Prosecco exports
A study by the Universities of Turin and Verona demonstrates how the growing international popularity of Spritz has contributed to a significant increase in Prosecco exports to major world markets.
Summer and wine: overcoming old prejudices
Experts urge us to move beyond traditional summer drinking habits: not only white and rosé wines, but also red wines, served at the right temperature, can become the stars of the summer season.
The strategic role of distribution
Specialized distribution is becoming increasingly central to the premium wine market, offering commercial support, service continuity, and brand promotion beyond simple logistics.
Agea strengthens access to agricultural credit
A new agreement between Agea, ViViBanca, and Fagri Finance will facilitate faster financing and innovative tools for Italian agricultural businesses, also thanks to certified data from the National Agricultural Information System.
The smallest vineyard in the world is Italian
In Reggio Emilia, on a terrace measuring just twenty square meters, the ViaMari10 project continues to produce around thirty bottles a year, transforming a small urban vineyard into a work of art, architecture, and viticulture.
INTERNATIONAL
The European agri-food surplus is growing
Despite a slight decline in exports, the European Union’s agri-food trade balance improved thanks to an even greater reduction in imports, strengthening the positive balance seen in the first five months of 2026.
Crémant de Loire continues to conquer enthusiasts
The classic method sparkling wine from the Loire Valley confirms its international success thanks to the freshness, balance, and quality guaranteed by the Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay grapes.
WINE EVENTS
Calici di Stelle 2026: Caruso & Minini celebrates the time of wine.
On August 8th, the historic Marsala winery will offer an experience featuring vertical tastings and a sunset over the Marsala Stagnone, combining wine, landscape, and culture.
Vinalia 2026 brings wine and culture to Sannio
From August 4th to 10th, Guardia Sanframondi hosts the 33rd edition of Vinalia, dedicated to the theme “Support,” with tastings, cultural meetings, and events dedicated to the relationship between life, the land, and society.
The Nights of Wine enliven Vittorio Veneto
On August 8th and 9th, the historic center will host tastings, guided tours, and live music, showcasing Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore and the local wineries.
Jazz, wine, and local cuisine take center stage in Sassari.
The “(to) be in jazz Estate” festival concludes its tour with an event that combines tastings, guided tours, and concerts among the vineyards of Sardinia.
Literature and wine meet in Marrubiu
The Quartomoro Winery hosts the final event of the “Women, Wine and Food” series, demonstrating how wine can be a tool for cultural promotion as well as winemaking.
Hofstätter takes enthusiasts to the vineyards in 4x4s
In Alto Adige, experiential wine tourism is gaining popularity, with vineyard visits, outdoor tastings, and tours exploring geology and terroir.
AIS Veneto opens the new training season
Courses for aspiring sommeliers and wine professionals will resume in September, with a program dedicated to wine culture, tasting, and food and wine pairing.
The most relevant news of the day
Climate change brings forward the 2026 harvest with harvests already in mid-August.
Italian Sauvignon returns to enhance territorial identity and balance.
Spritz continues to support the international growth of Prosecco.
Italian wineries invest in quality, research, and innovation.
Wine tourism is growing, offering immersive experiences that combine wine, culture, landscape, and music.
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