Wineries, Italian wine producers, and wine news.
Italian wineries
- Alex Maccan, vineyards without masks. From furniture to wine, Alex Maccan now leads two Friulian businesses with strong identities: Le Monde (Grave del Friuli) and La Ponca (Collio). A project that emphasizes spontaneity, a connection to the land, and authentic interpretation of the local area.
- Sartori – Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Corte Brà Riserva 2018 A flagship wine from the “Heritage” line, the result of agronomic studies begun in the 1980s. Sartori confirms its leading role in the Veronese and cooperative winemaking scene.
- Monte del Frà – Amarone Classico Casa Capitei 2019 The Bonomo family consolidates its presence in Valpolicella, adding a full range of great Veronese reds to the historic Garda appellations.
- SalvaTerra – Amarone Classico 2019 After joining the Veraison Group, the winery is reorganizing its lines and strengthening the bond between wine, culture, and territory, with an identity that dialogues with art and history.
- Costa Arènte – Amarone Riserva 2019 An expression of the Tenute del Leone Alato project: sustainability, soil regeneration, and stylistic coherence are the focus of a vertical tasting that recounts ten years of work in Valpantena.
- Cantine Vivito (Vini Viticoltori Toscani) Valentino Galgani is the new president of the cooperative, one of the largest in Tuscany, with 150,000 quintals of grapes processed and a 2025 production value of 16 million euros.
- Marisa Cuomo at Taste 2026 The “heroic” wines of the Amalfi Coast take center stage at the Fortezza da Basso: elegance, flavor, and a strong territorial identity.
- Mura Mura (Barbaresco) Guido Martinetti and Federico Grom talk about the transition from artisanal ice cream to wine: a project born in Monferrato that today produces one of the most popular Barbaresco wines.
- Winegrowers of the Upper Emilian Apennines Vineyards between 600 and 900 metres in the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines: small scale, agronomic innovation and a concrete response to climate change.
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- Young farmers: new requirements from 2026. The MASAF decree expands access to CAP support by enhancing professional training and encouraging generational turnover.
- Etna DOC: 67,000 hectoliters claimed in 2025, a historic record after the decline in the 2023 harvest: numbers that reinforce the value of the Etna terroir despite the structural criticalities.
- The Other Tuscany: a consolidated certainty Eleven DOPs and one IGT represent 40% of the region’s wine production, confirming the importance of “non-mainstream” denominations.
- Pinot Bianco del Collio under 15 euros A virtuous example of historic cooperation and accessible quality in one of the symbolic territories of great Italian white wines.
- Wine and restaurants: the price and distribution issue. A critical analysis of the decline in weekday consumption and the stagnation of the average receipt in restaurants.
International
- Champagne La Borderie – Blanc de Noirs Brut Nature 2021 Simon Normand’s work in the Aube: micro-plots, biodiversity, and a rigorous reading of the terroir for an uncompromising, distinctive Champagne.
Wine, agri-food and wine tourism events
- Salone del Vino Torino 2026 (OGR) Talks, masterclasses, and tastings for the general public and industry professionals, focusing on new trends and the dialogue between wine, cuisine, and digital storytelling.
- Conegliano and the Vulture area will be the protagonists of the 2026–2027 national Città del Vino , with a cultural program that combines music, territory, and winemaking identity.
- Antica Fiera di Godega 2026 Over 100,000 visitors expected for an edition dedicated to agriculture 5.0 and rural innovation.
- Andar per Cantine Live – Livorno A new format dedicated to wine tourism: tastings, talks, a 2026 guide, and practical tools for promoting winery experiences.
- Vigneti Aperti 2026 – Wine Tourism Movement From March to October, outdoor experiences, wellness, and sustainability following the seasonal cycle of the vine.
- Women and Wine – Piglio A cultural and symbolic journey through the history, female identity, and future of viticulture.
- Women’s Day at Aminea Winery: A family-friendly event featuring wine, music, and creativity, with workshops and tastings.
- Assovini Sicilia at the FINE Wine Tourism Marketplace (Valladolid) Sicily’s wine scene takes center stage in international wine tourism networking.
- Slow Wine Fair 2026: Fifth edition of the event dedicated to “good, clean, and fair” wine, with an increasingly international scope.
- Sol Expo Verona: Over 90 events dedicated to olive oil: training, marketing, and exports at the heart of the second edition.
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Wineries, Italian wine producers, and wine news.
Italian wineries
- Baglio di Pianetto – Doc Sicilia Rosso Viafrancia 2022 Tasting of the 2022 version of the red wine made from Nero d’Avola and Syrah: intense profile, aged in wood and strong territorial identity from the Palermo hinterland.
- Bibbiano – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna del Capannino 2021 A story that intertwines history, landscape, and style, following in the footsteps of Giulio Gambelli and a family tradition that dates back to 1865.
- Laura Aschero – Vermentino della Riviera Ligure In a former warehouse in the province of Imperia, one of the most representative Vermentinos of Western Liguria is born, combining family roots and stylistic continuity.
- Donegato Winery (Romagna) The young winery of the Berretti brothers turns one and presents five new labels, strengthening the cellar-hospitality-landscape model.
- Cantina Girlan – Piz Rosé A new interpretation of Pinot Noir in rosé, which responds to market evolution with freshness, altitude and South Tyrolean identity.
- Cantina di Venosa The Lucanian cooperative is preparing for ProWein Düsseldorf and is looking decisively at foreign markets, primarily Germany and China.
- Terre d’Oltrepò Spa: Full payment of receivables from the 2024 harvest confirmed through the liquidation process; the option of joining Collis is open.
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- Hero-Vine in the Cinque Terre: A pilot project has been launched to introduce drones and precision agriculture to Liguria’s terraced vineyards, aiming for resilience, sustainability, and landscape protection.
- Resistance Inducers in Viticulture Technical focus on the “timing” of the use of substances that stimulate the vine’s natural defenses against pathogens such as downy mildew.
- Organic wine and out-of-home Nomisma 2025 data confirm the growth of organic wine (€6.9 billion), but still indicate ample room for development in the restaurant industry and in conscious consumption.
- Why a methanol-like scandal can’t happen again today. Analysis of regulatory developments, controls, and the role of the ICQRF and certification bodies in protecting the supply chain.
- ICQRF label and code Explanation of why, in some cases, the manufacturer’s name may be replaced by an identification code.
- 2025 Harvest in Puglia Record production (11 million hectoliters), but high stocks and weak exports pose a structural problem of balance between volumes and the market.
- Economic Outlook for Italian Wine: In 2025, more than half of wineries will break even; stability is expected for 2026, with continued investment in marketing and sales.
- Research on UV-C light and grape quality. A study in Bolgheri shows how the targeted use of light can improve aromatic profile and color, reducing the need for fungicides.
International
- France: Consumption in sharp decline and young people away from wine. Structural data show a decline in consumption, vineyard area, and the attractiveness of vineyard work, while uprooting and reforms continue.
- Canada, wine grows thanks to US tariffs. US tariffs unexpectedly favor the Canadian wine sector, with concrete results on the market.
- New frontiers of European wine Romania, Portugal and other countries are emerging as qualitative and affordable alternatives to traditional markets.
- Çobo Winery (Albania) A project that enhances native grape varieties and the territory, connecting tradition and contemporary vision in the heart of the Balkans.
- Napa Valley under pressure The drop in prices at Premiere Napa Valley and the divestments of large groups signal a crisis in the standardized “wine-product” model.
Wine events
- mareMMMa – The nature of wine The Maremma event doubles: two days (1–2 March) in Alberese with 113 companies and 582 wines, including the public and operators.
- Open Vineyards 2026 From March to October, the Wine Tourism Movement format returns, with immersive experiences also designed for Gen Z and advanced wine tourism.
- World’s Best Sommeliers’ Selection 2026 Italy at the top with 20 labels selected, thanks to the choices of the best international sommeliers.
- Simply the Best – Milan, March 30 Italy’s most awarded wineries gathered at the Cavallerizze of the National Museum of Science and Technology.
- Paestum Wine Fest Business 2026 Italian wine is told among the temples of Magna Graecia, from March 1st to 3rd in Capaccio Paestum.
- Andar per Cantine Live – Livorno A new format dedicated to wine tourism, with tastings, talks, wine cards, and a focus on the winery experience.
- Rimini Hills Wine and Flavor Route New Board of Directors with a strong focus on winemaking, confirming the strategic importance of wine for the area.
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A historic Ligurian winery relaunches Vermentino in a former warehouse in the Imperia area. The Laura Aschero winery, a landmark on the Western Ligurian Riviera, embodies a model of family continuity and modernization: from vineyards handed over to third parties in the 1970s to a technologically advanced winery beneath the Pontedassio square, now run by the second and third generations.
Enio Ottaviani, from the demijohn to the model cellar in Romagna A story of wine as a social and family language: from bulk sales between Romagna and Marche in the 1960s to an identity project that unites land and sea, mobility and roots.
Cantina Girlan presents “Piz Rosé,” a mountain rosé made from Pinot Noir. A new, contemporary interpretation of Pinot Noir: high-altitude plots, freshness, and drinkability respond to evolving consumer trends. A rosé conceived as an expression of its terroir, not a mere accessory.
Ventiventi extends its Classic Method refinement process. In the winemaking district north of Modena, the Razzaboni family is investing in time: five of their flagship wines have spent months on the lees, confirming a consistent, non-industrial quality strategy.
Malvasia delle Lipari DOC from Tenuta di Castellaro, a symbol of heroic viticulture. On the lava terraces of Lipari, a passito with a distinctive identity is born, the result of agricultural recovery, mass selection, and the protection of Mediterranean biodiversity.
Domini Veneti and Cantina Valpolicella Negrar: from organic to integrated pest management. After years of organic farming, some of the members have chosen SQNPI certification. A concrete reflection on the relationship between sustainability, perceived quality, and economic viability.
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Cristina Mercuri, the first Italian Master of Wine. From a legal career to the pinnacle of global wine education: a historic achievement that strengthens the international standing of Italian wine, both culturally and educationally.
Why some bottles don’t show the producer’s name Regulatory focus on the ICQRF code, the alternative provided by law to the company name on the label: responsibility, traceability and transparency in the supply chain.
The Methanol Scandal: Why It Could Never Happen Again Today An analysis of the strengthening of controls, from the role of the ICQRF to organizations like Valoritalia , which certifies over half of Italy’s DOC/DOCG.
Precision viticulture in the Cinque Terre: the Hero-Vine project kicks off. Drones and precision agriculture are being used in Liguria’s terraced vineyards to reduce water and spray use by up to 70%, with the goal of preserving the landscape and family farms.
International
United States: Gallo closes wineries and lays off 93 workers. The American giant E&J Gallo Winery continues its downsizing: closures in California and staff cuts confirm the structural difficulties of the global market.
Spain: Wine exports down 3.3% in value for 2025. Geopolitical instability, tariffs, and declining consumption are also affecting Madrid: volumes are down and there’s an urgent need to diversify outlet markets.
Canada: US tariffs benefit Canadian wine An unexpected side effect of US trade policies: measurable growth for Ontario and British Columbia, with the Niagara Peninsula and Okanagan Valley leading the way.
France: Consumption in decline and young people away from wine. Alarming data presented at the Salon International de l’Agriculture : declining consumption, grubbing-up, and EU funds for the distillation of surpluses.
Wine events and supply chain
IO VINO – Selection of Native Grape Varieties | March 15, 2026, Rome. Focus on the Marche and Campania regions at the Courtyard by Marriott Roma Central Park: biodiversity, identity, and targeted tastings.
Enovitis Business at Fiera Milano Rho Technologies for vineyards and winemaking in conjunction with SIMEI : smart farming, machinery, and digital solutions for the supply chain.
Casoni Liquori debuts at Tirreno CT in Marina di Carrara, with a graphic restyling of the “I Classici” line for the historic distillery in Finale Emilia.
Assovini Sicilia takes center stage at FINE Wine Tourism Marketplace (Valladolid). Wine tourism and international B2B: over 2,000 meetings scheduled with global buyers.
Salone del Vino Torino 2026 | February 28 – March 2 OGR Turin hosts over 500 wineries, masterclasses, talks, and new digital wine languages.
The Other Tuscany: From Outsider to Plural System The “non-major” denominations become a space for structured comparison, overcoming the logic of smaller consortia.
mareMMMa, the nature of wine doubles in Alberese Two days (wine lovers and operators), 113 companies and 582 wines: the widest selection ever seen in Maremma, Montecucco and Morellino di Scansano.
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Montalcino, Querce Bettina Acquisition The Querce Bettina winery has become part of the La Faretra agricultural company (75 hectares in Gavorrano). This transaction aims to maintain the identity and develop new projects for a historic Montalcino asset.
Cantina Valpolicella Negrar: Accordini leaves after 30 years. Daniele Accordini concludes his long managerial career. This is a symbolic transition for one of Valpolicella’s most important cooperatives, following decades of qualitative and structural growth.
Villa Sandi invests in training. Three scholarships for Dieffe students in Valdobbiadene, offering access to the WSET program. A concrete example of the wine-training-hospitality supply chain.
Ventiventi and the Evolution of the Modena Classic Method The winery extends the aging period to 40–50 months on the lees: a technical choice that emphasizes slowness, precision, and territorial identity.
Tenute Maestrale, architecture that engages with the landscape. In Sardinia, a new “invisible” winery, designed as an extension of the agricultural land amidst vineyards and olive groves. A case study of the integration of wine, design, and landscape.
Mastroberardino launches new low-alcohol PGI white wines, Fiano, Greco, and Falanghina, with 10% alcohol content: a strategic innovation for a leading company, responding to new consumption styles.
Moscatello di Taggia, the return of a Ligurian grape. The Luca Calvini company is leading the rediscovery of a nearly extinct grape, just minutes from the center of Sanremo.
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Wine consumption in Italy in 2024: 54.7% of the population consumes wine (-0.4% compared to 2023). The peak is in the 35-44 age group. Tuscany, Emilia-Romagna, and Alto Adige are the regions with the highest penetration.
Wine needs time. A reflection on the market paradox: cellars without space and consumers who only want the latest vintage. The bottle as a cultural tool, not just a commercial one.
Wine tourism on the rise: worth $46.5 billion. The Aite–Srm report confirms the strategic role of winery hospitality as an industrial and territorial lever.
Generations and Wine Consumption A cultural and provocative reading on the relationship between young people, alcohol, and changing lifestyles: wine as a historical phenomenon, not a nostalgic one.
International
Gallo, more closures and layoffs in the US. The world’s largest manufacturer by volume continues to reduce production capacity and staff. This is a structural sign of the global consumer crisis.
US tariffs: European wine between 10% and 15% risk. Temporary tariff valid until July 2026. Complex and unstable customs planning for exporters and importers.
US Importers: “Prosecco is a brand, tariffs are unnecessary.” A tour of Friuli and Veneto by a major American importer reveals a simple truth: perceived value transcends tariff barriers.
French wine crisis: €40 million for distillation. The EU has approved the distillation of 1.2 million hectoliters of surplus red and rosé wines. This is a strong signal of public intervention to rebalance the market.
Diageo in trouble, a domino effect on competitors. Guidance cuts and dividends: Campari and Pernod Ricard also slip. The spirits sector is under global pressure.
Events, territories and supply chains
Vinitaly 2026: Carlo Cracco at the Emilia-Romagna Pavilion. A passing of the “starred” baton: from gourmet cuisine to signature piadinas, the Food Valley pavilion is changing face.
Cantine in Città – Ravenna Saturday, February 28th, 38 independent winemakers at Artificerie Almagià. A consolidated format, strong turnover, and direct producer-consumer dialogue.
Sannio Top Wines Award-Winning Cantina del Taburno and La Fortezza. Sannio reaffirms its qualitative and identity trajectory.
Umbria del Vino 2026: The winning wines of the regional competition have been announced: Trebbiano Spoletino, Orvieto Classico, and Grechetto are in the spotlight.
European Carbon Farming Summit 2026 in Padua From 17 to 19 March, the main European event on carbon farming and agricultural climate transition.
Post-2027 CAP: negotiations enter the fray. Financial challenges and opportunities for European agriculture are the focus of the ANSA forum in Brussels.
Olive oil tourism is growing strongly (37%). Italy and Calabria are the protagonists of a food tourism that is increasingly strategic for rural development.
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