Italian wineries, Italian wine producers, and current wine news.
A brief overview of the main news in the wine sector, including wineries, markets, wine tourism, and events.
ITALIAN WINERIES
Cusumano presents “The Unseen Terroirs”
The Sicilian company is launching a new immersive multisensory experience that explores Sicily’s diverse terroirs through technology, art, sounds, images, and aromas, reinforcing the value of experiential wine tourism.
Cusumano Shamaris Grillo DOC Sicilia 2025
Tasting of the new pure Grillo from the Monte Pietroso and Marchesa estates, characterized by freshness, citrus, flavor, and a strong territorial identity.
Maurizio Costa and Volzhenka Winery
A partnership has been formed between the Romagna-based boutique winery and the French caviar house to develop a premium offering dedicated to the international fine dining market.
San Lorenzo Vini tells the story of Abruzzo
The Castilenti winery presents new projects dedicated to promoting the area, its historical heritage, and cultural wine tourism.
Contini 1898 celebrates the Karmis
The historic Sardinian winery celebrates the thirtieth anniversary of Karmis, a wine that symbolizes the rebirth of Vernaccia di Oristano.
Loredan Gasparini
Presentation of the new labels, with particular attention to the historic “Capo di Stato,” one of the great reds of the Veneto.
Paolo Panerai and the Pisciotto Estates
The entrepreneur recounts his journey in wine, focusing on investments in Sicily and high-end hospitality.
Sandro De Bruno
Learn more about the “100 Mesi” Zero Dosage Classic Method, a flagship product of Durella from the Lessini Mountains.
ITALIAN WINE AND OENOLOGY
Langhe: reduction in yields
The Barolo-Barbaresco Consortium has approved a 10% reduction in yields for Langhe Nebbiolo DOC and Barbera d’Alba DOC to limit supply and support the market.
Rosé Day 2026
Rosé wine consolidates its global growth, driven by the new generations, Rosé Champagne and Italian sparkling wines.
The future of wine
Experts and the DOC Delle Venezie Consortium discuss the prospects for low-alcohol wines produced directly in the vineyard.
Dolcetto returns to the forefront
The Dolcetto d’Alba of the Giacosa Brothers is considered an example of an authentic, territorial wine with excellent value for money.
Heat wave and grape harvest
Concerns about the high temperatures. According to Riccardo Cotarella, the situation remains under control, and some rain in July could ensure an excellent vintage.
Water resilience
Europe is accelerating research and innovation to address drought and climate change through new agricultural techniques.
PNRR Agriculture Veneto
Over a thousand farms have received over €20 million in funding for innovation, precision agriculture, and mechanization.
Italian Sounding
Coldiretti reports economic damage of approximately 42 billion euros caused by Italian-sounding products, especially in the US market.
Italian spirits
The industry bids farewell to Arrigo Pisoni, considered one of the fathers of modern Italian grappa.
INTERNATIONAL SCENARIO
Big breweries invest in soft drinks
Heineken and other European groups are developing new functional and non-alcoholic beverages to capture new consumer habits.
Wine photography
The international “Louis Jadot Wine Photographer of the Year” award is awarded to Juan Miguel Ortuño Martinez.
Food and wine
At Identità Milano, a new gastronomic philosophy emerges that transcends traditional food and wine pairings.
WINE EVENTS
Ca’ Modeano
Presentation of the book “Uva Fragola” with a guided tasting and food pairings.
Josetta Saffirio
The Aperitif Dinners in the Langhe Winery will resume throughout the month of July.
Liguria to Drink
The event dedicated to Ligurian DOC and IGT wines was well attended, with over 200 labels available for tasting.
Agrofutura
Wine is the star of the festival dedicated to agriculture, creativity, and innovation.
A Glass of Philosophy
The Bastianelli Winery hosts an evening dedicated to dialogue, reflection, and tasting.
Prosecco UNESCO
Treviso is celebrating the seven-year anniversary of the UNESCO recognition of the Prosecco Hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene with a conference dedicated to the region’s sustainable development.
FIVI Wine Market 2026
The official poster for the 15th edition of the Independent Winegrowers’ Market, which will be held in Bologna from November 21st to 23rd and will feature approximately 1,000 producers, has been unveiled.
Hospitality Award
The best Italian hospitality establishments have been recognized for innovation, accessibility, and inclusion.
TREND OF THE DAY
There is growing interest in white, rosé and sparkling wines.
Wineries are increasingly investing in experiential wine tourism and immersive technologies.
Climate change remains the main challenge for European viticulture.
Public investments in agricultural innovation and precision agriculture continue.
The premium segment continues to develop through partnerships between wine, fine dining, and tourism.
Strong focus on protecting Made in Italy products against the phenomenon of “Italian Sounding.”
Sustainability, supply management, and territorial valorization are confirmed as strategic elements for the competitiveness of Italian wine worldwide.
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Italian wineries, Italian wine producers, and current wine news.
A brief overview of the main news in the wine sector, including wineries, markets, wine tourism, and events.
ITALIAN WINERIES
New openings, investments and hospitality
Palazzo di Varignana inaugurates Borgo alle Crete , a new agriturismo nestled among vineyards and olive groves in the Bologna hills. The project reinforces the model that integrates wine, olive oil, hospitality, and wellness.
San Lorenzo Vini (Abruzzo) presents new projects dedicated to the Classic Method from Montepulciano d’Abruzzo and the revival of the historic Maiolica grape variety, confirming the link between tradition, culture, and innovation.
Fosso degli Angeli (Campania) is launching three new labels— Sfizio, Uapp, and Dalla Luna —focusing on organic, indigenous yeasts, and more contemporary wines to attract new consumers.
Val d’Oca expands its Heritage line with the new Cartizze Extra Brut , characterized by minimal dosage, sustainable packaging and a modern style.
Pasqua Vini recounts the international success of its 11 Minutes Rosé , which has become one of the symbols of Italian winemaking innovation.
Roberto Sarotto is renewing his charitable project for Barolo aged in the world’s largest barrel, donating part of the proceeds to charitable initiatives.
La Meriggia offers a summer calendar dedicated to wine, wellness, and music with the “Calici e Lavanda” events.
ITALIAN WINE AND OENOLOGY
Climate and vineyards
The exceptional heat continues to worry the sector. According to Professor Leonardo Valenti , there is no emergency situation in the vineyards yet, but the next 7-10 days will be crucial. The rainy spring has ensured good water reserves, while maintaining vegetation to protect the grapes is recommended.
In the Aosta Valley the vineyards are in good condition, but there is growing concern about the drought and the spread of the insect Popillia japonica .
Montalbera is expecting one of the earliest harvests in decades: the first harvests could begin as early as the first week of August due to the high temperatures.
Wine territories
The Castelli Romani are presented as an example of integrating quality winemaking, sustainability, and wine tourism, through the experiences of Tenuta San Leo, Casale Mattia, and Villa Franca.
Gallura confirms its strategic role as the home of Vermentino DOCG and an area of great entrepreneurial interest thanks to the experiences of Vini Mura, Piero Mancini, and Tenute Delogu.
The Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG Consortium continues its international promotion program between Europe and the United States to strengthen the denomination’s positioning.
Tastings and featured wines
The day features numerous reviews dedicated to Italian wines:
Pascolo Collio Sauvignon Blanc 2024.
Bibi Graetz Testamatta Bianco 2025.
Val d’Oca Cartizze Extra Brut 2025.
Riofavara Moscato Bianco “Vigna Miucia” 2025.
Mandrarossa Catarratto Lalbira 2025.
Gall Collio Friulano 2024.
A selection of the best Lugana wines under €15 for summer.
INTERNATIONAL
Research and innovation
Texas A&M University will send grape seeds to the International Space Station to study the effects of cosmic radiation on grape genetics. The goal is to understand how to develop new varieties and, ultimately, produce the first wine made from plants grown from seeds that have traveled through space.
Markets
International Rosé Day 2026 confirms the continued global success of rosé wines. France maintains its production leadership, while Italy consolidates its growth and expands its presence in international markets.
WINE EVENTS
International Rosé Day 2026 celebrates the global growth of rosé wine as an increasingly cross-section of consumer categories.
AIS Veneto crowns Nicola Martin best Sommelier of Veneto 2026.
The “Calici e Lavanda” summer events organized by Agriturismo La Meriggia in the Marche region continue.
The San Lorenzo winery is organizing the third edition of “A Day at San Lorenzo,” dedicated to wine, culture, and the region.
NEWS
A serious fire has hit the Cantina Sociale in Quistello (Mantua), causing extensive damage to the warehouse, event area, and the building’s roof. No injuries were reported and no environmental risks were identified; arson has been ruled out.
In Montebelluna, the graduation celebrations, with toasts deemed excessive within the school, are causing controversy.
Today’s trends
Heat remains the main risk factor for the 2026 wine growing campaign.
Investments in wine tourism, rural hospitality, and winery experiences are growing.
Prosecco DOCG continues its internationalization strategy.
Organic, sustainability, and the recovery of historic vines become central elements of the companies’ development.
Innovation reaches space, with genetic research on vines conducted on the International Space Station.
Rosé wine consolidates its growth in international markets and in summer consumption.
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Italian wineries, Italian wine producers, and current wine news.
A brief overview of the main news in the wine sector, including wineries, markets, wine tourism, and events.
Italian Wineries
Tenuta Etna Nord will focus on district wines from 2027.
The Cantoni family (Fattoria Fibbiano) continues its investment in Northern Etna with the aim of promoting the individual districts through wines with a strong identity, respecting the peculiarities of the volcanic territory.
Zorzettig presents the 2024 Myò Pinot Bianco
The historic winery in the Colli Orientali del Friuli region is relaunching its Myò line with a new image and highlighting Pinot Bianco as a symbol of elegance and territoriality.
Collina dei Ciliegi develops the “wine hospitality” model
The Veronese winery strengthens its position in wine tourism through high-altitude wines, catering, and integrated hospitality.
Arnaldo Caprai awarded for social inclusion
For the fourth consecutive year, the Umbrian winery has received the UNHCR “Welcome. Working for Refugee Integration” award, confirming its commitment to social responsibility.
Sapaio invests in architecture and territorial identity
The project for the new winery designed by Massimo Piccin, which integrates production, culture, architecture, and local development, continues in Bibbona.
Masseria Surani focuses on young consumers
The Tommasi Group winery emphasizes how the language of wine must become simpler and more inclusive to bring new generations closer together.
Carpi and Sorbara winery seeks relaunch
To avoid bankruptcy, some historic production sites are being put up for sale while the negotiated resolution of the crisis continues.
Cantina Bolzano reduces CO₂ emissions by 44%.
The South Tyrolean cooperative confirms the important results achieved thanks to the new CasaClima Wine headquarters and publishes its second Sustainability Report.
Italian Wine and Oenology
Sector policy and strategies
European Wine Summit: Marzia Varvaglione’s appeal
During the European Summit in Taranto, a strong message was sent to institutions: it was necessary to defend European funds earmarked for wine and strengthen the cultural and social role of the sector.
Confcooperative proposes to stop new vineyards
The wine cooperative is calling for a temporary suspension of permits for new plantings to rebalance the market and contain overproduction.
CMO Wine Third Countries
The deadline for submitting applications for promotion projects in non-EU markets has been extended to July 7, 2026.
Market and consumption
Decanter World Wine Awards 2026
Italy takes second place in the world behind France with:
2,059 medals overall
6 wines in the “Best in Show” category
excellent results distributed across all Italian regions.
Summer 2026 Trends According to Partesa
New trends emerge:
growth of native whites
return of single-varietal wines
expansion of the wine lists
growth of non-alcoholic beers
aperitif increasingly central to consumption.
The future is in quality daily reds
The market demands more elegant, balanced, and easily drinkable red wines without sacrificing personality.
Innovation and research
Eight startups will transform Italian wine
The Wine Tech Challenge selects eight startups dedicated to:
Artificial intelligence
export
price monitoring
digitalization
dealcoholization
sustainability
technological innovation.
Autolysis becomes the new winemaking trend
More and more producers are using long aging on the fine lees to obtain complex, mineral wines with new aromatic characteristics.
Luigi Moio: Identity matters, not just longevity.
During a technical lecture in Gavi, the professor emphasizes that the value of a wine lies in its ability to maintain its territorial identity over time.
Viticulture
More and more vineyards are being entrusted to contractors
Over the last twenty years, the use of outsourced processing has increased by 400%, a sign of growing specialization in the sector.
Record heat in Europe
CREA highlights how climate change is profoundly altering viticulture and requiring new agronomic strategies.
Trentino invests €1.45 million to renovate its vineyards.
A new call for proposals has been published for the renovation of vineyards, with a focus on sustainability and native grape varieties.
Territories and denominations
Emilia-Romagna: analysis of regional wine biodiversity.
Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG: qualitative evolution of the denomination.
Colli di Conegliano DOCG: the Consortium presents its new strategic territorial development plan.
Safety
Driving and alcohol
An in-depth look at the blood alcohol limits set by the Highway Code, along with practical information on risks and penalties.
Smuggling of fine wine
256 high-value bottles seized at the Italian-Swiss border.
International Scenario
The United States is changing tastes
For the first time, spirits have surpassed wine in American consumers’ preferences, highlighting a structural shift in the market.
Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards
Six world-class Italian wine lists have been confirmed, strengthening the prestige of Italian dining.
European Wine Summit
Europe opens discussions on the future of the CAP, support for the sector, and health policies related to wine.
Wine Events
Audience in the Vatican
A delegation led by Riccardo Cotarella met with Pope Leo XIV to symbolically entrust the future of Italian viticulture to his blessing.
Wine Notes 2026
The San Clemente festival dedicates three events to Veneto, Lazio, and Calabria, featuring tastings, regional cuisine, and music.
Morbegno in the Cellar 2026
New management for the next five years and expansion of the calendar to include Friday evening openings.
Very good 2026
The Campania charity event raised €268,845 for pediatric cancer research.
Today’s trends
There is a growing demand for national planning to contain production.
Technological innovation and Artificial Intelligence are becoming a permanent feature of the supply chain.
Environmental sustainability and social responsibility become competitive elements.
Wine tourism continues to be one of the main drivers of development.
Consumers are changing: we need simpler and more inclusive language.
Climate change remains the main agricultural challenge of the next decade.
Prosecco continues to confirm its position as one of the most solid and strategic agricultural investments in the Italian wine scene.
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Italian wineries, Italian wine producers, and current wine news.
A brief overview of the main news in the wine sector, including wineries, markets, wine tourism, and events.
Italian Wineries
Col Sandago renews its line of still wines
Complete restyling of the White Incrocio Manzoni and Red Merlot Marzemino labels. New premium positioning, modern design, and enhanced local identity.
Tenuta Santa Maria invests in Amarone and wine tourism
This historic Valpolicella winery promotes the Brolo dei Poeti cru and attracts over 15,000 visitors a year, offering cultural and experiential hospitality.
Bersano renews his “Icons”
The historic Piedmontese winery presents a major rebranding project to strengthen its identity, recognition, and brand value.
Stella Estate (Collio)
The company strengthens its sustainability positioning with the “Coltivatori di Vita” philosophy and presents the new organic Ribolla Gialla Pas Dosé Metodo Classico.
San Lorenzo Farm
Non-DOC Verdicchio continues to receive international recognition, including from the New York Times, demonstrating how quality and identity can transcend denominations.
The Vineyards of Zamò
The Friulian winery relaunches Friulano with a new interpretation of the region’s iconic grape variety after the Tocai era.
Zenato
Alberto Zenato acquires the majority stake in the family business, while Nadia Zenato will focus her activities on cultural and international projects.
Carpi and Sorbara Winery
The negotiated resolution of the crisis has been extended until October 15th. The sale of properties and production sites is expected to avoid bankruptcy.
Meregalli Group
The Historical Archive and the Cellar officially join Museimpresa, recognizing 170 years of entrepreneurial history.
Signorvino continues to grow
The chain will reach approximately 50 stores by the end of 2026 with new openings in Italy and expansion abroad.
New wine shop in Belluno
A new store specializing in quality wines and premium products opens in the city’s historic center.
Al Bano Carrisi
An in-depth look at the winemaking history of the famous Apulian artist’s company and its estates in Salento.
Poggiali Family – Fèlsina
The family’s 60 years in Chianti Classico and the 40 years of the Rancia and Fontalloro labels were celebrated.
Italian Wine and Oenology
Italian exports outside the EU
Exports remain negative (-8.5%) but show signs of recovery. In the United States, April saw the first positive figure (1.6%) after ten consecutive months of decline.
New markets: South America
The “Simply Italian Great Wines” tour brings 30 Italian wineries to Brazil and Mexico to develop new business opportunities.
Rosé continues to grow
Forecasts indicate a global market of over $5 billion by 2032. The role of Italian rosé is also growing.
Red wine served chilled
Prestigious sommeliers confirm that serving great red wines at 13-14°C during the summer is now a new trend.
Moscato d’Asti DOCG
The production limit of 85 quintals per hectare has also been confirmed for the 2026 harvest, the result of an agreement between the agricultural sector and the industry.
Mandrolisai
A new artistic map of the area, inspired by Sardinian murals, has been presented to promote the local winemaking heritage.
Wine tourism increasingly strategic
According to UniCredit-Nomisma Wine Monitor, wine tourism generated over €3 billion in 2025, contributing an average of 21% of Italian wineries’ turnover.
Association of Oenologists in the Vatican
Pope Leo XIV met Riccardo Cotarella and a delegation of Assoenologi (Italian Wine Associations) in a meeting dedicated to the values of peace and wine.
Reflections on the future of the sector
An editorial dedicated to the cultural changes in wine consumption and the generational challenges facing the sector.
International Markets
United States
Minister Francesco Lollobrigida accompanied approximately 400 Italian companies to the Fancy Food Show in New York. In the first four months of 2026, Italian agri-food exports to the US grew by 3.7%.
Latin America
Brazil and Mexico emerge among the most promising markets for Italian wine thanks to the growth in average consumption values.
Georgia
In Abruzzo, Bolla officially debuts the new generation of Georgian sparkling wines in Italy, alongside the thousand-year-old tradition of qvevri wines.
Wine Spectator Awards
The “Nando al Pallone” resort enters among the best wine lists in the world, obtaining the Best of Award of Excellence.
Wine Events
Bererosa 2026
Paololeo and Candido are the stars of Italy’s leading rosé wine events between Rome and Lecce.
BorghiAmo 2026
The Aosta Valley offers a festival that combines wine, culture, music, history, and the promotion of historic villages.
Out of the Cellar
Sicilian wine tastings will resume on July 3rd at the Kolymbethra Garden.
Belluno Dolomites Summer 2026
A rich calendar of cultural, artistic, and food and wine events spread throughout the area.
Columbus
An event dedicated to Pinot Noir, the royal cuisine of the Savoy family, and the history of Piedmontese winemaking.
Strategic Trends of the Day
Exports continue to slowly improve after difficult months.
The United States is showing the first concrete signs of recovery.
Brazil and Mexico become priority markets for internationalization.
Wine tourism remains one of the main economic drivers of Italian wineries.
Investments in branding, restyling and corporate identity are growing.
Rosé wine continues to increase its weight in global consumption.
Packaging, hospitality, and direct sales are increasingly strategic elements for the competitiveness of wine companies.
Culture, art, and tourism are becoming increasingly integrated factors in the promotion of Italian wine.
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