Italian wineries, Italian wine producers, and current wine news.
Sunday, June 7, 2026
Italian Wineries
Masciarelli (Abruzzo)
The new Villa Gemma Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo Superiore 2025 has been presented, confirming the quality of the Masciarelli family’s flagship line.
La Montanina (Chianti Classico)
The 2022 Chianti Classico Riserva makes its debut, an authentic expression of Sangiovese from Gaiole in Chianti and the Gallo Nero tradition.
Maculan (Veneto)
The 2023 Torcolato confirms the Breganze winery’s historic role in promoting sweet, dried-grape wines.
Lands of Leone (Valpolicella)
The company continues its growth path between Amarone and Valpolicella, focusing on innovation, design, and international presence.
Kellerei Bozen (South Tyrol)
The 2025 Kerner Puntscheit showcases one of the iconic grape varieties of the Isarco Valley and South Tyrolean mountain viticulture.
Istine (Chianti Classico)
Despite a difficult 2023 harvest, the company confirms the high quality of its organic wines.
ABFV Italy
The Alejandro Bulgheroni Family Vineyards group is strengthening its presence in Tuscany with five organic estates united by a shared vision of sustainability and regenerative agriculture.
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Markets and supply chain
Record agri-food exports
Italian agri-food districts are expected to reach nearly €30 billion in exports in 2025 (up 4.1%). Wine recorded a slight decline (-1.7%) but remains the leading sector, with €6.4 billion in exports.
UIV: production containment
The Italian Wine Union (Unione Italiana Vini) approves extraordinary measures to rebalance supply and demand: a temporary halt to new plantings, a reduction in yields, and a revision of production specifications.
Research and innovation
Wine Research Team
€27 million in investments for nine research projects for the future of viticulture, involving nearly 30 Italian wineries.
Underwater cellar
The “Tiramisù” project in the Gulf of Scarlino is entering its operational phase and aims to create a new model of wine tourism based on wine aged underwater.
Territory and denominations
Pinot Grigio from Collio
There is growing interest in Pinot Grigio del Collio, increasingly recognized for its personality, longevity, and strong territorial identity.
Best Sardinian Wine 2026
Il Proibito from Cantina Giovanni Camboni won the Grand Gold Medal at the Città del Vino Competition, confirming the value of the Cagnulari grape variety.
Trends and consumers
Wine tourism on the rise
Over 60% of Italian wineries are seeing an increase in direct sales thanks to wine tourism. Experience is becoming increasingly central to the wine business.
Wine is changing
The sector is not in crisis but undergoing transformation: brands, experience, direct sales, and internationalization are growing.
Young people and wine
Millennials are driving the growth of winery visits and wine tourism experiences. Simpler, more contemporary communication is needed.
Assoenologi: new Renaissance
The National Congress calls for a focus on innovation, hospitality, sustainability, and digitalization to build the future of Italian wine.
Wine culture
Antinori Art Project
The dialogue between wine, architecture, and contemporary art continues in the Chianti Classico area with a new project by Armin Linke.
Wine and cultural reflection
Roberto Frega’s new book offers an innovative interpretation of wine beyond the contrast between conventional and natural.
Technical insights
Focus on rosé and claret wines, techniques for recognizing oxidized wine, and new consumer trends.
International
Wine and art around the world
From Greece to California to Sicily, the phenomenon of wineries integrating contemporary architecture, art, and wine experiences is growing.
Japan and Tuscany
The story of Tatsuhiko Ozaki tells the story of the recovery of ancient Japanese vines through a project developed in Mugello.
Premium cocktails and terroir
The Ready-To-Drink segment continues to grow globally and is increasingly focusing on quality, territorial identity, and premiumization.
The oldest vine in the world
In Maribor, Slovenia, a vine over 450 years old continues to produce wine and is today one of the symbols of European winemaking.
Wine Events
Prosecco DOCG takes center stage at the Verona Arena
Over 10,000 people toasted with Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG during the “World Champions – Italy Loves UNESCO” event.
Roots of the South 2026
Eight Irpinia wineries are featured at the Puglia event dedicated to the great wines of Southern Italy.
Open-Air Cellars – Cesena
The event that combines tastings, local culture, and social inclusion with the wineries of Romagna returns on June 12th.
Merano Wine Festival Calabria
The 2026 edition will focus on territorial identity, international buyers, and the promotion of Calabrian winemaking.
Strategic Scenario of the Week
Three themes emerge clearly:
Production containment and inventory management become priorities for the sector.
Wine tourism, experience, and culture remain the main drivers of value growth.
Innovation, research, and new languages will be crucial to conquering consumers and markets in the coming years.
Italian wineries, Italian wine producers, and current wine news.
Italian Wineries
Venissa presents the new Venetian Dorona Crus. The Bisol family promotes the revival of Dorona through three crus grown on the islands of the northern Venice lagoon, confirming the growing interest in historic vines and unique territorial identities.
The Vatican’s Official Wine Is Born. The Villa Russiz Foundation will produce the red blend “Laudato Sie,” intended for official Holy See events. Initial production will be 5,000 bottles from the Collio Friulano area. Moncalisse: A New Trentodoc Project Is Born. Julia and Karoline Walch are launching a new winery dedicated exclusively to Trentodoc on Monte Calisio, focusing on establishing a distinct identity from the historic family winery. Pertinace Closes 2025 with Record Revenue. The Treiso cooperative celebrates the 50th anniversary of the first Barbaresco, confirming financial results that buck the trend of the international market. Ceretto Strengthens Wine Tourism in the Langhe. In La Morra, “Le Brunate” opens, a new restaurant nestled in the vineyards, designed to bring together hospitality, local tradition, and a food and wine experience. New Awards for the Giuntelli Winery in Sardinia. Three international awards confirm the quality of the work with native Sardinian grape varieties and strengthen the visibility of the Trexenta region. Roeno promotes the Terradeiforti DOC The company continues to invest in biodiversity, native vines and the longevity of its wines, with particular attention to Enantio.
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UIV proposes a plan to contain production. Unione Italiana Vini approves a package of measures to rebalance supply and demand: reduced yields, a temporary ban on new plantings, and updated specifications.
Piedmont: Anti-crisis strategy called for. Cia Piemonte and Valle d’Aosta proposes green harvesting, limits on new plantings, and general wine conditions to address the slowdown.
Italian wine is not in crisis, but must change. The Envisioning2035 summit highlights the need to invest in management, new markets, speed of decision-making, positioning, and new consumers. Wine tourism and emerging markets will be the drivers of the future. According to Nomisma Wine Monitor, wine tourism already generates over €3 billion and represents one of the sector’s main growth opportunities. Vermentino as the new Pinot Grigio. Ettore Nicoletto suggests building a new international phenomenon around Vermentino, expanding the Italian offering beyond Prosecco and Pinot Grigio. Pinot Grigio del Collio takes center stage. The extraordinary capacity for evolution of Pinot Grigio del Collio has been recognized, increasingly identified as a quality, territorial wine. Sicily confirms its leadership in wine tourism. The island’s leading companies highlight a growing demand for authentic, quality experiences tied to the region. Marina Cvetic named Cavaliere del Lavoro. Recognized for her contribution to the international promotion of Abruzzo and Italian wine and the promotion of regenerative agriculture. Mariano Murru, Knight of Merit of the Republic, was recognized for his contribution to the growth of Sardinian wine and the international recognition of Argiolas wines. Alto Adige Schiava takes center stage at the Vernatsch Cup. Fliederhof and Ansitz Waldgries won the title of “Vernatsch of the Year,” confirming the qualitative growth of Alto Adige Schiava.
International Scenario
Global wine market still under pressure. Declining consumption and exports, full warehouses, and reduced margins continue to worry the sector, especially in the Piedmontese production areas.
China opens new opportunities for Italian companies. A memorandum of collaboration has been signed with Confapi to encourage investment and commercial development of Italian companies in the Chinese market. Vetropack presents Europe’s lightest bottle. The new 350-gram Reno bottle reduces emissions, logistics costs, and environmental impact throughout the wine supply chain. Farewell to Mario Matasci. A historic figure in Swiss winemaking and Ticino’s artistic culture has passed away at the age of 94.
Agricultural Policies and Regulations
Agea surpasses €10 billion in aid disbursed. A record amount of aid to Italian agriculture is expected in 2025, with a significant increase in resources for rural development and business support.
New decree on Protection Consortia The Ministry strengthens the role of the DOP and IGP Consortia in promoting, defending, and enhancing certified Italian products.
Wine Events
Asolo Prosecco Superiore DOCG Selection – June 9th In Montebelluna, a new formula directly involving the Ho.Re.Ca. sector and supply chain operators.
Wine Experience Abruzzo – June 18 in Rome. Twenty-two wineries will showcase their regional excellence to the press, industry professionals, and wine lovers. Meetings with the Author and Wine – Lignano. From June 11 to September 3, one of the most important cultural and food and wine events in Friuli Venezia Giulia returns. Colline Teramane è Vino. The event dedicated to Abruzzo’s first DOCG makes its debut, featuring tastings and masterclasses. Cantine all’Aperto – Cesena. Tastings, producers, and social initiatives to promote Romagna wine and inclusion. Città del Vino 2026 International Wine Competition. Record-breaking edition with over 1,400 wines and grappas tasted. Presentation of the book “Vino & Turismo.” The first university textbook dedicated to wine tourism will be presented on June 10 in Rome. “Bere il Territorio” Literary Competition. Go Wine launches the 25th edition of the initiative dedicated to the culture of wine, landscape, and sustainability.
Strategic Summary of the Day
The most significant news of June 6, 2026, is the growing consensus surrounding the need to curb domestic wine production to rebalance the market. At the same time, three increasingly clear directions for development are emerging:
Wine tourism as a new source of profitability .
Research into new international markets , with particular attention to Asia.
Promoting local grape varieties (Vermentino, Schiava, Dorona, Enantio) as a competitive lever for the future.
The sector does not appear to be in decline, but rather undergoing profound transformation that requires greater strategic vision, control of supply, and the ability to create value beyond the simple sale of wine.
Italian wineries, Italian wine producers, and current wine news.
Italian Wineries
Villa Russiz presents “Laudato Sie.” This new red wine is part of the Borgo Laudato Si’ project in Castel Gandolfo. This initiative combines sustainability, social inclusion, and the promotion of the Friuli region.
Fattoria Sardi launches 15 Primavere Rosé 2025. The biodynamic winery in the Colline Lucchesi area celebrates the fifteenth vintage of its flagship rosé, made from organic Sangiovese, Syrah, and Vermentino grapes. Boschetto Campacci, a rebirth in Chianti Classico. The Sienese estate, led by the Frascino family, continues its development journey, focusing on high quality and territorial identity. Casorzo winery wins awards in Croatia . The Malvasia di Casorzo DOC It’s Rock 2024 won the bronze medal at the 2026 Vinistra Wine and Spirits Awards. Turrini winery: new management after the crisis. The historic Romagna winery is being taken over by Enoitaly. The employment issue remains open for some of the workers still on furlough. Calabria’s first underwater winery. The Sinus Underwater Wines project is taking shape in San Nicola Arcella, with wines aged 35 meters deep in the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Italian Wine and Oenology
Envisioning 2035: Italian wine changes model. A clear vision emerges from the Milan summit: less focus on volumes and more attention to wine tourism, emerging markets, management, and value creation.
UIV approves production containment. Green light for measures to reduce yields and rebalance a market characterized by high inventories and slowing consumption. Assoenologi: strategies against climate change. The Conegliano Congress highlights the need to adapt vineyards and wineries to higher temperatures, rising alcohol levels, and soil impoverishment. Beneficial bacteria and fungi combat grapevine diseases . New international research opens up interesting prospects for the biological control of grapevine trunk diseases. Catarratto, a new strategy for Sicily. The historic Sicilian grape variety is being relaunched as a tool for territorial identity, cultural valorization, and market positioning. Verjus: agresto is back in the spotlight. The ancient juice obtained from unripe grapes is experiencing a new wave of interest in contemporary restaurants and mixology. The world’s smallest vineyard in Reggio Emilia. On a terrace measuring just 20 square meters, ViaMari10 is born, a curious urban viticulture experience that produces approximately 30 bottles per year. Severe weather in Emilia-Romagna. Hailstorms and thunderstorms are jeopardizing up to 80% of production in some areas of the Carpi province, with significant damage to vineyards. Sweet wines: new communication is needed. Experts emphasize the need to revitalize the cultural and commercial value of sweet wines through more modern and accessible communication.
International
Global wine exports slowing In 2025, global wine trade will fall to 33.8 billion euros, while the weight of emerging markets and the importance of geographical diversification increase.
Cremisan Wine Estate takes center stage at Vini d’Abbazia. The historic Holy Land winery will be the focus of a masterclass dedicated to the dialogue between religions and wine culture. International research on vine health. A University of Oregon study explores the use of native microorganisms as a sustainable tool for plant protection.
Wine Events
Abbey Wines 2026 – Fossanova (Latina) From June 12th to 14th, meetings, tastings, contemporary art, and masterclasses dedicated to the relationship between wine, culture, and spirituality.
Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Spring 2026 Tastings, gastronomy, culture, and a partnership with the Vulture area of Basilicata enliven the event program. Record-breaking Open Cellars in Abruzzo. Over 50,000 glasses distributed and approximately 100,000 attendees confirm the growth of regional wine tourism. Dialogues on Franciacorta at Barone Pizzini. A meeting between Silvano Brescianini and Armando Castagno dedicated to the history, territories, and great reserves of Franciacorta. Tuesday in the Cellar at Letrari. Aperitifs, vinyl music, and tastings highlight the relationship between wine and conviviality. Franciacorta Road. Six cycling routes through vineyards, villages, and wineries to discover the region in a sustainable way. Caravaggio: Genius and Madness. In Rome, a cultural itinerary dedicated to Caravaggio concludes with a themed wine tasting. Vo’ Vecchio and the Parco del Venda Winery: A historic visit to Villa Contarini Giovanelli and a tasting of Euganean Hills wines. “Vini e Cantine” Award in Venosa: Young designers showcase innovative and sustainable ideas for the wineries of the future.
Strategic Scenario of the Day
Today’s news confirms five now evident trends for the Italian wine sector:
production containment to rebalance the market;
growth of wine tourism as an economic lever;
agronomic and oenological innovation to address climate change;
valorization of identity grape varieties and territories;
need for new communication and business models to intercept the consumers of the future.
Italian wineries, Italian wine producers, and current wine news.
Italian Wineries
Campari prepares for generational transition
The Garavoglia family is moving toward a third generation at the helm of the Campari Group. Alessandro Garavoglia and Jacopo Forloni join the company’s board, marking the beginning of the succession process at the world’s leading aperitif producer.
Attems debuts with a great red in Collio
The Frescobaldi Group estate presents Brezich 2021, the first Collio DOC Cabernet Riserva in the company’s history, made from Cabernet Franc and Carmenère.
Pellegrino relaunches Pantelleria with dry white wines
The historic Marsala winery focuses on dry Zibibbo with its new “Bianco di Venere,” a modern interpretation of the island’s iconic grape variety.
Cantina Tollo presents the “To Be” line
A new range geared towards contemporary consumers is born: a chilled red and a low-alcohol white aimed primarily at international markets.
Pojer and Sandri split after more than 50 years
Historic separation in Trentino wine. Fiorentino Sandri will continue to lead the Pojer e Sandri brand, while Mario Pojer will develop new projects in the Cembra Valley.
Vinolok opens the Italian branch
The Czech company specializing in glass closures is strengthening its presence in the Italian market, which already accounts for 11% of global turnover.
Benanti strengthens wine tourism on Etna
The “Wine & Culture 2026” project was presented at Tenuta Monte Serra, featuring itineraries dedicated to wine, local produce, culture, and hospitality.
I Vini di Maremma winery looks to the future.
Together with the Italian Wine Union, the company is promoting a day of discussion dedicated to changes in the sector and new strategies for the supply chain.
Col d’Orcia, a model of biodiversity
The Avifauna project has identified 70 bird species on the Montalcino organic estate, confirming the environmental value of biodiversity in the vineyards.
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Veneto: €11 million to promote wine in non-EU markets
The Veneto Region has published the 2026/27 OCM Wine call for proposals aimed at supporting trade fairs, marketing, and international promotion.
Veronese wines: quality-price ratio is a key factor in sales
According to the UIV Observatory, Amarone, Valpolicella, Soave, and Custoza show strong price elasticity, while Lugana and Ripasso maintain stable demand.
Wine tourism: growing impact on sales
Over 60% of Italian wineries report an increase in direct sales thanks to wine tourism. Millennials are driving this growth.
Franciacorta requests a halt to new plantings until 2028.
The Consortium proposes a temporary block on new vineyards to limit supply and protect the value of the denomination.
Toscana IGT officially becomes “Toscana IGT”
Green light for amending the regulations and introducing sparkling wines into the regional denomination.
Wine crisis in Piedmont
CIA Piemonte raises the alarm: the price of grapes in many areas no longer covers production costs.
Extreme heat in the vineyard: how to protect your vines
Technicians and experts draw attention to preventive measures against thermal stress and solar radiation.
Volatile acidity: producers divided
The debate over the possible revision of regulatory limits continues. Many winemakers are calling for caution to avoid quality risks.
Do native grape varieties really exist?
An in-depth analysis of the concept of autochthony in light of the latest genetic and ampelographic research.
Biodynamics and viticulture
From the Cambium International School in Sicily emerges a vision of biodynamics as an integrated approach to business management.
Solaris and the World of PIWI
Focus on the resistant Solaris grape variety and its growing diffusion in European vineyards.
Vi.Nicola: naturally low-alcohol wine
From the Langhe comes an innovative Moscato with just 5% alcohol content, obtained without dealcoholization.
Ribolla Gialla dredger 2024
Tasting of the new vintage from the organic winery in San Floriano del Collio, an authentic expression of the Gorizia region.
Wine is not in crisis, it’s changing
The series dedicated to the evolution of the sector continues: new consumers, new channels, and new ways of enjoying wine.
International Scenario
France: Vineyard prices plummet
In 2025, the average value of French AOP vineyards will lose 2.9%, with major difficulties especially in Bordeaux and the South-West.
VIK is the best winery in the world
Chile’s Millahue Valley estate takes first place in the World’s 50 Best Vineyards ranking thanks to its integration of wine, hospitality, and landscape.
Discovering Georgia’s wineries
The Merano Wine Festival Georgia highlights the millennia-old tradition of qvevri wines and the extraordinary viticultural biodiversity of the Caucasus.
Low alcohol and 0% trend
The growth in low-alcohol consumption continues, with new offerings also involving the premium aperitif scene.
Events, Tourism and Wine Tourism
Sicily: Over 10,000 attendees at Cantine Aperte
Wine tourism confirms its driving role in the regional economy. The number of wineries participating in the Sicilian Wine Tourism Movement is also growing.
Ancarano protagonist of Open Cellars
Tenuta Antonini in Abruzzo was a huge success, making it one of the most visited wineries at the 2026 edition.
Wine Notes 2026 in Cortona
Eight events including tastings, jazz concerts, and classical music in the wineries of the Arezzo area.
Etna is discovered by train
The historic Circumetnea Railway becomes a tourist itinerary for exploring the volcano’s wineries, gastronomy, and landscapes.
Bierfest Platz returns to Milan
From June 18th to 20th, Piazza dei Mestieri hosts a craft beer festival with tastings, music, and urban culture.
The data of the day
60% of Italian wineries have seen an increase in direct sales thanks to wine tourism.
Wine is increasingly being purchased through experiences, hospitality, and direct contact with the local area. This confirms that the future of the sector increasingly depends on the ability of wineries to transform themselves from mere producers into destinations to experience.
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