Wineries, Italian wines and wine news.
Italian wineries
Masciarelli joins Altagamma. The historic Abruzzo winery, led by Marina Cvetic, joins the Altagamma Foundation, strengthening the presence of Italian wine in the luxury and high-end segments (now comprising 22 wine & food brands in the network). A key sign: an increasingly institutionalized premium positioning, with positive effects on reputation and pricing.
Cantina del Taburno (Foglianise): new direction and restyling. Acquired by entrepreneur Enzo Rillo, the winery now boasts a new winemaker (Raffaele De Marco), updated labels, and new wines (including a Sannio DOC Barbera made from Camaiola grapes). Key developments include an industrial and commercial relaunch through product, image, and expertise.
Sankt Pauls: Evolution of the top-of-the-line wines (Appiano, Alto Adige) Historic cooperative (1907): new governance and sales team, focus on freshness and elegance in top-of-the-line wines, with a significant membership base (190 members, 187 hectares). Key signal: the cooperatives are “representing themselves” with a clearer identity and channel strategy.
Sankt Pauls relaunches itself: “Pinot Bianco flagship.” Repositioning on the domestic market: territorial identity, streamlining the range, and pushing into the HoReCa sector (a marginal presence in large-scale retail trade). Key signals: fewer labels, greater recognition, and greater commercial presence.
Colli Zugna Winery: 97-year-old supplier seeks justice. A landmark legal case (fraud/dilution) involving suppliers has resurfaced, reinforcing the issue of “responsibility and protection” along the supply chain. A key sign: governance, oversight, and transparency remain reputational assets.
Marchesi di Barolo: Monument in Turin to Marchesa Giulia di Barolo. A cultural and identity-building tribute that intertwines wine, history, and social impact (Opera Barolo). Key message: the value narrative (not just the product) continues to generate brand capital.
Italian wine and Italian oenology
Too much wine in the cellar: inventory on the rise (MASAF data) . As of November 30, 2025: 53.4 million hl of bottled wine in storage (8.6% vs. 2024), musts and fermenting wine . In the Northeast, Prosecco DOC is holding up, but Pinot Grigio DOC Delle Venezie, IGP Veneto, and Soave are growing strongly. Key signal: “oversized” market → pressure on prices, rotation, and inventory management.
Dealcoholized wines: Castel invests and pushes to expand to appellation wines. A €10 million investment in the Loire Valley, using low-temperature vacuum distillation technology (goal: preserving aromas and structure). Key signal: no/low alcohol goes from being a curiosity to becoming an industrial infrastructure.
Consumption: Ethical Quality (Food Wine & Co, Rome Tor Vergata – Gambero Rosso) Consumers, amid inflation and a decline in premium consumption, demand consistency: “good” isn’t enough; they need credible ethical choices. Key message: sustainability and values aren’t just claims: they become purchasing criteria.
Gambero Rosso: The best Barbera d’Asti wines receive awards. Focus on the grape variety and the Monferrato region (DOCG since 2008) and its diverse soil and climate. Key finding: “classic” appellations continue to generate engagement when well-presented.
Terroir and soil: identity irreplaceable by technology. Reflection (Corriere Vinicolo) on the role of soil and the distinction between “varietal” and “terroir” wines. Key message: identity and sustainability depend on understanding the soil’s limitations, not just on practices.
Distribution as a “sentiment hub.” From the discussion in Rome: after the post-Covid euphoria, 2026 is seen as a year of adjustment (cautious consumption, health, less cultural appeal, still high supply). Key signal: those who distribute filter the market reality: it pays to listen to them.
Volcanic Lazio and “outsider” choices (Federico Veronesi / Tenimenti Leone) A return to the land and agricultural practices as a counter-current strategic choice in a “difficult” territory. Key signal: true differentiation arises when the strategy embraces complexity, not when it avoids it.
International
Wine tariffs: European producers call for unity. EU-US tensions are resurfacing: producers are demanding a “unified” response, without hysteria. Key signal: geopolitical risk = concrete trade risk, especially in the US.
Wine events
Fattoria La Maliosa (Saturnia): “Love is Blind” – blind tastings (February 12–15) Experiential format for Valentine’s Day: blind tasting (3 natural EVO wines) and platter. Key takeaway: wine tourism = memorable experience, not just tasting.
Andar per Cantine – LIVE (Livorno, March 7–8, 2026) Launch event for the Tuscan wine tourism guide: “Wine Comes to the City” at the Officine Storiche di Porta a Mare. Key message: urban-territorial fusion to broaden audiences and accessibility.
Cantine d’Italia 2026 (Go Wine) Guide for wine tourists: 911 wineries, 270 “Impronte d’eccellenza” (Imprints of Excellence), over 5,140 wines featured; strong Piedmont presence. Key message: wine tourism is measured and rewarded: competition for the quality of hospitality is growing.
“Visione Vino” Community (TEHA Group) “Visione Vino” Forum (Voghera, 16–17 October 2026) Territorial research and positioning process, also focusing on Oltrepò Pavese; 2026 Strategic Report closing. Key signal: territories are seeking strategic direction (competitiveness, human capital, sustainability).
“Visione Vino Oltrepò” is born: Pinot Noir as ambassador. Presentation at Palazzo Lombardia: Oltrepò as a key area (Pinot Noir and sparkling wine growth). Key signal: Oltrepò is attempting to transform “potential” into a trajectory (branding system).
Umbria del Vino 2026: Competition tastings begin. A competition featuring 57 wineries and a jury led by Riccardo Cotarella. Key message: regional institutional events as a lever for selection and visibility.
Weekend of January 23–25, 2026: Food and wine festivals, fairs, and events. An overview of events, including tastings, workshops, and markets tied to local areas and supply chains. Key takeaway: wine remains an attraction, but it wins when integrated with culture and craftsmanship.
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Wine news, Italian wineries and wines.
Italian wineries
Terre d’Oltrepò Crisis: A Landmark Winery Between Liquidation and Relaunch. Lombardy’s largest cooperative remains in forced liquidation: arrears to suppliers (2024 harvest), uncertainty for 2025, declining deliveries, and a future still unclear.
Sixty years of Cantine Lunae: Liguria’s wine according to Bosoni. In 2026, the company celebrates 60 years: focus on traditional grape varieties, vocation of the land, protection of the territory and constant qualitative growth.
Ampeleia renews its visual identity: new names and labels. A measured and consistent rebranding: new bottles debut (Ampeleia, 16 File, 30 File) and other styles coming soon. Distribution in Italy and international markets.
Wine tourism and sustainability: the Sicilian winery that has been innovating for nearly 200 years. A long entrepreneurial history, evolving towards a modern supply chain model and promoting indigenous products; a winemaking and aging cellar as a development asset.
The Collio winemaker who chose to wait. An “artisan” and rigorous profile: organic, low yields, densely planted and a distinctive choice of late release of the wines (at least 5 years), with a focus on depth and flavour retention.
Monks’ wines among frescoes: a 700-year-old vineyard oasis in Monte Oliveto Maggiore (Crete Senesi): a blend of art, spirituality, and agricultural tradition, with the vineyard as a historic part of the “Ora et labora” (work and labor).
Wine in the Castelli Romani: the wineries to know, according to a local chef. A detailed map of producers and territorial style: the story of an area undergoing transformation, more distinctive, more “eco-conscious,” and less standardized.
The 7 best Veneto wines: from Amarone to Prosecco. Overview by region/province: from the meditative face of Valpolicella to the convivial symbol of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG.
Should the innkeeper return to making his own wine? A story/experiment in Versilia: “Osteria-style” micro-winemaking as a contemporary return to a short supply chain and the recognizable origin of what you drink.
Tragedy in a cellar in San Polo di Piave: trial begins. The trial opens with a focus on safety in confined spaces (tanks) and organizational responsibilities.
Italian wine and Italian oenology
Resveratrol and red wine: how many glasses to “protect your heart”? An in-depth study on polyphenols and their potential cardiovascular effects (be careful how scientific data is translated into “recommended doses”).
Wine crisis? Beware of self-fulfilling prophecies. A critical analysis of “catastrophism”: confirmation bias, clickbaiting, and a partial understanding of trends risk influencing supply chain and market decisions.
Trebbiano Toscano Metella 2024 Di Marzio Focus on label/territory with cultural appeal (Cecilia Metella) and style story.
Barbera d’Asti Le Orme 2023 (Michele Chiarlo) in Wine Spectator’s Top 10 Wine Values International recognition for its quality-price ratio and diffusion on the US market, with significant scores and volumes.
International
Canada: Italian wine leads a growing premium market. ICE Toronto data: strong Italian imports (value and share), positive trends for whites/rosés/sparkling wines (Prosecco in evidence), and a dominant presence on restaurant menus.
The highest vineyard in the world (Tibet) at 3,700 meters: new ambitions Extreme viticulture and “geographical storytelling”: first exports (e.g. to Hong Kong) and certified record.
France: Grape sugar to sweeten the red wine crisis. Opening to an innovative practice also within the AOC perimeter: “consumer-driven” reading to capture softer tastes and new consumers.
From university to wine in the USA: the story of Salvatore Napolitano. A life change and cultural journey that led to wine production and marketing in the United States.
Wine events
Grandi Langhe 2026 at the OGR in Turin (26–27 January) Professional “en primeur” tastings of Piedmont: Barolo, Barbaresco, Roero and a wider panorama (Alto Piemonte, Monferrato, Astigiano, classic/charmat method).
Wine&Siena (January 31 – February 2, 2026): wine, art, and guided tours. Sensory itineraries and access to guided tours (Santa Maria della Scala) for a format that integrates tasting and cultural heritage.
Wine Tech Challenge: Innovation enters the cellar. A collaboration program between companies and startups: concrete solutions for climate, sustainability, traceability, and markets.
FORBUS Space / TenuteAgricole24
FORBUS: when quality is no longer enough Positioning: operational direction on complexity (costs, inventories, channels, wine tourism, digital, low/no, true sustainability) and 5 pillars of intervention.
You’re not looking for a listing. You’re looking for a deal. Deal-driven message: reserved access to select assets (wine/agriculture/mineral water) before they go public.
Strategic winemaking asset – Friuli Venezia Giulia 74 ha (52 irrigated vineyards), cellar >10,000 hl, 150k bulk bottles, 70% exports, water/energy autonomy, strong logistics between sea/tourism/export.
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Novità enologiche, cantine e vini italiani.
Cantine italiane
Oltrepò Pavese: Pinot Nero “buono e accessibile” sotto i 15 euro (Valle Versa) Focus su una realtà storica della Valle Versa (culla del Pinot Nero oltrepadano): identità territoriale, suoli argilloso-calcarei, clima continentale “temperato” e crescita aziendale da realtà agricola a struttura consolidata.
Crisi Terre d’Oltrepò: non solo Collis, spunta anche l’interesse di Cantine Riunite Alla manifestazione d’interesse della cooperativa veneta Collis si aggiungono voci (non confermate) su Cantine Riunite. Nodo centrale: impegni di conferimento uve (si parla di obiettivo 250.000 quintali per la prossima vendemmia). Tema chiave: futuro industriale e tenuta della base agricola.
Monfort: 2025 di anniversari e investimenti (Trentino) 80 anni dalla fondazione (1945), 40 anni di Metodo Classico e lancio del Le Général Noir Riserva Trentodoc 2018. Direzione: investimenti su Trentodoc, sostenibilità e spinta estera (presenza in oltre 25 Paesi).
Cantine Levante: la viticoltura “verticale” ligure tra fatica e qualità Racconto identitario: vigneti difficili, paesaggi estremi, aziende che trasformano limiti fisici in unicità di prodotto e valore narrativo.
W1neShot: vino in lattina, consumo contemporaneo e “consapevole” Formato 200 ml, bianchi e rosé, 10°: proposta che affianca il rito classico (non lo sostituisce) con linguaggio più informale, sostenibile e immediato. Progetto guidato da un’enologa veronese (Elisa Di Stefano), con attenzione alle nuove generazioni.
Vino italiano ed enologia italiana
Ingredienti e QR code: vino rosso con mosto concentrato, è regolare? Dal tema etichettatura (ingredienti, valori energetici e tabella nutrizionale anche via QR) alla domanda pratica: presenza di mosto concentrato e origine “UE” generica. Un caso che riporta al centro trasparenza e percezione del consumatore.
Nasce un corso di Viticoltura ed Enologia nella terra del Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Dal 2026–2027, all’IIS “Cuppari Salvati” (Villa Salvati di Pianello Vallesina, Monte Roberto): percorso tecnico per formare figure operative su gestione sostenibile del vigneto, vinificazione e biotecnologie della qualità. Segnale forte: territorio che investe su competenze, non solo su produzione.
Rifiuti agricoli: Rentri, esenzione dall’iscrizione per gli agricoltori (con tracciabilità sostanziale) La Legge di Bilancio 2026 (Legge 199/2025) modifica l’art. 188-bis del T.U. Ambiente: esenzione dall’iscrizione obbligatoria al RENTRI per imprenditori agricoli (resta possibile adesione volontaria). Meno burocrazia, ma attenzione: le regole sulla tracciabilità “di fatto” restano un punto da presidiare.
Innovazione in vigneto: progetto “InVigna” per sfidare il clima (Oltrepò Pavese e Lombardia) Dopo “Biodivigna”, il Distretto del vino di qualità torna capofila con un progetto integrato (prove in campo, collaudi, azioni dimostrative) con Università Cattolica, istituto agrario Gallini, partner tecnici e agronomici. Parola d’ordine: adattamento climatico con metodo, non slogan.
Cantina Italia (ICQRF): giacenze a 59,5 milioni di ettolitri a dicembre 2025 (+4,4% sul 2024) Dato “pesante” che fotografa un 2025 complicato: vendemmie più abbondanti (2024 e 2025) + consumi/vendite più lenti = stock che cresce. Segnale operativo per il 2026: disciplina commerciale, gestione prezzi, canali e rotazione.
No/Low Alcohol: “vino dealcolato” e “parzialmente dealcolato”, la nuova normalità Il no-alcol esce dalla nicchia: cresce la proposta e si consolidano le definizioni di etichetta (soglie e diciture). Tema identitario + tecnico: come preservare qualità, posizionamento e fiducia mentre cambia il prodotto.
Turismo: Colline del Prosecco UNESCO, crescita diffusa tra Core, Buffer e Commitment Zone Gen–nov 2025: +5,9% arrivi e +7,1% presenze; crescita estera +9%. Interessante la distribuzione dei flussi (non solo “core zone”): spinta dell’extralberghiero e domanda di soggiorni esperienziali, autentici, più lunghi.
Dibattito salute: Garattini vs Gardini, vino sì/no e questione “senza alcol” La discussione pubblica si polarizza: messaggi sanitari netti e contro-narrazioni dal mondo vino. Effetto collaterale: il consumatore chiede più chiarezza (e meno propaganda) su rischio, moderazione e alternative.
Internazionale
USA: i dazi frenano i valori ma non i volumi del vino importato (Nomisma, 10 mesi 2025) Import complessivo: -7,5% a valore, +0,1% a volume. Per l’Italia si nota una riduzione dei prezzi medi all’import (strategia difensiva per contenere i prezzi al consumo). Segnale: la competizione si gioca su prezzo/margine e posizionamento.
India: mercato ancora piccolo, ma potenziale in crescita per il vino italiano Import 2023 contenuto, ma trend di crescita sostenuto e prospettive positive sul valore al consumo fino al 2028. L’Italia è tra i principali fornitori con tassi di crescita interessanti: terreno da coltivare con pazienza, presidio e formazione.
Eventi enologici
Agenda weekend 16–18 gennaio 2026: festival, sagre ed eventi enogastronomici Selezione di appuntamenti in Italia tra degustazioni, format “bere consapevole”, esperienze outdoor e rassegne. Spicca il progetto “Dry January” in chiave gastronomica contemporanea e diffusa (tour tra locali del Nord Italia).
SuperVeneti (AIS Veneto): focus sui grandi rossi internazionali in chiave veneta Evento per degustatori ufficiali e gruppo servizi AIS: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Carmenère, Cabernet Franc in aree vocate tra Vicenza, Padova e Treviso. Lettura interessante: “altra faccia” del Veneto, spesso meno raccontata.
Memorie Mediterranee: masterclass Salice Salentino (31 gennaio 2026, ore 14:00) In collaborazione con il Consorzio: Negroamaro e denominazione in diverse interpretazioni (rosato, rosso, riserva). Formula con calice tecnico e accesso masterclass.
Dialoghi tra Vignaioli: dietro le quinte del Barolo (gennaio–marzo 2026) Tre appuntamenti della Strada del Barolo. Primo incontro: 21 gennaio, Mudet (Museo del Tartufo) di Alba, con focus su suolo, biodiversità e connessioni tra ecosistemi (tartufo, bosco, vigneto).
Torino Capitale del Vermouth: 240° anniversario (1786–2026), Salone del Vermouth 21–22 febbraio 2026 Terza edizione al Museo Nazionale del Risorgimento: oltre 30 produttori, taglio culturale ed esperienziale, dialogo tra storici e nuovi player.
Focus Politiche & regolazione (trasversale)
“Pacchetto Vino” UE: ok Commissione Agricoltura, attesa la plenaria di febbraio Via libera all’unanimità all’intesa: misure su gestione produzione/offerta, resilienza climatica (coperture fino all’80% dei costi ammissibili), etichettatura semplificata/armonizzata, enoturismo, definizioni per No/Lo, export e aromatizzati. Ora serve il voto finale dell’Eurocamera.
Reazioni Italia: Città del Vino e Coldiretti promuovono la direzione (meno burocrazia, più trasparenza, strumenti di crisi) Apprezzamento per semplificazione, misure di crisi e chiarimenti su terminologia dealcolati; richiesta implicita: risorse e applicazione efficace.
Fertilizzanti: annunciata sospensione dazi UE (nota politica) Tema costi di produzione agricola: se la misura resta e si traduce in prezzi, può alleggerire una voce di costo sensibile per molti vigneti (da verificare impatto reale lungo la filiera).
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Wine news, Italian wineries and wines.
1) Italian wineries
Tenuta di Bibbiano (Chianti Classico): Vertical tasting 1997–2019. A portrait of a “classicist” Sangiovese winery, combining elegance, sobriety, and a careful interpretation of individual vineyards. A focus also on the legacy of Giulio Gambelli, an absolute master of Sangiovese culture.
Specogna among the best agricultural companies in Italy (America Agricoltura Award) Recognition to Cristian and Michele Specogna (Corno di Rosazzo) for entrepreneurial ability, sustainability, and innovation, with enhancement of commercial relations with the USA.
Siddùra and the “dominance” of Vermentino di Gallura Three consecutive years of top results for different Vermentino di Gallura DOCGs: growing the denomination’s reputation and strengthening the “territorial value” (not just of the individual brand).
Calabria in turmoil: one of the most interesting wines is born near Cosenza. Signs of a qualitative and identity-building revival in Calabrian winemaking (also thanks to increased visibility and selection/guided tasting efforts).
Pollenzo Wine Bank: historic vintages and winemaking heritage. Over 50,000 bottles stored: conservation as a cultural and professional asset, with a growing role for enthusiasts and professionals.
2) Italian wine and Italian oenology
Oltrepò Pavese: Pinot Noir surpasses red varieties. A push for “Classese” is underway. Ampelographic and strategic changes are underway: classic method sparkling wines are increasingly central, with the aim of evolving “Classese” from a consortium brand to a denomination.
Piwi (resistant grape varieties): growth focused on Prosecco and Pinot Grigio. Resistant varieties as a structural lever: reduced spraying and greater climate resilience. Contextual note: Italy is perceived as “behind” its potential.
Transparency and back-labeling: the Xtrawine case and the “grey areas” Hot topic on traceability and consumer clarity: discussion on unidentifiable “producers” and how the rules are used (or circumvented) in practice.
Alcohol prices: Italy the cheapest in the EU (October 2025 data). According to Destatis, wine/spirits/beer prices are below the EU average; compared with more expensive countries (Finland leading the way). Implication: a price advantage, yes, but not enough if demand slows.
Out-of-home consumption: fewer trips, more selectivity, and a quality experience. Federvini/Tradelab: a slight decline in visits, but value growth at certain times (after dinner). Consumers aren’t “disappearing”: they’re buying better, more thoughtfully.
Treatment Registry: Digital Transition De facto Postponed to 2027. The Campaign Notebook (Agea) remains voluntary through 2026; mandatory as of January 1, 2027. Impact: An additional year to organize processes and data.
Zero-interest liquidity for farmers (CAI “Risultato Sicuro” initiative) Zero-interest commercial credit for purchases in 2026: useful financial leverage especially during investments and cash management.
Health and wine: Garattini’s “no” for longevity. A clear position (no wine, no red meat, no butter) in the debate on public health and consumption: a narrative that continues to weigh on general sentiment.
Curiosity outside the supply chain: “ecclesiastical diet” with wine always. Colourful news: wine required daily in the catering specifications of ecclesiastical structures (more of a cultural than a market issue).
3) International
Investment wines: an uncertain market, but Italy holds firm (Supertuscan) Liv-ex Power 100: after a tough 2024 and an even more severe 2025, a shift in mentality is emerging (“what’s best to buy now”), with timid signs of stabilization towards 2026.
EU: Wine consumption to decline through 2035. EU Agricultural Outlook 2025–35: forecast annual decline and overall decline compared to recent averages. Drivers: health, public policies, competition from other beverages.
China: Young people and new rituals – mulled wine booms, white wine is popular even in winter. Meituan data shows a sharp increase in white wine and a surge in searches for mulled wine kits. The signal: “ritual” and self-consoling consumption, rather than traditional.
Australia: Fire at Fowles Wines, 2026 vintage lost . Extreme weather event directly impacting vineyards and production. Brutal reminder: physical risk increasingly business-critical.
Wine Spectator – Top 10 Values 2025: Italy Present Highlights of Italian labels awarded for quality/price (examples: Chianti Classico Tenuta di Arceno; Barbera d’Asti Michele Chiarlo). Value: strong commercial leverage in a period of cautious demand.
4) Wine events
Art & Wine Siena (January 15, Piazza del Campo) A meeting between wine and contemporary art: leading producers, focus on signature labels and storytelling.
Haute Cuisine & Franciacorta (Ravenna, January 15) Show cooking and pairing with the historic Bersi Serlini winery: a “high value” experiential format, consistent with the most selective demand.
Visit and tasting at Monteversa (Euganean Hills, February 1st) A winery experience focusing on volcanic soil, territorial identity, and organic production: wine tourism as a conversion channel.
Casa Italia Milano Cortina 2026: LT Wine selects 26 labels International showcase during the Games (6–22 February 2026): positioning and reputation opportunities for Italian wine.
Vulture Italian City of Wine 2026–2027 Operational launch of the “system” project with institutions and consortia: not just an event, but a territorial journey (wine tourism identity).
Strategic reading of the day (2 lines, no unnecessary poetry)
2026 is shaping up to be a year of “less volume, more choice”: demand is structurally declining in Europe, but real opportunities exist where perceived quality, transparency, wine tourism, and the ability to embrace new rituals (No-Lo, experiential consumption, investment/collecting) are at stake. Meanwhile, regulation and climate are definitively entering the bottom line, not the press release.