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ITALIAN WINERIES
Zonin 1821: first proposal for the acquisition of assets
As part of the negotiated settlement of Zonin 1821, a group of entrepreneurs has reportedly submitted a proposal to acquire five of the group’s seven wineries and the Castello del Poggio brand.
The Castello d’Albola company would be excluded from the current scope of the operation.
Cantina del Taburno: Investments to Promote the Sannio Region
The relaunch project of Cantina del Taburno, acquired in 2023 by the entrepreneur Rillo, continues.
The plan calls for investments exceeding 21 million euros, of which approximately 10 million have already been realized, a new line of Classic Method sparkling wines, and the enhancement of the historic Aglianico vineyards.
Andreola talks about heroic viticulture with “Dirupo”
“Dirupo” is the Valdobbiadene DOCG produced by Andreola in the steepest areas of the Prosecco Superiore hills.
The wine tells the story of a heroic viticulture, where much of the work is still done manually and, in the most remote vineyards, the grapes are transported using pulleys.
Tedeschi presents the 2021 Amarone Marne 180
Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG Marne 180 represents one of the historic labels of the Tedeschi family.
The 2021 vintage stands out for its aromas of red fruits, incense and spices and for a balanced, persistent sip that is particularly suitable for food pairings.
Marinella Camerani celebrates 40 harvests
Marinella Camerani celebrates forty years of business in the Valpolicella hills.
Having started out in the 1980s with four hectares of vineyards and no previous experience in the sector, she has become one of the most representative female figures in Italian winemaking.
Josetta Saffirio combines wine, nature, and wellness
The Josetta Saffirio winery develops a wine tourism model dedicated to slow travel, combining wine, nature, yoga, and wellness.
The same philosophy characterizes the Alta Langa DOCG Classic Method sparkling wines and the Nebbiolo d’Alba Spumante Rosé Brut DOC, produced through long periods of refinement.
Zorzettig renews its brand and invests in hospitality
The Friulian company Zorzettig presents the restyling of its Myò and Tenaci lines and a new visual identity.
The project aims to strengthen the bond between wine and its territory and includes the development of a new winery dedicated to hospitality and wine tourism.
New wines from Pitigliano and Artimino
The Pitigliano winery presents a new Rosato Toscana IGT, fresh and versatile, produced from local grapes.
Tenuta di Artimino launches Artumes Bianco Toscana IGT, a blend of Trebbiano and Petit Manseng dedicated to the Etruscan goddess of the moon.
ITALIAN WINE, MARKET AND OENOLOGY
Stocks at record highs and prices falling: concerns grow
The Italian wine market is going through a delicate phase, characterized by increasing inventories and slowing demand.
In June 2026, total stocks of wine and must reached 50.3 million hectoliters, an 8.4% increase compared to 2025.
Italian cellars hold approximately 46.6 million hectolitres of wine, equivalent to over 6.2 billion bottles.
The increases mainly concern:
PGI wines: 8.3%;
common wines: 8.2%;
DOP wines: 5%;
musts: 36%.
High product availability and slowing demand are increasing price pressure, particularly in the bulk wine market.
Wine, the Mediterranean Diet, and Longevity
The relationship between wine, the Mediterranean diet, and longevity was explored in depth during the “Place 2026” cardiology conference.
The discussion highlighted the cultural value of wine within a balanced diet, underlining the need to always distinguish moderate and informed consumption from abuse.
Wine returns to the forefront of fine dining
After years of experimenting with tea, kombucha, and alternative beverages, some restaurant professionals are seeing a renewed interest in wine.
According to Gianni Pienzo, sommelier at the Torre del Saracino restaurant, wine maintains a central role thanks to the variety of terroirs and the numerous pairing options available.
Regenerative Agriculture: A New Alliance Is Born
Deafal ETS, Produttori AOR, and Arca Srl Benefit have signed an agreement to promote the spread of regenerative organic agriculture.
The goal is to network skills and production models, enhancing soil fertility and developing shared technical criteria.
INTERNATIONAL MARKETS
Edoardo Freddi International grows in Spain
Hiberica, a new export management company created by Edoardo Freddi International to support Spanish wineries in foreign markets, is born.
The company already represents eight companies with over 700 hectares of vineyards and a commercial presence in more than 60 countries.
Spain: Wine consumption decreases by 4.2%
Wine consumption in Spain fell by 4.2%, reaching around 9.3 million hectolitres.
The hospitality sector is showing greater resilience than food distribution, with more limited reductions in consumption.
Italy and China: new B2B meetings for exports
A day of meetings between Italian wineries and Chinese importers is taking place at Palazzo della Valle.
China remains a complex but strategic market, thanks to the growth of the middle class, interest in premium products, and the development of e-commerce.
Consumption of chilled red wine is growing in the UK
In Britain, there is growing interest in red wines served at lower temperatures.
The trend could also offer new opportunities for Italian producers of young, fruity, light red wines suitable for summer consumption.
Michelin presents the new “Michelin Grapes”
Michelin enters the wine sector with a new selection initially dedicated to Burgundy.
The guide includes 94 domaines: 9 have received 3 Michelin Grapes, 20 have obtained 2 Grapes and 33 have been awarded 1 Grape.
The new recognition could impact the reputation and commercial value of the selected companies.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
2026 Khail Prize to Marilisa Allegrini
Marilisa Allegrini received the Khail Award during VinoVip Cortina 2026.
The award celebrates his contribution to the international promotion of Valpolicella, Amarone, and Italian wine.
Three gold medals for Podere Aurin
Podere Aurin di Fonzaso won three gold medals at the 2026 “Città del Vino” International Wine Competition.
The awarded labels are Prosecco Brut, Prosecco Extra Dry and Grillo di Sicilia.
Awards for Cesena wineries
The Corbaia di Santa Lucia Agricultural Company received the Gold Medal, while the Neri Giovanni and Valeria Estate won the Grand Gold Medal.
The awards strengthen Cesena’s candidacy for future membership in the national network of Wine Cities.
EVENTS AND WINE TOURISM
Summer Night: The Wine Show Returns
From July 16th to August 3rd 2026, Vallonto di Fontanelle will host the 56th Wine Exhibition.
The event promotes wines from the Piave-Livenza area through tastings, traditional products, music, and convivial moments.
Aperitif-trekking in the hills of San Pietro di Feletto
An evening excursion will take participants through villages, woods, and vineyards along the Crevada River valley.
The program includes an aperitif with local wines and products and stargazing.
The “Midsummer Tasting” returns to Conero
On July 31st, the Oriano Mercante Farm in Camerano will host a new edition of the vineyard dinner dedicated to Rosso Conero.
The evening will combine wine, Marche cuisine, typical products, and local culture.
“Liquid Souls” tells the story of wine in Matera
Matera hosts the first edition of “Anime Liquide,” an event dedicated to the wines of Basilicata and Puglia.
The initiative showcases the work of winemakers, families, and territories, promoting a more authentic and informed wine culture.
E-bike tour through the vineyards and wineries of the Euganean Hills.
A guided e-bike excursion is planned for September 12th between Baone, Arquà Petrarca, Monte Fasolo, Monte Gemola, and Este.
The route includes a visit to the underground cellars of the Enoteca Monte Fasolo and several stops dedicated to the landscape and local specialties.
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ITALIAN WINE AND OENOLOGY
Antinori and Gaja: Italian wine must communicate better
At VinoVip Cortina 2026, Piero Antinori, Angelo Gaja, Sandro Boscaini, and Fausto Maculan analyzed the future of the sector.
Antinori is proposing a major international campaign to highlight the cultural, social, and territorial value of wine, funded by a small contribution from producers. Gaja encourages a greater distinction between wine and spirits and a focus on women, young people, and new markets.
The message is clear: Italian wine still has a great future, but it must innovate, communicate better, and adapt to new consumers.
Italian wine: production and markets need to be rebalanced.
Stocks of wine and must have exceeded 53 million hectolitres , while domestic consumption and exports are slowing down.
Price pressure, especially for bulk wines, requires a greater balance between production and demand, market diversification, and the development of direct sales and wine tourism.
Grape prices are falling
The decrease in grape prices is penalizing many winemakers, while the final price of bottles is not showing proportional reductions.
The sector must ensure a more balanced distribution of value along the supply chain, protecting the income of agricultural producers.
Conegliano Valdobbiadene: Heat Slows Ripening
High temperatures and drought are slowing down the vegetative cycle of Glera grapes.
Harvest could begin around mid-September. Vineyard health is still positive, and production potential appears in line with expectations.
Olbia: Wine aged on the Tavolara seabed
Approximately 1,600 bottles were immersed 38 metres deep in the waters of Tavolara.
Temperature, darkness, pressure, and the movement of the sea create unique conditions for aging, combining winemaking innovation, territorial identity, and tourism promotion.
ITALIAN WINERIES
Zaccagnini Winery presents the 2025 Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo Chronicon.
The Chronicon line enhances the tradition of the Casauria Valley through Pecorino, Passerina, Montepulciano and Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo.
Cantina Zaccagnini today has approximately 260 hectares of vineyards and produces a total of approximately 6 million bottles .
Bellavista: Alma Assemblage recounts the evolution of Franciacorta
Francesca Moretti and Richard Geoffroy continue Bellavista’s qualitative research.
Alma Assemblage was born from observation of the territory and climate change, with the aim of enhancing the diverse identities of Franciacorta.
Two Gold Medals for Cascina Castlèt
Cascina Castlèt won two Gold Medals at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2026 with:
• Passum Barbera d’Asti Superiore DOCG 2021;
• Policalpo Monferrato Rosso DOC 2022.
An important international recognition for Barbera and for the quality of Piedmontese winemaking.
Italian wineries awarded at Città del Vino 2026
Numerous awards were given to Italian companies during the Città del Vino International Wine Competition.
Among the awarded companies are Cantina Spinelli of Atessa, Azienda Agricola Iannibelli of Frascineto and Cantina Sociale Cooperativa of San Severo, winner of the Gold Medal with its DOP rosé “Castrum”.
INTERNATIONAL MARKETS AND NEW CONSUMPTION
Alcohol consumption likely to decline sharply by 2050
According to a study by Roland Berger, global consumption of alcoholic beverages could decrease by up to 50% between 2020 and 2050 .
Health, new generational habits, regulations, and demographic changes will favor the growth of low-alcohol, non-alcoholic products, and functional beverages.
Hugo Spritz: From Alto Adige to New York
The Hugo Spritz, a cocktail created in Alto Adige and made with elderflower, mint, and lime, is taking New York bars by storm.
The phenomenon confirms the international strength of the Italian aperitif culture and the growth of fresh and lower-alcohol drinks.
EVENTS, CULTURE AND WINE TOURISM
VinoVip Cortina looks to the future
VinoVip Cortina 2026 brought together some of the key players in the Italian wine industry to discuss communication, young people, markets, climate change, and new consumption trends.
During the event, the Pino Khail Prize was awarded to Marilisa Allegrini.
Taste Vigna 2026 in the Aosta Valley
Grosjean Vins opens its Quart vineyards with tastings, walks through the rows, local products and live music.
The appointments are scheduled for July 24th and 31st, August 8th and August 21st.
Terre del Barolo remembers Gino Veronelli
Great turnout in Castiglione Falletto for the event dedicated to Luigi “Gino” Veronelli.
The evening celebrated the journalist and writer’s contribution to wine culture, the promotion of local areas, and the growth of small Italian producers.
INVESTMENTS IN WINE AND BEVERAGE
Four strategic assets selected by Tenute Agricole 24
The Italian agri-food market continues to attract investors interested in companies, brands, and regions with development potential.
Selected opportunities include:
1. Historic wine estate in Trentino
14 hectares of vineyards, a modern cellar with a production capacity of up to 400,000 bottles, a manor house, and spaces for wine tourism and wine hospitality.
2. Winery in the Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG
Over a hundred years of history, established brands, a comprehensive cellar, and a production capacity of up to 300,000 bottles.
3. Historic artisanal coffee roasting company in Trentino
Brand active since 1980, roasting and packaging plants, production of coffee, capsules, pods, tea and infusions.
4. Industrial platform in the beverage sector
Active mining concession, production plant, registered trademarks, mineral water and premium soft drinks already present on international markets.
Special Prosecco DOCG and Prosecco DOC
Tenute Agricole 24 selects wineries, operating wineries, vineyards, and production platforms in the Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG and Prosecco DOC areas.
The opportunities are aimed at entrepreneurs, wine groups, family offices, and Italian and international investors.
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ITALIAN WINERIES
Alessia Antinori president of Primum Familiae Vini
Alessia Antinori has assumed the presidency of Primum Familiae Vini for the two-year term of 2026-2027. The association brings together twelve prestigious global winemaking families and aims to strengthen the connection between wine, culture, art, territory, and family heritage.
Solopaca Winery: 60 Years and a New Project
The Solopaca Winery celebrates its sixtieth anniversary and announces the arrival of enologist Marco Giulioli. The new direction focuses on quality, native grape varieties, sustainability, and market development.
Tenuta Casali awarded at Città del Vino 2026
Tenuta Casali won the gold medal with its Vigna Quartosole Romagna DOC Sangiovese and the silver with its Romagna DOC Famoso, confirming the value of Romagna’s native varieties.
Tuscan Vermentino becomes orange wine
Fattoria del Teso presents “Orange del Teso”, a Vermentino produced with long maceration on the skins, aging in barriques, and a limited production of approximately 1,500 bottles.
Theft at the Banfi Winery in Strevi
Two people were arrested for the theft of approximately 3,300 bottles. Just under half were recovered, thanks in part to video surveillance footage.
WINE MARKET
Over 53 million hectoliters in Italian cellars
Stocks of wine and must exceed 53 million hectolitres, compared to a 2025 national production of approximately 44 million.
In May 2026, stocks were up 7.3%, while markets are slowing down:
• Italian large-scale distribution: –2%; • exports by volume: –4%; • exports by value: –8.3%.
To reduce inventories, some companies are downgrading part of their production, with the risk of increasing pressure on prices.
UIV: produce according to demand
The president of the Italian Wine Union, Lamberto Frescobaldi, emphasizes the need to rebalance supply and demand and plan production based on market capacity.
The sector represents approximately 1.1% of Italian GDP and generates a positive trade balance of over 7 billion euros.
Downgrades and falling prices
Approximately one in five bottles would be affected by downgrading processes.
In the first five months of 2026, bulk prices decreased:
• DOP wines: –6%; • IGP wines: –7%; • common wines: –14.4%.
The priority is to contain supply and protect the value of the denominations.
Piedmont focuses on vinegar and vermouth
The Piedmont Region is allocating €1.7 million to support the sector and facilitate the transformation of approximately 40,000 hectoliters of unsold wine into vinegar, vermouth, spirits, and other products.
Artisanal vinegar can become a premium product, transforming surpluses into new economic opportunities.
Italian wine must compete in the global market
The future will depend less and less on volume and more and more on the ability to develop new markets, understand consumers, strengthen brands and identities, and build direct relationships with the market.
OENOLOGY AND INNOVATION
Growing opportunities for white wines
Consumers are seeking fresh, distinctive wines, rooted in their local area. Production identity, communication, and the use of digital technologies and artificial intelligence are becoming key.
Vermentino aged in marble
Andrea Pala and Cantine Nuraghe Antigori experiment with aging Vermentino di Sardegna in a marble vat to preserve its purity and aromatic characteristics.
Carbon farming in vineyards
The European LIFE VitiCaSe project is studying techniques to increase the carbon retained in vineyard soils.
Carbon farming can improve the resilience of vineyards and generate new economic opportunities through carbon credits.
Smart pruning to combat labor shortages
CREA in Conegliano is developing a pre-pruning machine equipped with cameras, three-dimensional reconstructions, and algorithms to reduce time and costs while maintaining quality and productivity.
INTERNATIONAL SCENARIO
Italy, France, and Spain ask Europe for support
Winemaking organizations from the three countries, which represent over half of global production, are calling for greater European resources to address declining consumption, rising costs, export difficulties, climate change, and bureaucracy.
WHO promotes alcohol-free events
The World Health Organization offers guidelines for organizing professional events without alcohol.
The wine sector is called upon to strengthen the distinction between responsible consumption and abuse, enhancing its cultural, territorial, and gastronomic role.
Chablis: quality and value
Produced from Chardonnay in northern Burgundy, Chablis continues to stand out for its freshness, minerality, and good balance between quality, identity, and price.
WINE TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY
Young people choose wine in the territories
For many Millennials, the most engaging way to learn about wine is to visit the places where it is produced.
According to the ilGolosario Wine Tour Observatory, 82% of visitors prefer experiences that combine the winery, vineyard, tasting, and gastronomy.
Tuscany: agriculture, education, and hospitality
The Ricasoli Institute in Siena develops a model that integrates agricultural production, gastronomy, and hospitality, transforming the product into culture and experience.
Castiglion del Bosco, Europe’s Best Hotel
Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco, in Val d’Orcia, has been awarded the title of best hotel in Europe by Travel Leisure.
The estate combines Brunello di Montalcino, luxury hospitality, dining, villas, golf, culture, and landscape.
MUVIS: the cellar-museum
The MUVIS in Castiglione in Teverina extends across five underground levels and showcases the winemaking heritage through history, culture, territory, and tourism.
WINE EVENTS
VinoVip Cortina 2026
On July 12th and 13th, Cortina hosts VinoVip. Fausto Maculan, Piero Antinori, Sandro Boscaini, and Angelo Gaja will discuss the transformations and future of the wine market.
Costozza Wine Art
On July 17th and 18th, in the Berici Hills, two evenings dedicated to wineries, tastings, art, music, and food.
Bubbles of Love
On July 18, Tarquinia Lido hosts Italian sparkling wine tastings, street food, music, and entertainment.
The Nights of Wine
In Montepulciano and San Gimignano, summer events combine tastings, winery visits, food, culture, scenery, and music.
The 40th Bivongi Wine Festival
On August 13th, Bivongi celebrates the fortieth edition of the event with tastings, local products, music, and initiatives dedicated to families.
STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITY OF THE WEEK
Artisanal coffee roasting in Trentino
In the heart of Trentino, there is a historic artisanal coffee roasting company that has been active since 1980.
The company selects and processes coffee from various production areas, creating blends of Arabica and Robusta. The brand, closely tied to the Trentino-Alto Adige identity, offers interesting development potential.
An opportunity aimed at food groups, industry operators, distributors, and investors interested in the quality artisan coffee segment.
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Today’s wine press review gathers the main news from the Italian and international wine sector, focusing on wineries, markets, oenology, agricultural policies, distribution, sustainability, and events.
Italian wineries, wineries and territories
Terre d’Oltrepò Winery: Confidence in deliveries returns. The Terre d’Oltrepò Winery is seeing positive signs ahead of the upcoming harvest. Grape delivery reservations have risen to approximately 135,000 quintals, with the target of 150,000 quintals approaching. This is an important result for an area that has recently experienced a difficult period due to the liquidation of the cooperative.
Cantina di Solopaca celebrates 60 years and looks to the future. The historic Campania cooperative Cantina di Solopaca is preparing to celebrate its 60th anniversary in 2026 and announces the arrival of Marco Giulioli as a consulting winemaker. The goal is to strengthen the quality of its wines, promote the native varieties of Sannio, and consolidate the cooperative’s local identity.
Cantina del Taburno: From a struggling cooperative to a revitalization project. Cantina del Taburno, founded in 1972 and acquired in 2023 by Enzo Rillo, represents a successful revitalization project in the Sannio region. The operation involved investments exceeding €10 million, including acquisitions, new technologies, and an expansion of the product range, with a particular focus on sparkling wines and the promotion of the iconic Bue Apis wine.
La Faretra invests in winery and hospitality. The Tuscan winery La Faretra, based in Gavorrano, announces new investments of approximately €4 million. The funds will be used to build a new winery, innovate technology, and develop a hospitality project with dedicated guest rooms. The goal is to reach 100,000 bottles in five years and strengthen its direct B2C channel.
San Gregorio: wine, Cinta Senese, and hospitality in the Val di Chiana. The San Gregorio winery in Chiusi combines winemaking, raising approximately 700 Cinta Senesi horses, and hospitality. Founded in 1957, it now produces approximately 80,000 bottles a year, exporting to the United States, Canada, and Northern Europe.
Borgo Baccile: Wine and Hospitality in Abruzzo Fantini Wines strengthens its ties with Abruzzo through Borgo Baccile, a country relais born from the restoration of an ancient village in Crecchio, in the province of Chieti. The project combines wine, nature, slow hospitality, and local heritage.
Cantina Terlano and the longevity of Alto Adige’s great white wines. Cantina Terlano confirms its position among the most important producers of long-lived white wines. Vertical tastings of Quarz Sauvignon Blanc and Vorberg Pinot Bianco confirm the growing interest in mature vintages and white wines capable of evolving over time.
Italian wine, market and national supply chain
UIV: High Inventories and Need for Production Planning According to the UIV Observatory, in May, cellar inventories of wine and must exceeded 53 million hectoliters, up 7.3% compared to May 2025. President Lamberto Frescobaldi emphasized the need for bold decisions to rebalance production, the market, and the profitability of the supply chain.
Italian wine exports to the US decline. The first four months of 2026 saw a further slowdown in Italian wine exports to the United States, with a 15.4% drop in value. According to the UIV, tariffs, the euro-dollar exchange rate, and, above all, the structural decline in wine consumption in the American market, are the factors that weighed heavily.
Matteo Zoppas: More promotion needed around the world. The president of ITA – Italian Trade Agency, Matteo Zoppas, emphasizes the need to strengthen the promotion of Italian wine abroad, gaining ground in the United States with targeted initiatives such as Vinitaly.USA while also working on new markets.
Piedmont: Inventories and Profitability Under Pressure. Piedmontese wine is facing a challenging period: grape prices are falling, inventories are increasing, and margins are shrinking for many wineries. Barolo remains strong, but even in this segment, profitability per hectare is declining compared to previous years.
Bulk wine market under pressure. On the eve of the 2026 harvest, the bulk wine market appears cautious and slow. Many Italian wine producing areas are experiencing more difficult trading and declining prices, while Prosecco continues to represent one of the few commercial certainties in the Northeast.
Fieramente focuses on B2C logistics in the United States. The Tuscan company Fieramente is launching an advanced logistics model for Italian wine in the US, with a warehouse in the US and deliveries to the end consumer within 24 hours. The project aims to simplify distribution, taxation, and the last mile for Italian wineries.
Agricultural policies, territorial identity and sustainability
Made in Italy Law: “Cities of Identity” are born. With the implementation of the Made in Italy Law, the National Register of “Cities of Identity” is recognized. Among the first associations to register are the Wine Cities and the Oil Cities, key territorial networks for promoting high-quality agricultural production, landscape, culture, and sustainable development.
ColtivaItalia: Final approval expected this fall . The ColtivaItalia bill is expected to receive final approval in early fall. The measure provides €1 billion in additional resources to support strategic agricultural sectors and struggling supply chains, with implementation expected in early 2027.
Young farmers under 30 in small towns A new generation of farmers under 30 is investing in small Italian towns, focusing on innovation, sustainability, and local development. This phenomenon is helping to counteract the depopulation of inland areas and support tourism in rural villages.
Wine Observatory and Seasonal Work In the Piedmontese debate, a proposal emerges to use the Wine Observatory’s data to estimate the actual need for seasonal labor, promoting transparency, planning, and combating exploitation in the vineyards.
Equalitas: Five Years of the Wine-Work Roundtable Equalitas celebrates five years of the Wine-Work Roundtable, founded in 2020 to promote social sustainability in the wine supply chain. The project involves institutions, universities, businesses, consortia, buyers, and international stakeholders.
Italian enology, technique and innovation
Downy mildew products for grapevines: declining availability. According to a survey conducted on Fitogest on July 7, 2026, 29 active substances are present in commercial formulations authorized for downy mildew in wine grapes, for a total of 299 formulations currently in the catalog. This data confirms the progressive reduction in technical tools available for plant protection.
The brain decides wine quality before the palate. The 30th Enosymposium of Assoenologi Sicilia explored the multisensory perception of wine. Perceived quality arises from the integration of taste, smell, and cognitive stimuli: an increasingly important factor for those who produce, communicate, and sell wine.
Manzoni Bianco Costalunga by Cirotto Vini: a historic vertical tasting The vertical tasting of Manzoni Bianco Costalunga by Cirotto Vini, with vintages from 2012 to 2023, confirms the evolutionary potential of the Incrocio Manzoni 6.0.13 grape variety and the value of the Asolo DOCG terroir.
Le Due Terre: 30 Vintages of Sacrisassi Rosso The complete vertical tasting of Sacrisassi Rosso 1994-2023 tells the story of the Le Due Terre winery in Prepotto and the journey of Flavio Basilicata and Silvana Forte, interpreters of a production model deeply rooted in the Friuli region.
Elica Veritas: wine preservation in the kitchen. Elica offers Veritas, a range of wine cellars designed to integrate wine storage into the contemporary kitchen. Temperature, humidity, UV-resistant glass, and an anti-vibration system are designed to preserve the quality of bottles even in the home.
International scenario and distribution
France: Request Not to Publish August Harvest Estimates. In France, the main representatives of the wine industry have asked the government not to publish the first official harvest estimates for August. The request comes amid a delicate situation, marked by market crises, declining margins, extreme weather, and price pressures.
Côtes du Rhône: the “Refresh your wine” campaign. The Côtes du Rhône appellation is launching an international campaign encouraging consumers to serve fresh wine, including red wine. The initiative aims to overcome long-standing wine taboos and engage consumers between the ages of 21 and 40 with a simpler, more open, and contemporary approach.
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is moving toward a hybrid model. In the United States, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is redesigning its business model, integrating local sales, in-store sales, and online commerce. The goal is to adapt to market changes and new ways of engaging with independent customers.
Wine tourism, communication and wine events
Calici in Cava returns to Zovencedo, an event dedicated to tastings, food, and music in the Cava di Cice, in the Berici Hills. The program includes a gala dinner, food stands, tastings, live music, and a gathering of the Vicenza Vespa Club.
2026 Città del Vino International Wine Competition: Euganean Hills wineries won 31 medals at the 2026 Città del Vino International Wine Competition: 26 golds and 5 silvers. This result strengthens the bond between wine quality, municipal identity, and territorial development.
Picnic in the vineyard in Valdobbiadene Canevel offers an experience amidst the winery, vineyards, and conviviality of the Valdobbiadene hills, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The program includes a guided tour, tasting, and a sunset picnic among the rows of Glera vines.
Asolo and Montello Wine Route: Six New Members. The Asolo and Montello Wine Route is growing with six new members and is closely monitoring the upcoming regional law on wine tourism in Veneto. The discussions aim to expand opportunities for wineries, including in terms of catering and hospitality.
VinoVip Cortina 2026. VinoVip Cortina, a biennial summit organized by Civiltà del Bere, returns on July 12th and 13th. The event will bring together Italian wine leaders, major appellations, leading companies, and authoritative voices in the sector to discuss market trends and future challenges.
Women of Wine: The Gen Z Group is born. The National Association of Women of Wine launches the Gen Z Group, dedicated to sharing wine with young people through TikTok and Instagram. The goal is to make wine more accessible, authentic, and relevant to the younger generations.
Final summary
The July 10, 2026, review confirms a rapidly changing wine sector. On the one hand, significant challenges emerge: declining exports to the United States, high inventories, a pressured bulk wine market, employment challenges, and reduced margins. On the other hand, signs of evolution are gaining strength: investments in wineries and hospitality, new distribution models, greater attention to social sustainability, the valorization of local identities, and more youth-focused communication.
Italian wine remains a valuable economic, cultural, and territorial asset, but the current situation requires more thoughtful decisions: better production planning, stronger promotion on foreign markets, investment in hospitality, and making the wine narrative simpler, more modern, and more understandable.
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