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
Cantine Ermes strengthens its presence in Oltrepò Pavese
Cantine Ermes will manage the Scagno winery following its acquisition by the Fondazione Monte di Lombardia. This acquisition consolidates the “Mosaic of Identity” project and strengthens the cooperative’s presence in one of Lombardy’s most important wine regions.
Banfi Winery in Strevi: Over 3,300 fine bottles stolen
A planned robbery at the Banfi winery in Strevi. The thieves stole only the most valuable Alta Langa wines, demonstrating their in-depth knowledge of the warehouse. The Carabinieri are investigating.
Cusumano invests in wine tourism
Cantine Cusumano continues to develop wine tourism, while the agri-food sector also addresses the issue of credit for small businesses.
Historic Families of Valpolicella: new appointments
Changes at the top of both the Famiglie Storiche association and the Antica Bottega del Vino in Verona have been announced, with the involvement of new generations of the leading Valpolicella wineries.
The Borro continues to grow
Ferruccio Ferragamo confirms his investment in Italian wine with Il Borro and the acquisition of the Pinino estate in Montalcino.
ORZAIA: Identity and Territory in the Friuli Grave Valley
The young Friulian winery continues its journey, promoting modern viticulture, local tradition, and sustainability.
Italian Wine and Oenology
Assoenologi: Riccardo Cotarella calls for more affordable prices
The president of Assoenologi calls on the entire supply chain to reduce the gap between production and final prices to restore wine’s status as a product for everyday consumption.
Conegliano Valdobbiadene studies climate change
A study with a 2100 horizon identifies strategies to preserve the quality and identity of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG.
Golden Flavescence
The Veneto Region is funding new monitoring and research activities to combat one of the main grapevine diseases.
Moscato d’Asti in difficulty
Rising production costs and stagnant grape prices are putting pressure on many Piedmontese winemakers.
Oltrepò Pavese
The sector continues to face the consequences of the production and commercial crisis that began after the difficult 2024 harvest.
Are the DOC and DOCG denominations still relevant?
The debate on the future role of designations of origin as tools for promoting local products has reopened.
Climate change brings forward the grape harvest
Extreme heat and water stress are changing the agricultural calendar in many areas of Italy.
Hailstorms in the province of Treviso
Bad weather hits several vineyards in the Treviso area, with grapes falling to 4 centimeters.
Resistant vineyards
The experience of the “Prince of Mel” confirms the potential of the new resistant varieties.
Pallagrello and Casavecchia
The history of the La Masserie winery tells the story of the valorization of two important native Campanian grape varieties.
The best Malbecs in Tuscany
Falstaff publishes the ranking of the main Tuscan Malbecs.
The wines of summer 2026
Among the recommended labels, the Piedirosso Colle Rotondella from Cantine Astroni stands out.
Negroamaro Rosato under 12 euros
Castello Monaci Kreos 2024 is considered one of the best value-for-money rosés.
Essential wine accessories
A practical guide to truly useful tools for storage, serving, and tasting.
Wine as culture
Angelo Peretti publishes “The Scent of a Half-Full Glass,” a reflection on wine as a cultural experience, not just a technical one.
International and Markets
Ismea is auctioning off over 8,800 hectares of agricultural land.
The National Bank of Agricultural Lands is launching a new program aimed primarily at young agricultural entrepreneurs.
Experiential tourism
The Cesarine expand their offerings by accompanying visitors directly to Italian producers, wineries, and farms.
Micro businesses and credit
The debate continues over the difficulty of accessing bank credit for small Italian businesses.
Wine Events
Under the sky of wine
Walk through the vineyards, guided tour, and tasting at Borgo del Baccano (Rome).
Glasses in Tonnara 2026
Over thirty wineries are featured at the wine festival hosted in the ancient tuna fisheries of Portoscuso, Sardinia.
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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.
VINEYARD, CLIMATE AND VITICULTURE
Heat in the vineyards: first signs of stress, but no cause for alarm
The heatwave affecting much of Europe is beginning to have its first effects on Italian vineyards. Agronomists and researchers are reporting initial signs of drying and sunburn on grapes, especially in Northern Italy. The situation remains under control, but the coming rains will be crucial for the development of the winemaking season.
ITALIAN WINERIES
Prosecco and the North East
Carpenè Malvolti presents the new Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Brut “Revival 1924”, a historic tribute to the winery’s first Prosecco label.
BiancaVigna confirms the quality of the Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Rive di Collalto 2025, produced from 32 hectares of organic vineyards.
Marco Felluga continues the Collio tradition with the 2024 Pinot Grigio Mongris, now led by the sixth generation of the family.
Piedmont
Oddero confirms its role among the great Barolo producers with the 2022 vintage.
Cordero di Montezemolo presents the 2025 Langhe Arneis from the organic vineyards of Tenuta Monfalletto.
Contratto enhances the Alta Langa with the Pas Dosé Millesimato 2022.
Tuscany
Della Gherardesca expands its range with the 2025 Rosato Sibilla, made from Cabernet Franc and Merlot grapes from Bolgheri and the Tuscan coast.
Sicily
Tenute Ballasanti continues its project on Etna with the Bianco Donna Manuela 2023.
San Giaime experiments with the refinement of the “Sotto Sale” Classic Method, matured for 36 months in the Madonie salt mine.
Siddùra presents “Èros”, an innovative red wine designed to be served chilled between 10 and 12°C.
Southern Italy
Cantina Santoro enhances the Falerno del Massico through centuries-old vineyards.
Cantina Faraone celebrates the excellent 2025 harvest with a particularly expressive Passerina and the new Trebbiano d’Abruzzo “Le Vigne”.
Lombardy
The Monte di Lombardia Foundation acquires the historic Scagno winery in Oltrepò Pavese, entrusting its management to Cantine Ermes.
The Cantina Sociale di Quistello reopens direct sales after the fire that damaged part of the building.
ITALIAN WINE AND OENOLOGY
Orange Wine and Natural Wine: Two Different Concepts
More and more consumers are confusing orange wines with natural wines. In reality, the former refers to a production technique, while the latter describes a cultivation and winemaking philosophy.
Sensory analysis of wine
An in-depth look at the five senses involved in tasting, with particular attention to the often underestimated roles of hearing and touch.
Crystals in wine
The so-called “wine diamonds” are simple tartrate crystals, a natural phenomenon that does not represent any qualitative defect.
The Verduno Pelaverga
Among the most contemporary Italian reds thanks to its freshness, drinkability, and versatility even during the summer.
Asprinio of Aversa
The first historic tasting demonstrates the interesting evolution over time of one of Campania’s most distinctive grape varieties.
Pizza and Asti DOCG
The Consortium focuses on the younger generation by offering a combination of pizza and sparkling wine through dedicated tastings.
MARKETS, TRENDS AND INTERNATIONAL
Wines designed to be served chilled are on the rise
The debut of Siddùra’s “Èros” highlights a new consumer trend toward lighter, summerier, and more immediate red wines.
Home tastings
From California to Romagna, the phenomenon of private tastings and in-home wine education is growing.
Territory bitters
The revival of Italian artisanal liqueurs continues, increasingly linked to the promotion of local agricultural production and mixology.
WINE TOURISM AND EVENTS
The Nights of Wine
The Wine Cities calendar continues in Friuli Venezia Giulia with tastings, culture, and promotion of the region.
Dinners in the Vineyard
The Euganean Hills welcome back a series of summer events featuring vineyards, historic villas, and local cuisine.
Open Cellars in the Wine Villages
Sunset tastings and cellar tours confirm the growth of experiential wine tourism.
San Michele Farmhouse
Sundays dedicated to wine tourism continue in the Brescia hills, with aperitifs among the vineyards and organic wines.
Glasses in Tonnara 2026
One of the island’s most important wine festivals returns to Portoscuso, Sardinia, with over thirty participating wineries.
HISTORY AND CULTURE OF WINE
The former Wine and Cheese Cellars
A journey through the history of the ancient structures of Valganna, a testament to Lombardy’s wine and dairy economy.
Mezzane Valley
Twelve winemakers join forces to promote a region rich in identity, biodiversity, and quality viticulture.
TODAY’S TRENDS
Climate increasingly decisive in vineyard management.
There is growing interest in fresh, light, ready-to-drink wines.
Wine tourism continues to be one of the main drivers of development for Italian wineries.
Increasing attention to sustainability, native grape varieties, and the valorization of local areas.
Cellar experiences are becoming an integral part of wineries’ marketing strategies.
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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
Terlano Winery, the best cooperative in the world
German magazine Weinwirtschaft crowns Cantina Terlano the World’s Best Cooperative 2026. Cavit takes second place globally and first among Italian cooperatives.
Banfi Winery Victim of Massive Theft
Over 3,000 bottles of Alta Langa DOCG were stolen from Banfi’s Piedmont headquarters. The company is relying on label traceability to recover the stolen wine.
Contini Winery Celebrates 30 Years of Karmis
Limited edition for the famous Sardinian white Karmis with new graphics and a commemorative Magnum.
Corte Sant’Alda celebrates Marinella Camerani’s 40th birthday.
An original event dedicated to biodiversity and the production philosophy of the historic Valpolicella winemaker.
Destefanis presents “L’Île”
On July 11th, an event combining wine, art, and nature will take place in Roero on the winery’s panoramic terrace.
Italian Wine
2026 Harvest: Numerous Consortia Reduce Yields
High inventories and a slowing market are leading several Italian consortia to reduce production to maintain a balance between supply and demand.
Irrigation in vineyards: CREA proposes a revolution
Climate change makes it necessary to modify the denomination regulations to consider irrigation a normal practice.
Morellino del Cuore 2026
The ten wineries that represent the Morellino di Scansano DOCG denomination were selected through blind tastings.
Prosecco DOCG is best tasted… in the dark
A sensory experiment organized by the Conegliano Valdobbiadene Consortium to showcase the Rive and the concept of terroir.
Summer wine
Interest in fresher, lighter, and easier-to-drink wines is growing. Red wines, served at the right temperature, are also gaining ground.
Dealcoholized wines
The debate over the future of alcohol-free wines continues. The market is growing especially abroad, while in Italy it remains limited.
Farewell to Franco Bernabei
The wine world bids farewell to one of Italy’s greatest winemakers, a key figure in the Italian wine Renaissance and a benchmark for Sangiovese.
Italian Oenology
Orange Feud Hekate 2022
Presented is the Sicilian passito obtained with a particular double harvest and innovative techniques.
Feudo Maccari Grillo Vigna Firraru 2024
A new interpretation of Sicilian Grillo, aged in wood and produced organically.
Five Italian reds perfect for summer
From Grignolino to Southern Italian reds, the selection of fresh red wines is growing even during the summer season.
Müller Thurgau: 19 wineries awarded
The 23rd International Competition dedicated to Müller Thurgau has concluded, with awards for numerous Italian and European companies.
International Wine
European Union Wine Package
The European Commission presents its new strategic plan to support the wine sector amid climate change, innovation, and wine tourism.
Neymar enters the world of wine
The Brazilian champion launches the “Le Prince” brand to promote wine consumption in the Brazilian market.
Château d’Esclans
The renowned French company continues to lead the evolution of high-quality rosés.
Blaufränkisch 2026
The Falstaff guide’s ranking of the best wines from Austria and neighboring countries has been published.
Rioja Blanco Gran Reserva Viña Tondonia 2004
An in-depth look at one of Spain’s great white wines for aging.
Wine Tourism and Hospitality
The Subida tells the story of the Collio
The Sirk family’s country resort continues to represent a symbol of Friulian food and wine hospitality.
Signature wineries in Alto Adige
Among vineyards, castles, and cycling routes, the wine tourism offering is growing.
Falkensteiner focuses on gastronomy
Haute cuisine becomes a strategic element for quality tourism in the group’s Italian properties.
Marche Express Tour
The Marche Region promotes young agricultural entrepreneurs, sustainability, and rural development.
Wine Culture
Wine etiquette
How to behave when bringing a bottle to dinner and what mistakes to avoid, according to etiquette experts.
Milan opens Arcane Wines
A new wine bar dedicated to artisanal wines with a menu defined as “anti-speculation.”
Spritz
A reflection on the value of transparency towards consumers when choosing an aperitif.
Territory, Agriculture and Sustainability
Val di Cornia defends the wine-growing landscape
The Consortium opposes the construction of large energy plants that could compromise the territory.
Agricultural Land Bank
Ismea is selling over 600 hectares in Tuscany to promote generational turnover.
Wine Events
Vino al Borgo 2026
VII Challenge of the Shires
Summer Bakkanali
European Wine Summit
A Dialogue in the Dark dedicated to Prosecco DOCG
Event L’Île della Cantina Destefanis
The most important news of the day
Cantina Terlano is the best cooperative in the world.
Cavit confirms its Italian leadership.
The Consortia are reducing yields for the 2026 harvest.
CREA proposes a revision of the irrigation regulations.
The European Union presents the new Wine Package.
Farewell to Franco Bernabei, protagonist of the rebirth of Italian wine.
The market for dealcoholized wines is growing.
Neymar invests in the wine sector.
Banfi reports the theft of over 3,000 bottles of Alta Langa DOCG.
Wine tourism continues to be one of the main drivers of the development of Italian wine.
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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
Farewell to Franco Bernabei, protagonist of the Italian wine Renaissance.
Franco Bernabei, one of Italy’s most respected winemakers, has passed away. He created some of Tuscany’s most prestigious wines, contributing to the international recognition of Sangiovese and Italian wine.
Maria Teresa Mascarello: “Wine shouldn’t follow marketing.”
The historic Langhe producer reaffirms its commitment to artisanal viticulture, far removed from trends and commercial trends, prioritizing authenticity and territorial identity.
The Rajade tells the story of the authentic Collio
The Friulian winery continues its journey of promoting Ponca and Collio wines through respectful, family-run viticulture.
Bellavista evolves with Richard Geoffroy
The former Chef de Cave of Dom Pérignon accompanies Bellavista on a journey of stylistic evolution while maintaining the winery’s historical identity.
Alberto Zenato new president
A generational change at the helm of Zenato Azienda Vitivinicola has been announced, aiming to strengthen the international presence of Lugana and Valpolicella wines.
De Vigili Winery Takes Center Stage at Milan Tasting
The Trentino-based company presents its Trentodoc and mountain wines during a tasting dedicated to signature cuisine.
Le Casematte presents Rosematte 2025
New vintage of the organic rosé made from Nerello Mascalese produced in the Faro DOC.
Leone de Castris invests in young people
The “Five Roses” Graduate Award, dedicated to research and training in the wine sector, is launched.
ITALIAN WINE AND OENOLOGY
Heat wave: the next few weeks will be crucial
Winemaker Emiliano Falsini urges caution: the heat hasn’t yet compromised the harvest, but July will be crucial.
The forest becomes an ally of viticulture again
New studies highlight the importance of biodiversity and the integration between vineyards and the natural environment to increase climate resilience.
Winemaking must leave the cellar
The skills of winemakers can also be applied in food research, innovative fermentations, sustainability, and the circular economy.
Nomisma Wine Monitor: Wine remains “midstream”
The markets are showing mixed signals. India, Australia, and Mercosur are growing in importance, while sustainability is becoming a competitive factor.
Non-Alcoholic Wine: The Katkoot 0.0 Project Is Growing
The alcohol-free beverage market continues to expand with new premium products made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Arrigo Pisoni remembered by ANAG
The world of grappa pays homage to one of the protagonists of modern Italian distillation.
Arbëreshë wines towards a common brand
Arbëreshë communities work to enhance their wines through a shared identity.
Reduction of yields in the Langhe
The Barolo Barbaresco Consortium is reducing Langhe Nebbiolo and Barbera d’Alba production by 10% to rebalance the market.
WINERIES, CONSORTIA AND MARKET
Theft at the Banfi winery
Over 3,000 bottles of Alta Langa DOCG were stolen. The company activated traceability systems and called for collaboration from the industry.
Garda DOC continues to grow
The Consortium expands its production area with the addition of the municipality of Castenedolo and strengthens its wine tourism project.
Trentino: €1.45 million for vineyard renovation
The Autonomous Province supports investments in the restructuring of vineyards and the promotion of native grape varieties.
TECHNOLOGY AND SUSTAINABILITY
Merlo brings autonomous driving to the vineyard
At Enovitis in Campo 2026, new solutions for the electrified and automated mechanization of viticulture will be presented.
Biodiversity: Growing interest among agricultural companies
PollinAction launches national monitoring of pollinating insects to improve sustainability and productivity.
INTERNATIONAL
Louis Roederer expands the Hommage à Camille collection
The French maison presents Dizy Milnon, a new Coteaux Champenois dedicated to the great terroirs of Champagne.
Clotaire Michal protagonist of Beaujolais
Tasting dedicated to the different interpretations of Beaujolais organized by Etica Distribuzione.
WINE EVENTS
Waiting for Goblets of Stars – Toast to Life
On July 8th in Sabaudia, an event dedicated to responsible consumption promoted by the Wine Tourism Movement.
Follador protagonist of the WTA125 Tennis Open
From July 13th to 19th, Prosecco Superiore DOCG will accompany the prestigious Roman tournament.
Canelli City of Wine 2026
On July 10th and 11th, tastings, masterclasses, music, and visits to the historic UNESCO Underground Cathedrals.
Wine on the River
Over 400 participants and more than 60 wineries attended the charity event organized by the ORMA Association.
Grosjean Vins: summer between vineyards and music
DegustaVigna Apéro and DegustaVigna Dîner return to the Aosta Valley with sunset tastings.
AGRI-FOOD
Extra virgin olive oil: the specificity of Coratina and Nocellara del Belice recognized
The International Olive Council has established the minimum sterol limit for the two Italian cultivars.
Orecchiette in the ‘nchiosce 2026
On August 4th and 5th, Grottaglie celebrates Apulian cuisine with twelve chefs and thirteen interpretations of orecchietta.
HIGHLIGHTS
Farewell to the great winemaker Franco Bernabei.
Extreme heat: July will be decisive for the 2026 harvest.
Reduction in yields in the Langhe.
New investments in Trentino vineyards.
Premium non-alcoholic wine is growing.
Wine tourism is the star of the Italian summer.
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