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
Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG
The Consortium continues its international promotion program between Europe and the United States with tastings, training, events, and activities dedicated to professionals and consumers.
Costalunga Wines (Berici Hills)
The Tai Rosso DOC “Gheorgòs” 2025 wins the Double Gold Medal at the international Grenaches du Monde competition.
La Maliosa Farm (Maremma, Tuscany)
The new winery, designed according to the principles of regenerative agriculture and natural production, has been inaugurated.
Torrevilla (Oltrepò Pavese)
The new 425 kWp photovoltaic system has been activated.
Expected reduction: 235 tons of CO₂ per year.
Cavit and Cantina Terlano
The German magazine Weinwirtschaft crowns:
Cantina Terlano: Best cooperative in the world.
Cavit: Best Italian cooperative.
Santadi Winery (Sardinia)
On July 17th, the area will host the “Generare Territorio” conference, dedicated to local development in the Sulcis Iglesiente region.
ITALIAN WINE
Wine tourism
It is already worth around 3 billion euros in Italy.
The global market will reach nearly $140 billion by 2033.
Experience in the cellar becomes one of the most important assets for company growth.
Wine prices
Consumer prices fell by 2.5% in May.
This is the thirteenth consecutive month of deflation.
Consumption outside the home
For 88% of restaurant customers, the quality of their experience also depends on the wine list.
Consumption by the glass is growing.
Greater interest in organic, natural and low-alcohol wines.
Nebbiolo and health
Research by the Enosis Meraviglia Center highlights the interesting potential of Nebbiolo polyphenols also in the biomedical field.
Spergola
The rediscovery of the historic native Emilian grape continues, now the protagonist of a new qualitative valorization.
Malvasia Routes
The cultural and historical journey continues through Chioggia, Trieste, Istria, and Dalmatia to discover the origins of Malvasia.
ITALIAN OENOLOGY
The future of the winemaker
There is an ever-increasing need for a professional figure capable of operating in:
food innovation
fermentations
sustainability
circular economy
valorization of agricultural waste
Climate and vineyards
Record heat is putting pressure on the Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG vineyards.
Young plants are more exposed to water stress.
Nizza DOCG Consortium
The new Consortium for the protection of Nizza DOCG has been officially established with ministerial recognition.
ISMEA Agricultural Lands
The ninth edition of the National Agricultural Land Bank is underway.
Over 14,000 hectares available.
More opportunities for young farmers.
INTERNATIONAL MARKETS
France
For the first time in fifty years, the agri-food trade balance is negative.
The wine and spirits sector loses approximately 900 million euros.
California
The legislative process for the reform of “American” wine labels has been interrupted.
Wine on the plane
Award winners at “Cellars in the Sky 2026”:
Planet
Mount of the Frà
Vinitaly USA
Italian wine takes center stage in New York aboard the Amerigo Vespucci during the celebrations for the 250th anniversary of American Independence.
RESEARCH AND HEALTH
Moderate alcohol consumption
A Weill Cornell Medicine study of over 26,000 people concludes that moderate alcohol consumption does not increase cancer mortality compared to teetotalers.
TERRITORY AND SUSTAINABILITY
Valbelluna
Discussions between residents and institutions continue regarding the new vineyard planned for the area.
At the center of the debate are land protection and the use of pesticides.
Vitovska del Carso
Great turnout at the twentieth edition of “Mare e Vitovska” at Duino Castle.
WINE EVENTS
July 2026
South Tyrol
Alpine Pasture Festival
Feast of St. James
Food and wine events between Racines, Termeno and Caldaro.
Piedmont
Canelli Sparkling Canelli.
Chianti Classico Summer.
Mountain Müller Thurgau.
Novacella Abbey.
Ein Prosit Summer Edition.
Friuli Venezia Giulia
“Le Notti del Vino” (Wine Nights) is back with events in all provinces.
Toasts
“Wine along the Appian Way” with Masseria Masciullo.
THE MOST RELEVANT NEWS OF THE DAY
Global wine tourism is growing: wine is increasingly sold through experiences.
Wine prices continue to fall despite inflation.
The Nizza DOCG Consortium is officially born.
Cavit and Cantina Terlano named among the best wine cooperatives in the world.
The heat is causing concern for the Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG vineyards.
France records a historic agri-food deficit for the first time.
American study: moderate alcohol consumption does not increase cancer mortality.
Vinitaly USA brings Italian wine to New York during the American Independence celebrations.
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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 CELLARS
New winemaking hub in the Vicenza area
Vigne del Guà Srl is founded in Lonigo (VI), a new company dedicated to the harvesting, winemaking, and processing of grapes, owned by Ca’ di Rajo Group and local entrepreneurs.
Cantina Bozen accelerates sustainability efforts
The South Tyrolean cooperative presents its new 2022-2025 Sustainability Report:
CO₂ emissions reduced by 44%
certification according to UN objectives
new investments in energy efficiency.
Col Sandago renews its image
Complete restyling and repositioning of labels:
White Incrocio Manzoni
Red Merlot Marzemino
New positioning oriented towards quality and territorial identity.
Borgo Conventi: the cellar becomes a cultural hub
More and more companies are transforming the visit into an experience that combines:
wine
history
art
landscape
hospitality.
Lerma Winery Ready to Restart
Agreement signed with Tenuta dei Baldi .
The facility will be reopened for the 2026 harvest, focusing on Alta Langa production.
Rebelot: the heroic viticulture of Val Camonica
A young company is reclaiming mountain vineyards and inaugurating a new winery located in an old Alpine stable.
San Leonardo looks to wine tourism
Anselmo Guerrieri Gonzaga announces:
cultural development of the estate
new artistic projects
future opening of a restaurant.
Otranto: Japanese investment of €10 million
A Japanese fund will realize:
new cellar
wine resort
event center
wellness
architecture by SANAA.
ITALIAN WINE AND OENOLOGY
Prosecco supports Italian exports to the USA
Despite the general decline in American consumption:
Prosecco 1.8%
Italian wines are much more resilient than average.
Langhe: the Consortium’s new strategy
The new director Elisa Spada also aims to enhance:
DOC Langhe
Dogliani
lesser-known names
to expand markets.
The Langhe relaunches its future
The Consortium confirms the growth of international initiatives such as:
Barolo en Primeur
Great Langhe
new promotional activities.
Vitovska, symbol of the Karst
The “Mare e Vitovska” conference reaffirms the value of the native grape variety as a cultural heritage between Italy and Slovenia.
Malvasia Routes
A cultural sailing trip along the Adriatic to explore the historical spread of Malvasia during the Venetian Republic.
Italian climate and wine
Climate change is changing the geography of Italian viticulture.
It will not be a simple move north but a much more complex transformation.
The pilgrims’ routes built Italian wine
Professor Attilio Scienza’s new book explains how the Via Francigena and the Via Romee favored the spread of the vine.
Wine and health
New scientific evidence confirms:
moderate consumption reduces risks
Wine cannot be considered a tool for health prevention.
Increasingly sustainable packaging
Growing interest in:
light bottles
canned wine
bulk wine
reducing environmental impact.
Improve the quality and aromas of grapes
Technical focus on maturation:
increase in Brix
acid-sugar balance
aromatic development
targeted nutrition of the vineyard.
Basilicata joins the “National Wine Team”
Aglianico del Vulture will represent the region in the international campaign promoted by Coldiretti.
INTERNATIONAL SCENARIO
USA: Importers against new tariffs
The US Wine Trade Alliance is calling for wine to be excluded from the new trade tariffs proposed by the US administration.
Champagne in trouble
The French group Vranken-Pommery , the third largest Champagne producer, is going through a serious financial crisis that could open the way to the entry of German investors.
Italian wines conquer airlines
Honorees at the Cellars in the Sky Awards 2026:
Planet
Mount of the Frà
among the best labels served on international flights.
WINE EVENTS
Sunset Concerts – Umbria Jazz
Cantina Goretti offers a review that combines:
music
wine
contemporary art
panorama of the city of Perugia.
Moros Winery meets contemporary art
Venetian artist Kico Mion’s exhibition transforms the cellar into a cultural space.
Müller Thurgau 2026
The historic review of Cembrani DOC wines begins with:
tastings
masterclass
trekking
show cooking
musical events.
Enovitis in Campo closes with over 6,500 visitors
The event dedicated to vineyard technologies confirms the sector’s strong vitality and looks forward to seeing the Veneto region again in 2027.
Prosecco Hills UNESCO
The Association’s first six-year financial report was presented:
growing tourism
sustainable development
landscape enhancement
involvement of local communities.
SECTOR ECONOMICS
Sicily: Wine and wheat in serious difficulty
Critical situation:
2.77 million hectoliters of unsold wine
request for at least 80 million euros in regional interventions.
Valbelluna: discussion on the new vineyard
The debate continues among citizens, governments, and businesses regarding the construction of new vineyards and the use of pesticides.
New generations of wine
Giulia Cataldi Madonna, a young woman, leads the generational transition of one of Abruzzo’s iconic companies, with a vision that combines tradition, identity, and innovation.
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ITALIAN WINERIES
Restivo Wine invests in Etna
The young Sicilian winery continues its growth by enhancing the terroir of Northern Etna with native grape varieties, quality, and wine tourism hospitality.
Cusumano inaugurates “The Unseen Terroirs”
The Partinico winery presents an innovative immersive, multisensory experience dedicated to Sicily’s diverse terroirs.
Fattoria La Maliosa opens its new winery
The Saturnia-based company inaugurates its new facility dedicated to natural wines and regenerative agriculture with an event open to the public.
Cavit is the first Italian cooperative according to Weinwirtschaft
The prestigious German magazine crowns Cavit as the best Italian wine cooperative of 2026 thanks to the quality of its wines and sales results.
Cielo e Terra approves its 2025 Sustainability Report
Revenue exceeding €67 million, volume growth, and strengthening of the ESG strategy across the entire supply chain.
Ampeleia celebrates 15 years of Unlitro
The Tuscan winery celebrates the fifteenth harvest of the famous IGT Toscana Rosso, producing approximately 150,000 bottles annually.
Tenute del Cabreo presents La Pietra Brut Blanc de Blancs 2021
Classic Method produced in Panzano in Chianti with over 40 months on the lees.
Ascevi Luwa takes center stage with its 2024 Pinot Grigio Grappoli
From Collio, a Pinot Grigio of great elegance that enhances the characteristics of the Friulian ponca.
Montecarrubo signs the 2023 Syrah Vignolo
Peter Vinding continues his Sicilian project with a Syrah that expresses the volcanic character of the territory.
ITALIAN WINE AND OENOLOGY
Coldiretti launches the Italian National Wine Association
An international campaign to promote Italian wine during the FIFA World Cup through Made in Italy was presented in New York.
United States: Revolutionary logistics for Italian wine
Proudly introduces a new service that guarantees 24-hour deliveries in the USA with up to 90% reduction in emissions.
The boom in wine tourism in Umbria
One in five tourists chooses the area for the events organized by the wineries. Over 50% of visitors purchase wine directly after their visit.
Summer in the Aeolian Islands dedicated to Malvasia
The wineries of the Aeolian Islands open their doors to visitors, showcasing heroic viticulture, landscape, and sustainability.
Mezzane winemakers tell their story about the area
Twelve Veronese producers present the “Nero su Bianco” project dedicated to the extraordinary geology of the Mezzane Valley.
Trebbiano is the protagonist of a new volume
Giovanni Solaroli publishes an important work dedicated to the history and evolution of Italy’s most widespread grape variety.
Lugana discovers the value of old vintages
“Tesori Liquidi Vintage,” a new event dedicated to the evolution of Lugana over time, was a huge success.
Valtènesi rosé beyond the aperitif
The Consortium promotes Chiaretto as a wine to accompany all meals through an innovative gastronomic project.
INTERNATIONAL SCENARIO
Provence beyond Rosé
New French producers demonstrate how Provence today produces great white wines, red wines, and innovative projects in addition to its famous rosés.
Rathfinny confirms the growth of English sparkling wines
Sussex continues to establish itself as one of the emerging regions of global sparkling wine production with top-quality Blanc de Blancs.
Italy and France united on the new CAP
Rome and Paris strengthen European collaboration to defend the Common Agricultural Policy, Geographical Indications, and agri-food competitiveness.
The Wine Package enters its new European phase
The wine industry is calling for recent reforms to be defended during negotiations on the future CAP.
WINE EVENTS
International Müller Thurgau Competition
64 wines from Italy, Germany, and the Czech Republic are participating in the 23rd edition in Val di Cembra.
Sparkling Canelli 2026
On July 11th, Canelli will host masterclasses, tastings, and tours of the historic UNESCO Underground Cathedrals.
Sparkling Canelli Press Conference
The official program will be presented on July 2nd at the Canelli Town Hall.
Glasses in Tonnara 2026
From July 3rd to 5th, over thirty Sardinian wineries will be present in the ancient tuna fishery of Portoscuso.
Castiglione Falletto celebrates Gino Veronelli
On the centenary of the birth of the great popularizer of Italian wine, an important cultural event dedicated to his legacy will be held.
WINE CULTURE
Museimpresa reaches 160 members
The Meregalli Group’s Historical Archive and Winery are also joining the national network, strengthening the cultural heritage of Italian wine.
REGULATIONS AND TAXES
IMU on agricultural land
The exemption continues to apply exclusively to direct farmers, even in the presence of co-ownership.
TODAY’S TRENDS
Wine tourism is growing as an economic driver for Italian wineries.
Increasing investment in immersive experiences and hospitality.
Strong focus on sustainability and ESG reporting.
Exports look to the United States with new logistics solutions.
The CAP and the Wine Package remain strategic issues for the future of the sector.
Growing appreciation of Italian territories, native grape varieties, and denominations.
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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
Cusumano presents “The Unseen Terroirs”
The Sicilian company is launching a new immersive multisensory experience that explores Sicily’s diverse terroirs through technology, art, sounds, images, and aromas, reinforcing the value of experiential wine tourism.
Cusumano Shamaris Grillo DOC Sicilia 2025
Tasting of the new pure Grillo from the Monte Pietroso and Marchesa estates, characterized by freshness, citrus, flavor, and a strong territorial identity.
Maurizio Costa and Volzhenka Winery
A partnership has been formed between the Romagna-based boutique winery and the French caviar house to develop a premium offering dedicated to the international fine dining market.
San Lorenzo Vini tells the story of Abruzzo
The Castilenti winery presents new projects dedicated to promoting the area, its historical heritage, and cultural wine tourism.
Contini 1898 celebrates the Karmis
The historic Sardinian winery celebrates the thirtieth anniversary of Karmis, a wine that symbolizes the rebirth of Vernaccia di Oristano.
Loredan Gasparini
Presentation of the new labels, with particular attention to the historic “Capo di Stato,” one of the great reds of the Veneto.
Paolo Panerai and the Pisciotto Estates
The entrepreneur recounts his journey in wine, focusing on investments in Sicily and high-end hospitality.
Sandro De Bruno
Learn more about the “100 Mesi” Zero Dosage Classic Method, a flagship product of Durella from the Lessini Mountains.
ITALIAN WINE AND OENOLOGY
Langhe: reduction in yields
The Barolo-Barbaresco Consortium has approved a 10% reduction in yields for Langhe Nebbiolo DOC and Barbera d’Alba DOC to limit supply and support the market.
Rosé Day 2026
Rosé wine consolidates its global growth, driven by the new generations, Rosé Champagne and Italian sparkling wines.
The future of wine
Experts and the DOC Delle Venezie Consortium discuss the prospects for low-alcohol wines produced directly in the vineyard.
Dolcetto returns to the forefront
The Dolcetto d’Alba of the Giacosa Brothers is considered an example of an authentic, territorial wine with excellent value for money.
Heat wave and grape harvest
Concerns about the high temperatures. According to Riccardo Cotarella, the situation remains under control, and some rain in July could ensure an excellent vintage.
Water resilience
Europe is accelerating research and innovation to address drought and climate change through new agricultural techniques.
PNRR Agriculture Veneto
Over a thousand farms have received over €20 million in funding for innovation, precision agriculture, and mechanization.
Italian Sounding
Coldiretti reports economic damage of approximately 42 billion euros caused by Italian-sounding products, especially in the US market.
Italian spirits
The industry bids farewell to Arrigo Pisoni, considered one of the fathers of modern Italian grappa.
INTERNATIONAL SCENARIO
Big breweries invest in soft drinks
Heineken and other European groups are developing new functional and non-alcoholic beverages to capture new consumer habits.
Wine photography
The international “Louis Jadot Wine Photographer of the Year” award is awarded to Juan Miguel Ortuño Martinez.
Food and wine
At Identità Milano, a new gastronomic philosophy emerges that transcends traditional food and wine pairings.
WINE EVENTS
Ca’ Modeano
Presentation of the book “Uva Fragola” with a guided tasting and food pairings.
Josetta Saffirio
The Aperitif Dinners in the Langhe Winery will resume throughout the month of July.
Liguria to Drink
The event dedicated to Ligurian DOC and IGT wines was well attended, with over 200 labels available for tasting.
Agrofutura
Wine is the star of the festival dedicated to agriculture, creativity, and innovation.
A Glass of Philosophy
The Bastianelli Winery hosts an evening dedicated to dialogue, reflection, and tasting.
Prosecco UNESCO
Treviso is celebrating the seven-year anniversary of the UNESCO recognition of the Prosecco Hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene with a conference dedicated to the region’s sustainable development.
FIVI Wine Market 2026
The official poster for the 15th edition of the Independent Winegrowers’ Market, which will be held in Bologna from November 21st to 23rd and will feature approximately 1,000 producers, has been unveiled.
Hospitality Award
The best Italian hospitality establishments have been recognized for innovation, accessibility, and inclusion.
TREND OF THE DAY
There is growing interest in white, rosé and sparkling wines.
Wineries are increasingly investing in experiential wine tourism and immersive technologies.
Climate change remains the main challenge for European viticulture.
Public investments in agricultural innovation and precision agriculture continue.
The premium segment continues to develop through partnerships between wine, fine dining, and tourism.
Strong focus on protecting Made in Italy products against the phenomenon of “Italian Sounding.”
Sustainability, supply management, and territorial valorization are confirmed as strategic elements for the competitiveness of Italian wine worldwide.
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