Italian wineries, Italian wine producers, and current wine news.
Italian Wineries
Diesel Farm: Renzo Rosso’s agricultural vision
The Vicenza estate continues to represent an original model of integration between agriculture, wine, hospitality, and design. Over 100 hectares of cultivated land are ideal for quality viticulture.
Two young people relaunch Cantina Valpanera
Luca Cigana and Vittorio Marcon, both under 30, are leading the relaunch of the historic Friulian winery with a strategy focused on international markets and renewing its wine offerings.
Nino Caravaglio’s new underground cellar is born
An innovative facility has been inaugurated in Salina, perfectly integrated into the Aeolian landscape, a symbol of the islands’ growing viticulture quality.
Moncaro: New Assets Up for Auction
The liquidation of the Marche cooperative continues. Vineyards, wineries, rural properties, and accommodations are on the market, creating opportunities for new investors in the Verdicchio sector.
Contini celebrates 30 years of Karmis
The famous Sardinian white wine reaches the milestone of 900,000 bottles produced annually, confirming its position as one of the most recognizable labels in the island’s winemaking.
Cuvage Winery and the Alta Langa DOCG 2021
The Piedmontese company of the Argea Group continues to consolidate the international positioning of the Alta Langa denomination through high-quality Metodo Classico wines.
Frescobaldi and the Gorgona project
The social project involving inmates on the Gorgona prison island continues, using wine as a tool for training, inclusion, and job reintegration.
Italian Wine and Oenology
PFAS in Veneto wine: a university study opens the debate
Research by Ca’ Foscari University has detected traces of PFAS in a large majority of the samples analyzed in the areas most affected by groundwater contamination between Vicenza, Verona, and Padua.
Wine and the market: reduce production or increase demand?
The wine industry continues to debate the management of surpluses. On the table are yield reductions, management of planting permits, and new tools provided by the European Wine Package.
The IST Uva Fund is born in Trentino
The first Italian mutual fund dedicated to stabilizing winegrowers’ incomes, promoted by Codipra to protect companies from market crises.
Piedmont: Pressure on regional politics grows
Cia Agricoltori calls for swift decisions to address the crisis in the regional wine sector and manage future production.
Orvieto DOC looks to low-alcohol wines
The Consortium presents a strategy oriented to new consumer demands and the challenges posed by climate change.
Enego recovers the ancient terraces
A mountain viticulture project is bringing back into production lands abandoned for over a century, enhancing the landscape and biodiversity.
Irpinia: Milena Pepe relaunches native grape varieties
The Italian-Belgian producer continues to invest in Aglianico, Greco, Falanghina, and wine tourism as a lever for regional development.
Botticino DOC conquers international markets
Following recent recognition at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, international interest in one of Italy’s smallest and most historic appellations is growing.
Maturano from the Comino Valley awarded in Brussels
Antica Tenuta Palombo confirms the value of native Italian grape varieties by obtaining important international recognition.
Ancient Tuscan DNA tells the story of the origins of modern wine.
A genetic study of seeds found in Cetamura del Chianti demonstrates the continuity between Etruscan, Roman, and contemporary viticulture.
Health and wine: new study on moderate consumption
A study published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs reopens the debate on the effects of moderate alcohol consumption on health.
International
Merano WineFestival Calabria strengthens its global reach
The 2026 edition attracted approximately 3,000 attendees and 150 business meetings between producers and buyers from nine countries, confirming the growing international interest in Southern Italian wines.
Global wine tourism to reach €120 billion by 2033
According to Persistent Market Research, the global wine tourism market will grow at an average annual rate of 13.4%, reaching €119.7 billion by 2033.
Falstaff White Wine Party arrives in Italy
The renowned international event dedicated to white wines debuts in Rome on June 23 with 54 wineries from fourteen Italian regions.
Wine Events and Wine Experiences
Jazz & Wine in Montalcino 2026
From July 20th to 26th, the Banfi festival returns, bringing together great international jazz performers and the wines of Montalcino.
Franciacorta and art in Milano Marittima
MarePineta Resort celebrates the connection between contemporary art and Franciacorta through the exhibition “Trame di Luce.”
Show of the Wines of the San Pietro di Feletto Hills
Last weekend for one of the historic events dedicated to Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore.
Lucente: A celebration of wine, vintage, and rock ‘n’ roll
On June 21st, Cascina Montecchio celebrates summer with tastings, music, and a vintage market among the vineyards.
Dancing among the vineyards in Precenicco
The Berto e Fiorella winery offers a series of summer evenings with DJ sets, dinner among the rows, and tastings.
Outside the Cellar at the Kolymbethra Garden
From July 3rd to August 28th, the Sicilian wine trail returns to Agrigento, immersed in the landscape of the Valley of the Temples.
Summer among the vineyards and cellars of the Lombard Hills
Eighty events between June and September will involve twenty wineries and nine municipalities in the Brescia area.
Prosecco Hills UNESCO: new sustainable certification
The pilot project to certify the sustainability of agritourism businesses operating in the UNESCO Conegliano Valdobbiadene area has begun.
Masseria Forum: Wine, Politics, and Business
The event that brings together institutions, entrepreneurs, and the wine world in an informal and strategic setting returns to Manduria.
Lungarotti offers summer wines
The historic Umbrian winery presents a selection of labels designed for summer drinking and outdoor conviviality.
Strategic Scenario of the Day
Today’s news confirms five major development directions for the wine sector:
Wine tourism continues to be the main driver of value growth.
Sustainability becomes a competitive requirement, no longer an option.
Managing supply and surpluses will be the central theme of the 2026 harvest.
Native grape varieties and territorial identities continue to gain international attention.
Wine-related experiences (music, art, hospitality, and culture) are becoming an integral part of wineries’ business models.
The transformation of Italian wine continues: less focus on volume and more attention to value creation, experience, and the economic sustainability of businesses.
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ITALIAN WINERIES
Tinazzi consolidates its multi-territorial model
At Vinitaly 2026, the Tinazzi family is presenting a project that integrates five estates in Veneto, Tuscany, and Puglia, with new labels, investments in hospitality, and local development.
Antica Tenuta Palombo awarded at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles
Maturano della Valle di Comino has won important international recognition, confirming the value of native Italian grape varieties and local production.
Tornatore, symbol of Etna wine
Tornatore Wineries continues to grow in international markets, strengthening Etna’s role as one of the most dynamic and recognized winemaking areas in the world.
Carpi and Sorbara winery up for sale
The Modena cooperative’s crisis continues, with a deficit exceeding €12 million. A restructuring proposal is expected by June 18th, while concerns are growing among its winegrowers.
Vernaccia di San Gimignano: High quality but limited participation
The 2026 edition of Regina Ribelle saw a limited presence of local companies, despite recent vintages having shown very interesting quality.
Solotredici 2023 is the best Vermentino in the world
The label from Gabriele Palmas’s Sassari-based winery won the Grand Gold Medal at the Arzachena International Vermentino Competition.
Mt 2025 by Mattei Wines
A small production of just 3,000 bottles, this Lazio white wine is made from Malvasia Puntinata and Trebbiano grapes and stands out for its freshness, minerality, and drinkability.
ITALIAN WINE AND OENOLOGY
Wine exports: first quarter still difficult
Italian exports closed the quarter at €1.7 billion (-8.2%). Veneto, Piedmont, and Tuscany accounted for 66% of national exports. Piedmont was the only major region to see growth (0.5%).
Signs of recovery in March
After two very negative months, March saw a slight reversal of the trend, with increases in both the volumes and values exported to the European Union.
The United States remains the main problem
Exports to the American market are declining sharply, impacted by tariffs and trade uncertainty.
Wine stocks still high
National stocks remain 5.4% higher than expected in 2025, despite falling below 50 million hectoliters. Prosecco DOC alone represents over 10% of national stocks.
Wine tourism increasingly strategic
The book “Wine & Tourism” was presented to the Senate, highlighting how hospitality is becoming one of the most important assets for wineries’ profitability.
Growing interest in moderate consumption
The new generation doesn’t necessarily give up wine but alternates moments of consumption and abstinence, encouraging the development of non-alcoholic and low-alcohol options.
Innovation in the mountains
The Lagazuoi WIMA Award recognizes innovative projects, including climate-resistant grape varieties and new solutions for the sustainability of mountain areas.
Botrytis and sustainable defense
Technicians focus on preventing fungal infections in vineyards, especially after extreme events such as hailstorms and insect damage.
Vineyard machinery: exports on the rise
In 2025, Italian agricultural machinery exports will reach 1.27 billion euros (7.2%), driven mainly by European markets.
Piedmont and Valle d’Aosta: a new viticultural program is needed.
Agricultural organizations are calling for a strategic review of the sector to address the structural market crisis and plan for the next ten years.
Langhe: the ethical stamp arrives
New protocol to combat labor exploitation in vineyards and promote a certified and sustainable supply chain.
Campania, the protagonist of coastal wines
Increasing attention is being paid to the great white wines of the Amalfi Coast and the Phlegraean Fields, an authentic expression of Mediterranean viticulture.
INTERNATIONAL SCENARIO
IWSR: Global alcohol consumption to decline through 2031
Alcoholic beverages are undergoing a transformation. Global consumption will decline for several more years before stabilizing and then resuming growth.
India, the new world giant
India is expected to overtake the United States by 2032 to become the world’s second-largest market after China.
China: less volume, more quality
Wine imports are declining, but the premium segment is growing. Urban consumers are showing greater interest in high-end products.
Made in Italy still very strong in the USA
Despite declining exports, 59% of American consumers consider Italian food products the best among foreign ones.
Winery Weddings: The Portuguese Model Is Growing
Portuguese wineries are strengthening their role in hospitality and private events, integrating wine, food, and experience.
WINE EVENTS
Müller Thurgau: Mountain Wine 2026
From July 2nd to 5th, the Cembra Valley will host the 39th edition of the international event dedicated to Müller Thurgau, with tastings, technical meetings, and visits to the area.
The Cellars Tell Their Stories
During the Müller Thurgau festival, guided tours of the terraced vineyards of the Cembra Valley will be organized, with tastings directly in the vineyard and in the cellar.
Enovitis in Campo
On June 17th and 18th, the Nozzole Estate in Chianti Classico will host Italy’s leading event dedicated to viticulture technologies and machinery.
International Müller Thurgau Competition
The tasting committee will meet on June 19 to select the best Müller Thurgau wines for the 2026 edition.
City of Wine 2026
Abruzzo confirms its position among the protagonists of the 24th Città del Vino International Wine Competition. The awards ceremony will be held on July 11th at the Campidoglio in Rome.
Mediterranean Routes – Land Sea Vision
On June 19th in Naples, a focus will be on Italian coastal wines and the new prospects for Mediterranean viticulture.
Forum in Masseria
From June 19th to 21st, the event conceived by Bruno Vespa, bringing together institutions, businesses, food and wine, and the local community, returns to Manduria.
Final Strategic Scenario
The most important news of the week is not a single piece of data but the convergence of three phenomena:
Global market in transformation , with future growth concentrated in India, Africa and South America.
Italian exports still under pressure , especially to the United States, but with the first signs of stabilization in March.
Wine tourism, hospitality, and premiumization are becoming increasingly crucial to wineries’ profitability.
For Italian wineries, the focus is no longer on increasing production, but on creating value through brand, territory, experience, and perceived quality.
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ITALIAN WINERIES
Marsala and Generation Z: Authenticity as a Strategic Lever
Generation Z already represents one of the most important target audiences for wine. Occasional and experiential consumption is growing, while authenticity, terroir, and identity are becoming crucial factors. Marsala possesses many of the elements young consumers seek.
Cusumano Official Partner of Taobuk 2026
The Sicilian winery Cusumano will be the Official Wine Partner of the Taobuk – Taormina International Book Festival, scheduled for June 18th to 22nd with over 200 guests from more than 30 countries.
Baglio di Pianetto presents Shùmè
The Sicilian winery expands its range with Shùmè, a new sparkling white wine made from grapes grown at 700 meters above sea level. This project celebrates Arbëreshë culture and local identity.
Tenuta San Giaime and the “Sotto Sale” project
A new vision of Sicilian wine is born in the Madonie. The Cicco family is focusing on enhancing a highly biodiverse area with innovative products and grape varieties from different parts of Sicily.
Cantina Valpanera restarts with a new generation
In Fiumicello Villa Vicentina, young entrepreneurs Vittorio Marcon and Luca Cigana are relaunching a historic Friuli Aquileia DOC winery with 60 hectares of vineyards and a forward-looking vision.
Tenuta Mottura: Grechetto as a territorial project
The historic company between Lazio and Umbria continues its journey to promote Grechetto, focusing on sustainability, innovation, and experiential tourism.
Garofoli: Over a hundred years of history in the Marche region
Carlo Garofoli recounts the evolution of Verdicchio and viticulture in the Marche region, a symbol of the qualitative transformation of Italian wine.
LD Enoteca: Wine Beyond Fashion
The Abruzzo-based company led by Lino D’Alessandro continues to focus on promoting its grape varieties and human relationships as a distinctive element of the market.
ITALIAN WINE AND OENOLOGY
Italian wine exports still struggling in the first quarter of 2026
Exports totaled 472 million liters (-4%) and generated revenue of €1.7 billion (-8.3%). The United States recorded a significant decline in value of 20.5%, while March showed the first signs of stabilization.
First semester 2026: a mixed picture
According to the main players in the sector, the market remains complex, but encouraging signs are emerging in some strategic markets and in the premium segment.
Federvini: Sparkling wines and spirits are growing, exports are under pressure.
Tariffs, geopolitical tensions, and new trade dynamics are slowing exports. On the domestic market, however, there are positive signs from large-scale retail trade.
Tajani: Italian wine is a strategic asset for the country
At the Federvini Assembly, the Foreign Minister confirmed his support for internationalization and the goal of expanding Italy’s presence in new markets such as India and Mercosur.
Rush to reduce production before the 2026 harvest
Consortia and industry organizations are discussing measures to contain supply and rebalance the market amid slowing consumption and exports.
Grape prices are falling in Piedmont
The CIA is raising the alarm for the Ovada and Monferrato areas. The decline in consumption and pressure on production prices are causing concern.
Debate on the volatile: Luca D’Attoma intervenes
The Tuscan winemaker urges the industry to focus on the agronomic and oenological causes of the increase in volatile acidity rather than modifying regulatory limits.
Global wine tourism heading towards new records
Wine tourism is expected to reach a global value of approximately €120 billion by 2033. In Italy, it generated over €3 billion in revenue in 2025.
IX Edmund Mach Foundation Winemaking Competition
Trentino-Alto Adige’s winemaking excellence is being recognized with a focus on promoting local wines and training new generations.
Calabria takes center stage at the International Wine City Competition
The region won 24 medals, confirming the qualitative growth of Calabrian products on the national scene.
INTERNATIONAL
China: lower volumes, higher premium
Wine imports continue to decline, but the average value of bottles purchased is growing. The market is increasingly concentrated in the high-end segments and large urban areas.
Apenera conquers the United Kingdom
The premium Sicilian gin produced in Aragona enters the British market through The Curious Drinker, one of the most selective clubs in the sector.
Italian Exports: Tuscany, the driving force of Central Italy
According to Istat, the first quarter of 2026 saw a 1.3% increase in national exports. Tuscany grew by 30.2%, making it the most dynamic region.
European agriculture: fertilizers and competitiveness
Minister Lollobrigida welcomes the European Commission’s initial intervention on fertilizer prices and calls for the temporary suspension of the CBAM and ETS.
WINE EVENTS AND TERRITORY
Taobuk 2026: Wine and Culture Meet in Taormina
From June 18th to 22nd, the international festival will see the participation of important figures from literature, art, and global economics.
Conegliano Valdobbiadene and Vulture strengthen their twinning
The joint project of the Italian Wine Cities 2026-2027 continues with new territorial promotion initiatives.
FIVI Wine Market 2026
The official poster for the 15th edition of the Independent Winemakers’ Wine Market, which will be held in Bologna from November 21st to 23rd, has been unveiled.
Cellars in the Castle in Brescia
Brescia Castle hosts twenty local wineries for two evenings dedicated to discovering the local winemaking excellence.
The Dinner of the Thousand in Parma
On September 8th, two-starred chef Gennaro Esposito will create the menu for the most anticipated gastronomic event of the year.
Capraia: the island that tells the story of wine and gastronomy
This island in the Tuscan Archipelago continues to stand out as an example of integration between land, agricultural production, cuisine, and sustainable tourism.
Young Venetian farmers and innovation
Coldiretti Giovani Impresa meets with the Veneto Region to discuss the future of agriculture, focusing on sustainability, innovation, and local development.
Strategic Scenario of the Day
The dominant theme of the day is increasingly evident: Italian wine must not produce more, but produce better and create more value .
Three signals emerge forcefully:
Controlled reduction in supply to protect margins and prices.
Growth of wine tourism and experience as a new source of profitability.
Younger consumers are seeking authenticity , rewarding territories, identities, and true stories.
Companies that successfully integrate production, hospitality, communications, and premium positioning will lead the next phase of development in the Italian wine sector.
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Italian Wineries
Bacio della Luna invests €6 million in sustainability
The Vidor winery, part of the Schenk Italia group, is launching a €6 million investment plan for clean energy, logistics efficiency, and workforce expansion. The goal is to self-produce up to 60% of its energy needs and strengthen production sustainability.
Montefili, the high-altitude Sangiovese of Chianti Classico
Vecchie Terre di Montefili confirms its position among the most interesting realities of Chianti Classico thanks to high-altitude viticulture, Diversity Ark biodiversity certification and a strong focus on sustainability.
Cantina Amadei tells the story of Emilian conviviality.
Between Emilia IGT and Colli di Parma DOC, the Amadei family continues to promote the area’s traditional grape varieties with a range of wines designed for everyday consumption and catering.
Citra awarded at the Città del Vino Competition
The 2020 Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Caroso Limited Edition has won the Gran Medaglia d’Oro with 92.6 points. This is yet another accolade for one of the iconic labels of the Abruzzo winemaking cooperative.
Cave des Onze Communes promotes the Pinot Noir of the Aosta Valley
The main cooperative in the Aosta Valley stands out for its quality and value for money with the 2023 Pinot Noir from the Coin Noble line, dedicated to the Horeca channel.
Catabbo and the revival of Molise wine
The Molise winery continues to play a leading role in promoting Tintilia, a grape variety that symbolizes the region’s winemaking renaissance.
Terrabianca prepares its new Mario Botta-designed winery.
The project by entrepreneurs Urs and Adriana Burkard is entering its final phase: a new wine tourism and cultural center will be built in the heart of Chianti Classico in 2027.
Italian Wine and Oenology
Italian exports to the United States slow sharply
According to Federvini and Nomisma, in the first quarter of 2026:
Italian wine: -38%
spirits: -55%
vinegars: -35%
Despite the tariffs, over 90% of American consumers continue to purchase Made in Italy products.
Federvini: Large-scale retail trade and sparkling wines support the domestic market.
While exports are struggling, the domestic market is showing signs of resilience thanks to large-scale distribution and the return of sparkling wines.
Consumption of wine by the glass is growing
The Federvini-Tradelab Observatory highlights:
growth in consumption by the glass, especially among young people;
increased demand for low- and no-alcohol wines;
good performance of high-end catering.
Yield reduction confirmed in Puglia
The Puglia Region has confirmed a reduction in yields for several regional PGI wines for the 2026 harvest, aiming to rebalance the market and support quality.
The June rains favor Valtellina
Rainfall in recent weeks has replenished the water reserves of the Valtellina vineyards, leading to a quantitatively significant harvest.
A new vineyard in the Belluno area, amidst opportunities and controversy.
The expansion of wine production in the Bes area has sparked a debate between the farm and residents regarding its environmental and landscape impact.
Restaurants and wine: parallel growth over the last twenty years
Chef Enrico Cerea emphasizes how Italian restaurants and wine have together built the international success of Made in Italy.
Young farmers: call for first settlement published
New resources to encourage younger generations to enter the management of Italian farms.
International Scenario
Georgia, Moldova, and New Zealand: Wine weighs on national exports
According to AAWE data:
Georgia: 4.2% of national exports
Moldova: 4%
New Zealand: 2.84%
These are the countries where wine has the greatest impact on overall exports.
Fertilizers: G7 Agriculture Ministers Look to Diversification
The geopolitical crisis in the Middle East continues to impact the fertilizer market. The G7 countries’ shared goal is to reduce dependence on a few supply areas.
Italian table grapes on their way to South Africa
A technical agreement has been signed that opens up new commercial opportunities for Italian table grapes on the South African market.
New York Times: Three Italian wines among the best under $20
Critic Eric Asimov’s world selection includes:
Dolcetto d’Alba
Lambrusco of Modena Furrow
Chianti Colli Senesi
An important recognition for the quality-price ratio of Italian wine.
Wine Tourism and Hospitality
National Geographic honors Italian wine experiences
The new “Experiences Collection 2026” highlights properties and regions where wine, hospitality, and gastronomy become central elements of the tourist experience.
Among the protagonists:
Hotel Hassler Rome
The Scolca
Villas and cellars of Veneto and Piedmont.
Donatella Cinelli Colombini: How to Transform a Winery into a Tourist Destination
The Tuscan entrepreneur identifies professional hospitality, local identity, and well-planned offerings as the keys to wine tourism success.
The “Wine & Tourism” manual presented to the Senate
The new book by Donatella Cinelli Colombini and Dario Stefàno offers operational guidelines for the new generation of Italian wine tourism.
Wine Events
Chianti takes center stage in Naples with VitignoItalia
Over 600 participants attended the tasting organized by the Chianti Wine Consortium at Villa Floridiana, featuring 150 labels and gastronomic products from Campania.
FIVI presents the 15th Independent Winemakers’ Wine Market
The 2026 edition will be held from November 21st to 23rd at BolognaFiere. The official poster, designed by illustrator Emiliano Ponzi, has been unveiled.
Cortona launches “Note di Vino 2026”
Live jazz and classical music in local wineries to showcase wine, culture, and the landscape.
Sicily: A Mosaic of Wine as Told by Producers
From Donnafugata to Tasca d’Almerita, Sicilian winemakers share their stories of their territories, wines, and identities through an emotional journey across the island.
Strategic Summary of the Day
The five trends that emerge most strongly are:
Exports remain under pressure , especially to the United States.
Domestic demand is holding up thanks to large-scale retail trade, sparkling wines, and premium restaurants.
Wine tourism continues to be one of the main drivers of growth.
Sustainability and energy efficiency are driving new investments in wineries.
Young consumers are changing their consumption habits , favoring wine by the glass and low/no alcohol alternatives.
Italian wine continues to maintain its international appeal; however, it is entering a phase where quality, experience, sustainability, and the ability to showcase the region will be increasingly crucial to businesses’ competitiveness.