Italian wineries, Italian wine producers, and current wine news.
Italian Wineries
Campari prepares for generational transition
The Garavoglia family is moving toward a third generation at the helm of the Campari Group. Alessandro Garavoglia and Jacopo Forloni join the company’s board, marking the beginning of the succession process at the world’s leading aperitif producer.
Attems debuts with a great red in Collio
The Frescobaldi Group estate presents Brezich 2021, the first Collio DOC Cabernet Riserva in the company’s history, made from Cabernet Franc and Carmenère.
Pellegrino relaunches Pantelleria with dry white wines
The historic Marsala winery focuses on dry Zibibbo with its new “Bianco di Venere,” a modern interpretation of the island’s iconic grape variety.
Cantina Tollo presents the “To Be” line
A new range geared towards contemporary consumers is born: a chilled red and a low-alcohol white aimed primarily at international markets.
Pojer and Sandri split after more than 50 years
Historic separation in Trentino wine. Fiorentino Sandri will continue to lead the Pojer e Sandri brand, while Mario Pojer will develop new projects in the Cembra Valley.
Vinolok opens the Italian branch
The Czech company specializing in glass closures is strengthening its presence in the Italian market, which already accounts for 11% of global turnover.
Benanti strengthens wine tourism on Etna
The “Wine & Culture 2026” project was presented at Tenuta Monte Serra, featuring itineraries dedicated to wine, local produce, culture, and hospitality.
I Vini di Maremma winery looks to the future.
Together with the Italian Wine Union, the company is promoting a day of discussion dedicated to changes in the sector and new strategies for the supply chain.
Col d’Orcia, a model of biodiversity
The Avifauna project has identified 70 bird species on the Montalcino organic estate, confirming the environmental value of biodiversity in the vineyards.
Italian Wine and Oenology
Veneto: €11 million to promote wine in non-EU markets
The Veneto Region has published the 2026/27 OCM Wine call for proposals aimed at supporting trade fairs, marketing, and international promotion.
Veronese wines: quality-price ratio is a key factor in sales
According to the UIV Observatory, Amarone, Valpolicella, Soave, and Custoza show strong price elasticity, while Lugana and Ripasso maintain stable demand.
Wine tourism: growing impact on sales
Over 60% of Italian wineries report an increase in direct sales thanks to wine tourism. Millennials are driving this growth.
Franciacorta requests a halt to new plantings until 2028.
The Consortium proposes a temporary block on new vineyards to limit supply and protect the value of the denomination.
Toscana IGT officially becomes “Toscana IGT”
Green light for amending the regulations and introducing sparkling wines into the regional denomination.
Wine crisis in Piedmont
CIA Piemonte raises the alarm: the price of grapes in many areas no longer covers production costs.
Extreme heat in the vineyard: how to protect your vines
Technicians and experts draw attention to preventive measures against thermal stress and solar radiation.
Volatile acidity: producers divided
The debate over the possible revision of regulatory limits continues. Many winemakers are calling for caution to avoid quality risks.
Do native grape varieties really exist?
An in-depth analysis of the concept of autochthony in light of the latest genetic and ampelographic research.
Biodynamics and viticulture
From the Cambium International School in Sicily emerges a vision of biodynamics as an integrated approach to business management.
Solaris and the World of PIWI
Focus on the resistant Solaris grape variety and its growing diffusion in European vineyards.
Vi.Nicola: naturally low-alcohol wine
From the Langhe comes an innovative Moscato with just 5% alcohol content, obtained without dealcoholization.
Ribolla Gialla dredger 2024
Tasting of the new vintage from the organic winery in San Floriano del Collio, an authentic expression of the Gorizia region.
Wine is not in crisis, it’s changing
The series dedicated to the evolution of the sector continues: new consumers, new channels, and new ways of enjoying wine.
International Scenario
France: Vineyard prices plummet
In 2025, the average value of French AOP vineyards will lose 2.9%, with major difficulties especially in Bordeaux and the South-West.
VIK is the best winery in the world
Chile’s Millahue Valley estate takes first place in the World’s 50 Best Vineyards ranking thanks to its integration of wine, hospitality, and landscape.
Discovering Georgia’s wineries
The Merano Wine Festival Georgia highlights the millennia-old tradition of qvevri wines and the extraordinary viticultural biodiversity of the Caucasus.
Low alcohol and 0% trend
The growth in low-alcohol consumption continues, with new offerings also involving the premium aperitif scene.
Events, Tourism and Wine Tourism
Sicily: Over 10,000 attendees at Cantine Aperte
Wine tourism confirms its driving role in the regional economy. The number of wineries participating in the Sicilian Wine Tourism Movement is also growing.
Ancarano protagonist of Open Cellars
Tenuta Antonini in Abruzzo was a huge success, making it one of the most visited wineries at the 2026 edition.
Wine Notes 2026 in Cortona
Eight events including tastings, jazz concerts, and classical music in the wineries of the Arezzo area.
Etna is discovered by train
The historic Circumetnea Railway becomes a tourist itinerary for exploring the volcano’s wineries, gastronomy, and landscapes.
Bierfest Platz returns to Milan
From June 18th to 20th, Piazza dei Mestieri hosts a craft beer festival with tastings, music, and urban culture.
The data of the day
60% of Italian wineries have seen an increase in direct sales thanks to wine tourism.
Wine is increasingly being purchased through experiences, hospitality, and direct contact with the local area. This confirms that the future of the sector increasingly depends on the ability of wineries to transform themselves from mere producers into destinations to experience.
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Italian Wineries
Varvaglione 1921: the birth of the “CÀ” Classic Method
The Apulian winery presents its first Metodo Classico and acquires the historic Tenuta Casino Nitti estate. Innovation, sustainability, and research characterize the project, which includes the use of multispectral drones and an experimental vineyard with over 500 varietals.
Cantina Produttori Cormòns wins “Calici di Ribolla” award
The Ribolla Gialla Spumante Brut took first place in the Charmat Method category with almost 89 points out of 100.
Folonari invests 7 million in a new hi-tech winery
The Ambrogio & Giovanni Folonari Estates are strengthening their presence in Tuscany with a new, technologically advanced facility focused on quality and territorial identity.
Moncaro: only offer for Vitis
At the auction, only one offer was received for the Montecarotto plant, from Moncaro Vitis. No offers were received for the Camerano and Acquaviva Picena plants.
Bulgheroni focuses on wine, oil and wine tourism
The group expects stable revenues of 13.5 million euros and is strengthening its strategy based on the diversification of its agricultural and tourism activities.
Terra Costantino: Etna between innovation and sustainability
Former engineer Fabio Costantino continues his journey to enhance Etna viticulture through biodiversity, native grape varieties, and an underground cellar integrated into the volcanic landscape.
Vesea Wine: A Debut in Campania Wine
Federica Giuliani launches two labels, a 2025 white and rosé, produced in just 1,100 bottles with the support of winemaker Mario Mazzitelli.
Poets’ Brolo: Tenuta Santa Maria’s Amarone Riserva
One of the most exclusive crus in the Valpolicella region is born within a 16th-century walled vineyard that preserves a unique microclimate.
Italian Wine and Oenology
Sicily increasingly attractive for tourism and food and wine
In 2025, foreign visitors are expected to grow by 5.5%, driven by the island’s international image, its excellent agri-food products, and wine tourism.
Vernaccia di San Gimignano: 750 Years of History and a Modern Challenge
The Consortium celebrates the 750th anniversary of San Gimignano’s iconic wine, highlighting the need to strengthen its contemporary positioning.
Attems presents the Sauvignon Blanc Cicinis 2024
The Frescobaldi group winery offers a new interpretation of Collio Sauvignon Blanc, aged in concrete, barrique, and tonneau.
Scrio di Le Macchiole: the Syrah of Bolgheri
A vertical tasting dedicated to one of the most important Italian Syrahs, produced in just 5,000 bottles.
Orazio 2000 Beneventano IGT surprises after 25 years
A testament to the longevity of great Italian reds, with a wine still intact and vital after more than two decades.
Mariano Murru appointed Knight of the Republic
Recognition from the President of the Republic for his contribution to Sardinian and Italian winemaking.
Graziana Grassini Knight of the Republic
Historic honor for one of the most influential winemakers in the Italian wine scene.
Antinori strengthens the bond between wine and art
Armin Linke’s “Sampling the Vineyard” has been acquired for the winery’s permanent collection in Chianti Classico.
Cantina Moncalisse: Architecture and Wine Merge
A new winery has been inaugurated in Trentino, featuring an innovative design that integrates an underground structure with the vineyard landscape.
Wine e-commerce is changing its model
Increasing selection, specialization, and valorization of local excellence to address the contraction in consumption.
Sergio Capaldo: Soil biodiversity determines food quality
From the Dogliani TV Festival, a reminder of the importance of the biological fertility of agricultural land.
Agriculture in difficulty in Piedmont and Valle d’Aosta
Cia is calling for an urgent meeting with the Region and large-scale retail trade to address the rising costs and declining profitability of wine, milk, and cereals.
Post-2027 CAP: Southern Italy’s Contribution
The Southern Regions are launching a discussion on future European agricultural policies, focusing on competitiveness, food security, and rural development.
Freddi International launches “Envisioning2035”
A summit dedicated to the future strategy of Italian wine and the competitiveness of the national winemaking system will be held in Milan.
International
Gen Z and wine: the problem isn’t disinterest
In the United States, the wine industry believes that young consumers are not abandoning wine, but are changing the ways and occasions they consume it.
Maribor is home to the oldest vine in the world
In Slovenia, a vine planted over 450 years ago, a historical and cultural symbol of the country, continues to produce wine.
Vinarium 2026: Romanian wine is growing
The international competition in Ploiești confirms the growing interest in Romania and the native Fetească Neagră grape variety.
Disaronno Group acquires Amaro Averna and Zedda Piras
The transaction, which strengthens the group’s international positioning in the spirits and beverage sectors, has been completed.
Wine Events
Abbey Wines 2026
From June 12th to 14th, three days dedicated to wine, spirituality, culture, and research will take place at Fossanova Abbey.
Roots of the South
On June 8th, Gioia del Colle returns to host the event dedicated to Southern Italian wines and oils, featuring international juries.
Catarratto Festival
On June 6th and 7th in Santa Cristina Gela (Palermo), the first event entirely dedicated to the Catarratto grape variety.
Rebel Queen – Vernaccia Wine Fest
Over 850 visitors and 7,000 tastings for the event dedicated to Vernaccia di San Gimignano.
Meetings with the Author and with Wine
From June 11th to September 3rd, the historic festival that combines culture, literature, and tastings returns to Lignano.
Follador Prosecco partners with the Vialli Foundation and the Mauro Golf Cup
On June 22nd in Turin, sport, solidarity, and Prosecco DOCG will meet to support ALS research.
Slow wine tourism between Tuscany and Umbria
The Trequanda and Pucciarella companies are launching new hospitality experiences to combat overtourism and promote rural tourism.
Trend of the day
Italian wine continues to move along three main directions:
investments in innovation and sustainability;
growth of wine tourism as an economic lever;
need to rethink markets, communication, and consumption to reach new generations.
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ITALIAN WINERIES
Wine tourism: hospitality becomes a strategy
At the Assoenologi Congress in Conegliano, the central role of wine tourism as a lever for profitability, territorial development, and international promotion was highlighted. The model of the Prosecco DOCG Hills, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was cited as an example of success.
Investing in Italian wine is becoming increasingly popular.
According to Knight Frank’s Wealth Report 2026, Italian vineyards and wineries are increasingly considered valuable assets by international investors thanks to their combination of profitability, prestige, and strong territorial identity.
Cordero di Montezemolo: Organic and Quality in the Langhe
The Piedmontese company continues its journey of enhancing over 50 hectares of vineyards in the Langhe, using certified organic management and a strong focus on the balance between tradition and innovation.
Marsala focuses on young people and white wines
Alongside the tradition of fortified wines, a new generation of companies is growing, investing in local white wines and innovation, contributing to the revival of Sicily’s largest wine-growing area.
Venissa presents the crus of the Venetian lagoon
The Bisol family is launching three Dorona crus grown among the islands of the northern Venice lagoon, showcasing the biodiversity and uniqueness of the lagoon region.
Goretti Winery: Open Cellars 2026 a success
Perugia attracted a large turnout for tastings, music, art, yoga, and Umbrian cuisine. The event confirms the growing connection between wine, culture, and hospitality.
I Vini di Maremma winery looks to the future.
On June 4th, a meeting with the Italian Wine Union will focus on sustainability, consumption, communication, and change in the wine sector.
ITALIAN WINE AND ITALIAN ENOLOGY
Young People and Wine: A New Language Is Needed
The Assoenologi Congress highlighted the need to make wine less formal and more accessible to new generations through simple, authentic, and experiential communication.
Italian wine exports still under pressure
In the first quarter of 2026, non-EU exports decreased 11%. The United States recorded a 20.5% decline, while Russia, China, Brazil, and Mexico grew. The Italian Wine Union (Unione Italiana Vini) is concerned.
Vernaccia di San Gimignano: 750 Years of History
Vernaccia celebrates 750 years of historical references and 60 years of DOC. The “Rebel Queen” Wine Fest confirms the role of this Tuscan white as a symbol of Italian viticulture.
Etna DOC: the volcano that conquers the market
The fame of Etna wines continues to grow thanks to their unique terroir, mountain viticulture, and strong territorial identity.
Pinot Grigio DOC delle Venezie protagonist of the Giro d’Italia
For the first time, a still white wine officially accompanies the Giro d’Italia as the Official Wine of the Giro d’Italia.
Italian hives: European leadership
Italy has reached 1.9 million beehives, the highest number in the European Union, confirming the strategic role of biodiversity for agriculture and viticulture.
OENOLOGY AND INNOVATION
New PIWI grape varieties on Elba Island
The Arrighi company is launching a trial with fungal-resistant varieties to further reduce the use of copper and sulfur in organic viticulture.
Polje presents the 2024 Collio Bianco Fantazija
A new vintage for the Friulian blend from the Cormòns winery, characterized by flavor, aromatic elegance, and a strong territorial identity.
Chardonnay Isole e Olena 2024
The historic Chianti Classico winery confirms the excellence of its interpretation of Chardonnay with a particularly balanced and refined vintage.
Beyond natural wine
Roberto Frega’s book proposes a new vision of wine based on the centrality of the vineyard, biodiversity, and the ecological complexity of the agricultural system.
Classic Method: the bubbles explained
An in-depth look at the Classic Method and bottle fermentation, a distinctive feature of high-quality sparkling wines.
INTERNATIONAL
Albania: Riccardo Cotarella to lead the relaunch of national wine
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has entrusted Riccardo Cotarella with a project to modernize the country’s viticulture, based on research, training, and the promotion of native grape varieties.
Spain focuses on wine museums
Spanish wine tourism is growing through a model that integrates museums, culture, and the region, seeking to replicate some of its Italian success.
Italy takes center stage among wine, cuisine, and UNESCO heritage.
On June 5th, the Verona Arena will host the “Italia Loves UNESCO” event, combining opera, Italian cuisine, and wine to celebrate Italy’s preeminence in UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
WINE EVENTS
Rewine Canavese 2026
Discussions, tastings, and the promotion of emerging Canavese producers will be the protagonists of the 2026 edition.
Spontaneously Wine – Padua
On June 6th at Fornace 57, over 50 labels and 11 producers of Italian artisanal and natural wine will be on display.
The Nights of Wine arrive in Rome
From June 5th to 7th, over 70 wineries will be on the Ponte della Musica for tastings, masterclasses, and meetings with producers.
Abbey Wines 2026
From June 12th to 14th, Fossanova Abbey will host one of Italy’s most original wine events, combining culture, spirituality, and wine.
“Wines and Cellars” Award in Venosa
The best sustainable winery projects created by students from technical institutes in the Basilicata region have been awarded.
Open Cellars: Abruzzo’s Record-Breaking Events
Over 100,000 visitors and approximately €2 million in economic benefits confirm wine tourism as one of the strongest drivers for regional wine.
Art & Wine in the Ancient Village
The summer festival kicks off in Meldola, featuring guided tastings, art, music, and local highlights.
Fiera dei Vini launches its Restaurant Menu
A national network of restaurants representing Italian wine is being created in connection with the Piacenza Expo 2026 event.
Strategic Summary of the Day
Three dominant themes of the day:
Wine tourism increasingly central : Open Cellars, Wine Nights and the new territorial formats confirm that experience is today one of the main drivers of sales and loyalty.
Communicating to young people is the challenge of the next decade : Assoenologi calls on the sector to use simpler, less technical language that is more in tune with new consumers.
Foreign markets remain challenging : non-EU exports down 11%, with the US slowing sharply, but positive signs from China, Brazil, Mexico, and Russia could offset some of the losses in the medium term.
QUIDQUID – Wine Press Review of June 2, 2026
Italian wineries, Italian wine producers, and current wine news.
ITALIAN WINERIES
Masi relaunches experiential wine tourism in Valpolicella
At Monteleone21, a new project by the Masi group, contemporary art and wine meet in the video installation “The Soul of Amarone” by Fabrizio Plessi. A new hospitality model that transforms the visit into an immersive experience.
Giglio Island: Francesco Carfagna named Winemaker of the Year 2026
The Gambero Rosso recognition recognizes the recovery of the Tuscan island’s heroic viticulture and a vision that has brought abandoned vineyards back to life.
Viarte celebrates 50 years with a special Friulano
The historic Colli Orientali del Friuli winery presents the “Friulano 50 Anniversary 2024”, a symbol of the company’s continuity and its transition to the Polegato family.
Letrari Winery: Half a Century of Trentodoc
To celebrate its 50th anniversary, the Letrari family is launching three limited editions of Trentodoc, confirming its position among the leading producers of mountain sparkling wines.
Moncalisse, the Walch sisters’ new project, is born.
A new winery dedicated to the production of Trentodoc from high-altitude vineyards on Mount Calisio is inaugurated in Trentino.
Settesoli confirms the value of accessible wines
Terre Siciliane IGT Rosso Settesoli stands out for its excellent quality-price ratio in large-scale distribution.
Ziano Piacentino rewards its excellences
Eight wineries and associations received recognition for their contributions to promoting the Val Tidone region and wines.
ITALIAN WINE AND OENOLOGY
Volatile acidity: the debate divides the industry
Elena Pantaleoni’s proposal to revise regulatory limits on volatile acidity sparks a debate among producers, agronomists, and oenologists on contemporary wine and climate change.
Trebbiano looks to the future
Terre Cevico is dedicating a major event to Romagna’s iconic grape variety, highlighting its versatility, sustainability, and growing consumer interest.
Fior d’Arancio DOCG as told by the producers
The Colli Euganei Consortium promotes the denomination through the testimonies of six women in wine, enhancing biodiversity and territorial identity.
Wine and pizza: an increasingly strategic combination
Pasquale Naccari, owner of “Il Vecchio e il Mare” in Florence, discusses the evolution of wine selections in modern pizzerias.
Wine on social media: between status and communication
The debate is heating up over the phenomenon of “Bottle Flex,” the display of bottles on social networks as a way to show off personal prestige.
Nordio: “Wine is Italian culture”
Speaking at the Assoenologi Congress in Conegliano, Justice Minister Carlo Nordio reiterated the cultural and identity-building value of Italian wine.
Innovation in the vineyard: the DropControl system arrives
In Trentino, intelligent irrigation systems based on sensors and remote management are spreading to optimize water consumption.
Umbria: More fuel subsidies for agricultural businesses
The Region is increasing the advance payment on subsidized agricultural fuel to 80% and reopening the application deadline until June 15th.
The design of the glass changes the tasting
Interest in glasses designed for specific types of wine is growing. Italesse presents a model dedicated to Orange Wines.
The Champagne glass that can withstand 1,000 washes
RCR Cristalleria Italiana focuses on sustainability, design, and durability with the Melodia line in Luxion®.
Calabria: Wine matures under the sea
The “Sinus Underwater Wines” project has begun, with 400 bottles immersed at a depth of 35 meters to study the effects of underwater aging.
INTERNATIONAL
Louis Roederer presents the Rosé Vintage 2017
The historic Champagne producer offers a rosé with a complex aromatic profile obtained using the Pinot Noir infusion method.
Alsace: Alsace Crus et Terroirs is born
A new producers’ association committed to promoting Alsatian terroirs and sustainable agricultural practices.
Wine tourism and museums: the Spanish model
Spain is investing in integrating culture, wine museums, and wine regions to develop wine tourism.
Georgia: 40,000 bottles from Stalin’s cellar up for auction
The Georgian government will use the proceeds from the sale to fund a new international wine school.
From the Alps to Bordeaux: The Collector’s Travels
Tourism dedicated to lovers of fine wines is growing, with itineraries connecting Alpine regions, Champagne, and Bordeaux.
EVENTS, WINE TOURISM AND TERRITORY
Dialogues at Col Brìa
The La Farra winery brings Andrea Zanzotto to the hills of Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG with a cultural event dedicated to the landscape.
Aperihills in the Euganean Hills
Ca’ Vendalis offers aperitifs among the vineyards, live music, and tastings in one of the most popular wine tourism areas in the Veneto region.
Cembra Valley: Wine Drives Tourism
Tourist arrivals grew by 7.38% and the wine sector was confirmed as a strategic driver of territorial development.
Villa Sandi opens the summer season
Cantine Aperte launches a program combining wine, music, yoga, wellness, and historical tours in the Valdobbiadene hills.
Montello Viticulture: A Discussion on the Future
At Villa Wasserman, the focus is on sustainability, environmental protection, and the promotion of the native Recantina grape variety.
June in the Cellar in Western Liguria
The Vite in Riviera network is organizing a month of events including tastings, trekking, music, and meetings at Ligurian wineries.
Vernaccia di San Gimignano Wine Fest: Record Numbers
Over 850 wine lovers and 7,000 tastings to celebrate the 750th anniversary of Vernaccia and the 60th anniversary of the DOC.
Langhe: wellness tourism among the vineyards
There is a growing demand for experiential stays that combine hospitality, wine, scenery, and relaxation.
Venice and its surroundings: a weekend of festivals and open cellars
From May 30th to June 2nd, numerous events dedicated to food, wine, and the traditions of the Veneto region.
Trend of the day
Three themes emerge forcefully:
Wine tourism is increasingly central to the growth of wine-growing regions.
Innovation and sustainability become strategic elements in the vineyard and in the cellar.
Wine opens up to new languages , between art, culture, well-being, technology and the valorization of experience.
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