Italian wineries, Italian wine producers, and current wine news.
Italian Wine and Oenology
Piedmont takes center stage at Vinexpo Asia
Piedmontese wines enjoyed a resounding success in Hong Kong. During a livestream, over 4,000 bottles were sold in just 20 minutes. Thirty-five regional producers, committed to developing the Asian market, were present.
Wine beyond the bottle
The debate at Vinitaly 2026 revealed a new vision of sustainability that encompasses health, communication, local communities, consumers, and climate change.
Large-scale retail trade slows down
Supermarket wine sales have dropped by approximately 20 million liters. Prosecco sales, however, continue to grow, while DOC still wines are slowing.
Collio and Colli Orientali join forces
The two main Friulian consortia are launching a joint project to strengthen the international promotion of their respective territories.
Assoenologi looks to the future
The 79th National Congress of Assoenologi concluded in Conegliano, addressing the sector’s key issues: sustainability, innovation, markets, health, and new generations.
The redemption of the Barolo Boys
Elio Altare retraces the revolution that transformed modern Barolo and changed the destiny of the Langhe.
Pinot Grigio DOC Delle Venezie stars at the Giro d’Italia
The Consortium confirms the role of Pinot Grigio as the Official Wine of the Corsa Rosa, consolidating the international visibility of the denomination.
Tastings and Territories
Fiegl – Collio Bianco Cuvée Blanc Leopold 2023
A Friulian white wine with great structure and longevity, obtained mainly from Ribolla Gialla and Friulano.
Venica & Venica – Ronco delle Mele 2025
One of the Collio’s leading Sauvignon Blancs, characterised by freshness, flavour and an elegant aromatic profile.
Colmello di Grotta – Coldigrotta Yellow Ribolla 2022
Organic interpretation of Ribolla Gialla, aged in steel and amphora.
Primosic – Klin 2017
Historic white wine from Collio produced using traditional techniques and long macerations.
Settesoli Rosso Terre Siciliane IGT
Among the best quality-price ratios available in large-scale Italian distribution.
Noventa Botticino
The 2024 Aura rosé showcases the Brescia area, where the wine is born among the famous Botticino marble quarries.
Ghemme and Gattinara
Focus on Alt(r)o Piemonte, a historic Nebbiolo area that continues to represent one of the most interesting areas of Italian winemaking.
International and Spirits
Meregalli Spirits expands its portfolio
The Brazilian cachaça Magnífica de Faria and the Mexican sotol Cardenxe, two spirits with strong ties to their respective territories, have been added to the catalogue.
Karuizawa 1960 at auction
One of only 41 existing bottles of the famous Japanese whisky will be sold by Catawiki
with a valuation of more than 300,000 euros.
Stalin’s Secret Vault
A historic collection of approximately 40,000 bottles that belonged to Stalin has been reopened in Tbilisi and will be sold at international auctions in the coming months.
Wine Events
Open Cellars 2026
A record weekend for Italian wine tourism, with thousands of visitors to wineries participating in the Wine Tourism Movement.
Leading regions:
Sicily: 30 participating wineries, a historic record.
Sardinia: Contini Winery.
Campania: itineraries in Irpinia, including wine, art, and gastronomy.
Eastern Sicily: Cambria Wine Club.
Great Wine Festival 2026
On September 26 and 27, Villa Farsetti will host over 400 wines from 27 countries, confirming its position as one of Italy’s leading events dedicated to international wine.
Teramane Hills and Wine
The first event dedicated to the historic Colline Teramane DOCG will debut in Teramo on June 6th.
On the Malvasia Routes
The cultural project that retraces the ancient trade routes of Malvasia between the Adriatic and the Mediterranean seas begins on June 6th in Chioggia.
Franchini: Archaeology and Wine in Valpolicella
Guided tours of a 3rd-century Roman villa combined with tastings in the historic 1460 Corte Forlago.
Strategic Trends of the Week
Three signals emerge clearly:
Asia continues to represent a major growth area for Italian wine , with Piedmont and Prosecco particularly dynamic.
Wine tourism confirms its role as a key driver of development , with Cantine Aperte registering record numbers throughout Italy.
The sector is accelerating its focus on sustainability and territorial identity , elements that are increasingly central to differentiating Italian wine on international markets.
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ITALIAN WINERIES
Moncalisse inaugurates its new sustainable winery in Trentino.
The new Moncalisse winery, designed by sisters Julia and Karoline Walch, is being built in Seregnano (Trento). A modern structure integrated into the landscape, it is designed to enhance the Trentodoc region through sustainability, architecture, and innovation.
Farina Wines brings art to the cellar
The historic Valpolicella Classica winery is strengthening its “Art Ferment” project, transforming its cellar into a permanent space dedicated to contemporary art and cultural experiences.
New Martes line for Maremma wines
The Tuscan cooperative launches the IGT Costa Toscana “Martes” line, with a contemporary, youthful, and convivial approach aimed at new consumers.
Il Passo Winery Presents Alberi in Piano Rosé 2025
The Grimolizzi family’s Lucanian winery has launched a new rosé made from pure Aglianico, expanding its offering with a fresh, regional wine.
ES Cantina & Ristorante reopens in Puglia
Gianfranco Fino’s property relaunches integrated hospitality, combining a resort, restaurant, tastings, and hospitality immersed in the Apulian vineyards.
The Wine Net conquers Bordeaux
The bubbles from the Italian cooperative network have attracted great interest at the Cité du Vin in Bordeaux, promoting lesser-known areas of Italian sparkling wine.
Elio Altare recounts the Barolo Boys’ redemption
One of the protagonists of the Barolo revolution retraces the cultural and social transformation of the Langhe, highlighting current challenges related to bureaucracy and the market.
ITALIAN WINE AND ITALIAN OENOLOGY
Assoenologi: We Need a New Renaissance for Italian Wine
A clear message comes from the National Congress in Conegliano: overcome pessimism and build a new phase of growth through quality, innovation, and dialogue with institutions.
Lollobrigida opens up to the uprooting of vineyards
The Minister of Agriculture has expressed his willingness to consider interventions on vineyards if the entire supply chain reaches a shared position. Priority will be given to quality, markets, and exports.
Cotarella: the wine will react this time too
The president of Assoenologi recalls the crises the sector has overcome in recent decades and identifies communication as the main front to be protected.
Renzo Cotarella: Now we need to evolve
The CEO of Marchesi Antinori calls on the sector to focus on quality, markets, communication, and price control to regain competitiveness.
Nomisma Wine Monitor: Diversifying Exports and Re-Engaging Young Consumers
Denis Pantini highlights how the future of Italian wine lies in new international markets and a greater ability to engage with new generations.
Cannonau “young wine” becomes a national case
The project developed in Sardinia to introduce young people to wine is presented as an innovative model at the Assoenologi Congress.
Friuli Venezia Giulia: every DOC generates value
Regional Councillor Stefano Zannier emphasizes how the individual denominations contribute to strengthening the international image of Friulian wine.
Giorgia Meloni: Viticulture is a cornerstone of Made in Italy.
In her message to the Assoenologi Congress, the Prime Minister reiterates the economic, cultural, and territorial value of Italian wine.
Assoenologi Awards 2026
Francesco Lollobrigida was named “Personality of the Year.” Matteo Zoppas, Federico Bricolo, Luca Zaia, Stevie Kim, and Alessandro Regoli also received awards.
Baratuciat: the rediscovered grape variety of the Susa Valley
The recovery of Piedmont’s native varieties continues thanks to projects that enhance biodiversity and territorial identity.
INTERNATIONAL
Historic auction for Stalin’s private cellar
Over 40,000 bottles of Stalin’s wine are being made public in Georgia. The proceeds from the auction will fund a national wine school.
Armenia: A Journey to the Origins of Wine
International interest in Armenia’s winemaking heritage, considered among the oldest in the world and increasingly important for tourism and the economy, is growing.
International tastings in London
In July, the Courtyard Wine Cellars in Covent Garden will host a tasting of Chardonnays from around the world paired with select cheeses and cured meats.
WINE EVENTS
Open Cellars 2026 is the protagonist of the weekend
The 34th edition confirms the evolution of Italian wine tourism: trekking through the vineyards, tastings, outdoor experiences, culture, and gastronomy take center stage alongside wine.
Tuscany: Cantine Aperte focuses on regenerative tourism
The Tuscan Wine Tourism Movement presents new hospitality options focused on wellness, nature, and immersion in the local area.
Huge 2026 returns to Lapio
On June 14th and 15th, the artisanal wine fair will stop in the heart of the Fiano di Avellino region.
Vineia tells the story of Casentino wine
On June 6th and 7th, Bibbiena will host a program of archaeology, tastings, conferences, and visits to the area’s historic wineries.
Etna Wine Tour and Circumetnea
Etna confirms its position as one of Italy’s most dynamic wine tourism destinations, thanks to historic railway routes and tours of wineries and the volcano.
Antinori and Armin Linke at Bargino
A new chapter in the Antinori family’s Art Project, featuring artistic installations inside the Chianti Classico winery.
Venice: on the Malvasia routes
The cultural sailing journey will begin on June 6th, retracing the ancient trade routes of the Serenissima linked to Malvasia.
Cortina VIP Wine 2026
On 13 and 14 July the Civiltà del Bere summit returns to the Dolomites with 54 Italian wineries and the main protagonists of national winemaking.
Venice Wine Festival and initiatives in the Venetian area
The summer wine season kicks off with tastings, open cellars, lagoon wine tours, and food and wine events.
Brescia and the Lombard Hills
The 2026 program for the Wine and Flavors Route has been approved, increasingly focused on sustainability, promotion, and local tourism.
TREND OF THE DAY
The entire Italian wine industry, gathered in Conegliano for the Assoenologi Congress, is sending a message of confidence: despite the slowdown in consumption and market difficulties, the sector identifies the new generations, wine tourism, export diversification, and the valorization of local areas as the key drivers for building the next growth cycle for Italian wine.
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ITALIAN WINERIES
Derthona increasingly a protagonist among Piedmontese white wines
Timorasso continues to grow thanks to Walter Massa’s pioneering vision. The Derthona project confirms its position as a benchmark for quality Piedmontese white wines, while the debate now focuses on the development of future subzones.
Pinot Grigio delle Venezie: Yields reduced for the 2026 harvest
The Consorzio DOC delle Venezie is reducing production yields to limit supply and maintain market balance in a context characterized by slowing consumption and struggling exports.
Compagnia del Vino obtains gender equality certification.
The company becomes the first Italian wine distributor to be certified UNI/PdR 125:2022, confirming the sector’s focus on social sustainability and human capital development.
Sardinia takes center stage at the 2026 IWC Vermentino
Five of the eight Gran Medaglia d’Oro awarded by the international competition go to Sardinian producers. The overall best wine was Gabriele Palmas’ Solotredici 2023.
Sardinian Cannonau takes center stage at Grenaches du Monde
Terre di Baquara won the gold medal in the prestigious international competition dedicated to Grenache wines, confirming Sardinia’s leadership in the global Cannonau scene.
Confcooperative: Cooperative wine accounts for over 60% of national production.
The Italian agri-food cooperative system reaches a turnover of 38 billion euros and confirms its central role in the national wine supply chain.
ITALIAN WINE AND ITALIAN OENOLOGY
Extra-EU wine exports still declining
In the first quarter of 2026, Italian wine exports outside the European Union fell 11%. The United States fell 20.5%, while Russia, China, Brazil, and Mexico all grew.
Frescobaldi: Beware of Overproduction
The UIV president calls on the sector to be cautious: overproducing risks further depressing prices in an already complex market phase.
Artificial intelligence increasingly present in viticulture
From vineyard management to vine genetics, AI is already an operational reality and represents one of the main tools for addressing sustainability and climate change.
Birds and climate change: the debate begins
Elena Pantaleoni (La Stoppa) offers a reflection on the regulatory limits of volatile acidity in light of new climatic and production conditions.
Pesticides: The EU opens up to drones
The European Council has initiated the regulatory process that will allow drone spraying, with the aim of simplifying agricultural practices and improving operational efficiency.
Grapevine Burns: Increased Attention to Heat Damage
High temperatures pose a growing threat to vineyards. Research identifies new strategies to protect grape bunches and yield quality.
We People Wine: the manifesto for a new wine communication strategy is born.
Producers and communicators are calling for simpler, more inclusive, and more human-friendly language, moving beyond excessive technical jargon.
The new routes of Italian wine
According to Master of Wine Cristina Mercuri, the sector will have to rethink communications, markets, and consumer relations to address ongoing changes.
Natural wine as a cultural phenomenon
In sociologist Davide Sparti’s new book, natural wine is analyzed as an expression of culture, identity, and social identity, as well as an oenological one.
INTERNATIONAL
Fine Italian wines seeking new markets
Alongside the USA, Germany, and the United Kingdom, interest in Asia, Africa, and South America as strategic destinations for great Italian wines is growing.
Piedmont takes center stage at Vinexpo Asia
Thirty-five Piedmontese companies are participating in the Asia-Pacific region’s main wine fair in Hong Kong, strengthening trade ties with eastern markets.
Wines Experience arrives in Vietnam
BolognaFiere brings Italian wine to Ho Chi Minh City with an innovative format dedicated to B2B meetings between producers and international buyers.
Italian exports outside the EU grew in April
Italian exports increased by 11.3%, driven by China, Switzerland, India, and the United States.
WINE EVENTS
Open Cellars 2026 takes center stage throughout Italy
On May 30th and 31st, over 600 wineries will open their doors to visitors with tastings, guided tours, immersive experiences, and wine tourism initiatives.
Friuli Venezia Giulia: 84 stops between wine and territory
The 33rd edition of Cantine Aperte involves 82 wineries and two distilleries with tastings, wine tourism tours, and even hot air balloon flights.
Abruzzo: 52 wineries participating in Cantine Aperte
Thousands of visitors are expected for one of the most important events in regional wine tourism.
Euganean Hills: nature and tastings
Local wineries offer tours, food events, and outdoor activities in the heart of the Regional Park.
Tufaio Winery (Lazio)
A weekend dedicated to tastings, vineyard visits, and exploring the volcanic heritage of the Castelli Romani.
Garda DOC: sustainability at its core
On June 4th, an evening dedicated to innovation, sustainability, and the future of the denomination will take place at the Rocca di Lonato.
Polpenazze del Garda Wine Fair
From May 29th to June 2nd, over 150 wines will be available for tasting and more than 20,000 visitors are expected.
Buttrio Regional Wine Fair
From June 5th to 7th, the historic Friulian event reaches its 93rd edition with tastings, competitions, and the traditional Palio delle Botti.
Midsummer Celebration at Josetta Saffirio
On June 20th in the Langhe, an experience combining wine, contemporary cuisine, and mixology among the rows of vines.
Food and wine tourism: the course begins in Treviso
The free training program for Specialist Technicians in Food and Wine Tourism, a sector that continues to experience sustained growth, is now underway.
Monferrato: The Infernot, a heritage to be discovered
The historic cellars dug into the tuff are increasingly becoming a tourist and cultural attraction.
Trentino: the cellar in the mountains
Moncalisse offers a wine tourism experience also suitable for families, combining architecture, nature, and Trentodoc.
The news of the day
Exports and supply management will be the two strategic themes of summer 2026. On the one hand, the decline in Italian wine sales in the United States (-20.5%), on the other, the decisions of the Consortia (Pinot Grigio delle Venezie, Prosecco, and Brunello) to limit production to avoid market imbalances. The sector is gradually shifting from a focus on volume growth to value management.
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Italian wineries
Pojer and Sandri part ways after 50 years
A historic turning point for one of the most iconic Trentino wine producers: Mario Pojer and Fiorentino Sandri have formalized their corporate separation after more than half a century of joint business. Fiorentino Sandri will maintain the historic Pojer e Sandri brand, while Mario Pojer will continue his project in the Cembra Valley with the new family generation.
Fontanafredda launches its “Green Renaissance”
The historic Langhe winery strengthens its commitment to sustainability with a supply chain manifesto shared with its industrial partners. Andrea Farinetti: “Today we must put the Earth at the center of humanity.”
Moncaro, auction halfway
The Montecarotto winery has been sold to the Uve Unite cooperative, while the Acquaviva Picena and Camerano properties remain unsold. The effort to safeguard one of the Marche region’s most important winemaking heritages continues.
Tenute Martarosa relaunches its Tintilia rosé wine
In Molise, the Travaglini brothers continue their work promoting Tintilia, a native grape variety saved from oblivion in the 1990s, now also offering a rosé version.
Garofano celebrates 30 years with a Fiano Salentino
The Garofano brothers’ Apulian winery focuses on white wines with “Bianca dei Censi,” a Fiano that opens up new production prospects for Salento.
Elena Walch inaugurates Moncalisse in Trentino
The Walch family officially enters the world of Trentodoc with the new Moncalisse maison in Valsugana, a scenic and highly innovative facility dedicated exclusively to classic method sparkling wines.
Kurtatsch and the new UGA
The South Tyrolean cooperative becomes one of the first concrete examples of the use of Additional Geographical Units to enhance territorial identities, soils, and exposures.
Moretti Polegato: “Prosecco has changed the region.”
The owner of Villa Sandi explains how viticulture has socially and economically transformed the hills of Conegliano Valdobbiadene, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Italian wine and Italian oenology
Italian wine exports: signs of recovery outside the EU
According to UIV and Istat data, Italian wine closed the first quarter of 2026 with exports outside the EU still negative (-11%) but improving compared to the previous two months (-16%). Prosecco and the premium segment held steady, while the US remained severely depressed (-20.5%).
The first 100% Made in Italy dealcoholized wines are here.
Following the new regulatory framework, the first Italian productions of dealcoholized wines began with plants installed in the country. Among the pioneers were Frizero, Mack & Schühle Italia, and Ceviv.
Wine by the glass continues to grow
Andrea Gori of Da Burde (Florence) explains how a smart selection of wines by the glass and by the quart can increase consumption even in a difficult market.
Post-natural wines: a new phase in artisanal winemaking?
The natural wine movement is entering a new cultural and commercial evolution. The debate about the segment’s identity, authenticity, and transformation is growing.
Montello viticulture looks to the future
In Giavera del Montello, companies, technicians, and institutions will discuss sustainability, environmental protection, and the revitalization of the Recantina wine region.
Drones and precision agriculture in Tuscany
The “Drone Farming” project was presented to improve the sustainability and competitiveness of agricultural supply chains through new drone applications.
Agriculture is looking for specialized technicians
At the Renisa national congress in Alba, the issue of the shortage of qualified technical professionals for the agricultural and wine sectors emerged forcefully.
International
Sicily conquers the Masters of Wine
Twenty-seven international Masters of Wine tour the island to learn about biodiversity, native grape varieties, and Sicilian terroirs through tastings and masterclasses organized by Assovini Sicilia.
Wine tourism on the rise: train travel booms
According to Trainline, travel to Italian cities and wine regions is increasing. Slow tourism linked to wine, food, and landscapes is growing.
Tenerife and the direct relationship with the producer
A curious tale from the world of wine hospitality: what happens when you honestly tell a producer that his wine isn’t convincing?
Wine events
Open Cellars 2026 Livens Up All of Italy
A weekend packed with events including tastings, music, picnics, winery tours, and immersive experiences.
Among the main events:
Astoria brings Argentina to the Prosecco hills
Guerrieri Rizzardi opens its doors in Bardolino
Lidia & Amato organize vertical tastings of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo
Antico Castello in Irpinia offers barbecue and wine experiences.
Abruzzo takes center stage with 52 participating wineries
AIS Verona: “When the sun goes down, wine tells its story.”
An exclusive event on July 24th at the Fattori family’s Col De La Bastia estate, amid organic vineyards and sunset tastings.
The first Strada Vino Asolo Montello EVO Oil Competition has been presented.
The awards ceremony for the first edition of the event, dedicated to the area’s excellent olive oil products, took place at Villa Maser.
Studio Cru launches “Off Road Wine”
New wine tourism experiences off the beaten track for curious travelers seeking authenticity and less traveled territories.
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