Italian wineries, Italian wine producers, and current wine news.
Italian wineries
Cusumano debuts at Vinitaly with Alta Mora Arrigo Etna Bianco 2023. The Sicilian winery brings to Verona the new Carricante Cru from Contrada Arrigo, on Mount Etna, showcasing a volcanic terroir capable of expressing freshness, flavor, and a strong territorial identity.
Cantina del Taburno and La Fortezza take center stage at Vinitaly. The Rillo Group presents a calendar of tastings dedicated to Classic Method sparkling wines and the iconic wines of Sannio, with a focus on Falanghina and Aglianico del Taburno.
Cantina Nifo Sarrapocchiello tells the story of Sannio through its labels and its territory. The Ponte-based company stands out for its narrative of identity that combines graphic design, Samnite roots, and family continuity, enhancing the connection between wine and local culture.
Roberto Voerzio joins Sagna’s portfolio. The addition of the renowned Langhe producer strengthens Sagna’s distribution offering with a flagship brand of Barolo and the great crus of La Morra.
Tramin Winery: Epokale 2017 receives 100 points from Henris. Important international recognition for the Gewürztraminer aged in the Ridanna Monteneve mine, which confirms the positioning of excellence of the South Tyrolean cooperative.
Daniele Ricci transforms Timorasso into a food and wine experience. The Colli Tortonesi winemaker opens his agriturismo among the vineyards on Sundays, reinforcing the value of hospitality and the family’s agricultural identity.
Carlo Menale brings Asprinio di Aversa to Vinitaly. The Campania winery presents itself as an ambassador of a historic tradition, uniting wine, catering, and the valorization of local roots.
Colle Santa Mustiola relaunches a Sangiovese outside of the most celebrated territories. This small winery near Chiusi stands out for its rigorous interpretation of Sangiovese, with long refinements and a strong stylistic personality.
Suavia in Rome with a dinner dedicated to the volcanic wines of Soave The event on April 20th at Osteria Fernanda brings to the capital the story of a winery strongly linked to the basaltic soils and the tradition of Fittà.
La Farra consolidates the cultural project “Dialoghi a Col Brià”. The Conegliano Valdobbiadene winery continues to invest in a format that intertwines landscape, culture, and community, strengthening its territorial positioning.
Italian wine and Italian oenology
The global wine market will be worth $328.5 billion in 2026. According to Coherent Market Insights, the global sector will grow to $447 billion by 2033, with an overall increase of 36% and a CAGR of 4.5%.
Young people are once again central to the future of wine. The IWSR notes that those under 34 are showing greater curiosity, a willingness to spend on premium wines, and a focus on sustainability, low-alcohol consumption, and new consumer languages.
Wine e-commerce is growing strongly: sparkling wines account for 52% of searches. The Trovaprezzi.it analysis reports over 657,000 searches in the first three months of 2026, with an increase of nearly 10% over 2025 and a strong leadership position for sparkling wines.
No and low alcohol: restaurants must change their approach. According to FIPE, wine lists in Italian restaurants have room for improvement and will need to adapt to more moderate, informal consumers who are interested in light meals.
In Umbria, work is underway on indigenous yeasts for low-alcohol wines. The University of Perugia and Terre Margaritelli are launching a trial to naturally reduce alcohol content, without resorting to industrial dealcoholization.
The mini laboratory alcohol dispenser for small wineries and restaurants arrives. VasonGroup launches a compact and modular system that allows testing on small quantities of wine, opening up new experimental possibilities in the no- and low-alcohol segment.
Glera 2.0: at CREA in Susegana, a disease-resistant “super Prosecco” is born. Research uses CRISPR-Cas9 technology to develop a more resilient Glera, reducing dependence on chemicals without altering the grape variety’s profile.
Vineyard irrigation: more efficient and innovative management is needed. Amid climate crisis, rising costs, and water stress, Italian viticulture is being challenged to rethink its use of water and energy to ensure sustainability and profitability.
UIV opposes the return of health warnings on labels. The sector considers the new European draft of the BECA plan to be worrying, considering it punitive and inconsistent with the balance already achieved at Community level.
Heroic viticulture: productive protection and territorial value The Creafuturo focus highlights how mountain areas, despite demographic difficulties, can maintain economic vitality thanks to quality viticulture systems.
International
Global wine seeks growth amid premiumization and consumption moderation. Market projections confirm that, despite the slowdown in volumes, the sector can still grow thanks to premiums, young consumers, and new consumption styles.
Viva a Vicenza showcases over 70 European producers. The international exhibition of natural, organic, and sustainable wine strengthens the European dialogue around ethical and territorial production models.
Wine events
Vinitaly 2026: Verona returns as the wine capital. From April 12 to 15, the 58th edition brings together nearly 4,000 companies, over 1,000 top buyers, and more than 100 official events, confirming its position as a central platform for the internationalization of Italian wine.
The Wine and Flavor Routes of Trentino return to Vinitaly. Tastings, local storytelling, and profiled B2B meetings relaunch Trentino as an integrated destination for wine, typical products, and slow experiences.
GARDA DOC brings GARDA360 social tastings to Vinitaly. The Consortium focuses on immersive tastings that showcase the lake as an ecosystem balancing landscape, nature, and human activity.
Valpolicella expands its presence at Vinitaly. More companies, a new stand, and a program dedicated to appassimento as a distinctive lever, aiming to strengthen the denomination’s identity and positioning.
Abruzzo also debuts at Vinitaly and the City. For the first time, the region is combining its presence at the Fair with direct promotion in the historic center of Verona, bringing 97 companies and a broader visibility strategy.
The Vermouth di Torino Consortium showcases at Vinitaly. An institutional stand, dedicated cocktail party, and themed talks promote Vermouth di Torino PGI in the Piedmont region and within the tourism sector.
Piemonte Pairing Experience revitalizes the connection between Langa wines and gastronomy. Twelve events through September offer tastings paired with local products, strengthening the value of experiential wine tourism.
Viva – International Wine Show animates Vicenza On April 12th and 13th, the festival brings producers, masterclasses, and natural wine culture to the Basilica Palladiana in the heart of the city.
Strategic Conclusion The day confirms a wine sector undergoing transformation: on the one hand, pressures are emerging on consumption, regulation, and traditional models; on the other, innovation, premiumization, low-alcohol, digital, and wine tourism are gaining momentum. The focus is no longer simply on selling wine, but on building value around identity, experience, sustainability, and positioning.
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