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Terre d’Oltrepò, Regional meeting: Councilor Beduschi convenes commissioners. In Lombardy, the compulsory liquidation of the cooperative is being discussed: the liquidator, the joint stock company’s governance, and the Regional government are meeting to determine the timing, scenarios, and operational responsibilities.
Terre d’Oltrepò: Collis Veneto Wine Group also at the table. During the meeting at Palazzo Lombardia, the possibility of structural support (or direct intervention) from Collis Veneto emerged: a hypothesis “yet to be defined,” but potentially decisive in giving the case an industrial trajectory.
Terre d’Oltrepò, a decisive month for overcoming the crisis. The Venetian presence changes the “specific weight” of the situation: from a local crisis to a possible cooperative rescue/integration operation , with implications for suppliers, supply chain and positioning.
Italian cellars full: too much wine, few buyers Stocks as of November 30, 2025, reach 53.4 million hectolitres (8.6%) : production outpacing sales, more cautious consumption, economic pressure and friction on exports.
Wine tourism accounts for 25% of wineries’ revenues. The Global Wine Tourism Report 2025 depicts wine tourism as a key component of the wine industry: on average, it accounts for 25% of revenues , rising to 32% outside Europe. Tourism isn’t just a side dish: it’s a lever for economic growth and resilience.
Cantina Marilina wins the 2025 Made in Italy Promotion Award. Recognition for its ethical and sustainable supply chain, with a focus on territorial impact and ESG consistency: a sign of how “Made in Italy” today means both a model and a product.
Monteverro among the best wineries in the world: double gold at Best Wine of the World 2025. Entry among the Best Wineries of the World and two Gold Medals (Monteverro and Chardonnay 2019): an award that strengthens international perception and high-end positioning.
Gianni Tessari and the 2025 wine “time capsule.” A symbolic gesture that becomes a message: 2025 is a complex year, to be “archived” but also to be studied to make more informed choices in 2026.
Leonardo Zanchi is no more. The disappearance of a key figure for Umbria and for Ciliegiolo : when a visionary producer leaves, a legacy of style, identity and community remains.
Italian wine and Italian oenology
Dealcoholized: the future is shared dealcoholization (and business is accelerating) The Masaf-Mef decree finally opens up to Italian companies: the most realistic direction is the third-party / shared hub model, because the “in-house” system will not be for everyone.
Wine has always survived crises by changing shape: dealcoholization as continuity. Scenario analysis: declining consumption, regulatory pressure, market volatility, and climate are pushing for a profound reorganization. Dealcoholization not as a “betrayal,” but as a systemic adaptation .
Snow returns to whiten the vineyards: a panacea for viticulture. After a warm and dry 2025, the cold of Epiphany brings back more wintery conditions: useful for physiological rebalance and to curb false springs and early budbreaks.
What does Harry Potter have to do with the future of wine? Attilio Scienza’s new book, “The Art of Wine Storytelling,” bridges history, philosophy, trends, and practical advice. The key word here is “storytelling,” seen as a competitive tool, not as decoration.
W1neShot: wine in a recyclable can and “simpler” consumption. A proposal to bridge the gap with young people: practical packaging, usability, and conviviality. The real issue: not the can itself, but how consumption rituals and occasions are changing .
The Glera of the future is revealed: new resistant crosses and a technical tasting. Focus on Piwi and genetic improvement: five “Glera-daughter” varieties ready for launch. See you on January 29, 2026, at the VCR Research Center (Rauscedo) for a comparative trial.
Wine: Coda di Volpe from an ancient vineyard to be rediscovered. A story of vines and people: rediscovery always depends on two things: agricultural identity and the ability to transform it into perceived value.
International
France: AOP wine sales -29.3% from 1996 to 2024. Significant numbers for a symbol of the European appellation model: between climate, rules, market and competitiveness, the tension is between identity and flexibility .
USA: New Dietary Guidelines 2025-2030, no quantitative threshold for alcohol. The document contains a general recommendation (“limit consumption for better health”) without numbers: a sign that the regulatory and cultural environment remains sensitive and potentially more restrictive.
Wine events
Friuli Venezia Giulia – “The Great Vertical Tastings of the Wine Cities” 2026 Opening in San Dorligo della Valle – Dolina: Thursday, January 15th at 7:30 PM at Cantina Parovel. Theme: “Pair It Yourself!” with native wines and local pairings.
AGIVI renews its partnership with Best Wine Stars. Promotion reserved for members: 25% off participation packages until January 31, 2026 (request the partner code from AGIVI).
Uniamo 2026 (Palermo) – program of the third edition From January 15th to 18th : “unconventional” dinners and meetings in restaurants and places of taste, with a focus on the “contemporary tavern” as a cultural and social space.
Focus Operations & Assets (QUIDQUID selection)
Tenuta bio Frascati DOC/DOCG (Montecompatri – Rome) Organic since 1996, double cellar (new historic), Roman spring and potential hospitality: perfect operation for immediate local wine tourism brand near Rome.
Historic Castelli Romani winery (since 1909) Volumes, industrial capacity, retail and itineraries: assets for those seeking direct sales scale with ready-made storytelling .
Historic estate in Gradisca d’Isonzo (GO) – USA brand Single vineyard and modern cellar, brand known in the United States: here the lever is export production potential development hospitality .
“Naturalmente” agricultural brewery – complete supply chain from field to bottle (organic, malthouse, PLC, capacity 1,200 hL/year): ideal for craft/organic investors who want to scale B2B D2C .
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