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Italian wineries
In Salento, a historic winery produces Italy’s best rosé for under €20. Puglia confirms the stylistic maturity of its rosés: territorial identity, targeted winemaking choices, and the centrality of Negroamaro give life to wines that are no longer “derivatives,” but rather a distinct and recognizable category.
Alta Langa DOCG, a year of leadership: 2025 report and 2026 calendar. The Consortium closes out 2025 with growth and visibility, including the launch of the Alta Langa Academy, participation in the Slow Wine Fair, and a record-breaking “Prima dell’Alta Langa” in Turin with 82 producers and over 20,000 toasts.
The Md cellar is among the best in Italian discount stores. The Md store on Via Pecchio in Milan stands out for its solid and well-structured wine department, enhanced by the house brand Enotrium, a rare example of winemaking identity in the world of discount stores.
Ert1050, the mountain bubbles project by Federico Veronesi A new project dedicated to Trentodoc Metodo Classico is born in Trentino: high-altitude viticulture, sustainability, and a “vertical” interpretation of the mountain at 1,050 meters on Monte Baldo.
The common thread that unites Dosimo to the Ferrari cellars of Trento. A historical tale reveals the connections between Giulio Ferrari and the Vini Ferrari cellars of Dosimo, intertwining the Cremona and Trentino regions in a little-known story of Italian wine.
The Ascheri Classic Method becomes “Metodo Classico 8pari”. The Bra winery structurally links one of its labels to a social inclusion project, making a permanent job placement program for people with disabilities and vulnerable groups.
Le Pievi: the new story of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The “Pieve” typology, 2021 vintage, debuts on the market: an identity-defining, mid-to-high-end interpretation that strengthens the connection between wine, history, and the territory of the Tuscan denomination.
Leaving London for (alcohol-free) wine Eleonora Spadotto’s story tells the story of her transition from international finance to an innovative winemaking project in Friuli, focusing on dealcohol-free wines and a new idea of contemporary rurality.
Dante’s Vernaccia wins legal battle with Spain. Intellectual property protection for Vernaccia di San Gimignano: a European ruling blocks the improper use of a trademark evocative of the Divine Comedy.
Tollo, political clash over municipal budget. The opposition is challenging the soundness of the 2026–2028 budget, denouncing waste and management issues: an issue that also indirectly affects the local economy.
Italian wine and Italian oenology
The ALTO wine list: over 1,000 labels by the glass. A rare approach in Italy: great Italian and international wines available consistently by the glass, with unprecedented accessibility even for iconic labels.
New Year’s Eve 2025: How to Choose the Right Wine for a Toast Light, crisp bubbles are best: Alta Langa Metodo Classico, Erbaluce Spumante, and Gavi Spumante are reliable options for a light, convivial toast.
Interview with winemaker Andrea Pala During the fourth edition of Vinodabere Sardinia, the story of a winemaking talent who follows some of the island’s most interesting realities.
International
Germany: Unprecedented crisis for wine producers. Selling prices below production costs, US tariffs, and rising minimum wages are putting vineyard acreage at risk, especially in sloping vineyards.
France: €130 million for vineyard uprooting. The government launches a support plan to reduce production potential: €4,000 per hectare and a structural response to the crisis in the European wine market.
Visit Markogianni Winery in the Peloponnese. A Greek family-run business that has focused on the recovery of native grape varieties and innovative production models, with results recognized by the market.
Nomisma Wine Monitor: Wine imports in 2025: Value growth in Germany, Switzerland, and Brazil; sharp declines in China, South Korea, and the United Kingdom. Canada and Brazil stand out as the most dynamic markets for Italian wine.
Wine events
Spirito Autoctono 2026: Italy’s artisanal spirits. The new guide lists over 900 labels and 200 producers, describing a sector in full evolution between tradition and experimentation.
The Gallura Award toasts aboard the Moby Fantasy. A symbolic ceremony uniting wine, territory, and economic development, confirming the award’s role as an incubator for new winemaking ventures.
Pietrabbondante DiVino 2025: Christmas Cellars and ‘Ndoccia In the heart of Alto Molise, an event that intertwines wine, gastronomy, and popular traditions, transforming the village into a journey of flavors and light.
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