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Italian wineries
Piedmont, a turning point in alcohol-free wine. From heresy to industrial opportunity: Piedmont is also opening up to alcohol-free wines, driven by foreign demand and now supported by a decree clarifying production and tax regulations. A key step: innovate without distorting the identity of Italian wine.
Regional funds for Alessandria winemakers: Over €1.5 million allocated to 108 companies for vineyard renovation. The goal is to increase the quality, profitability, and competitiveness of DOC and DOCG vineyards.
Planeta Chardonnay: 30 Years of Sicilian Revolution. An “anachronistic” wine by choice, it broke the mold in the 1990s and continues to spark discussion. The symbol of a Sicily unafraid to go against the grain.
Ascierto Winery in Sant’Agata dei Goti. This is the third harvest for oncologist Paolo Ascierto’s project: a return to the roots, combining family memories, historic vineyards, and a vision for the future.
Contemporary art and wine on Lake Garda. The Montresor brothers’ winery becomes a productive and cultural space. Wine and art as complementary languages of identity and entrepreneurial vision.
The historic wine shop that inspired Veronelli Da Vino Vino 1921 in Milan is the birthplace of one of the most iconic expressions of Italian wine culture. History, recycled materials, and a pioneering vision.
Italian wine and Italian oenology
Dry January and new consumption patterns: 71% of Europeans are cutting back on alcohol. The no-drinks market is growing (5.1%, €97 billion), especially among Gen Z and Millennials. Alcohol is becoming a choice, not a social obligation.
Sugar in PDO wines: the French decision. France is opening the door to chaptalization in PDO still wines to respond to a consumer crisis and new, softer flavors. This move places Italy at a strategic crossroads.
Regenerative agriculture and carbon credits. Carbon farming will grow in 2025, but credibility remains an issue. Direct agreements between multinationals and producers aim to strengthen the system.
Prosecco DOC, expected to grow again in 2025, with 667 million bottles sold (up 1.1%), valued at €3.6 billion, and exports accounting for 82%. The “locomotive” of Italian wine continues to drive the sector in a complex global context.
Inherited agricultural land: what to know Legal, tax, and management aspects of an asset that can become either an asset or a problem, depending on initial decisions.
International
EU-Mercosur Agreement: Divisions and Protests. First green light for the world’s largest free trade area. France and other countries oppose it. The wine sector is closely monitoring the risks and opportunities.
South Africa’s wine scene: freshness and tourism. New consumption styles, more agile wines, and a strong push for wine tourism. A country rethinking its global positioning.
Wine events, lifestyle and wine culture
Dry January in Naples: Not just dealcoholized wine, but also alternative fermentations, wine mocktails, and botanicals. Drinking evolves towards new sensory experiences.
Wine&Siena 2026: Countdown From January 31st to February 2nd, with “Wine Tasting” previews that anticipate the great Tuscan event.
Valentine’s Day in Sicily: a romantic getaway to a winery. Wine tourism experiences as an emotional gift: time, landscape, and wine become shared values.
Gintoneria Cellar Auction: Iconic bottles and great labels end up at auction: a case that intertwines news, collecting, and the fine wine market.
Special – Asolo, Conegliano Valdobbiadene, and Treviso Wineries
Strategic assets in the heart of Prosecco DOCG and DOC. Not announcements, but structured transactions: wineries, estates, and facilities ready for industrial integration, production growth, wine hospitality, or capital consolidation. From UNESCO-listed hills to complete sparkling wine production facilities, a select selection of highly strategic opportunities.
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