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Italian wineries
La Gerla, Monteraponi, and Cavallotto: the podium of the “Top 100” by Kerin O’Keefe. Three iconic denominations of Italian red wine lead the ranking:
- Brunello di Montalcino La Pieve 2021 – La Gerla (100 points)
- Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Radda Bragantino 2021 – Monteraponi (100 points)
- Barolo Bricco Boschis Vigna San Giuseppe 2019 – Cavallotto (100 points)
Only high-altitude vineyards: Baglio di Pianetto’s strategic choice. Focusing on mountain vineyards for freshness and elegance. The winery focuses production on Santa Cristina Gela and Piana degli Albanesi, ceding its vineyards in Noto.
The new has ancient roots: Siridia is born in Negrar. Samuela and Edoardo Speri’s project combines distinctive wines and an innovative liqueur offering, with an Amaro that integrates Amarone dried grapes and select botanicals.
Ungrafted vineyards and Roman cisterns: La Sibilla in the Phlegraean Fields. The Di Meo family promotes Falanghina and Piedirosso, along with native varieties rediscovered in a unique setting with volcanic soil and history.
Chiarli 1860: One Hundred Years and a Major Renovation The historic Modena winery is investing in a new bottling line and technological systems to meet an increasingly demanding market.
Epiphany toast: “Lumia” by Carlo & Marco Carini. Late harvest Sans Année, organic, from Sémillon grapes, aged in barriques. Limited production of 1,100 numbered bottles.
Vigna Laure Greco di Tufo DOCG Riserva 2023 – Cantine Di Marzo The Irpinian white wine wins the Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri award , confirming the value of the project led by Ferrante Di Somma.
Italian wine and Italian oenology
Sergio Mattarella : “Thanks to food and wine, we are appreciated around the world.” In his end-of-year speech, the President emphasized the cultural value of Italian food and wine, just days after UNESCO recognized Italian cuisine.
The return of Prünent, Nebbiolo from Val d’Ossola A historic Nebbiolo ecotype is reborn thanks to the work of the Garrone family, in one of the northernmost areas of Piedmont.
The future of Italian wine according to the Consorzio Italia del Vino. Keywords for 2026: enthusiasm, beauty, experimentation, stability, and resilience. Reflections from the leaders of 24 major groups representing 15% of exports.
Growing stocks: from major DOCs to “jewel” territories. Cantina Italia data (updated November 30, 2025) show 53.4 million hectolitres (8.6% year-on-year), with slow sales and declining consumption.
Alcohol-Dealcoholized Wines: The Decree Is Here With the interministerial decree between the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) and the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MASAF), Italy finally defines the regulatory framework for low-/no-alcohol wines, protecting historic denominations.
“Pazza Idea”: Ca’ di Frara’s alcohol-free wine. Luca Bellani’s project was born in Germany, using osmosis technology and Moselle grapes, anticipating the Italian market for dealcoholized wines.
How we will drink in 2026 According to sommelier Luisito Perazzo, indigenous will be the key word of the future, along with greater consumer awareness.
The 2025 harvest will be excellent, but 2026 looks set to be complex. Production estimated at 47.4 million hectolitres (8%), high quality but high stocks in a context of declining consumption.
International
The World’s Best Winery is Viña Vik According to The World’s 50 Best Vineyards 2025 , the Chilean project combines iconic architecture, experiential wine tourism and wines from unique microclimates.
April 2025: Italian and International Wine A key month marked by agricultural policies, surplus management, and structural reflections on the future of the sector.
Wine events
The Michelin Guide introduces the “Grappoli” Starting in 2026, a new selection will reward wineries with one, two or three Grappoli, alongside recommended vineyards.
Wine takes center stage once again: the countdown to Wine&Siena begins. Three days dedicated to the excellence selected by The WineHunter Award, with over 100 wineries and a new partnership with the Consorzio del Nobile di Montepulciano.
The Under-40s of Italian Wine: Talent, vision, and new energy, as told through the protagonists we met in 2025, ahead of Only Wine.
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