Italian wineries, Italian wine producers, and current wine news.
A brief overview of the main news in the wine sector, including wineries, markets, wine tourism, and events.
ITALIAN WINERIES
Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG
The Consortium continues its international promotion program between Europe and the United States with tastings, training, events, and activities dedicated to professionals and consumers.
Costalunga Wines (Berici Hills)
The Tai Rosso DOC “Gheorgòs” 2025 wins the Double Gold Medal at the international Grenaches du Monde competition.
La Maliosa Farm (Maremma, Tuscany)
The new winery, designed according to the principles of regenerative agriculture and natural production, has been inaugurated.
Torrevilla (Oltrepò Pavese)
The new 425 kWp photovoltaic system has been activated.
Expected reduction: 235 tons of CO₂ per year.
Cavit and Cantina Terlano
The German magazine Weinwirtschaft crowns:
Cantina Terlano: Best cooperative in the world.
Cavit: Best Italian cooperative.
Santadi Winery (Sardinia)
On July 17th, the area will host the “Generare Territorio” conference, dedicated to local development in the Sulcis Iglesiente region.
ITALIAN WINE
Wine tourism
It is already worth around 3 billion euros in Italy.
The global market will reach nearly $140 billion by 2033.
Experience in the cellar becomes one of the most important assets for company growth.
Wine prices
Consumer prices fell by 2.5% in May.
This is the thirteenth consecutive month of deflation.
Consumption outside the home
For 88% of restaurant customers, the quality of their experience also depends on the wine list.
Consumption by the glass is growing.
Greater interest in organic, natural and low-alcohol wines.
Nebbiolo and health
Research by the Enosis Meraviglia Center highlights the interesting potential of Nebbiolo polyphenols also in the biomedical field.
Spergola
The rediscovery of the historic native Emilian grape continues, now the protagonist of a new qualitative valorization.
Malvasia Routes
The cultural and historical journey continues through Chioggia, Trieste, Istria, and Dalmatia to discover the origins of Malvasia.
ITALIAN OENOLOGY
The future of the winemaker
There is an ever-increasing need for a professional figure capable of operating in:
food innovation
fermentations
sustainability
circular economy
valorization of agricultural waste
Climate and vineyards
Record heat is putting pressure on the Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG vineyards.
Young plants are more exposed to water stress.
Nizza DOCG Consortium
The new Consortium for the protection of Nizza DOCG has been officially established with ministerial recognition.
ISMEA Agricultural Lands
The ninth edition of the National Agricultural Land Bank is underway.
Over 14,000 hectares available.
More opportunities for young farmers.
INTERNATIONAL MARKETS
France
For the first time in fifty years, the agri-food trade balance is negative.
The wine and spirits sector loses approximately 900 million euros.
California
The legislative process for the reform of “American” wine labels has been interrupted.
Wine on the plane
Award winners at “Cellars in the Sky 2026”:
Planet
Mount of the Frà
Vinitaly USA
Italian wine takes center stage in New York aboard the Amerigo Vespucci during the celebrations for the 250th anniversary of American Independence.
RESEARCH AND HEALTH
Moderate alcohol consumption
A Weill Cornell Medicine study of over 26,000 people concludes that moderate alcohol consumption does not increase cancer mortality compared to teetotalers.
TERRITORY AND SUSTAINABILITY
Valbelluna
Discussions between residents and institutions continue regarding the new vineyard planned for the area.
At the center of the debate are land protection and the use of pesticides.
Vitovska del Carso
Great turnout at the twentieth edition of “Mare e Vitovska” at Duino Castle.
WINE EVENTS
July 2026
South Tyrol
Alpine Pasture Festival
Feast of St. James
Food and wine events between Racines, Termeno and Caldaro.
Piedmont
Canelli Sparkling Canelli.
Chianti Classico Summer.
Mountain Müller Thurgau.
Novacella Abbey.
Ein Prosit Summer Edition.
Friuli Venezia Giulia
“Le Notti del Vino” (Wine Nights) is back with events in all provinces.
Toasts
“Wine along the Appian Way” with Masseria Masciullo.
THE MOST RELEVANT NEWS OF THE DAY
Global wine tourism is growing: wine is increasingly sold through experiences.
Wine prices continue to fall despite inflation.
The Nizza DOCG Consortium is officially born.
Cavit and Cantina Terlano named among the best wine cooperatives in the world.
The heat is causing concern for the Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG vineyards.
France records a historic agri-food deficit for the first time.
American study: moderate alcohol consumption does not increase cancer mortality.
Vinitaly USA brings Italian wine to New York during the American Independence celebrations.
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