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 CELLARS
New winemaking hub in the Vicenza area
Vigne del Guà Srl is founded in Lonigo (VI), a new company dedicated to the harvesting, winemaking, and processing of grapes, owned by Ca’ di Rajo Group and local entrepreneurs.
Cantina Bozen accelerates sustainability efforts
The South Tyrolean cooperative presents its new 2022-2025 Sustainability Report:
CO₂ emissions reduced by 44%
certification according to UN objectives
new investments in energy efficiency.
Col Sandago renews its image
Complete restyling and repositioning of labels:
White Incrocio Manzoni
Red Merlot Marzemino
New positioning oriented towards quality and territorial identity.
Borgo Conventi: the cellar becomes a cultural hub
More and more companies are transforming the visit into an experience that combines:
wine
history
art
landscape
hospitality.
Lerma Winery Ready to Restart
Agreement signed with Tenuta dei Baldi .
The facility will be reopened for the 2026 harvest, focusing on Alta Langa production.
Rebelot: the heroic viticulture of Val Camonica
A young company is reclaiming mountain vineyards and inaugurating a new winery located in an old Alpine stable.
San Leonardo looks to wine tourism
Anselmo Guerrieri Gonzaga announces:
cultural development of the estate
new artistic projects
future opening of a restaurant.
Otranto: Japanese investment of €10 million
A Japanese fund will realize:
new cellar
wine resort
event center
wellness
architecture by SANAA.
ITALIAN WINE AND OENOLOGY
Prosecco supports Italian exports to the USA
Despite the general decline in American consumption:
Prosecco 1.8%
Italian wines are much more resilient than average.
Langhe: the Consortium’s new strategy
The new director Elisa Spada also aims to enhance:
DOC Langhe
Dogliani
lesser-known names
to expand markets.
The Langhe relaunches its future
The Consortium confirms the growth of international initiatives such as:
Barolo en Primeur
Great Langhe
new promotional activities.
Vitovska, symbol of the Karst
The “Mare e Vitovska” conference reaffirms the value of the native grape variety as a cultural heritage between Italy and Slovenia.
Malvasia Routes
A cultural sailing trip along the Adriatic to explore the historical spread of Malvasia during the Venetian Republic.
Italian climate and wine
Climate change is changing the geography of Italian viticulture.
It will not be a simple move north but a much more complex transformation.
The pilgrims’ routes built Italian wine
Professor Attilio Scienza’s new book explains how the Via Francigena and the Via Romee favored the spread of the vine.
Wine and health
New scientific evidence confirms:
moderate consumption reduces risks
Wine cannot be considered a tool for health prevention.
Increasingly sustainable packaging
Growing interest in:
light bottles
canned wine
bulk wine
reducing environmental impact.
Improve the quality and aromas of grapes
Technical focus on maturation:
increase in Brix
acid-sugar balance
aromatic development
targeted nutrition of the vineyard.
Basilicata joins the “National Wine Team”
Aglianico del Vulture will represent the region in the international campaign promoted by Coldiretti.
INTERNATIONAL SCENARIO
USA: Importers against new tariffs
The US Wine Trade Alliance is calling for wine to be excluded from the new trade tariffs proposed by the US administration.
Champagne in trouble
The French group Vranken-Pommery , the third largest Champagne producer, is going through a serious financial crisis that could open the way to the entry of German investors.
Italian wines conquer airlines
Honorees at the Cellars in the Sky Awards 2026:
Planet
Mount of the Frà
among the best labels served on international flights.
WINE EVENTS
Sunset Concerts – Umbria Jazz
Cantina Goretti offers a review that combines:
music
wine
contemporary art
panorama of the city of Perugia.
Moros Winery meets contemporary art
Venetian artist Kico Mion’s exhibition transforms the cellar into a cultural space.
Müller Thurgau 2026
The historic review of Cembrani DOC wines begins with:
tastings
masterclass
trekking
show cooking
musical events.
Enovitis in Campo closes with over 6,500 visitors
The event dedicated to vineyard technologies confirms the sector’s strong vitality and looks forward to seeing the Veneto region again in 2027.
Prosecco Hills UNESCO
The Association’s first six-year financial report was presented:
growing tourism
sustainable development
landscape enhancement
involvement of local communities.
SECTOR ECONOMICS
Sicily: Wine and wheat in serious difficulty
Critical situation:
2.77 million hectoliters of unsold wine
request for at least 80 million euros in regional interventions.
Valbelluna: discussion on the new vineyard
The debate continues among citizens, governments, and businesses regarding the construction of new vineyards and the use of pesticides.
New generations of wine
Giulia Cataldi Madonna, a young woman, leads the generational transition of one of Abruzzo’s iconic companies, with a vision that combines tradition, identity, and innovation.
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