Daily Press Review – Wine Special Sunday 25 May 2025

By QUIDQUID – For those who don’t just drink wine, but live it.

Territories and Vines

Schiava di Caldaro: the rebirth of a forgotten grape variety

8 labels tell the new life of Alto Adige Schiava In Caldaro, the ancient Schiava grape variety is reborn among micro-winemakers and excellent cooperation. A new generation of producers, also driven by tourism, is giving new life to a symbolic wine of Alto Adige.

Gianni Tessari and Monti Lessini: Durello conquers the scene

The “stubborn sparkling wine maker” is now president of the Lessini Durello Consortium. After years of success with his pas dosé reserves, Tessari is now aiming to promote this Metodo Classico in the local area.

Environment and Vineyards

Hail Devastates Chieti Vineyards: Harvest at Risk

Coldiretti raises the alarm: damage up to 80% in Ortona, Miglianico and Tollo. Technicians working to assess the impact. There are fears for 2025 production.

Mountain Chalices for Gaza: Charity Auction in Bologna

During Wine City Day, 50 high-altitude labels up for auction for Doctors Without Borders. An initiative that combines solidarity and reflection on climate change in viticulture.

Italian Excellences

Pinot Nero Casanova: the best of Friuli for the third year

Castello di Spessa wins the national competition dedicated to Pinot Noir. The 2022 vintage wins out of 116 labels from 10 regions.

Piedmont “Region of Wine 2025”: awarded at the London Wine Fair

Surpassing California and South Africa. Piedmont triumphs for quality, culture and wine tourism hospitality.

Markets and Wine Politics

Trump and duties: risk of embargo on Italian wine

The US president proposes a 50% duty. The Uiv denounces: "Companies blocked, investments suspended. Immediate intervention is needed from the EU and the Government".

Tariffs and Consumption: 61% of Americans Would Abandon Beloved Wines

According to Zappi research, a 10% increase in prices would discourage most US consumers. A fragile sector in the face of inflation.

Shocking Wine Labels? The Legal and Cultural Challenge

Regulatory proposals equate wine with cigarettes. Legal debates begin: is it right to treat wine like tobacco?

Events and Tastings

Cantine Aperte 2025: Wine Festival from North to South

Weekend of tastings throughout Italy. Over 600 wineries participate with visits, music, picnics and culture. Focus on sustainability and short supply chain.

- Tenuta Cerulli Spinozzi (Abruzzo): between culture and conviviality

- Zinzani Vini (Ravenna): wine among the rows and live music

- Le Marche in celebration: between Verdicchio, Rosso Conero and breathtaking views

Wine & Horses: tasting at Piazza di Siena (Rome)

Masaf event to celebrate the double Italian tradition: cellars that are also stables. A synergy between agriculture, passion and cultural heritage.

International

BelBul: Belgium's national sparkling wine is born

Flemish and Walloons united under one quality brand. Belgium aims to professionalize the sector and increase exports.

Wine Stories

Davide Vignato and the “Vin del Ricordo”: 111 bottles to tell 16 years of history

Passito di Garganega in limited edition, aged 15 years. A tribute to the volcanic territory of Gambellara.

Bertani and the Amarone vault: the 40 million liquid assets

The historic cellar holds 120,000 bottles. A forgotten and rediscovered treasure, today a symbol of an elegant and distinctive Amarone.

Trebbiano 2.0: Terre Cevico relaunches the white wine from Romagna

Innovation and cooperative spirit for an often underestimated grape variety. New interpretations look at global trends.

Education and Culture

AIS Calabria visits the Benvenuto Winery

Future sommeliers discover the vineyards of Francavilla Angitola, tasting Zibibbo and Magliocco Canino. An immersion in territory and identity.

Regulatory Focus

The IGT of Piedmont is born: recognition for resistant vines (PIWI)

Coldiretti launches the project to give dignity to non-DOC/DOCG wines. A step forward for biodiversity and innovation.

Previews

La Grande Dame 2018: Italian debut at Castello di Casole

Veuve Clicquot presents the vintage in the heart of Tuscany. Garden Gastronomy, vegetal cuisine and biodiversity for an elite multisensory experience.

Conclusion

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