Daily Press Review – Wine & Territory

Sunday 8 June 2025

March Takes Oregon: Pinot Noir and Bubbles on the West Coast

The Marzotto family, in its third generation with Gaetano, Luca, Nicolò and Stefano, crosses the Atlantic after having invested 450 million in Italy. After the acquisition of Roco Winery in the Willamette Valley, the doubling arrives with Marsch Estate: 40 hectares in total.

“Our pure Pinot Noir is giving exceptional results, and the 2013 Roco RMS Brut was elected best wine of the year by Wine Enthusiast,” says Gaetano Marzotto.

Alcohol on a diet? The nutritionist's opinion

Dr. Sacha Sorrentino clarifies: yes to wine in moderation even on a diet, better if red for its antioxidants. Be careful, however, with cocktails and sugary drinks that compromise the overall caloric intake.

US Wine 2025: Strategies Between Young People and Direct Sales

The BMO Wine Report 2025 sends a clear message: focus on direct sales and attract young people. Despite a 4% drop in volumes, the slowdown suggests a stabilization.

«The key? Innovation and direct connection with the end consumer.»

Stop new authorizations for vineyards: the proposal of the Italian Wine Union

UIV proposes an annual suspension for authorizations to plant new vineyards. The goal is to reflect on a structural reform that focuses on quality, value and sustainability of the Italian vineyard.

Prosecco: US exports at 15% for Opitergino-Mottense companies

After the meeting between Minister Lollobrigida and US Secretary of Agriculture Rollins, positive signs for the American market.

"Our product is competitive, all we need is stability and collaboration," says Valerio Nadal.

Trentino-Alto Adige: the best wines awarded by the Edmund Mach Foundation

The 8th edition of the “Vini Territori” competition involves 160 labels and rewards regional winemaking excellence. Unique in its kind, it sees the active participation of students from the FEM winemaking course.

Roero Arneis under 20 euros: Gambero Rosso's selection

The Piedmontese white is increasingly asserting itself alongside the great Nebbiolos. Here are the 13 best Roero Arneis selected by Gambero Rosso for their quality-price ratio.

Rosato: From Snubbed Wine to Stylish Star

Still too little considered in wine lists, rosés deserve more space. Identità di Vino offers a selection not to be missed: "Rosé is neither fish nor fowl, but it can be identifying and noble."

Asia, the promised land for Italian wine

During the "Market Trends" event at Expo 2025 Osaka, Italy relaunches its Asian strategy. In the first two months of 2025, wine exports reached 1.2 billion euros (3.6%), with the Far East leading the way.

Valpolicella doc: the Consortium's new summer challenge

Christian Marchesini focuses on Valpolicella served fresh to intercept the tastes of young people. The consortium looks to new markets: Kazakhstan, China, Korea and Japan.

Frescobaldi: «Temporary stop to new plants, a reform is needed»

Lamberto Frescobaldi and UIV ask for a one-year halt to planting authorizations. Time is needed to review the system: yields, hills, mountains and competitiveness are the key points.

Wine and health: yes in moderation

Numerous studies confirm it: wine, if consumed moderately with meals, can bring benefits. Resveratrol helps the heart and intestines. But be careful of excesses and ideological simplifications.

Classic Method in Calabria: the challenge of two young winemakers

Mario Alberto Romano and Cosmo Rombolà make sparkling wines with zibibbo and magliocco canino on the Costa degli Dei. A story of friendship, courage and valorization of the territory of Vibo Valentia.

Asia: Giansanti in Osaka launches Italian wine in emerging markets

The president of Confagricoltura: «Japan, Korea and China absorb 2/3 of Italian exports to Asia. Now we need to expand to India, Vietnam, Hong Kong and Singapore».

Farewell to Sebastiano “Sebio” De Bartoli, Sicilian Wine Artist

Having passed away at the age of 47, he left an indelible mark on Sicilian viticulture and art. The bronze crucifix donated to the Sanctuary of Marsala is the symbol of his intimate and spiritual reflection.

Montefiascone: the Winery relaunches and becomes a SpA

Under the leadership of Ivano Marucci, the historic winery changes skin, leaving the crisis behind. New governance, new logistics and an ambitious commercial plan for the relaunch.

A sip of... Brunello 2020: Patrizia Cencioni and her family legacy

The story of a tenacious woman who took up her grandfather's legacy and created an excellent winemaking reality with her daughters Arianna and Annalisa. Brunello flies between Canada, Brazil and China.

Ottella: 120 years of Lugana between art and architecture

The Veronese company celebrates its anniversary with over a million bottles produced and works of art in the cellar. Awarded with the “Global Best of Wine Tourism Award 2025”, Ottella is a symbol of elegance and innovation.

Le Manzane Solidarity Harvest: over €17,000 raised for young people in difficulty

Over 500 participants and 17,143.82 euros donated to the association “C'è Da Fare ETS”. A harvest with a big heart in the Prosecco Hills, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

That was today's news from the world of wine, brought to you by QUIDQUID. We'll be back tomorrow with new stories from the global vineyard.

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