Good morning, today's press review July 4, 2025

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ITALIAN WINERIES

Winery of Wonders in Verona: Bottles Worth 100,000 Euros Resurfaced A collection of Amarone and Tuscan wines dating from the 1980s to the 2000s has been found at the Yard Restaurant in Verona, with an estimated value of over 100,000 euros.

The Veronesi family acquires the Pico Maccario winery The Oniverse group (Signorvino) has acquired Pico Maccario, a historic company from Mombaruzzo active in the Monferrato and Langhe areas.

Cantina Santadi, Doc Cannonau di Sardegna Pani Loriga 2022 A label that enhances the symbolic grape variety of Sardinia, produced by the historic Santadi cooperative, founded in 1960.

Enoteca di Peck: a timeless vault in Milan Peck renews the myth of its cellar, a point of reference for food and wine excellence and wine culture in Milan.

Terre d'Oltrepò, open clash with the Lombardy Region In view of the assembly of 10-11 July, the cooperative is in tension due to the motion of no confidence in the Board of Directors supported by the Region.

ITALIAN WINE AND ITALIAN ENOLOGY

Export of Abruzzo wines on a mission between Canada and the United States The Consorzio Tutela Vini d'Abruzzo promoted Montepulciano, Cerasuolo and Pecorino with masterclasses and tasting tours between Calgary and Vancouver.

Too much wine is being made in Piedmont: 19 million unsold liters. Stocks sitting in the cellar, consumption down and a regional green table to discuss extraordinary distillation and reduction of yields.

Frescobaldi (UIV): stop chasing production records The president of Unione Italiana Vini denounces the excess of stocks and the unsustainability of producing 90 million hectoliters per year.

Heat brings forward the harvest in Bergamo A mechanized harvest is expected with good quality bunches and a 15% increase in production, but the market is slowing down.

Agriculture, boom of young people in Psp funds Almost 1,700 applications approved in Sicily for young farmers, thanks to dedicated CAP resources.

The company manager is not young, no contributions The request for financing of an agricultural company in the Valle dei Laghi was rejected because it was formally managed by the grandfather who is over ninety years old.

FORBUS, the platform to transform wineries into sustainable businesses Integrated consultancy for viticulture, oenology, sales and branding for Italian wineries.

We are looking for cellars to rent on weekends. Project to develop wine tourism with extraordinary openings on Saturdays and Sundays.

We are looking for agricultural companies to acquire with rent to buy Initiative to encourage the entry of young farmers into the sector through innovative forms of access to ownership.

Vino&Natura, the startup to digitize wineries Objective: to enhance Italian wineries with digital tools and involve families and communities in sustainable paths.

INTERNATIONAL WINE

China, 32% duties on EU spirits kick in From 5 July, brandy, grape marc and wine-based alcoholic beverages from Europe will be subject to anti-dumping duties, with the exception of producers with minimum price agreements.

California Rediscovers Sangiovese After years of neglect, a new generation of producers is reevaluating the Tuscan grape variety, adapting it to the warm Californian climate.

WINE EVENTS

FIVI Wine Market: the poster celebrates the “natural” vineyard From 15 to 17 November the Independent Winegrowers Market returns to BolognaFiere. Sarah Mazzetti’s new poster recalls a healthy and biodiverse ecosystem.

From Europe new rules on wine production The European Committee of the Regions has approved the guidelines on market rules and the post-2027 CAP, with significant impacts for Italian producers.

FOCUS: MARKET CHALLENGES

Wine looks beyond the difficulties with new investments Oniverse in Piedmont, Paololeo in Salento and Famiglia Cecchi in Montalcino confirm confidence in the future despite the decline in consumption.

Sidewalk Chronicles: The Wine Crisis Told from Below A firsthand account of how the crisis in the wine sector affects wine merchants, restaurateurs, and entrepreneurs every day.

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