Press review for Sunday, November 16, 2025

A web-structured review, organized by topic, and with a tone that guides the reader through the complex, vibrant, and sometimes contradictory flow of the industry. A good review is like a ray of light in a cellar: it brings order and highlights what matters.

ITALIAN WINERIES

• APPIUS 2021: Appiano's winemaking synthesis. The 118-year-old San Michele Appiano cooperative, with a production of nearly 3 million bottles, presents the new edition of the APPIUS project, the legacy of Hans Terzer's long work and now led by Jacob Gasser. A symbol of South Tyrolean winemaking.

• “A toast at five”: Eleonora Bianchi's demi sec In Franciacorta, a young entrepreneur proposes a change of ritual: replacing afternoon tea with a glass of Terre d'Aenòr demi sec, designed to pair well with pastries and chocolate.

• Tragedy in Franciacorta. Mohammed Salifu, a worker on the same farm for 15 years, loses his life in Ome after being crushed by an overturned tractor.

• The Mulners of Ravenna: a club that has lasted 187 years The historic venue, with 750 members, continues to be a place where different generations meet, have a drink and discuss the world as they have done for almost two centuries.

• The story of the Gianollis: from the fields to the Stock Exchange The family recounts a century of redemption with a new commemorative wine and a book dedicated to the 100 years of Armando Gianolli, still active today among vineyards and tractors.

ITALIAN WINE AND ITALIAN ENOLOGY

• AIS Vitae Guide 2026: 400 excellent wines presented in Florence. Tuscany also won Ilaria Lorini as Italy's best sommelier.

• Grape prices below sustainability In Piedmont, according to Cia Cuneo, the average values do not cover management costs: at least €1.20/kg would be needed to guarantee income for farmers.

• Agricultural land: demand slightly ahead of supply. The average price rises by 1%, reaching €22,400/ha. Interest in irrigable land suitable for quality production is growing.

• Rosés on the rise, but Italy is proceeding “in a disorganized fashion” The global market is rewarding rosés, while Italian consortia are struggling to coordinate after the halt to the Rosautoctono project.

INTERNATIONAL

• Maison Perondé: the Italian-French Champagne is born From Piacenza to Ambonnay, the shared adventure of Alessandro Perini and Nicolas Secondé leads to the debut of a new Champagne with a dual soul.

• Wine Spectator Top 100 2025 The title of “Wine of the Year” goes to Château Giscours 2022 (Margaux). More than 10,200 wines tasted blind made up the ranking.

• Vinous Top 100 Wines 2025 This time the podium is Italian: Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Vigna Il Poggio 2020 from Castello di Monsanto takes first place. A total of 22 Italian labels make the list.

• OIV: World production among the lowest ever, estimated at 232 million hectoliters. Quantities are low, but the market is considered "balanced" thanks to weak demand and controlled inventories.

WINE EVENTS

• “Autumn in the Cellar” in Sicily. A journey through art, tastings, and traditions at eight of the island's wineries, promoted by IRVO. The last stop is November 16th.

• Urbi e Torbi 2025 in Rocca di Mezzo Large traveling tasting with 24 wineries and 13 refreshment points in the Abruzzo village, which has become a symbolic event of the Rocche Plateau.

• Vinitaly Global Tour towards 2026 Nine stops between Asia, Europe and the Americas to strengthen the internationalization of Italian wine and prepare for the 58th edition of the show in Verona.

• Chianti Consortium in Brazil In São Paulo, the Top Italian Wines Roadshow hosts a masterclass dedicated to Chianti DOCG and a tasting table with over 40 labels.

• “Novello sotto il Castello” in Conversano Three days of tastings, music and Apulian traditions to celebrate autumn and the new year 2025.

SCENARIOS AND MARKET

• Wine companies according to UIV: growth is necessary Lamberto Frescobaldi reiterates that “small is no longer beautiful”: larger aggregations and dimensions are needed to face declining exports, rising costs and changing consumption.

• Economists: Recovery could arrive in 2027. The sector must navigate current critical issues and a more favorable future economic cycle. Managers and entrepreneurs emphasize the importance of communication.

• Laser weed control enters the field From chemistry to light: technological innovation brings a new approach to weed control based on artificial intelligence and lasers.

This collection paints a picture of a sector in full swing: amidst entrepreneurial courage, structural challenges, innovation, and a constant desire to better present itself to the world. A good starting point for those navigating strategic decisions in the supply chain.