Wine Idea's wine news for March 13, 2025!

Events and Tastings

Wine Meets Art: The Eastern Hills in the Museums of Udine

After the success of the tastings of the Consorzio Colli Orientali del Friuli at Caffè Contarena in Udine, a new exhibition is starting: “The Colli Orientali del Friuli in the Museums of Udine”. An event that combines the pleasure of wine with culture, bringing the excellence of winemaking to unique artistic spaces.

VinNatur Tasting celebrates 20 years with 180 natural wineries

From 5 to 7 April 2025, at the Margraf showroom in Gambellara, VinNatur Tasting returns with 180 winemakers from all over Europe. New this year: the possibility of directly purchasing the labels being tasted and an area reserved for journalists and importers for tastings in an exclusive setting.

Spring of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco 2025

The 30th edition of Primavera del Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco kicks off on Friday, March 14. A journey to discover the territories and winemaking traditions of Prosecco Superiore DOCG, recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Umbria del Vino 2025: the winners of the wine competition

On Tuesday, March 11, at the Umbria Chamber of Commerce Conference Center, the winners of the “L'Umbria del Vino” competition were awarded. 17 wineries stood out among the 50 participants for the quality of their labels.

Wine tourism and markets

Wine tourism: First CESEO survey presented to the Senate

The first survey by the Movimento Turismo del Vino and CESEO (Centro Studi Enoturismo e Oleoturismo) was presented at the Senate. The event highlighted the role of enotourism as an economic driver and the need for analytical support for the sustainable growth of the sector.

The wine tourism boom: 24% of turnover in the cellar in 2024

Wine tourism in Italy continues to grow with a 24% increase in winery turnover. However, 81% of companies report an increase in costs, which erodes profit margins, especially for micro and small businesses.

Wineries that focus on hospitality grow more than others

A study by Movimento Turismo del Vino and CESEO has shown that wineries that offer hospitality experiences record a greater increase in turnover. Digitalization and artificial intelligence are becoming central tools for the development of the sector.

US duties: risk for 98% of Italian wines

According to the Unione Italiana Vini (UIV), 80% of Italian wine risks a drop in exports to the United States due to the new 25% duties announced by the Trump administration. The damage could amount to 470 million euros, with an overall impact of almost one billion on global exports.

Cantina Veneta (Collis): growth and new openings

Collis Veneto Wine Group plans to open five new single-brand stores in 2025, expanding its direct sales network. The 2024 turnover is stable at 12.6 million euros, with 36 active shops in Veneto, Lombardy, Piedmont and Lazio.

Innovation and New Trends

Alcohol-free wine boom: the phenomenon in Italy

With the possibility of producing dealcoholized wine also in Italy, an emerging market is developing that divides experts. Michele Tait is among the first producers to invest in this new frontier of drinking.

Andrea Moser: «Dealcohol-free? Aberrant». Komb(w)ine is born

Winemaker Andrea Moser criticizes dealcoholized wines for the excessive energy consumption of the alcohol removal process. In the meantime, he launches Komb(w)ine, a new drink based on kombucha and grape must, in collaboration with Legend Kombucha.

Dealcoholized wine: a passing phenomenon or a revolution?

The debate on alcohol-free wine is heating up. After the Slow Wine Fair in Bologna, producers and consumers are divided between those who consider it an opportunity and those who consider it an oenological heresy.

Productions and Territories

The future of Piedmontese wine between technology and climate change

Despite the challenges of climate change, Piedmont wine production grew by 5% in 2024, reaching 2.25 million hectoliters. Piedmont remains the second region in terms of turnover, with 1.2 billion euros.

Franciacorta in decline: sales down 5.4% in two years

Franciacorta records a contraction in sales, down to 19.12 million bottles in 2024. However, the average price per bottle increases by 7%, a sign of a strategy aimed at enhancing the product.

Maison Joseph Perrier: 200 Years of Champagne History

Founded in 1825 in Châlons-sur-Marne, Maison Joseph Perrier celebrates two centuries of excellence. The historic winery, beloved by Queen Victoria, continues to produce high-quality Champagne in a context of innovation and tradition.

From Terradeifortis to Japan: Roeno's Enantio conquers Tokyo

Roeno debuts in Japan with the native Enantio grape variety, presented during Foodex Japan 2025. The ungrafted variety was the protagonist of a seminar that highlighted its history and international potential.

Three Slow Food Presidia and three Passiti with an ancient history

At the Slow Wine Fair, three Slow Food Passiti wines - Cinque Terre Sciacchetrà, Moscato al governo di Saracena and Vinosanto from smoked grapes from Alto Tevere - told the story of the winemaking tradition and the challenges of heroic viticulture in Italy.

Gastronomy and Culture

The tavern in the cellar: the flavours of the Venetian tradition from Ca' Lunga

On March 30th, at 12:30, Osteria Padovana and the Ca' Lunga winery are offering a special lunch with typical Venetian dishes paired with their wines, reinterpreting tradition in a modern way.Thank you for your attention, today's press review was offered by QUIDQUID . See you tomorrow!

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