Wine Idea's wine news for March 19, 2025!

FROM VINEYARDS TO BUSINESSES: NEW STORIES OF WINE

From the vineyard to the nursery: Christian Pancheri's green dream on the Trentino hills

At the gates of Trento, in the historic Villa Pedrotti, the young winemaker Christian Pancheri starts his agricultural business. With family support, he has created an agricultural company, marking a generational change and focusing on innovation and tradition.

That wine that tastes of history: the Scavi vineyards entrusted to the Feudi and Basilisco wineries

In the heart of Pompeii, the Tenute Capaldo Group, with Feudi di San Gregorio and Basilisco, invests one million euros to produce wine exclusively "made in Pompeii".

MAJOR EVENTS: WINE FAIRS AND FESTIVALS

Vinitaly 2025: tradition, innovation and sustainability in the heart of Italian wine

From 6 to 9 April Verona will host the 57th edition of Vinitaly, a global crossroads for operators in the sector. The wine panorama is experiencing an epochal evolution between demographic changes and new consumer trends.

At the 57th Vinitaly the Collective of Irpinia and Sannio wines with 111 wineries

In the Campania pavilion, 111 companies will present the best of regional production, with export growth of 7% in 2024.

Orcia Wine Festival: the most beautiful wine in the world celebrated in its territory

From 24 to 27 April in San Quirico d'Orcia the 14th edition of the Orcia Wine Festival will be held, an oenological and cultural event linked to the UNESCO landscape.

Raise your glasses to the second edition of the Sangiovese Festival

On April 12 and 13, the market fair dedicated to Sangiovese returns to San Giovanni Valdarno, with tastings and events sponsored by the Tuscany Region.

Prowein 2025: the Marche wine region at the Düsseldorf trade fair

The Marche wine excellences will be protagonists from 16 to 18 March in Germany, trying to consolidate their presence on international markets.

WINE MARKET AND ECONOMIC SCENARIOS

Sandro Boscaini, Mr Amarone: "Trade wars, new healthism and climate. Our bottles in the perfect storm"

The president of Masi Agricola highlights the current challenges: falling production, new post-pandemic consumption trends and trade duties.

Over 40 euros for a Prosecco, almost 200 euros for a Chianti Classico: the effect of US duties

The possible 200% increase in duties could increase the prices of Italian wine in the United States, penalizing the sector and reducing the competitiveness of Made in Italy.

"European wine orders in the US are suspended": importers take cover after Trump's tariff announcement

The threat of new tariffs has blocked orders, casting uncertainty over the future of exports to the world's largest wine market.

Wine exports to the US: Lollobrigida calls for calm, but the market collapse would be total

Agriculture Minister stresses premium wine will retain value, but admits new tariffs would have devastating impact

Italian wine exports: bubbles soar in 2024, but still wines also do better than in 2023

Despite the market difficulties, the export of sparkling wines recorded a 12%, while still wines DOP and IGP exceeded 6 million hectolitres.

INNOVATION, SUSTAINABILITY AND NEW TRENDS

Cantine di Verona launches G.Low, the sustainable low-alcohol wine

New line of low-alcohol wines (8 degrees), produced without dealcoholization to guarantee sustainability and organoleptic quality.

In Veneto the first plant for dealcoholization (also organic)

Pizzolato launches NoLo Italian Hub, the first project in Italy dedicated to the production of organic wines without alcohol.

The Big Non-Alcoholic Wine Bluff: Passing Fad or Quiet Revolution?

The non-alcoholic wine market is growing rapidly: in 2023 it was worth 2.29 billion dollars, and could exceed 5 billion by 2033.

CLIMATE AND AGRICULTURE

Unseasonal frost: sub-zero temperatures threaten Friuli's orchards and vineyards

Late frosts put agricultural crops at risk, with possible significant damage to the region's vines and orchards.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

"Best Winery 2025": Sibaldo and Gerardo Molettieri's wines awarded

The Antonio Molettieri Winery wins the award at IO VINO, an event that celebrates the winemaking excellence of Irpinia.

Bonollo 1908 at Vinitaly: debut of Ligneum reserves

The historic distillery presents four new exclusive grappa reserves in tonneaux, together with a restyling of its iconic references.

Positive signals for the Colli Berici DOC: international and Tai Rosso drive growth

In 2024, bottled wine grew by 10.3%, with Cabernet Sauvignon and Tai Rosso showing strong growth.

FOOD AND WINE AND CURIOSITIES

Alberto Tomba: "I'll take you to my cellar"

The former ski champion talks about his passion for wine, which began during his travels in the world of sport.

The Antica Bottega del Vino lands in Cortina

The famous Veronese wine shop opens a branch in the Pearl of the Dolomites, bringing its prestigious assortment of over 4,000 labels.

Traveling in the world of wine “in prime time” with a glass on the sofa at home

A new television format takes viewers on a discovery of Italy’s great terroirs with tastings led by experts.

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