Wine Idea's wine news for March 2, 2025!

Welcome to Wine Idea's wine news for March 2 , 2025!

Fine Wine Market: A Chiaroscuro 2025

The fine wine market faces an uncertain outlook for 2025. After two years of declines, experts believe prices have bottomed out, according to a Liv-ex survey of industry players. However, forecasts for a significant recovery remain less than optimistic.

Wine and Large-Scale Distribution: Stagnation of the Domestic Market?

In 2024, wine sales in Italian large-scale retail trade recorded a 3.4% drop in volumes, reaching 436.4 million liters. Despite this, the overall value remained stable at 1.9 billion euros (0.8%), thanks to the effect of inflation.

Dop and Igp Wines: Veneto Drives the Italian Market

According to the ICQRF La Cantina Italia report, Northern Italy holds 58.6% of wine stocks. Veneto confirms its leading position. 54.7% of Italian wine is Dop, 26.7% Igp, with a predominance of prestigious denominations: 20 of the 526 registered represent 58% of total stocks.

2025 Ranking of the Top 100 Italian Red Wines

Gentleman 's ranking rewards the best 100 Italian red wines, combining scores from the main wine guides. Tuscany dominates with eight labels in the top ten, while Piedmont places two.

Coldiretti Pesaro Urbino: "No to Alarmist Messages on Wine"

Coldiretti PU expresses concern about European policies on wine, between positive signals on the CAP and the fear of alarmist labeling. The goal is to obtain funds for real farmers and simplify bureaucracy to encourage innovation and technology.

Wine Show in Piedmont: A Public Success

The third edition of the Salone del Vino in Turin celebrates Piedmontese tradition with 500 wineries present and a section 'Fuori Piemonte' dedicated to quality Italian producers. In addition to tastings, there is ample space for debates on wine tourism, new trends and sustainability.

New Regulations for the Toscana IGT Wine Consortium

The Regional Council of Tuscany has given a favorable opinion to the changes to the regulations of the Consorzio Vino Toscana IGT, which aims to better enhance and promote the denomination.

Trump Tariffs: Billion Euro Threat for Italian Wine

The 25% tariffs on EU exports to the US could have a negative impact of around one billion euros on the Italian wine sector, according to the Unione Italiana Vini.

Mountain Viticulture: New Winery at 2,173 Meters in Courmayeur

A new experimental winery is born in Courmayeur at 2,173 meters above sea level, an innovative project by Cave Mont Blanc that combines tradition and avant-garde.

Wine and Health: A Study Against Demonization?

A study from the University of Barcelona suggests that moderate wine consumption (12-35 glasses per month) could reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, countering some theories about the dangers of alcohol.

Franciacorta Spring Festival: A Weekend of Excellence

On March 8 and 9, over 50 wineries will open their doors for tastings and visits, with excellent food and wine events.

Focus Amarone: Tedeschi's Fabriseria Riserva 2016

Tedeschi ’s Amarone della Valpolicella Classico La Fabriseria Riserva 2016 stands out for its rich, spicy profile, consolidating the winery’s place among Valpolicella’s finest.

Wine Tourism: The Coppola 1489 Winery in Gallipoli

Cantina Coppola 1489 continues the tradition of wine tourism in Salento, offering visitors complete experiences between vineyards and local gastronomy.

Tuscany: Open Vineyards Returns

The wine tourism event Vigneti Aperti returns with trekking routes and visits to wineries throughout Tuscany, from March to October 2025.

Sicily: A Wine Destination of Excellence

Sicily emerges as a model of wine tourism at a global level and will be a protagonist at the International Wine Tourism Fair in Valladolid from 5 to 7 March.

Five Years of Success for Cantina Valle Isarco and Cotarella

The youngest cooperative winery in Alto Adige celebrates five years of collaboration with the oenologist Riccardo Cotarella, who has contributed to the qualitative growth of its wines.

Report Investigates Riccardo and Renzo Cotarella

The Report program shines a spotlight on the financial operations of the Cotarella family, including charity and controversial business practices.

Trend: The Alcohol-Free Wine Market is Growing

While traditional wine faces market challenges, interest in no/low alcohol wines is growing in France, with a sector worth 330 million euros.

CAP Funding for Agricultural Diversification

Information meetings in Friuli Venezia Giulia to illustrate the new call for proposals dedicated to the diversification of agricultural companies into non-agricultural activities, with a focus on agritourism.

Valpolicella and Innovation: The Recioto Metodo Classico

From Valpolicella comes a surprising winemaking innovation: a Recioto Metodo Classico, an innovation that blends different techniques for a one-of-a-kind product.

The Oenology of the Future According to Alessandro Liggio (Frescobaldi)

Winemaker Alessandro Liggio analyzes the different production philosophies around the world and possible inspirations for the Italian wine sector.

Agricultural Aid Reform: What Changes for Businesses

New rules coming soon for the protection of ecosystems and the management of agricultural aid, with a focus on biodiversity and pollinators.

Cagnulari: The Great Sardinian Red Still Little Known

The Cagnulari grape variety, typical of north-western Sardinia, is emerging as one of the most interesting expressions of the Italian wine scene.

Historic Brands of National Interest: New Recognitions for Italian Wine

Tasca d'Almerita, Selvapiana and La Versa enter the Register of Historic Brands of National Interest , confirming the importance of wine in the Italian heritage.

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