Wine News for Thursday 10 April 2025

EVENTS AND EXHIBITIONS

“The Unesco Wonder”: 60 shots to tell the story of Langhe, Roero and Monferrato

At Palazzo Lascaris, in the heart of Turin, the photographic exhibition “La meraviglie Unesco” (The Unesco Wonder) opens, dedicated to the wine-growing landscapes of Langhe, Roero and Monferrato, a World Heritage Site since 2014. Sixty shots by Enzo Massa, Carlo Avataneo and Enzo Isaia immortalise these lands in all seasons, offering an exciting visual story of the Piedmontese “cultural landscape”.

VINITALY 2025 – NEWS, AWARDS AND PROTAGONISTS

Lucanian success at Vinitaly 2025: awards and new prospects

Basilicata closes its participation in the 57th edition of Vinitaly with a bang, with awards, new market outlets and the appreciation of operators. “We have brought a lively and innovative agriculture,” says Councilor Carmine Cicala.

Abruzzo, Molise and Puglia united in the organic wine supply chain

The interregional project worth over 17 million euros, financed by the PNRR, for the promotion of excellent organic wine was presented. The leader is the cooperative Mercato Contadino delle Terreverdi teramano. The focus: sustainability and biodynamics.

Arianna Occhipinti: “Natural wine needs concentration”

The Sicilian producer returns to Vinitaly, with a critical view of alternative fairs: “Too many and dispersive”. Her wine is rooted in the biodiversity of the Iblean districts, with 40 hectares of vineyards, olive groves and wheat.

Nino Barraco also chooses Vinitaly: “Let's show our face”

The Marsala producer enters the debate on natural wine: “I don’t want a perfect wine, but what emotions”. His presence in Verona confirms the desire to strengthen the visibility of the artisan sector.

Four century-old cooperatives awarded

EU Commissioner Hansen awards Cantina Bozen, Merano, Sankt Pauls and Tre Secoli. There are now 22 hundred-year-old wine cooperatives awarded in Italy.

Vinitaly closes with 97,000 attendees: foreign operators grow

Over 32,000 international buyers (7%), with strong growth in Germany, France, the United Kingdom and Japan. China is down (-20%). Verona confirms its role as a global hub for wine.

TRENDS & INSIGHTS

Five trends from Vinitaly 2025: between tradition and change

From the boom of dealcoholized wines to the return of Lambrusco, from organic to the consolidation of structured reds: wine evolves but does not break with the past. Growing interest also for non-EU markets.

The Amphora Revolution: Making Wine in Terracotta

The “Amphora Revolution” project brings 6 excellent wineries to Vinitaly that are rediscovering winemaking in amphora for native vines. According to Helmuth Köcher: “A concrete response to the climate crisis”.

Bisol1542 presents two new products from Valdobbiadene

Rive di Campea Extra Brut 2024 and I Gondolieri Brut 2024 tell the story of Prosecco Superiore with elegance and modernity, between biodiversity and territorial vocation.

Wine in GDO: sales down, but white will overtake red

In the first quarter of 2025, a 4.5% decrease in volume is recorded. According to Circana, in the next five years, white wines will dominate consumer preferences. Inzolia and Vermentino are growing.

INTERNATIONAL MARKET AND TRADE POLICIES

US Tariffs: Concerns and Response Strategies

The imposition of 20% duties by the United States puts Italian producers on alert. Diplomatic solutions and alternative markets are being sought (Canada in the lead). The meeting between Meloni and Trump on April 17 will be crucial.

The sector takes action: "We need a review of the CMO and compensation"

At the summit with Giorgia Meloni, producers and unions ask for European funds, new markets, simplifications and tax relief. Priority: act before the effect of duties becomes structural.

Italian Importers in the USA: Crisis Management Models

Companies that have invested in direct import subsidiaries, such as Zonin1821 and Mezzacorona, have greater room to maneuver to deal with tariffs and maintain competitiveness.

Duties and relocation: 54 million bottles to be repositioned

According to the Enpaia-Censis Report, the surplus of supply resulting from the drop in exports to the USA could lower prices in Europe. Germany and the United Kingdom are the main destinations.

CULTURE AND COMMUNICATION

“Diwine letture” returns to the Angelini Paolo Winery

The literary review between vineyards and words begins Sunday, April 13 with Remo Bassini. Books, wine and territory meet in Ozzano Monferrato.

Oscarwine goes paper: “Wine culture must remain written”

Livio Buffo, founder of the portal, announces the new printed edition. The message: “Against the culture of the instant, let's rediscover paper”.

SELECTIONS AND PRIZES

The Ten “Rare Wines” You Absolutely Must Try

At the Tre Bicchieri event, an exclusive tasting of unique, limited and visionary labels. Out of the ordinary projects for curious palates and glass collectors.

Moscato Pritziosu triumphs: five stars for Nuraghe Crabioni

The Pritziosu 2023 by Sorso-Sennori Doc wins the maximum score at 5Star Wines – The Book. Sweet excellence from the young Sardinian winery, founded in 2003.

REFLECTIONS AND DEBATES

Flavescence dorée: stable situation, but attention is needed

The disease appears to be slowing down, but winemakers must maintain high levels of monitoring and preventive treatments, especially in Northern Italy.

Wine and health: the Garattini case

Professor Silvio Garattini denounces the lack of health labeling on wine. “Alcohol is carcinogenic, as the WHO would say, but in Italy we pretend not to see,” he writes in Il Fatto Quotidiano.

NEW GENERATIONS

5,500 young people choose the vineyard: the future is green and conscious

According to the Centro Studi Divulga, entrepreneurship under 35 is growing in wine: biodiversity, short supply chain and territorial culture at the heart of the new winemaking generation.

DISTILLATES

Bonollo 1908 launches the Ligneum Collection: reserves in tonneaux

The historic Paduan distillery presents the new range of reserves refined in 500-liter barrels. A combination of tradition, elegance and sensory innovation.

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