Wine News for Tuesday 8 April 2025!

EVENTS & TASTINGS

ViniVeri 2025: natural surprises between Shiraz wines from the Marche and Umbrian pearls

It’s not always easy to find truly amazing wines, but at ViniVeri 2025 – an event dedicated to artisanal viticulture – some gems struck the audience. The event confirmed its focus on the quality and identity of natural wines, banning obvious defects such as brett and celebrating uniqueness without compromise. Despite a slightly lower turnout, the selection remains high-level.

Great Italian Reds Tasted with Corriere della Sera

An exclusive masterclass in the Sala Tulipano of Vinitaly brought together ten wineries awarded in the guide "The best 100 wines and winemakers of Italy" by Corriere della Sera , led by Luciano Ferraro and James Suckling. A sensory journey through resilience, territory and climate change.

INTERNATIONAL MARKETS & DUTIES

US Market Under Pressure: The Psychological Threshold of $20

According to Julius Angelini, an American importer, "exceeding 20 dollars per bottle could mean losing the US market". A clear signal to Italian producers: you need to pay attention to prices to avoid being cut off.

Trump Strikes: 20% Duties on European Wines

From April 9, the 20% duties on EU wine and agri-food products will come into force. The risk for Italian wine is concrete: the United States represents the first market for exports, with almost 2 billion euros per year. The impact will be particularly heavy for prestigious denominations.

Lunelli: «We will not lower prices, the cost will be paid by the consumer»

The Lunelli Group – with the Ferrari and Bisol1542 brands – does not intend to lower its price lists. Matteo Lunelli, president of the group, raises the alarm: «The duties hit hard a growth that was laboriously built».

Federvini: «We cannot afford to lose 24% of exports»

According to the Nomisma Wine Monitor Observatory, the US market represents 24% of Italian wine exports. The risk? An increase in import prices up to €2.60/liter for Piedmontese reds.

Political confrontation at Vinitaly: duties, labels and competitiveness

A summit with Minister Lollobrigida, European Commissioner Hansen and the main wine associations addressed crucial issues such as EU “soft reform” and the consequences of US policies.

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

Vinitaly Design Award 2025: the winners of packaging excellence

At the Teatro Ristori in Verona, the Vinitaly Design Award ceremony rewarded the creativity of wine packaging. With over 30 prominent judges, the competition confirmed the importance of design in market positioning.

A young winery from Campania wins bronze at the Design Award

Cosimo Capasso, 31, amazed with a visionary project: high-altitude wines on Mount Taburno with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, mixing French elegance and Campanian identity.

Angelo Betti Award 2025 to Stefano Trinco, Friulian winemaker

A respected professional since 1982, Trinco receives the highest recognition for Friuli Venezia Giulia at Vinitaly.

Cantina Cinque Terre: awarded as “Ethical Winemaker”

The Ligurian cooperative was recognized for its territorial valorization and environmental commitment.

PRESENCES & ABSENCES

Gancia, Contratto and Braida: out of Vinitaly by choice

Many producers today prefer to invest in wine tourism rather than in expensive trade fair stands. An evolving strategy, more experiential and direct.

TERRITORIES & CULTURE

Vins Extrêmes 2025 returns to Forte di Bard in Valle d'Aosta

The 33rd Mondial des Vins Extrêmes will reward heroic wines on 20-21 September 2025. New: the awards ceremony will once again take place in the evocative setting of the Forte di Bard.

Easter celebrates 100 years with an art event at Giardino Giusti

The historic Veronese winery has organized a refined vernissage for its centenary in one of the most evocative places in Verona.

NEW TRENDS & BUSINESS

Vino NoLo: explosive growth, 38% by 2028

The No-Lo (no and low alcohol) segment is currently worth 2.4 billion dollars and aims to exceed 3.3 by 2028. The USA dominates with 63% of the market. Italy is moving, but slowly.

Alcoholic drinks at Vinitaly: boom among young people

In the “0 Alcohol Enoteca” in Pavilion C, dealcoholized wines stand out for their aesthetic appeal and freedom of tasting. Marchesi Fumanelli presents the Fri Zero line: Corvina and Pinot Grigio-based sparkling wines without alcohol.

Luiss Business School and Consorzio Italia del Vino: the Wine Business Program is born

A high-level training initiative to bridge the gap between academia and the business world. Objective: to train the wine managers of the future.

DATA & STATISTICS

The Italian vineyard in numbers: 693,000 hectares, Puglia in the lead

According to the Censis-Confcooperative report, Puglia is the municipality with the largest vineyard extension (12,000 hectares). Sicily remains the leading region, followed by Veneto and Puglia. 2024 saw a 12.9% growth in production, with 48 million hectoliters of wine.

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