WINE PRESS REVIEW - 7 JULY 2025

ITALIAN WINERIES

• Cantina Castellaro in Lipari An architectural project integrated into the volcanic geology that combines nature, hospitality and wine tourism, an expression of the Aeolian territory and the Lentsch family.
• Cantina di Ramuscello awarded in Rome Two medals won at the XXIII International Wine Competition Città del Vino: gold for the Prosecco Doc Brut Rosé, silver for the Ribolla Gialla Extra Dry.
• Vallepicciola (Chianti Classico) Tuscan winery that combines wine, sustainability, architecture and high-level hospitality, becoming an example of hospitality integrated with the territory.
• Cantina di Ossi awarded The Cantina Alba SAS receives the Grand Gold Medal from Minister Lollobrigida for the wine “Dedola isola dei Nuraghi”.
• A Gavi for the light Cantina Produttori del Gavi presents the accessible label “Il Forte” with Braille and QR VisioTattile, in support of the Union of the Blind and Partially Sighted of Alessandria.

ITALIAN WINE AND ITALIAN ENOLOGY

• Fonzone: Elle Effe Ci project in Irpinia Focus on Fiano and Greco, vines increasingly appreciated for their finesse and elegance thanks to the modern techniques of local producers.
• Ancient Maiella vines rediscovered Agreement between Bio Cantina Sociale Orsogna, Maiella Park and 5 Municipalities for the protection of biodiversity and the valorization of rare vines such as Ghiuppitte de Mundeneire and Middialonghe.
• The University of Pisa and maceration with nitrogen Experimentation on Gamay teinturier for a new wine richer in anthocyanins and polyphenols, without altering the aroma.
• The alcohol-free wine infusion is born in Chianti Classico The “Berstin” project conceived by Emanuele Graetz promises to revolutionize the drinking experience with an alcohol-free grape infusion.
• Equalitas: safety in wine districts The “Wine and Safety Districts” project aims to enhance the well-being of workers in the Italian wine supply chain.
• Wine, the true luxury of conviviality Reflection on the cultural role of wine today, a symbol of sharing in an increasingly frenetic world.
• Italian wine in 2024 From 659 million bottles of Prosecco DOC to 3.41 million of Cirò DOC, with Calabria ready for the first DOCG.

INTERNATIONAL VITICULTURE

• European Wine in Crisis, EU Funding for South Africa Controversy over EU aid for South African wine as European sector suffers.
• Wine crisis hits Portugal Protests by over 500 Douro winemakers against overproduction, falling prices and Spanish competition.
• Duties and export risk Federvini raises the alarm on new US tariffs and the euro-dollar exchange rate that threaten Italian wine.
• Trump and tariffs on European food Concerns about 17% tariffs on food, while China adopts anti-dumping measures on European brandy (except France).

WINE EVENTS

• Trentodoc Festival 2025 (26-28 September) The fourth edition will celebrate mountain bubbles in the historic center of Trento, with tastings, meetings and shows.
• Marino “Pane e vino” 2025 (4-5 July) Event in the heart of the Castelli Romani with tastings, historical parades, music and activities for families.
• Yoga & dinner in the vineyard at Merumalia (July 6) An experience that combines wellness, a visit to the cellar and a tasting with dinner in Frascati.
• Pordenonelegge in cantina (July 8) The writer Antonio Manzini guest at the Cantina La Sartoria Vini – Piera 1899 for the summer literary review.

ITALIAN ENOLOGY AND VINEYARD DEFENSE

• Popillia japonica, alarm in the vineyards of Alessandria The exotic beetle threatens the young shoots of the vines: Coldiretti collects widespread reports in the province.
• Eight Red Wines to Serve Chill Technical focus on how serving temperature and sensory characteristics influence the perception of summer reds.