Wine Press Review for Friday, July 11, 2025.

Wine Press Review for Friday 11 July 2025 .

Italian wineries

▶ Terre d'Oltrepò Winery, a decisive moment. Regional councilor Beduschi issues an ultimatum: "Either we change course or it's the end." The meeting on July 11th is awaited. Meanwhile, the boards of directors of Scapa and Spa have resigned , amid a climate of change led by the Region and Coldiretti.

▶ Cantina Tolaini, Lia's vision In Castelnuovo Berardenga, Lia Tolaini leads the company in the spirit of terroir, expanding the cellar with new concrete tanks to enhance the identity of Chianti Classico.

▶ Mazzei: history, territory, and new generations. The historic Mazzei family relaunches its philosophy: "More indigenous and open to young people." Between Chianti, Maremma, and Sicily, the line is clear: contemporaries since 1435.

▶ Poggio alle Monache Winery: Double Gold in Rome The Corale Syrah 2021 and Lanario Sangiovese 2021 wines were awarded at the 23rd Città del Vino International Wine Competition. Excellence from the Valdichiana.

▶ Marasca Rossi: wine, memories, and tourism. Two brothers under 30 are transforming their grandparents' memories into a successful winemaking project. Codacons awarded the title "Small Friendly Municipality."

▶ Valdobbiadene is looking for young people for the harvest . Cantina Produttori is launching its “Recruiting Day” on July 21st: a workshop and aptitude selection to train the next generation of winery workers.

▶ Alba Winery (Ossi): Keva wins international gold. Cannonau Keva takes the podium at the "European City of Wine 2025" competition. The elegance and uniqueness of this Sardinian wine are recognized.

Italian wine and Italian oenology

▶ Clara Vitaggio: Research and Climate Resilience The winemaker and oenologist reflects on the importance of a winemaking community that evolves with research and technology to address the climate crisis.

▶ Sales crisis in Piedmont and Tuscany. In Tuscany, Councilor Saccardi convenes the sector on July 15th. DOP/IGP sales are sharply declining. In Piedmont, Isnardi and Bongioanni clash over unsold wine.

▶ Andrea Rossi is the new president of Avito. Congratulations from the president of the Tuscan Regional Council, Mazzeo: "We need innovation, promotion abroad, and simplification."

▶ Wine among the stars in Terricciola. The "Terricciola Wine Agenda" is born: stories of producers, the region, and history. Presentation on July 14th in the municipal park.

▶ The world of wine is a woman: Giulia Sattin. The protagonist of the "Women's Wine" column, Giulia is a sommelier and communicator born among her grandfather's vineyards. Passion, terroir, and communication.

▶ Fiano Macchia Sacra 2023 – Torre in Pietra A Lazio wine that expresses Mediterranean essence: notes of citrus, thyme, and a marine finish reminiscent of the Tyrrhenian Sea.

▶ Wine Critics Scandal: "In Vino Non Veritas" Report 's investigation raises questions about transparency and conflicts of interest in Gambero Rosso awards. The influence of marketing on the guides is being discussed.

International

▶ United States: Tariffs, Rising Spirits, and the Wine Crisis Ponti (Federvini) raises the alarm: 20% tariffs on Italian wine exports would be devastating. Meanwhile, in the US, spirits (thanks to RTDs) are exceeding wine in volume for the first time in 50 years.

▶ The Oregon Case: Pinot Noir Threatened by Tariffs The Adelsheim winery recounts the young winemaking history of Oregon, now under pressure from the trade war between the US and the EU.

▶ Spain in decline: -40 million euros in the first months of 2025. Iberian viticulture is losing ground: turnover down 4.2%, volumes down 4.8%. We now await the Italian statistics from ISTAT.

▶ France: DGCCRF inspections, violations in 38% of factories The French government report denounces irregularities in traceability and consumer information in over a third of the companies inspected.

Wine events

▶ Enovitis Extrême 2025: Machines for Heroic Vineyards The third edition of the trade fair for extreme viticulture technologies will be held on July 8th in Cembra (Trento). 67 exhibitors and field trials.

▶ Assoenologi at the European Parliament Baratella and Fracassetti bring the voice of Italian winemaking to Strasbourg: "Yes to wine tourism, yes to training, yes to sustainability."

▶ Wine Nights in Marino (July 12-13) Tastings, telescopes, and culture amidst the underground passages and the Mithraeum. Winemaking tradition meets astronomy in the evocative setting of the belvedere.

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