A brief overview of the main news in the wine sector, including wineries, markets, wine tourism, and events.
Italian Wineries
Tenuta Etna Nord will focus on district wines from 2027.
The Cantoni family (Fattoria Fibbiano) continues its investment in Northern Etna with the aim of promoting the individual districts through wines with a strong identity, respecting the peculiarities of the volcanic territory.
Zorzettig presents the 2024 Myò Pinot Bianco
The historic winery in the Colli Orientali del Friuli region is relaunching its Myò line with a new image and highlighting Pinot Bianco as a symbol of elegance and territoriality.
Collina dei Ciliegi develops the "wine hospitality" model
The Veronese winery strengthens its position in wine tourism through high-altitude wines, catering, and integrated hospitality.
Arnaldo Caprai awarded for social inclusion
For the fourth consecutive year, the Umbrian winery has received the UNHCR "Welcome. Working for Refugee Integration" award, confirming its commitment to social responsibility.
Sapaio invests in architecture and territorial identity
The project for the new winery designed by Massimo Piccin, which integrates production, culture, architecture, and local development, continues in Bibbona.
Masseria Surani focuses on young consumers
The Tommasi Group winery emphasizes how the language of wine must become simpler and more inclusive to bring new generations closer together.
Carpi and Sorbara winery seeks relaunch
To avoid bankruptcy, some historic production sites are being put up for sale while the negotiated resolution of the crisis continues.
Cantina Bolzano reduces CO₂ emissions by 44%.
The South Tyrolean cooperative confirms the important results achieved thanks to the new CasaClima Wine headquarters and publishes its second Sustainability Report.
Italian Wine and Oenology
Sector policy and strategies
European Wine Summit: Marzia Varvaglione's appeal
During the European Summit in Taranto, a strong message was sent to institutions: it was necessary to defend European funds earmarked for wine and strengthen the cultural and social role of the sector.
Confcooperative proposes to stop new vineyards
The wine cooperative is calling for a temporary suspension of permits for new plantings to rebalance the market and contain overproduction.
CMO Wine Third Countries
The deadline for submitting applications for promotion projects in non-EU markets has been extended to July 7, 2026.
Market and consumption
Decanter World Wine Awards 2026
Italy takes second place in the world behind France with:
Summer 2026 Trends According to Partesa
New trends emerge:
The future is in quality daily reds
The market demands more elegant, balanced, and easily drinkable red wines without sacrificing personality.
Innovation and research
Eight startups will transform Italian wine
The Wine Tech Challenge selects eight startups dedicated to:
Autolysis becomes the new winemaking trend
More and more producers are using long aging on the fine lees to obtain complex, mineral wines with new aromatic characteristics.
Luigi Moio: Identity matters, not just longevity.
During a technical lecture in Gavi, the professor emphasizes that the value of a wine lies in its ability to maintain its territorial identity over time.
Viticulture
More and more vineyards are being entrusted to contractors
Over the last twenty years, the use of outsourced processing has increased by 400%, a sign of growing specialization in the sector.
Record heat in Europe
CREA highlights how climate change is profoundly altering viticulture and requiring new agronomic strategies.
Trentino invests €1.45 million to renovate its vineyards.
A new call for proposals has been published for the renovation of vineyards, with a focus on sustainability and native grape varieties.
Territories and denominations
Safety
Driving and alcohol
An in-depth look at the blood alcohol limits set by the Highway Code, along with practical information on risks and penalties.
Smuggling of fine wine
256 high-value bottles seized at the Italian-Swiss border.
International Scenario
The United States is changing tastes
For the first time, spirits have surpassed wine in American consumers' preferences, highlighting a structural shift in the market.
Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards
Six world-class Italian wine lists have been confirmed, strengthening the prestige of Italian dining.
European Wine Summit
Europe opens discussions on the future of the CAP, support for the sector, and health policies related to wine.
Wine Events
Audience in the Vatican
A delegation led by Riccardo Cotarella met with Pope Leo XIV to symbolically entrust the future of Italian viticulture to his blessing.
Wine Notes 2026
The San Clemente festival dedicates three events to Veneto, Lazio, and Calabria, featuring tastings, regional cuisine, and music.
Morbegno in the Cellar 2026
New management for the next five years and expansion of the calendar to include Friday evening openings.
Very good 2026
The Campania charity event raised €268,845 for pediatric cancer research.
Today's trends
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