Wine press review for Friday, October 10, 2025!

ITALIAN WINERIES

Contini Winery – First Harvest from the New Vernaccia Vineyard in Cabras. The historic Sardinian winery harvests the fruits of the new vineyard planted two years ago in Caombus. This is an act of faith in the future of Vernaccia and the identity of the Oristano region.

Cantine di Marzo – At the Roots of Greco di Tufo and Irpinia Sparkling Wines In the heart of Irpinia, the historic company led by Ferrante di Somma renews the centuries-old tradition of Greco di Tufo with a modern, international vision.

Verona Wineries – “G.Low” Wins Pentawards Award for Sustainable Design The “G.Low” label, the only Italian design to win in the beverage category, stands out for its circular packaging and labels made from Fedrigoni recycled paper.

Pala – New organizational structure and revitalization of Sardinian vineyards. Alessandro Pedini is the new General Manager and Giandomenico Zedde is the Sales Director of the Pala winery in Serdiana. Investments are planned to reclaim 26 hectares and enhance native Sardinian grape varieties.

Brugnano – The Partinico winery focuses on wine tourism. Brothers Francesco and Giuseppe Brugnano are preparing a new hospitality space. This young Sicilian winery, located between Partinico and Alcamo, is growing under the banner of its identity and native grape varieties.

Barone Pizzini – A Journey Through Time with Franciacorta Rosé At the Mater Terrae Restaurant in Rome, Silvano Brescianini presented the 2011 to 2021 vintages of the famous Franciacorta Rosé, a symbol of organic and sustainability.

Endrizzi – The Trentodoc "Paradice" aged at the foot of the Presena Glacier. The Endrizzi winery presents "Paradice 2018," aged for 70 months at over 2,000 meters above sea level. A sensory experience combining science, mountains, and bubbles.

ITALIAN WINE AND OENOLOGY

Gambero Rosso – The Best Rare Wines of Italy 2026 The new “Rare Wine List” recognizes labels produced in quantities of fewer than 3,000: wines that embody radical choices, craftsmanship, and vision.

Mastroberardino: "There's no wine crisis. France? It's giving up." The president of the Grandi Marchi Institute urges against overdramatizing the economic situation. "We need to address domestic demand, not structural interventions."

UIV – Support for the extraordinary plan to promote Italian wine abroad. Lamberto Frescobaldi supports the government's strategy: "Shock therapy is necessary to strengthen the presence of Italian wine in key markets."

UIV: "Italian wine is a strategic asset for Made in Italy." With a trade surplus of €7.5 billion and 24% of exports destined for the US, the sector must react to the declining dollar and declining consumption.

Wine Prices and Neuroscience – The Psychology Behind Luxury A study reveals that the perceived value of high-end wines depends more on emotion than logic: the brain decides with the heart before the mind.

Wine in 300 words – Ciliegiolo Nàcchero 2024 Grillesino A fragrant and sunny Tuscan Ciliegiolo, with a scent of blackberry and Mediterranean scrub, a rich and peppery flavour: the perfect wine for an encore at the table.

Roberta Corrà – “Person of the Year” for Wine Enthusiast The CEO of Frederick Wildman & Sons and President of Italia del Vino was recognized as a global leader in the sector for her vision that combines innovation and humanity.

INTERNATIONAL

Vinitaly USA – Italian wine takes center stage in Chicago. Coldiretti and Filiera Italia promote conscious consumption and the UN-recognized Mediterranean Diet: wine as a cultural asset, not abuse.

RESEARCH, DESIGN AND INNOVATION

Culligan – The “Swap to Reusable” project for the Goccione™ bottle At the CSR and Social Innovation Show, the water brand announces its goal: by 2028, 80% of production will be in reusable bottles.

FWS Bottle – The Sustainable Future of Independent Winemakers During Vinea Tirolensis 2025, South Tyrolean producers will present their new, customized “lightweight” bottle, which has already been adopted by over 40 wineries.

EVENTS AND WINE TOURISM

Art and Wine – 14 Italian wineries open their doors to the public (17-18 October) “MetodoContemporaneo” combines contemporary art, landscape, and wine culture in a journey from Trentino to Sicily.

Vinea Tirolensis 2025 – Bolzano Fair, October 15. A record 86 wineries exhibiting 415 wines: a record for Independent Winemakers. Tastings, family tradition, and a strong message of sustainability.

Le Macchiole – Three days for Bolgheri Rosso 2023 From October 10th to 12th, over fifty Italian venues will host tastings dedicated to the Tuscan winery's iconic wine: young, fresh, and territorial.

Weekend in Bologna – Mortadella, gnocco fritto, and rebellious wines Between Zola Predosa and the city center, three days of local flavors and tastings by Campi Aperti.

Barolo, a village of wine and culture. Between the Castello dei Marchesi Falletti and the historic cellars, Barolo remains the ideal destination for a weekend in the Langhe.

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