Wine press review for Monday, April 13, 2026!

Italian wineries

Mionetto closes 2025 with €180 million. The company consolidates its international presence, generating 82% of its revenue abroad and serving over 90 countries. There is growing interest in no- and low-alcohol products, with new products dedicated to more moderate consumption.

Rainoldi, a century of wine in Valtellina The Rainoldi Winery celebrates one hundred years of business, confirming the value of family continuity and mountain viticulture as a key element of its identity and competitiveness.

Cantina Pacelli grows in Sannio, focusing on historic grape varieties. In Castelvenere, Gianpiero Pacelli leads the qualitative strengthening of the family winery, promoting Camaiola, Aglianico, Falanghina, and Coda di Volpe.

Castelsimoni Winery Awarded at Vinitaly The L'Aquila-based winery was awarded the Angelo Betti Prize, recognizing the entrepreneurial journey undertaken by Paolo Simoni and Manuela Castellani.

Caleffi and La Faretra: debuts and export vision. The Caleffi winery strengthens its international positioning, while La Faretra presents itself at Vinitaly with an organic and sustainable project in Maremma.

Bosca renews the image of its “Riserva del Nonno”. To celebrate the company's 195th anniversary, a new creative concept has been created for one of the sparkling wine house's iconic labels.

San Severo showcases Antica Cantina and Tenute Sannella. The two Apulian companies represent the region's winemaking identity at Vinitaly, combining cooperative roots, innovation, and local pride.

Brescian wine relaunches at Vinitaly. The Brescian companies present at the fair confirm their resilience and desire to relaunch their business in a complex environment.

Italian wine and Italian oenology

Vinitaly opens amid exports, markets, and the supply chain. The opening of the Verona show relaunches the strategic role of Italian wine, thanks to internationalization, new buyers, wine tourism, and an increasingly strong connection with Italian cuisine.

Veneto remains the driving force of the sector. In 2025, the region will see growth in grape and wine production, but exports will slow slightly. The message is clear: new marketing strategies and greater geographical diversification are needed.

Sardinia takes center stage at the 5StarWines awards. A total of 101 Sardinian wines are included in the "5StarWines - the Book 2027" selection, with Vermentino taking center stage. Tenuta Gottardi's Trento DOC Extra Brut Riserva Posad'Or 2017 also stands out as the best Italian wine.

Prosecco DOC continues to grow worldwide. Exports are projected to grow 2.3% in 2025, with 667 million bottles bottled and 82% of production destined for export. The total value reaches €3.6 billion.

Declining consumption: large-scale retail must change its approach. 2025 confirms a decline in wine sales in supermarkets and away-from-home outlets. The market is less rewarding volume and requires strategies based on value, segmentation, and greater adherence to demand.

Inventories remain high in Italian wineries. According to "Cantina Italia," as of March 31, 2026, wine inventories remain 5.7% higher than a year earlier. Veneto accounts for over a quarter of the national inventory.

Frescobaldi: International tensions require a qualitative leap. According to the UIV president, greater managerial skill is needed, greater market awareness, and production increasingly aligned with evolving demand.

Confcooperative: Distinguish naturally low-alcohol wines from dealcoholized wines. The topic of naturally low-alcohol wines is entering the industry debate with force, as a concrete response to new consumption patterns.

Mini-dealer: innovation for small businesses. Vinitaly will present a solution designed to allow even the smallest businesses to test the no-low alcohol segment without large initial investments.

Attilio Scienza reconsiders the concept of native grape varieties. According to the professor, there are very few truly native Italian grape varieties. A cultural provocation that reopens the debate on origin, adaptation, and varietal identity.

The new Agea app tells the story of wine regions. An immersive platform combining maps, videos, and audio content to showcase the families, plots, and stories of Italian viticulture has been presented.

Italian wine in 90 bottles An imaginary journey across the peninsula reveals the richness of its territories, denominations, and the strategies with which wineries are addressing change.

International

OperaWine 2026 sends a message of confidence. The tasting organized by Wine Spectator confirms the strong appeal of Italian wine in the United States and the role of the flagship companies of Made in Italy wine.

New markets and geopolitical scenarios at the center of Veronafiere highlights the opportunities opened up by India, Australia, and Africa, while international tensions continue to impact logistics, exports, and market confidence.

Coldiretti: Free wine from bureaucracy, duties, and alarmist labels. According to the organization, removing these obstacles could restore €1.6 billion to the sector, boosting investment and foreign competitiveness.

Wine events

Vinitaly 2026 gets into full swing. The fair features 4,000 operators, 18 pavilions, tastings, masterclasses, and a focus on wine tourism and international promotion.

Wine tourism takes center stage in Verona. For institutions and operators, it is one of the main levers for the development of Italian wine, also useful for distributing tourist flows beyond the most congested destinations.

Cracco calls for more accessible wine. A clear reflection comes from the restaurant in the Emilia-Romagna pavilion: to sustain consumption, we must also work on pricing and more flexible formulas, such as the half glass.

Iginio Massari promotes wine as a culture and responsibility. The master pastry chef reaffirms the cultural value of Italian wine, combined with conscious and respectful consumption.

ViniVeri in Cerea celebrates artisanal wine. The 21st edition of the event brings together over one hundred Italian and European producers in the spirit of territorial identity, sustainability, and artisan patience.

Emilia-Romagna on display with a visual narrative of the region. The regional pavilion highlights the variety of production and the expressive power of the winemaking landscape.

Wine tourism as a driver of growth At Vinitaly a tasting dedicated to the most advanced wineries in terms of hospitality confirms that wine tourism continues to grow and generate value.

Wine as a lever for tourism marketing More and more observers recognize wine's central role in promoting quality Italy, capable of triggering travel, experience, and a desire for the region.

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