Wine press review for Monday, August 18, 2025

Italian wineries

• Praglia Abbey (Euganean Hills) – Wines, honey, and liqueurs produced by the monks, guardians of a unique cultural and artisanal heritage.
• Emerging wineries recognized by Untold 2026 – In Friuli Venezia Giulia, Ad Coos (Nimis), Collavini (Corno di Rosazzo), and Valentino Butussi stand out.
• Harvest begins in the Piacenza area – Early start with the sparkling bases; concerns about the heat but confidence in the quality.
• Prosecco DOCG Conegliano Valdobbiadene – Franco Adami: «One of the best harvests ever, despite small hailstorms».
• Cantina Valdadige (Brentino Belluno) – The new Bianco Vallagarina 9 wine, with a low alcohol content and designed for aperitifs, has been presented.
• Ramuscello Winery (San Vito) – First Pinot Grigio and Pinot Noir harvests; traditional pre-harvest meeting eagerly awaited.
• Morganti Estates (Teramano hills) – Wine tourism: sleeping in wooden barrels transformed into accommodations.
• Lerma Winery (Alessandria) – The impasse over the management of the former winemaking center continues.
• Vinchio Vaglio Winery (Monferrato) – A story of cooperation and resistance: from abandoned vineyards to a symbol of community.
• Ferrari Trento – The 2025 harvest begins after a balanced but climatically challenging year.
• Cà du Ferrà (Liguria) – The owners report a serious incident of assault and attempted violence in the vineyard.

Italian wine and oenology

• Vines and vegetables at high altitude – Mountain agriculture is adapting to climate change: melons, watermelons, and vines are now grown up to 900 meters.
• OIV Award 2025 – Two Italian volumes awarded an Oscar: “Wine in Alto Adige: history and present” and “100 custodians for 100 vines” .
• Angelo Gaja – Draws attention to the issue of inventory and the need to "manage the limits" in wine management.

International

• USA, alcohol consumption plummets – Only 54% of adults report drinking; a record low since 1939, according to Gallup.
• Californian producers – Discontent over Trump's tariffs on key production materials (glass, wood, cork).
• Monte-Carlo – The historic Caves de l'Hôtel de Paris reopen after an ambitious renovation.
• 70 Years of Bag in Box – From battery acid storage to wine: a revolution in transport and consumption.

Wine events

• “Le Notti del Vino” (Orvieto, August 24) – Orvieto DOC tasting under the Etruscan sky with a concert in homage to Ennio Morricone.
• Champagne Experience 2025 (Bologna, October 5-6) – The eighth edition of the event dedicated to French sparkling wines, held for the first time at BolognaFiere.
• Vinòforum 2025 – Premium Edition (Rome, September 8-14) – Tastings, masterclasses, restaurants, and over 3,200 products in Piazza di Siena.

Conclusion Today's review takes us from ancient abbeys to new consumption models, from climate challenges to market opportunities, up to events celebrating wine culture in Italy and around the world.

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