Wine press review for Monday, July 27, 2026!

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Wine Idea presents a new summary of the main news from the Italian and international wine sector.

Italian Wineries

• Spergola returns to prominence. The historic native Reggio Emilia grape variety is experiencing a new era thanks to the work of the producers of the Compagnia della Spergola, becoming an example of local valorization.
• Karvits, the first refermented wine from Carnia. The first refermented white wine from Alto Bût is born in Sutrio, a new symbol of Friulian mountain viticulture.
• Pasqua grows in Pantelleria After joining Carole Bouquet's winery, the Pasqua family aims to promote the "Sangue d'Oro" Passito di Pantelleria.
• Casa Grazia expands its agricultural project. The Sicilian company combines organic wines with the production of extra virgin olive oil, enhancing biodiversity and the local area.
• Andreola talks about Valdobbiadene DOCG. The winery presents the "Dirupo" project and new wine tourism experiences dedicated to the UNESCO territory.
• Mionetto accelerates in the No-Low Alcohol segment. Non- alcoholic sparkling wines recorded growth of 112% in one year, confirming the strong interest of the market.
• Valle Isarco increasingly international Alto Adige white wines are strengthening their presence on foreign markets, while also seeking new destinations beyond the United States.
• Cantina Harlem celebrates 18 years. This historic wine shop in Castel di Sangro continues to promote wine culture and local products.

Italian Wine and Oenology

• 150 Years of the Cerletti Institute The historic winemaking school of Conegliano confirms its role in training future wine professionals.
• Wine tourism, yes, but without forgetting exports. Hospitality at wineries is growing, but the sector continues to have international markets as its main economic driver.
• Enovitis in Campo 2026 Innovation takes center stage in the vineyards: mechanization, sustainability, biostimulants, and new technologies to address climate change.
• National White Wine Day Ten Italian white wines under €20 showcase the richness of Italy's viticulture.
• Growing Inventories As of June 30, 2026, Italian wineries held 46.5 million hectoliters of wine (6.7% increase compared to 2025). Veneto and Prosecco DOC remain the leading producers.
• Chianti Classico Gran Selezione is increasingly strategic for restaurants and wine bars as a premium offering.
• Pinot Noir One of the most prestigious grape varieties continues to represent a technical and qualitative challenge for producers and operators.
• Non-Alcoholic Alternatives to Wine Interest in zero-alcohol drinks is growing for consumers concerned about health, digestion, and well-being.

International

• Bodega Dos Hemisferios (Ecuador) Tropical viticulture demonstrates how it is possible to produce quality wines even along the equator.
• Château Lascombes (Margaux) The historic Deuxième Grand Cru Classé continues its path of qualitative enhancement under the guidance of winemaker Axel Heinz.

Wine Events

• 50 Best Discovery 2026 The section dedicated to wineries debuts: 14 Italian companies enter the prestigious international wine tourism guide.
• Ardesio DiVino The event dedicated to Italy's food and wine excellence returns on August 1st and 2nd.
• Wine Nights – Win Four evenings of tastings, wine competitions, and the promotion of local products.
• Frascineto Wine Festival, its twelfth edition, features wineries, street food, music, and the promotion of Calabrian excellence.
• Feudo Stagnone & Cantine Birgi On Tour On September 30th, an appointment in Rome with guided tastings dedicated to Sicilian wines.
• Calici di Stelle 2026 Until August 16th, hundreds of events in Italian wineries dedicated to wine tourism, responsible consumption, and the valorization of local areas.
• Calici di Stelle in Abruzzo: 25 wineries and 63 events including tastings, tours, vineyard dinners, and stargazing.
• Valeria Parrella wins the second edition of the Mandrarossa Literary Prize, hosted at the Selinunte Archaeological Park.

Featured

• The market for No-Low Alcohol drinks is growing.
• Wine inventories remain high in anticipation of the harvest.
• Wine tourism continues to expand but exports remain strategic.
• The promotion of native Italian vines continues.
• Innovation and sustainability drive investments in the vineyard.
• Strong international focus on winery experiences and wine tourism.

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