The main news from the world of wine, oenology and Italian wineries .
Italian Wineries
The new luxury of Italian wine: value beyond the bottle
Wine is entering a new market phase. Global consumption and exports are declining, but the importance of experiences, territorial identity, and perceived value is growing. Consumers are choosing less out of habit and more out of conviction.
Col del Lupo inaugurates "Il Casèl" in Valdobbiadene
The Rosanda family is expanding its hospitality project in the Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG area with the renovation of a historic rural building, transformed into a space for tastings and stays immersed in the vineyards.
Ornellaia 2023 designed by Marina Abramović
For the 18th edition of Vendemmia d'Artista, the renowned artist interprets "Vitality," the theme of the 2023 vintage, uniting contemporary art and wine in one of the most prestigious projects on the global wine scene.
Marchesi Frescobaldi presents Gorgona 2025
On the island of Gorgona, a social project continues involving inmates of Europe's last active penal colony in wine production. A unique model of reintegration through work in the vineyard.
Cantina Caravaglio inaugurates its new headquarters in Salina
A new underground structure perfectly integrated into the Aeolian landscape. An investment that strengthens Salina's role as an excellent winegrowing region.
Pellegrino launches "Bianco di Venere"
A new interpretation of Pantelleria's dry Zibibbo, confirming the growing interest in Mediterranean white wines with a strong territorial identity.
Torre in Pietra Castle enhances the Lazio Coast
The organic winery presents a selection of single-vineyard wines that showcase the qualitative potential of the Roma DOC and the Lazio coast.
Nino Franco confirms the excellence of Prosecco Superiore
The Valdobbiadene DOCG Vigneto della Riva di San Floriano 2025 represents one of the most prestigious expressions of the territory.
Gozzelino Winery: Wine Tourism and Business in Monferrato
The "Dinner in the Vineyard at Chiar di Lu" program, which combines tastings, local stories, and meetings with professionals and buyers, was a huge success.
Italian Wine and Oenology
Piedmont in difficulty: market under pressure
Falling grape prices, full cellars, and increasingly tight margins. Moscato becomes the symbol of the critical issues affecting part of Piedmont's viticulture.
Low and No Alcohol: Opportunity or Revolution?
The debate remains open. Consortia, producers, and distributors are analyzing consumption trends and the prospects for low- and zero-alcohol wines.
Montefalco focuses on diversification
Alongside Sagrantino, Trebbiano Spoletino and Montefalco Rosso are growing. The goal is to expand the appellation's market positioning.
Abruzzo: A €14 billion supply chain for Italian wine
Italy confirms its world leadership with over 44 million hectoliters produced. Abruzzo maintains a strategic role with over 14,000 wineries.
Glera 2.0 Project: The Future of Prosecco
The CREA in Susegana is working on Assisted Evolution Technologies (AET) to obtain a Glera that is more disease-resistant and less dependent on treatments.
Wine and climate change in the Collio area
A study by the University of Trieste highlights the greater resilience of white varieties compared to some red types in future climatic conditions.
Crown corks improve the longevity of sparkling wines
A study by the University of Reims demonstrates how modern crown closures ensure better conservation of CO₂ during long aging.
Sandro Bottega: the decline mainly affects low-end wines
According to the Veneto entrepreneur, consumption of quality wines with a good quality-price ratio continues to show positive signs even on international markets.
International Scenario
USA: Still a key market for Italian wine
Despite tariffs and the economic slowdown, American consumers continue to demonstrate strong loyalty to Italian wines. Less than 10% say they have switched from Italian products following price increases.
Abruzzo takes center stage in New York
Over 4,000 participants and 28 wineries participated in the 2026 edition of "Move the Passion," confirming the US market's growing interest in Abruzzo wines.
Languedoc: the new frontier of French wine
The historic region of southern France continues its journey of qualitative valorization, proposing itself as an alternative to more renowned territories.
Riesling Trophy Germany 2026
The results of the Falstaff tasting of the best German Rieslings, an international benchmark for premium white wines, have been published.
Wine Events and Wine Tourism
Art and wine: Tuscany sets the standard
A new guide dedicated to the relationship between museums, wineries, and restaurants explores the growing dialogue between culture, contemporary art, and food and wine.
Monfalcone Wine and Fish Festival
The 69th edition celebrates the Pro Loco's entry into the Wine Cities network and strengthens Friuli Venezia Giulia's role in regional wine tourism.
Oscar Farinetti guest of the Benetton Foundation
On June 18th in Treviso, an event dedicated to the past, present, and future of wine will take place as part of the "Geographies of Wine" series.
Bagnanti Wines 2026 is about to sell out.
On June 20th in San Vincenzo, fifty winemakers from Italy and abroad will meet for a day dedicated to artisanal wines and sustainability.
Colico in the Cellar
The thirteenth edition of the event, which unites wine, food, and local produce on the shores of Lake Como, drew a large turnout.
Jazz in the Cellar in Marsala
From July 22nd to 26th, the Pellegrino, Donnafugata, and Fina wineries will host a festival combining wine, culture, and jazz music.
A Summer Between Vineyards and Cellars
Eighty events in the Lombard Hills to promote wine, local produce, culture, and experiential tourism.
A thousand labels in Lampedusa
The Cavalluccio Marino restaurant is unique in the Italian wine scene with a wine list that boasts more than a thousand choices, transforming wine into a tool for cultural and regional appreciation.
Strategic Scenario of the Day
Today's news confirms a now evident trend: Italian wine isn't facing a structural crisis, but rather a profound transformation. Five key themes are evident:
Companies that build experiences, identities, and relationships beyond the product will continue to generate value in the years to come.
Press review provided by Wine Idea.
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