Wine press review for Monday, June 29, 2026!

A brief overview of the main news in the wine sector, including wineries, markets, wine tourism, and events.

ITALIAN WINERIES

Cusumano presents "The Unseen Terroirs"

The Sicilian company is launching a new immersive multisensory experience that explores Sicily's diverse terroirs through technology, art, sounds, images, and aromas, reinforcing the value of experiential wine tourism.

Cusumano Shamaris Grillo DOC Sicilia 2025

Tasting of the new pure Grillo from the Monte Pietroso and Marchesa estates, characterized by freshness, citrus, flavor, and a strong territorial identity.

Maurizio Costa and Volzhenka Winery

A partnership has been formed between the Romagna-based boutique winery and the French caviar house to develop a premium offering dedicated to the international fine dining market.

San Lorenzo Vini tells the story of Abruzzo

The Castilenti winery presents new projects dedicated to promoting the area, its historical heritage, and cultural wine tourism.

Contini 1898 celebrates the Karmis

The historic Sardinian winery celebrates the thirtieth anniversary of Karmis, a wine that symbolizes the rebirth of Vernaccia di Oristano.

Loredan Gasparini

Presentation of the new labels, with particular attention to the historic "Capo di Stato," one of the great reds of the Veneto.

Paolo Panerai and the Pisciotto Estates

The entrepreneur recounts his journey in wine, focusing on investments in Sicily and high-end hospitality.

Sandro De Bruno

Learn more about the "100 Mesi" Zero Dosage Classic Method, a flagship product of Durella from the Lessini Mountains.

ITALIAN WINE AND OENOLOGY

Langhe: reduction in yields

The Barolo-Barbaresco Consortium has approved a 10% reduction in yields for Langhe Nebbiolo DOC and Barbera d'Alba DOC to limit supply and support the market.

Rosé Day 2026

Rosé wine consolidates its global growth, driven by the new generations, Rosé Champagne and Italian sparkling wines.

The future of wine

Experts and the DOC Delle Venezie Consortium discuss the prospects for low-alcohol wines produced directly in the vineyard.

Dolcetto returns to the forefront

The Dolcetto d'Alba of the Giacosa Brothers is considered an example of an authentic, territorial wine with excellent value for money.

Heat wave and grape harvest

Concerns about the high temperatures. According to Riccardo Cotarella, the situation remains under control, and some rain in July could ensure an excellent vintage.

Water resilience

Europe is accelerating research and innovation to address drought and climate change through new agricultural techniques.

PNRR Agriculture Veneto

Over a thousand farms have received over €20 million in funding for innovation, precision agriculture, and mechanization.

Italian Sounding

Coldiretti reports economic damage of approximately 42 billion euros caused by Italian-sounding products, especially in the US market.

Italian spirits

The industry bids farewell to Arrigo Pisoni, considered one of the fathers of modern Italian grappa.

INTERNATIONAL SCENARIO

Big breweries invest in soft drinks

Heineken and other European groups are developing new functional and non-alcoholic beverages to capture new consumer habits.

Wine photography

The international "Louis Jadot Wine Photographer of the Year" award is awarded to Juan Miguel Ortuño Martinez.

Food and wine

At Identità Milano, a new gastronomic philosophy emerges that transcends traditional food and wine pairings.

WINE EVENTS

Ca' Modeano

Presentation of the book "Uva Fragola" with a guided tasting and food pairings.

Josetta Saffirio

The Aperitif Dinners in the Langhe Winery will resume throughout the month of July.

Liguria to Drink

The event dedicated to Ligurian DOC and IGT wines was well attended, with over 200 labels available for tasting.

Agrofutura

Wine is the star of the festival dedicated to agriculture, creativity, and innovation.

A Glass of Philosophy

The Bastianelli Winery hosts an evening dedicated to dialogue, reflection, and tasting.

Prosecco UNESCO

Treviso is celebrating the seven-year anniversary of the UNESCO recognition of the Prosecco Hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene with a conference dedicated to the region's sustainable development.

FIVI Wine Market 2026

The official poster for the 15th edition of the Independent Winegrowers' Market, which will be held in Bologna from November 21st to 23rd and will feature approximately 1,000 producers, has been unveiled.

Hospitality Award

The best Italian hospitality establishments have been recognized for innovation, accessibility, and inclusion.

TREND OF THE DAY

• There is growing interest in white, rosé and sparkling wines.
• Wineries are increasingly investing in experiential wine tourism and immersive technologies.
• Climate change remains the main challenge for European viticulture.
• Public investments in agricultural innovation and precision agriculture continue.
• The premium segment continues to develop through partnerships between wine, fine dining, and tourism.
• Strong focus on protecting Made in Italy products against the phenomenon of "Italian Sounding."
• Sustainability, supply management, and territorial valorization are confirmed as strategic elements for the competitiveness of Italian wine worldwide.

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