Italian Wineries
Fontanafredda showcases Barolo through art, territory, and sustainability.
In the heart of the Langhe, the new edition of the Barolo del Comune di Serralunga d'Alba Renaissance 2022 is born, a cultural project by the Fontanafredda winery that each year interprets a universal human value. The theme chosen for this edition is Tenacity , symbolizing a new "Green Renaissance" based on sustainability, biodiversity, and responsibility towards the territory.
Montalbera and the challenge of ultra-fine bubbles
Entrepreneur Franco Morando continues to develop the Montalbera winemaking project. A curious episode led to the birth of a Metodo Classico aged for almost 12 years on the lees , after 20,000 bottles had been forgotten in the cellar for two years. Today the company boasts 130 hectares of vineyards and produces approximately 850,000 bottles annually .
Tenuta Santa Maria: Amarone and the Bertani Family's History
In Negrar, in the Valpolicella Classica region, the Bertani family's historic Tenuta Santa Maria continues a winemaking tradition that dates back to the 16th century. With 54 hectares of property and approximately 230,000 bottles produced annually , the winery is known for its Amarone, Valpolicella, and Soave wines, alongside crus of Merlot and Chardonnay.
Masi debuts in the Oltrepò with the Pinot Noir “del Re”
The Masi wine group is expanding its presence in Oltrepò Pavese with the Pinot Noir “del Re” , a new still red wine produced on the Tenuta Casa Re estate. The property, acquired in 2023, has 15 hectares entirely planted with Pinot Noir .
Petra Develops Montebamboli Project on the Tuscan Coast
The Petra group continues its Montebamboli project in the Montioni Park. Led by Master of Wine Andrea Lonardi, the plan aims to create a new winemaking identity for the Tuscan coast through high-altitude vineyards and an innovative terroir approach.
La Regola among the 100 iconic wineries of Italy
The La Regola winery, in Riparbella (Tuscan coast), enters the “Iconic Wineries 2026” ranking of Forbes Italy , a recognition awarded to companies that contribute to the qualitative renewal of Italian wine.
Torelle Winery: Emanuele Guardascione's dream continues
The Campania-based Cantina Torelle winery, founded by the young agronomist Emanuele Guardascione , continues its journey thanks to his sister Giuliana. The 16-hectare vineyard in Sessa Aurunca today represents the legacy of an entrepreneurial vision dedicated to local viticulture.
Sassotondo and the rediscovery of the Nocchianello grape variety
In Maremma Toscana, Edoardo Ventimiglia and Carla Benini continue their work to recover the rare native Nocchianello grape variety, originally from the Pitigliano and Sorano areas, contributing to the protection of viticultural biodiversity.
Italian Wine and Oenology
Pinot Grigio delle Venezie launches digital wine passport
The Consorzio Pinot Grigio DOC Delle Venezie , which represents approximately 27,000 hectares of vineyards and over 230 million bottles , is working on the introduction of a digital passport to improve traceability and governance of the supply chain.
Wine tourism: a €46.5 billion sector
According to the study presented at Hospitality – Il Salone dell'Accoglienza, wine tourism today represents a strategic lever for the Italian wine sector with an estimated value of 46.5 billion euros .
The debate about restaurant wine and markups
More and more consumers are reporting excessive wine prices in restaurants. A more balanced markup policy could encourage consumption and improve the relationship between wineries, restaurants, and customers.
The logistical paradox of Sicilian wine
In the Trapani area, concerns are growing over transportation costs: expensive diesel fuel and geopolitical tensions in the Gulf are slowing shipments. The result is a paradox: wine sold but sitting in cellars.
Agricultural income tax relief extended to 2026
The 2026 Budget Law extends the IRPEF tax exemption on land and agricultural income for direct farmers and professional agricultural entrepreneurs.
Ethical work in the wine supply chain
Following the "Bitter Grapes" dossier, institutions and consortia in the Langhe region have established a permanent working group to combat the exploitation of agricultural labor in the vineyards.
International
Wine and Health: New Studies on the Mediterranean Diet
A study published in the European Heart Journal analyzes the relationship between moderate wine consumption and cardiovascular health, as part of the international Unati project coordinated by the University of Navarra.
The phenomenon of "sober sommeliers"
In the United States and Europe, there is a growing debate about the role of “sober sommeliers,” wine professionals who promote a more conscious and responsible approach to consumption.
The methanol scandal, 40 years later
Forty years have passed since the 1986 methanol wine tragedy, one of the most dramatic events in the history of the Italian agri-food industry, which profoundly affected the regulations on wine safety.
Wine Events
ProWein 2026: Prosecco DOCG Strengthens the German Market
The Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG Consortium is participating in the international ProWein trade fair with tastings and meetings with German professionals, a strategic market for Italian exports.
The wines of Abruzzo on a mission to Düsseldorf
The Consorzio Tutela Vini d'Abruzzo is bringing 13 companies to ProWein to strengthen its dialogue with international trade, particularly the German market.
Meininger rewards Giancarlo Moretti Polegato
The president of Villa Sandi receives the title of “International Wine Entrepreneur of the Year” at the Meininger Awards, on the eve of ProWein.
Tipicità rewards the best organic wines of the Marche region
At the Biowine Marche 2025 competition, Rosso Piceno Cerì and Offida Pecorino Canapale were awarded as the best regional organic wines.
Piedmontese food and wine: tasting at the Francesco Rosso Winery
In Roero, the Francesco Rosso winery is offering a mini lunch with a tasting of three wines , a formula designed to promote local wine tourism.
“10,000 steps between sun and vineyards” in Friuli
A health trail through vineyards and the surrounding area has been created in Chiopris Viscone as part of the regional project FVG in Movimento .
Olio Capitale closes with 15,000 visitors.
The exhibition dedicated to quality extra virgin olive oil in Trieste closes with growing numbers and a strong presence of young people.
Strategic Observatory of the Day
Three structural signals emerge from today's news:
Wine is no longer just agriculture: it is a complex territorial economy .
And when a sector becomes this complex, something interesting happens: the value no longer lies solely in the bottle, but in the industrial vision that supports it . And it is precisely here that the greatest opportunities arise for those involved in investments, acquisitions, and strategic development of wineries.
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