Wine press review for Monday, March 2, 2026

Italian wineries

Calabria – Cirò

• Brigante Vigneti & Cantina : conscious craftsmanship and modern techniques for a new identity for Cirò, capable of excelling in white wines as well. A viticulture of choice, not nostalgia.

Romagna – Montiano

• Donegato Winery : The Berretti brothers' winery celebrates its first anniversary and presents five new labels. Its architecture blends seamlessly into the landscape, its strong wine tourism vocation, and its panoramic views are a welcome sight.

Valpolicella

• Cantina Valpolicella Negrar / Domini Veneti : Transitioning from organic to integrated pest management. A pragmatic reflection on quality, sustainability, and agronomic results.

Langhe

• La Spinetta : stylistic continuity and the Rivetti family's distinctive vision. A wine concept based on density, tension, and memory, between Moscato, Barbera, and Barbaresco.

Friuli – Rauscedo

• Cantina Rauscedo : Flavio Geretto is the new general manager. Strengthened governance and a new phase of development for one of Friuli's major cooperatives.

Emilia – Modena

• Ventiventi : Classic Method wines aged for 40 and 50 months. Slowness is a stylistic choice and a defining characteristic.

Veneto – Conegliano Valdobbiadene

• L'Antica Quercia : La Ghiandaia Farmhouse is born. Farmhouse hospitality is a natural extension of the organic and biodynamic winemaking project.

Campania – Sannio

• Giovanni Iannucci Winery : respectful viticulture, varietal recovery (Camaiola) and in-depth soil analysis between Guardia Sanframondi and Castelvenere.

Italian wine and oenology

Markets

• Italian agri-food exports will reach 73 billion euros (5%) in 2025. A record figure according to Coldiretti based on Istat.

Denominations

• Chianti Classico : growth driven by Riserva and Gran Selezione, awaiting UNESCO recognition. The region consolidates its position and value.

Technique and culture

• Red or white wine: structure, acidity, aroma, and pairings explained in a popular way.
• Valtellina Superiore Sassella 2015: a critical reflection on the market, prices, inventory, and rotation difficulties.

Territori

• Collio: Quality Pinot Bianco under €15, an example of balance between value, terroir, and affordability.

Production scenario

• A record 2025 harvest in Puglia (11 million hl), but cellars are full and exports are slow. National stocks exceed 60.9 million hectoliters .

International

Burgundy

• François Carillon: the "anti-star" winemaker. Highly sought-after white wines, limited production, and strong international demand.

New categories

• Dealcoholized wines at Mundus Vini 2026: blind tasting of over 300 samples. A rapidly evolving category, with uneven quality but a structural trend.

Wine events and supply chain

Extreme refinements

• Tenuta del Paguro: wines aged underwater in the Adriatic Sea return to the World's Best Sommeliers' Selection 2026.

Fairs and competitions

• Sol d'Oro – Northern Hemisphere: Awards for global olive oil excellence. Redoro Frantoi Veneti stands out among the Big Organic Producers.
• SOL Expo Verona: excellent oils from 10 countries, Puglia the most awarded region.

Sector policies

• National Olive Oil Plan: up to €500 million to relaunch Italian extra virgin olive oil and increase production by 25%.

Demonstrations

• Sorgentedelvino LIVE in Reggio Emilia: 150 natural winemakers exploring culture, territory, and craftsmanship.
• Wines of the Heart in Genoa: tastings with over 45 wineries, focusing on wine lovers and professionals.
• AIS Veneto – Alba Vitæ : €5,000 raised for the “Gli Occhi di Bea” charity project.

Strategic focus QUIDQUID

Three assets. Three key territories. A single value logic.

• Hilly Friuli (Udine): a winemaking and agritourism platform ready for expansion.
• Conegliano (TV): a highly flexible industrial and logistics hub.
• Cison di Valmarino (TV): a farming village in the UNESCO Hills, an integrated rural ecosystem.

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