Wine press review for Monday, May 25, 2026!

Italian wineries

Slow Food and the memory of Carlin Petrini

The world of wine and food mourns Carlo Petrini, who passed away at the age of 76. Numerous memories from the wine industry, including those of Bruno Ceretto and the Rector of Pollenzo, Nicola Perullo, who emphasized his cultural, agricultural, and social vision of food.

Sardinia protagonist at the Grenaches du Monde 2026

Sardinian wines achieved a remarkable result at the 2026 Grenaches du Monde international competition: 37 out of 47 Italian wines selected won awards. Cannonau, reserves, and fortified wines stood out, confirming Sardinia's strong identity on the international scene.

New Cabreo winery in Chianti Classico

The Giovanni Folonari family inaugurates the new Cabreo winery in Greve in Chianti, focusing on aesthetics, production efficiency, and quality wine tourism. The project enhances the family's historic property with a contemporary vision of wine hospitality.

Veneto accelerates on dealcoholized wines

Treviso-based Ceviv has launched Italy's first large-scale plant for the production of dealcoholized and partially dealcoholized wines. The Susegana plant will be able to produce up to 7 million bottles annually, marking a strategic milestone for the industry.

Farewell to Michelino Rovero

The Piedmontese wine world remembers Michelino Rovero, founder of Asti's first agriturismo, "Il Milin." He symbolizes the family's ability to innovate in wine, hospitality, and the land.

Etna Experience: Wine, Design, and Haute Cuisine

The Maugeri Winery consolidates its contemporary wine tourism model together with the Michelin-starred Zash relais, enhancing the dialogue between the volcano, the sea, hospitality, and Etna wines with a strong territorial identity.

Le Colture focuses on convivial consumption

Le Colture promotes Valdobbiadene DOCG Prosecco Superiore Dry “Cruner” as the ideal wine for contemporary brunches, confirming the trend towards more informal, versatile consumption and conviviality.

Mier Vini promotes contemporary Aglianico

The Mier Vini winery presents “XIV 2024”, a fresh Aglianico vinified only in steel, oriented towards a new, more immediate and gastronomic territorial interpretation.

Italian wine and Italian oenology

Sheep wool against roe deer in vineyards

Natural agricultural innovation in the Conegliano vineyards: some companies are using sheep's wool in the rows to keep roe deer away and protect the vines without invasive interventions.

Alcohol-dealing: growing regulatory attention

On May 27, Unione Italiana Vini is organizing an online course dedicated to dealcoholized wine products, exploring regulatory aspects, labeling, and operational management for companies.

EU excise duties and online wine: towards a European one-stop shop

The European Commission is evaluating a "One-Stop-Shop" system to simplify excise duties on cross-border online wine sales. This could be a potential breakthrough, especially for small producers and independent winemakers.

Investment wines are getting stronger and stronger

The luxury and investment wine market continues to grow, even in a complex geopolitical landscape. Sparkling wines and premium labels remain highly sought-after alternative assets.

Is Italian wine still competitive?

The Envisioning2035 – Wine [R]evolution summit on June 4 will analyze the strategic challenges of Italian wine: margins, distribution, human capital, exports, and new consumption patterns.

Science relaunches the Mediterranean model

In Artimino, scholars and researchers discussed the cultural and nutritional role of wine within the Mediterranean diet and conscious consumption.

National Wine Day: Between Culture and New Consumption

May 25th marks National Wine Day, an opportunity to reflect on the historical and social role of wine in a time of changing consumption habits.

Natural wine and new strategies in the restaurant industry

In La Maddalena, the "Vite e Vite" exhibition focused on natural wines, sustainability, and the new consumer needs of the Horeca sector.

"Without Makeup" returns online after 15 years

The documentary "Without Makeup. The Women of Natural Wine" is back, focusing on natural wine and the role of women in the sector, a topic still relevant in the cultural debate surrounding the industry today.

International

Hendrick's and contemporary gin

Scottish brand Hendrick's is celebrated as one of the symbols of the modern gin revolution thanks to its innovative use of cucumber and Damask rose in the recipe.

Wine events

Teroldego Rotaliano Exhibition in Mezzocorona

A weekend dedicated to Teroldego in the Piana Rotaliana with tastings, meetings, and a celebration of the Trentino region surrounding this historic native DOC grape.

Colombo: Pinot Noir and wood

On June 12th, the Colombo winery is organizing an educational dinner dedicated to the refinement of Pinot Noir, including a visit to the barrel cellar, tastings, and a cooking show.

Dialogues at Col Brià

The La Farra winery combines wine, poetry, and the landscape of the Conegliano Valdobbiadene hills with the fourth edition of “Dialoghi a Col Brià.”

Biodiversity and Youth at Cal Monda

The Cal Monda farm is promoting an educational project dedicated to sustainability and agricultural landscapes together with the Bruno Munari Art School.

Author's Sorsi 2026

From June 12th to July 5th, Sorsi d'Autore 2026 returns, a festival that brings together Veneto wines, culture, literature, and Venetian Villas, featuring leading figures from the Italian cultural scene.

Borgo diVino in San Marino

Borgo diVino in Tour returns to the historic center of San Marino, featuring tastings and a showcase of Italian villages and products.

Bagnanti Wines 2026

Vini Bagnanti 2026 returns to San Vincenzo on June 20th: over 50 wineries and a journey dedicated to sustainability, artisanal wine, and food culture.

Open Cellars 2026

Great anticipation is building for Cantine Aperte 2026 on May 30th and 31st, with a growing focus on regenerative tourism, hospitality, and new wine tourism experiences in Veneto, Friuli Venezia Giulia, and Sicily.

Southern Roots brings 80 companies to Gioia del Colle

Radici del Sud 2026 returns on June 8th with over 80 Southern Italian companies and international juries dedicated to the region's native grape varieties.

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