Wine press review for Monday, November 3, 2025!

Italian Wineries

Barone Pizzini, 30 years of organic viticulture in Franciacorta. A symbolic milestone for one of the historic founding estates of the Franciacorta DOC, celebrating three decades of organic farming and agronomic research. A story of family and innovation that propels the winery into the future of sustainability.

Poggio delle Grazie, where wine is at home. Nestled between Lake Garda and the Veronese hills, Poggio delle Grazie is a model of sustainability and hospitality. Respectfully tended vineyards, certified organic, and a vision of the winery as a "place of life" rather than a business.

“Terre Alte di Pietramala,” the Mugello winery in the 2026 Slow Wine guide . Included among the 133 new wineries highlighted by Slow Food, Simone Menichetti’s small winery brings Mugello to the national scene with an experimental vineyard at nearly 900 meters above sea level.

Epokale 2017: the Gewürztraminer aged in the mine. Cantina Tramin challenges tradition: seven years of aging at 2,000 meters above sea level, in the darkness of the Ridanna Monteneve mine. An extreme experiment that redefines the boundaries of Alpine winemaking.

Italian Wine and Oenology

The budget law and the decree on dealcoholized wines: two signs of a revitalization of Italian wine. New resources in the budget law and a long-awaited decree open up growth prospects for the sector, with an additional €100 million per year and a focus on internationalization.

Lambrusco as you've never read it before. A journey through the "pop" history of Emilian wine through Enrico Zucchi's book Lambrusco in fabula . From the "Red Coca-Cola" of the 1970s to the modern symbol of a cultured, peasant culture.

"I make my own wine": the trend among wine experts . From sommeliers to wine bloggers, the trend of producing one's own wines is growing. The latest is the Sangiovese Toscana IGT by Paolo Porfidio, head sommelier at the Excelsior Hotel Gallia.

Wine and pairings: debunking the clichés. An invitation to break free from the dogmas of "the right wine for every dish": oysters and champagne don't always go hand in hand, and freedom in the glass is the true gastronomic revolution.

The difficulty of remaining objective between rankings and "best wines" An ironic but profound analysis of the value (and limits) of wine rankings, where the label "best in the world" often has more media coverage than commercial substance.

International

"Betray Champagne, Drink Prosecco" – the bubbles against the Delevingne sisters . The Comité Champagne protests the slogan of the three English sisters who produce vegan Prosecco in Treviso. A dispute that reflects the growing competition between global appellations.

Harvest in Champagne: between history and new challenges. From Roman roots to modern climate challenges, a reportage explores the region that symbolizes sparkling wines, today torn between tradition and experimentation with still wines.

What to eat in Styria: a journey into the green heart of Austria. Autumn, wine, and gastronomy: between Morillon, Traminer, and wine roads, Austrian Styria presents itself as a sensory and sustainable tourism destination.

OIV: Global wine re-exports are worth nearly €5 billion. A study by the International Organization of Vine and Wine analyzes the growing role of distribution and re-exports in a €35 billion global market.

Events and Wine Tourism

Fine Italy – Riva del Garda: Wine Tourism Gets Serious. The first B2B trade show dedicated to wine tourism is changing the rules of the game: timed meetings between wineries and buyers, training, and a focus on experiential tourism.

“Room with a Vineyard” – D'Antonio talks about true wine tourism. In his new book, Vincenzo D'Antonio collects 151 examples of authentic hospitality in Italian wineries, where wine meets rural hospitality.

Usini celebrates wine culture with "Le Notti del Vino." From November 10th to 15th, the Sardinian town will host tastings, meetings, and a celebration of local wine-related traditions.

Cannonau Likeness International – Cagliari 2025 Sardinia puts young people at the center of the third edition of the festival, with a comparison between Cannonau and Garnacha to celebrate the wine's Mediterranean roots.

Sondrio, "City of Wine" – landscapes and flavors at Palazzo Martinengo. New experiential spaces dedicated to Valtellina's wine culture: through immersive technology and tastings, wine once again takes center stage in the region's identity.

Varrone On Tour: meat and wine, a journey of excellence. A traveling project combining Venetian Wagyu and signature Tuscan reds. A format that celebrates craftsmanship and the value of collaborations between regions.

Sandë Martinë – San Severo celebrates the new wine. Between tastings, art and music, the feast of San Martino becomes a popular celebration of wine and the traditions of Daunia.

Fish Heritage – Tarquinia 2025 From November 7th to 9th, the festival dedicated to the sea and the flavors of the Maremma Laziale brings together great chefs and producers in an event that intertwines tradition and gastronomic innovation.

People and Wine Culture

Leila Salimbeni, communicator 2025 Journalist and editorial director of Spirito diVino , Salimbeni talks about wine as a cultural and sensorial language, through training, writing, and artificial intelligence.

The Wader Winery – Family Secret A tale of intrigue and mystery set in the world of wine, which mixes narrative elements and business dynamics in a plot with an oenological flavour.

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