Wine press review for Monday, October 13, 2025!

ITALIAN WINERIES

The boy who gave Arneis a new future. Francesco Monchiero, a young Roero winemaker, has won the Gambero Rosso White Wine of the Year award with his Roero Arneis Renesio Incisa Riserva 2020. A story of intuition and redemption for a grape variety considered "minor," now a symbol of the new Roero.

The family Brunello conquers Montalcino. The Red Wine of the Year is the 2020 Brunello di Montalcino Giodo. Produced by the Ferrini family, it combines the experience of renowned winemaker Carlo and the determination of his daughter Bianca in a project that celebrates Sangiovese in its most authentic form.

Vinosophia, the Abruzzo wine that unites science and wellness. In Nocciano (Abruzzo), Franco D'Eusanio transforms the Chiusa Grande winery into a philosophical laboratory: "Vinosophia" is born, where organic viticulture, research, and human sensitivity merge into a single path to knowledge and wellness.

Raboso del Piave as a symbol of solidarity. In Vazzola (Treviso), the Cecchetto winery celebrates the 21st edition of the inclusive harvest with the Italian Association of People with Down Syndrome. This gesture combines work in the vineyard with community values, making Raboso a symbol of participation and inclusion.

ITALIAN WINE AND OENOLOGY

Wine Guide 2026: Italy wins gold among awards and green initiatives. A snapshot of Italian wine according to Slow Wine 2026: classic territories are confirmed, but new hills and native grape varieties are growing. Green innovations regarding glass weights for a more sustainable supply chain.

Gambero Rosso's Italian Wine Guide: 508 award-winning wineries and 50 rare wines. From La Nuvola conference center in Rome, the 39th edition celebrates Italian wine with over 40,000 wines tasted, 508 awarded "Tre Bicchieri" (Three Glasses) and a selection of 50 rarities produced in fewer than 3,000 bottles.

From Giglio to Franciacorta, Italian wine wins awards in Rome. At Fuksas's Nuvola , Gambero Rosso hosts a grand celebration: producers, journalists, and enthusiasts gather for the 39th edition of the guide that has been showcasing Italian wine excellence for nearly forty years.

Umbria in Slow Wine 2026. Andrea Pilar, Cantina Margò, and Danielli were honored: three young wineries that represent the new spirit of Umbrian wine, free and artisanal. A testament to the region's productive and creative energy.

Chianti Rufina Riserva 2012. An archive tasting for the Bellini brothers: a wine with enameled, powdery tones that finds balance on the palate. A memento of a vintage, but always useful for understanding the evolution of the Rufina terroir.

Orange wine, the end of a trend. A critical reflection on the decline of "orange wines": from a symbol of winemaking rebellion to an aesthetic pose. Time and taste have put substance back at the center, leaving fashion behind.

INTERNATIONAL WINE

The global wine market is slowing: -2.3% in the first half of 2025. After a record-breaking 2024, global wine trade is slowing: €16.7 billion in value (-2.3%) and 4.6 billion liters (-3.7%). The impact of US tariffs and the decline in consumption signal a period of caution for the markets.

WINE EVENTS

"Le Vie del Vino" 2025 was a resounding success. Over 3,000 people attended the 13th edition of the event celebrating wine, culture, and tradition in San Giovanni Incarico. The historic center was transformed into a stage for conviviality and local flavors.

Record-breaking Morbegno in Cantina. Nearly 6,000 passes sold and over 300 volunteers for a record-breaking post-Covid edition. Valtellina confirms itself as an ideal autumn destination for wine tourism and winery experiences.

"Calici di Puglia" arrives at Montecitorio. On October 22nd in Rome, Puglia's excellence will be presented at the Chamber of Deputies: tastings, pairings, and the five DOP wine consortia will be featured in an evening dedicated to quality Made in Italy.

A steam train journey between Asti Spumante and Moscato d'Asti. The historic Langhe Roero and Monferrato train returns: four autumn days among the hills and tastings of Asti and Moscato d'Asti. A wine journey through time, amidst steam and fragrant glasses.

Marko "the Pirate"'s Barcolana. Among the sails of the historic Trieste regatta, the convivial spirit of the sea and wine: for Marko Cernic, the true spirit of the Barcolana is conviviality, "with new friends and a glass of wine."

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