Wine press review for Saturday, December 13, 2025!

Italian wineries

Sankt Pauls Winery – Four Great Labels from Alto Adige From Kalkberg Pinot Bianco to Lagröll Lagrein Riserva, four iconic wines from the cooperative founded in 1907: rigorous selection of plots, long refinements, and a strong territorial imprint at the foot of Mount Macaion.

Producers of Manduria – the soul of Primitivo The historic Apulian cooperative tells the story of Primitivo between past and future: from structured reds like Lirica and Madrigale DOCG, to fresher, more contemporary interpretations like AKA rosé and AKA Charme.

Tenuta Sant'Aquilina – new sparkling wine from Sangiovese. Almanìni Rosé Extra Brut Metodo Classico 24 months is born: aged in an ancient cave in Santarcangelo di Romagna, between oenological innovation and historical memory.

Vigna Madre – Di Carlo Family Six generations linked to Abruzzo viticulture: a narrative that unites time, the energy of the land, and family continuity, from 19th-century origins to the contemporary vision.

Ruffino – a new chapter in Tuscan wine. A restyling of the identity and a repositioning for one of Chianti's historic brands. Six estates, a focus on advanced wine tourism and the valorization of the local heritage.

Velenosi – the white challenge from mountain vineyards “Montagna”, a pure Pecorino from high-altitude vineyards (560–700 m): steel, essentiality and Apennine character for a taut and distinctive white.

Andreola – Promoting the Rive di Valdobbiadene Clear strategy for the DOCG: highlight individual geographical indications to convey the nuances of the Conegliano Valdobbiadene region.

Vigne dei Mastri – Monferrato between hospitality and wine A young but well-established company, combining wine production and wine tourism, with a strong focus on hospitality.

Tenute Deidda – the first winery in Mandas (Sardinia) is born. A family project that continues the father's agricultural work and inaugurates the town's first winery, in the heart of Trexenta.

Anna's Winery – Smaragdus Bianco Anna De Santis's unique white wine, Müller Thurgau from mature vines in the Aosta Valley: artisanal production with a strong connection to the territory.

Italian wine and Italian oenology

Friuli Venezia Giulia – €121 million for agriculture and supply chains. Regional resources for ecological transition, local product promotion, rural logistics networks, and forestry management.

Colli Piacentini Consortium – End of Representative Status. The DOC Consortium ceases operations on December 31st due to a lack of Masaf requirements. The Board of Directors remains in office for ordinary administration.

Asolo DOCG – Consortium Coordinator Zuccato resigns : the issue of internal governance of the Asolo Montello Wine Consortium resurfaces.

Alto Adige – the phenomenon of the “Super Südtiroler” Top-of-the-line wines, often blended, with long aging periods and high prices: a distinctively South Tyrolean response to the concept of super wines.

Oltrepò Pavese – the Classese brand is born. The Classic Method Pinot Noir is changing its name: the new brand will be officially presented at Vinitaly 2026.

Piedmont – 2025 production declines. Volumes between -7% and -10%, but grape quality is good. Exports slightly down: a technical and economic snapshot of the regional vintage.

Wine-Searcher – The Best Italian Wines of 2025 Masseto, Brunello Cerretalto, and Solaia dominate the rankings: Tuscany and Piedmont are the absolute stars of collecting.

International

Bas Armagnac Dartigalongue – new blends and a new identity A complete rethinking of the historic French Maison: refinements, toasting, blends, and design to enhance the aromatic evolution.

Wine events and wine culture

Teatro San Carlo in Naples – official Dubl sparkling wines. The collaboration between Europe's oldest opera house and the Campania Classic Method of the Tenute Capaldo – Feudi di San Gregorio Group begins.

“The Soul of Amarone” – art, wine, and artificial intelligence Fabrizio Plessi's site-specific installation in the Fruttaio di Monteleone21 transforms Amarone into light, image, and movement.

Sauvignon Blanc Tasting: A sensory journey led by André Senoner through international interpretations of the grape variety, with a blind tasting.

Cantine d'Italia 2026 – Go Wine Over 850 wineries reviewed: the guide confirms its position as a reference for wine tourism and excellent wines.

Casa Grazia Sciarm Vol.2 – wine, oil and a culture of peace From December 14th to 15th in Sicily, a festival that unites territories, gastronomy and cultural values.

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