Wine press review for Saturday, December 27, 2025

Italian wineries

Cantina Terre del Barolo: Growing cooperation (Langhe) Consolidating balance sheet: revenue close to €22 million (8%) and net profit of €2.7 million . The shareholders' meeting on January 11th will be an opportunity to share investments and strategies, with a focus on the vineyard and supporting the local area.

Antica Cantina di San Severo: INNOWINE and low alcohol (Puglia) The INNOWINE research project has been concluded (final conference 16 October 2025): optimization of an innovative and sustainable process for producing low-alcohol wines, in collaboration with the University of Foggia and technical-scientific partners.

Colosi, Salina: Volcanic Wines and Family Identity (Aeolian Islands) A tale of generational continuity and island-based work: vineyards, volcanic soils, and Mediterranean style. The narrative focuses on authenticity, local tradition, and supply chain oversight.

Lea Winery / Franc Lizêr: 0% sparkling wine and sustainability (Friuli Venezia Giulia) A project launched in 2018: 132 hectares (105 hectares of vineyards), sustainability as an operational practice. The 0% alcohol line (rosé sparkling wine) uses membrane technology to preserve aromas and flavor profile, with a "contemporary drinking" positioning.

Tenute Carrisi (Al Bano): critical review. A deliberately provocative tone and clear judgment: a media case that reopens the issue of "celebrity wine" vs. perceived quality and coherence of positioning.

Camilla Lunelli: Female Leadership and the Ferrari Trento Model. Focus on governance and generational transition ("family pact"), with a key fact: in Italy, only a minority of wineries are run by women. The message: excellence as a daily operational culture, not a slogan.

Italian wine and Italian oenology

Holiday Pairings: The Right Wine to Avoid Ruining Dinner. From "fish" Christmas Eve to desserts: this article highlights the most common mistakes (wrong contrasts, mismatched intensities) and the real impact that an out-of-place wine can have on the overall taste of the meal.

Lambrusco: Identity and Future of a Popular Wine Lambrusco as a system (territories, grape varieties, styles) is undergoing a repositioning process: balancing volume and value, more informed storytelling, and stylistic consistency to meet a market that prizes recognizability.

Francesco Sorelli: “The Molecule of Civilization” Wine as a cultural and historical phenomenon: myth, art, philosophy, and “enography” to explain how wine has accompanied human social evolution long before writing.

International

Sotheby's & Masters of Wine: Online Auction at £147,000. The Institute of Masters of Wine's benefit auction achieved a positive result: some lots sold above estimate, others fetched collectors a bargain. The top lot by auction was a Champagne-themed experience tied to Bollinger.

Champagne and Meunier: the “accessible route” to luxury. With purchasing power under pressure, there is growing interest in more “entry-level” Champagnes based on Meunier grapes: same appellation, different composition, with the aim of capturing demand without sacrificing status.

Italian sparkling wines: the most popular bubbles in the US. Production by 2025 will exceed 1.03 billion bottles , with 360 million destined for the holidays. Exports dominate (about 7 out of 10 exports): an industrial axis that supports volumes and market shares, avoiding supply chain declines.

Wine events

Grosjean x Pila (Aosta Valley): When the mountains meet wine. Official collaboration starting December 28th between the winery, the resort, and the tourist consortium: tastings, mountain activities, and vouchers for winery visits (valid for 12 months). Wine tourism "without fireworks," but with method.

Pietrabbondante "Divino" – Christmas Wineries (Molise) On December 28th, a food and wine tour of wineries, local cuisine, and culture (music, poetry, art). Wineries open at 7:30 pm with a sommelier and a selection of regional wines.

New Year's Eve: bottle selections and "out-of-the-box bubbles." Two "service" features: a bottle list to break the ice and a selection guided by a young sommelier (focusing on lesser-known territories and with a limited budget). A useful format for both the general public and restaurants.

Rovereto: the historic Due Colonne bar reopens. New management, a retro identity, and a wine-focused menu (in addition to cocktails and tapas) are a sign of how the wine bar experience continues to evolve.

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