Wine press review for Saturday, July 25, 2026!

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Wine Idea presents a new summary of the main news from the Italian and international wine sector.

Italian Wineries

Montalcino Winery Relaunches Its Identity and Hospitality

Cantina di Montalcino (Prosit Group) is embarking on a new strategic path, focusing on territorial identity, hospitality, digitalization, and greater consumer proximity, making wine more accessible without sacrificing quality.

San Felice invests in the Chianti Classico soils

Having completed its organic conversion, San Felice is strengthening its "Suoli" project to enhance the terroir, sustainability, and quality of its wines, with new investments in its Bolgheri winery.

Réva Winery Addresses Climate Change

In the Langhe, canopy and water management have preserved the quality of Barolo despite the extreme heat, with positive prospects for the 2026 harvest.

Bosca continues to invest in low- and no-alcohol products.

The historic Piedmontese company is expanding its offering of low-alcohol and non-alcoholic wines, reflecting the evolution of consumption and modern conviviality.

Andriano Winery Highlights Its 2023 Merlot Gant Riserva

The historic Alto Adige cooperative confirms its high level of quality with an elegant and structured Merlot Riserva, born from limestone-clay vineyards.

Pico Maccario joins the OniWines strategy

The Oniverse group strengthens its portfolio with Pico Maccario, a leading Piedmontese company specializing in the great wines of the Langhe and Monferrato regions.

Italian Wine and Oenology

The supply chain signs the protocol for an ethical harvest

A certification system has been established in the Langhe to ensure regular work, worker protection, and greater transparency in the winemaking supply chain.

New powers for the Protection Consortia

The new ministerial decree expands the role of Consortia, which will be able to intervene more actively in managing supply, sustainability, wine tourism, and even in collecting market price data.

Vinarius: A new business model is needed.

The Italian Wine Shops Association is calling on the entire supply chain to rethink margins, prices, and consumer relations to revitalize wine in the restaurant industry.

DOC alone is no longer enough

In the premium segment, the importance of the company brand, the reputation and identity of the producer, in addition to the designation of origin, is growing.

Wine must speak to young people

Women of Wine are leveraging new languages, social media, and authenticity to bring Generation Z closer to the world of wine.

Made in Italy also includes wine

The wine industry generates over €45 billion in annual production and represents one of Italy's main economic and cultural ambassadors around the world.

CAP 2026: Advances of up to 85%

Agea is advancing Common Agricultural Policy payments to support liquidity and agricultural businesses following tensions on international markets.

PFAS: Traces also detected in Veneto wine

A study by Ca' Foscari University highlights the presence of short-chain PFAS in most of the wines analyzed in contaminated areas of Veneto.

Mach Foundation accelerates research

New technical days dedicated to viticulture and fruit growing to transfer innovation directly to agricultural companies.

Wine tourism and cycle tourism grow together

South Tyrol launches the "Wine & Bike Collection" project, integrating wine, territory, sports, and hospitality to attract new visitors.

Lambrusco Sorbara conquers the summer

Increasingly popular as a summer wine thanks to its freshness, lightness and versatility in pairings, even with fish.

Spergola takes center stage again

The historic Reggio Emilia grape variety is experiencing a new era of appreciation thanks to the growing attention paid to native vines.

Alice Pedrinelli named best sommelier at AIS Lombardia

A new concept in sommeliers has been recognized, based on listening to customers and the ability to recommend the most suitable wine, not the most expensive.

International

New US tariffs on European wine

New US tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% are coming into effect. The Italian Wine Union fears further impacts on exports after losses already estimated at €360 million.

Diageo cuts staff

The British group is launching a restructuring with cuts of between 20% and 30% in some departments to contain costs.

Ukrainian manufacturer waives Concours Mondial awards

Big Wines is returning the medals it won by challenging the recognition of Crimea as a separate category in the international competition.

Awards and Recognitions

Freccianera among the 50 best wines in the world

Franciacorta Satèn Millesimato 2022 won the prestigious "Best in Show" award at the 2026 Decanter World Wine Awards, the only Italian sparkling wine in the world's Top 50.

Territories and Wine Tourism

Two wineries to discover the Collio

A journey through the soils, microclimates, and identities that make Collio one of Italy's most fascinating appellations.

Gioconda wine supports Meyer

The Valdarno di Sopra DOC Consortium is donating proceeds from the "Ponte di Vini" event to the Meyer Children's Hospital Foundation.

The summer pilgrimage to Valentini

Like every year, thousands of enthusiasts flock to Loreto Aprutino to purchase the Valentini family's famous bulk wine.

Wine Events

Goblets of Stars 2026

From July 24th to August 16th, tastings, concerts, picnics, astronomical observations, winery tours, and wine tourism initiatives will return throughout Italy.

Glasses in Arquà

From July 24th to 26th, Arquà Petrarca hosts over 20 wineries and numerous food producers in one of the most beautiful villages in Italy.

Malvasia in Porto

On July 31st in Muggia, forty winemakers and artisan producers will celebrate Malvasia with a special twinning between the Upper Adriatic and the Aeolian Islands.

A weekend of wine, street food, and entertainment

Numerous food and wine events enliven the weekend with tastings, concerts, and initiatives dedicated to rosé wines.

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