The main news from the world of wine, oenology and Italian wineries .
ITALIAN WINERIES AND WINE COMPANIES
Vallepicciola invests 3 million euros
The leading Chianti Classico company is embarking on a new growth phase with €3 million earmarked for distribution, services, and management reinforcement. Objectives: consolidation of the premium segment, growth in the Horeca (Horeca) sector, and international expansion.
Bersano renews the identity of his Icons
The historic Piedmontese winery reinterprets the famous "Napoleonic bottle" thanks to designer Mario Di Paolo, launching a major rebranding project that highlights nearly 120 years of company history.
New cellar for Nino Caravaglio in Salina
The historic producer from the Aeolian Islands inaugurates a new facility dedicated to Malvasia, with spaces for winemaking, aging, tasting, and tourist reception.
Tenuta Le Forconate enhances the Tuscan border
The Barbanera family continues its project to promote the Colli dell'Etruria Centrale DOC, focusing on regional, contemporary, and long-lived wines.
Di Sipio and the Dream of the Abruzzo Classic Method
From a family project to a consolidated presence in Abruzzo's winemaking scene: the winery now produces around 10,000 bottles of Metodo Classico from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
ITALIAN WINE AND OENOLOGY
Market and economic scenario
Valoritalia photographs a sector in transformation
The 2026 Annual Report highlights:
DOC, DOCG and IGT down 5%
According to Giuseppe Liberatore (Valoritalia), in the first five months of 2026, all categories recorded a decline in volumes of around 5%, which is however still considered manageable.
Italian wine in front of the mirror
The real challenge is no longer tariffs but the structural changes in consumption and markets. There is a growing need to reduce supply, contain yields, and focus on value.
The Italian Academy of Vine and Wine: a steering committee is needed.
The international workshop "Geopolitics and Wine" calls for a national governance capable of coordinating strategies, innovation, and competitiveness.
IST Uva Fund: the first anti-crisis fund is born
Trentino is launching Italy's first mutual fund dedicated exclusively to the wine sector, to stabilize farm income in the event of severe economic downturns.
Production and viticulture
Veneto: 2026 harvest in line with 2025
Despite extreme weather events and temperature fluctuations, regional production forecasts remain positive.
Data 2025:
Conegliano Valdobbiadene and climate change
A study has been presented that identifies adaptation strategies:
The sub-zones become protagonists
The role of UGA (Additional Geographic Units) is growing in territories such as:
The trend aims to increasingly valorize the concept of terroir.
Wine tourism
Wine tourism is growing rapidly
According to the ilGolosario Wine Tour Observatory:
Wine tourism remains one of the main drivers of growth in the sector.
Communication, culture and training
Reunion Wine Business Management MIB Trieste
Over 50 industry professionals gathered in Valpolicella for the first reunion of the MIB Trieste Wine Business Management community.
Women of Wine: New Pact with the Restaurant Industry
The National Convention proposes:
Enotria relaunches its cultural project
The second issue of the historic scientific wine journal has been published, accompanied by a new digital portal.
Luca Cesari: Wine must speak a simpler language
The food historian calls on the sector to communicate in a more accessible and engaging way to win over new generations.
Riccardo Cotarella wins the Bruno Lunelli Library Award
The book "Il vino, la mia vita," an autobiographical and professional account of one of Italy's leading winemakers, has won an award.
Ian D'Agata made honorary citizen of Novello
Recognition for the renowned wine critic's contribution to promoting native Italian grape varieties.
INTERNATIONAL WINE
Decanter World Wine Awards 2026
Italy conquers:
The absolute protagonist is the Cantina Terlano winery with 5 Platinum awards.
International gold for the Kalimera of Ischia
Cenatiempo Vini's Biancolella "Kalimera" wins the Gold Medal at the Decanter Awards with 96/100.
European Wine Summit 2026 in Taranto
On June 25, European institutions, businesses, and associations will discuss the future of the CAP and the competitiveness of European wine.
TRENDS AND NEW CONSUMPTION
Fruit Spritz: the new light aperitif
There is growing interest in lower-alcohol cocktails, customizable and made with natural ingredients and Italian fruit.
Wine after wine
Cultural debate on the future of wine is broadening: declining consumption, changing young people's habits, and the need to rethink the role of wine in contemporary society.
Sandro Bottega: "The wine bubble isn't about Prosecco."
According to the president of Bottega Spa
Prosecco continues to show solidity and growth in value, despite the general difficulties in the sector.
WINE EVENTS
Volcanic Serprino 2026
- Praglia Abbey (Padua) - June 20
Sea and Vitovska 2026
- Duino Castle (Trieste) - June 26-27
Müller Thurgau: Mountain Wine
- Cembra Valley - July 2-5
Four days of tastings, masterclasses, excursions, and meetings on heroic Alpine viticulture.
Sub-evening 2026
- Potenza Picena (Marche) - Every Wednesday in July
Five evenings featuring wineries from the Marche and Emilia regions, along with food and wine pairing sessions.
Alba Wine Festival
- Alba (CN) - September 20th and 27th
The 28th edition of the historic event dedicated to the wines of Langhe, Roero, and Monferrato.
THE THREE STRATEGIC THEMES OF THE WEEK
1. The sector enters a phase of structural transformation
It is no longer a cyclical crisis but a change in the consumption and market model.
2. Wine tourism and direct sales become central
Wineries that invest in experience generate greater value and higher margins.
3. Climate and sustainability go from obligation to competitive advantage
From climate adaptation to mutual funds, resilience is becoming the key strategic factor for the future of winemaking businesses.
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