Wine press review for Saturday, May 30, 2026!

ITALIAN WINERIES

Moncalisse inaugurates its new sustainable winery in Trentino.

The new Moncalisse winery, designed by sisters Julia and Karoline Walch, is being built in Seregnano (Trento). A modern structure integrated into the landscape, it is designed to enhance the Trentodoc region through sustainability, architecture, and innovation.

Farina Wines brings art to the cellar

The historic Valpolicella Classica winery is strengthening its "Art Ferment" project, transforming its cellar into a permanent space dedicated to contemporary art and cultural experiences.

New Martes line for Maremma wines

The Tuscan cooperative launches the IGT Costa Toscana “Martes” line, with a contemporary, youthful, and convivial approach aimed at new consumers.

Il Passo Winery Presents Alberi in Piano Rosé 2025

The Grimolizzi family's Lucanian winery has launched a new rosé made from pure Aglianico, expanding its offering with a fresh, regional wine.

ES Cantina & Ristorante reopens in Puglia

Gianfranco Fino's property relaunches integrated hospitality, combining a resort, restaurant, tastings, and hospitality immersed in the Apulian vineyards.

The Wine Net conquers Bordeaux

The bubbles from the Italian cooperative network have attracted great interest at the Cité du Vin in Bordeaux, promoting lesser-known areas of Italian sparkling wine.

Elio Altare recounts the Barolo Boys' redemption

One of the protagonists of the Barolo revolution retraces the cultural and social transformation of the Langhe, highlighting current challenges related to bureaucracy and the market.

ITALIAN WINE AND ITALIAN OENOLOGY

Assoenologi: We Need a New Renaissance for Italian Wine

A clear message comes from the National Congress in Conegliano: overcome pessimism and build a new phase of growth through quality, innovation, and dialogue with institutions.

Lollobrigida opens up to the uprooting of vineyards

The Minister of Agriculture has expressed his willingness to consider interventions on vineyards if the entire supply chain reaches a shared position. Priority will be given to quality, markets, and exports.

Cotarella: the wine will react this time too

The president of Assoenologi recalls the crises the sector has overcome in recent decades and identifies communication as the main front to be protected.

Renzo Cotarella: Now we need to evolve

The CEO of Marchesi Antinori calls on the sector to focus on quality, markets, communication, and price control to regain competitiveness.

Nomisma Wine Monitor: Diversifying Exports and Re-Engaging Young Consumers

Denis Pantini highlights how the future of Italian wine lies in new international markets and a greater ability to engage with new generations.

Cannonau "young wine" becomes a national case

The project developed in Sardinia to introduce young people to wine is presented as an innovative model at the Assoenologi Congress.

Friuli Venezia Giulia: every DOC generates value

Regional Councillor Stefano Zannier emphasizes how the individual denominations contribute to strengthening the international image of Friulian wine.

Giorgia Meloni: Viticulture is a cornerstone of Made in Italy.

In her message to the Assoenologi Congress, the Prime Minister reiterates the economic, cultural, and territorial value of Italian wine.

Assoenologi Awards 2026

Francesco Lollobrigida was named "Personality of the Year." Matteo Zoppas, Federico Bricolo, Luca Zaia, Stevie Kim, and Alessandro Regoli also received awards.

Baratuciat: the rediscovered grape variety of the Susa Valley

The recovery of Piedmont's native varieties continues thanks to projects that enhance biodiversity and territorial identity.

INTERNATIONAL

Historic auction for Stalin's private cellar

Over 40,000 bottles of Stalin's wine are being made public in Georgia. The proceeds from the auction will fund a national wine school.

Armenia: A Journey to the Origins of Wine

International interest in Armenia's winemaking heritage, considered among the oldest in the world and increasingly important for tourism and the economy, is growing.

International tastings in London

In July, the Courtyard Wine Cellars in Covent Garden will host a tasting of Chardonnays from around the world paired with select cheeses and cured meats.

WINE EVENTS

Open Cellars 2026 is the protagonist of the weekend

The 34th edition confirms the evolution of Italian wine tourism: trekking through the vineyards, tastings, outdoor experiences, culture, and gastronomy take center stage alongside wine.

Tuscany: Cantine Aperte focuses on regenerative tourism

The Tuscan Wine Tourism Movement presents new hospitality options focused on wellness, nature, and immersion in the local area.

Huge 2026 returns to Lapio

On June 14th and 15th, the artisanal wine fair will stop in the heart of the Fiano di Avellino region.

Vineia tells the story of Casentino wine

On June 6th and 7th, Bibbiena will host a program of archaeology, tastings, conferences, and visits to the area's historic wineries.

Etna Wine Tour and Circumetnea

Etna confirms its position as one of Italy's most dynamic wine tourism destinations, thanks to historic railway routes and tours of wineries and the volcano.

Antinori and Armin Linke at Bargino

A new chapter in the Antinori family's Art Project, featuring artistic installations inside the Chianti Classico winery.

Venice: on the Malvasia routes

The cultural sailing journey will begin on June 6th, retracing the ancient trade routes of the Serenissima linked to Malvasia.

Cortina VIP Wine 2026

On 13 and 14 July the Civiltà del Bere summit returns to the Dolomites with 54 Italian wineries and the main protagonists of national winemaking.

Venice Wine Festival and initiatives in the Venetian area

The summer wine season kicks off with tastings, open cellars, lagoon wine tours, and food and wine events.

Brescia and the Lombard Hills

The 2026 program for the Wine and Flavors Route has been approved, increasingly focused on sustainability, promotion, and local tourism.

TREND OF THE DAY

The entire Italian wine industry, gathered in Conegliano for the Assoenologi Congress, is sending a message of confidence: despite the slowdown in consumption and market difficulties, the sector identifies the new generations, wine tourism, export diversification, and the valorization of local areas as the key drivers for building the next growth cycle for Italian wine.

Press review provided by Wine Idea Network.