Wine press review for Saturday, November 22, 2025!

The material is rich and multifaceted, capturing a rapidly evolving sector: from the signals coming from Italian wineries to European regulatory tensions and the narrative threads shaping the relationship between the public and wine. Reading thus becomes a strategic tool for understanding where the market is moving and which levers will be decisive in the near future.

ITALIAN CELLARS

Viarzo Winery, a wine as a vision. In the Savona area, a young company is growing, working with artisanal care and respectful methods. Their clear vision: not altering in the cellar what the vineyard has done well. The guiding threads: identity, restraint, and a respect for the land.

The sale of Cantine Brusa and the social safety net requested by the Ermes group. Following the acquisition of the Toscanella di Dozza complex, Ermes is engaging with the unions to avoid a traumatic social impact. The goal: to ensure protection for the 19 workers involved.

Barbaresco dei Produttori among Wine Spectator's top wines. The cooperative ranks seventh in the Top 100. This recognition recognizes the cooperative's territorial cooperation model and the strength of its member suppliers.

Cantine Lvnae's Vermentino is ranked number 70 in Wine Spectator's Top 100. L'Etichetta Grigia is a result that confirms the solidity of the Bosoni family's agronomic and stylistic choices.

Brunello 2021: a great vintage and ten bottles to try. At Benvenuto Brunello, balanced, contemporary wines emerge, some already ready and others still evolving. Available since January, they promise a strong return to the market.

ITALIAN WINE AND ITALIAN ENOLOGY

Pinot Grigio del Triveneto and the challenge of naturally low-alcohol wines. A clear direction emerges from the Trento conference: resistant grape varieties, advanced climate management, and the development of the naturally low-alcohol segment. A proper name is needed to identify the category.

Wine storytelling: fascinating, useful, but beware of rhetoric. Storytelling works because it activates the narrative part of the brain. But when it becomes formulaic, it loses its authenticity. A wine's identity building remains effective only when tied to the truth of its production.

CAP 2025: Payments due December 1st. Agea updates payment rules and timelines. This is important for companies monitoring the financial sustainability of their 2025–2026 plans.

Piedmont: the Wine Technical Table is born. An alliance between consortia, universities, and research institutions to address climate, sustainability, and innovation. A systemic vision that could become a national model.

Rimini winemaking: the top ten wines according to AIS Romagna: Sangiovese and Rebola take center stage. Enio Ottaviani and Tenuta Carbognano stand out with special mentions.

Lorenzo Rovero's natural wine and the care of the Biella landscape . A viticulture that rebuilds memory and community. No synthetic chemicals, a conscious farming approach, a strong territorial identity.

The crusade to bring Venetian Clinto back to the table. From clandestine wine to the subject of cultural debate. The discussion on popular traditions, regulation, and rural identity is reopened.

Non-alcoholic wine: from taboo to boom, even in Asti. Industry perceptions are changing: hotel schools are starting to introduce it as an educational product.

INTERNATIONAL

The Russian explantation of the 1980s and the risk of repeating the mistake in Europe. With the debate over the use of CMO funds for eradication, the specter of the failure of Soviet agrarian policy resurfaces. Lessons that must not be forgotten.

Ireland 2028: Health warnings not shelved. The CEEV secretary warns: Irish health labels remain on the agenda. Pressure is growing on European policies and the debate between public health and the wine industry.

World's 50 Best Vineyards: Between hype and rankings, Vik (Chile) takes first place. Several Italians appear, but the significance of yet another international ranking remains a matter of irony and debate.

CMO Wine: Sicilian projects approved for promotion in third countries. Twelve projects approved for over €4.3 million in funding. Focus on established and emerging markets, with priority given to PDO and PGI products.

WINE EVENTS

Welcome Brunello 2021 Until November 24th, the official presentation of the new vintage of one of the country's symbolic denominations.

Guida Cantine d'Italia 2026, presentation event in Milan. On November 29th, a tasting open to the public. Over 900 wineries showcased through the "Footprint" symbol.

Gambero Rosso's Berebene 2026 goes digital. The guide for wines under 20 euros has been updated and becomes a database accessible from smartphones.

Rimini Doc Week: Rebola and Sangiovese 2024 take center stage. From November 24th to 29th, a packed program includes open cellars, AIS events, and local tastings.

TERRITORIES, ECONOMY AND IMPACT

Brunello: each bottle is worth €117 for Montalcino. The appellation confirms its position as an advanced economic system. Tourism, hospitality, and the local supply chain generate a decisive multiplier effect.

DEBATE AND HEALTH

"Wine is toxic": the debate over health labels returns. The confrontation between Minister Lollobrigida and psychiatrist Adelmo Di Salvatore reignites the dispute over mandatory warnings. This is a hot topic in light of new European policies.

Anyone reading this review will clearly feel the excitement of a changing sector: new technologies, new social sensibilities, new consumption patterns, and a cultural heritage that continues to push for its preservation. Tomorrow will bring new waves to watch, and every piece of news will be a useful clue for those who want to get ahead of the curve.