Wine press review for Saturday, November 29, 2025!

ITALIAN WINERIES

Tenute Tomasella: Harmony between Man and Nature

A story of balance in a border region between Veneto and Friuli, where diverse soils and microclimates coexist in 50 hectares of vineyards, producing wines with a distinct and multifaceted personality.

Gaierhof: The Story of a Female-Led Trentino Winery

In Roverè della Luna, the Togn family has been pursuing a project for over seventy years that anticipated the modern style of Trentino white wines and sparkling wines.

Ert1050, the new Oniwines winery, is born.

In Brentonico, at an altitude of 1,000 meters, Oniverse inaugurates its new high-mountain winery. A project led by Federico Veronesi, inspired by the experience of Signorvino.

Sips in the Cellar – Tenuta Borgolano

Donatella Quaroni offers tastings paired with Cinzia Montagna's narrative, transforming the tasting into a small piece of local theater.

Perla del Garda: three wines dedicated to Gabriele D'Annunzio

“Raccolta Prodigiosa” is born, a project in collaboration with the Vittoriale with three wines dedicated to the Poet: Il Piacere , Luce Bionda and Ardore .

La-Vis Winery presents "Portraits"

Six wines that combine contemporary art, social responsibility, and sustainability, with labels designed by Margherita Paoletti. Part of the project supports Telefono Rosa.

ITALIAN WINE AND ITALIAN OENOLOGY

Brunello di Montalcino: A Rift in the Style Debate

At the center of Benvenuto Brunello 2025 is Daniele Cernilli's editorial, which defends the Mediterranean character of the wines of southern Montalcino from the push toward more "contemporary" styles. The debate within and outside the Consortium is only just beginning.

Pinot Grigio delle Venezie looks to the future: Piwi and low alcohol content

The Consortium is accelerating research and experimentation: blends with resistant varieties and protocols to naturally reduce alcohol content. This process involves universities and research centers in the Northeast.

Italy in the "perfect storm": resilience rather than resistance

The report by Studio Impresa–Management DiVino highlights how adaptation, managerialization, and corporate culture are the real factors that distinguish those who advance from those who are left behind.

Italian sparkling wines: one billion bottles to be produced in 2024

Prosecco is driving the sector, with significant growth in the DOC and Asolo regions. Sales are declining in Piedmont, Lombardy, and Trentino, penalized by their traditional methods.

Ucovip: Apulian consortia merger is born

A project bringing together the region's main consortia to strengthen the protection and promotion of denominations was presented in Montecitorio.

Rural buildings and land: IMU checks

In view of the December 16th deadline, the tax framework for agricultural land, building land, and rural buildings under Law 160/2019 has been clarified.

Riccardo Cotarella's book "Wine, My Life"

A presentation in Orvieto with prominent figures. A tale of roots, vision, and a life dedicated to the growth of global winemaking.

INTERNATIONAL

France: Europe pays to remove screws

The French government is funding the permanent grubbing-up of up to 35,000 hectares to reduce surpluses and rebalance the sector. Brussels is considering similar measures in the EU "Wine Package": a turning point in the European production paradigm.

Pregnancy and alcohol: Danish study downplays risk

According to a large cohort study, drinking up to 14 glasses a week does not impair fertility in women trying to conceive. The topic remains sensitive, but the research suggests more nuanced interpretations.

"Wine Shouldn't Be Demonized" – Interview with Giacomo Ponti (Federvini)

Ponti calls for the promotion of a culture of conscious drinking, comments on the reformulation of the "No safe level," and calls for continuity in institutional dialogue through 2026.

WINE EVENTS

Magna Grecia Metodo Classico: Calabria pushes for a Southern Italian brand

The Regional Wine Shop is relaunching the idea of a brand (and in the future an interregional denomination) dedicated to Southern Italian sparkling wines.

Surprising Calabria

Over 56 wineries are participating in the press tour dedicated to regional wine excellence, with journalists and buyers from around the world.

Masterclass on Carignano del Sulcis

Event in Merano led by Gambero Rosso and local producers: tastings, mining culture, and promotion of the Carignano trails.

Collectible Wines – According to Tradition

A tasting dedicated to "rare" wines, those produced under 3,000 bottles, often true testaments to the winemaker and the region.

ZONAS Project: the scientific zoning of Sardinia

On December 4th in Sassari, the project will be presented, integrating soil, climate, and remote sensing data to map and optimize areas suited to native grape varieties.

MORE NEWS FROM THE AGRI-FOOD SCENE

ISMEA–Qualivita 2025 Report

The Italian PDO economy continues to grow: €20.7 billion in production value (up 3.5%), record exports at €12.3 billion. Wine accounts for 88% of exports from the PDO and PGI sector.

Rocco's Restaurant and social media

A colorful take on contemporary dining, from food experiences to digital storytelling.

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