Wine press review for Saturday, November 8, 2025!

ITALIAN WINERIES

Lungarotti, from provincial winery to global icon of Umbrian wine . From Torgiano to the world: the story of the Lungarotti family is a journey through the rebirth of Umbrian wine, a symbol of culture, territory, and identity. A company that combines agricultural tradition and international vision.

Pietreionne Winery triumphs at the 2025 Wine Label Awards with HELZA Major Metodo Classico . The HELZA Major Metodo Classico label has been named the most beautiful in Italy. The design, by Pietreionne, expresses the fusion of visual elegance and Samnite identity.

Change at the helm of Cantina Santa Maria La Palma (Alghero) . Renzo Peretto is the new president of the historic Sardinian cooperative. He also confirmed the outgoing directors and added new members to the Board of Directors. Continuity and renewal for one of the most iconic Sardinian wine producers.

More than just tastings: Cantina Braschi opens its doors to packed events. Cesena's historic Mercato Saraceno winery reinvents the winery experience with convivial options and live music, showcasing wine and the region in a popular way.

Ca' Modeano: Between Art and Business, the Exhibition "From White to Red" In the heart of Friuli, the Ca' Modeano winery hosts an exhibition by Nada Moretto. Regional Council President Bordin: "Culture is an integral part of our region's productive identity."

ITALIAN WINE AND OENOLOGY

Italian wine is divided over CMO funding: grubbing-up or development? The new EU policy opens the way to funding for grubbing-up and distillation. The debate in the sector is heating up: reinvest in growth or address the crisis by reducing production?

EU Wine Package: Measures for Sustainability and Production Flexibility Approved. The Agriculture Committee extends the validity of replanting permits to eight years and increases the EU contribution for green investments to 80%. A step forward for competitiveness and innovation.

FVG Viticulture: Zannier, "The challenge is to adapt to the market." At the Pordenone conference, Councilor Zannier reiterated the need to align production with new market demands, amidst the consumer crisis and international tariffs.

The labels that GenZ like: clean, clear, and without frills. An IULM study analyzes the relationship between young people and wine: curiosity, conviviality, and aesthetic simplicity are the keys to engaging Generation Z.

The new digital course "Wine in Moderation" will be presented at Wim Day. The international program for a more responsible wine service, aimed at winery operators and Horeca, was presented in Rome.

INTERNATIONAL WINE

Bhutan, a new global producer: the first Himalayan wine is born. The Kingdom of Bhutan enters the wine map with “Ser Kem,” the fruit of a public-private collaboration that focuses on 16 different varietals and nine experimental vineyards.

France: New aid for the crisis-ridden wine industry. Minister Genevard announces a €15 million package of social security contributions and climate funds to safeguard the wine sector, hit by the decline in domestic consumption.

Rome, an izakaya where sake "recalls natural wine" At the Aiki izakaya, you can experience Kimoto sake, fermented with spontaneous yeasts, in an "artisanal" approach that brings the Japanese philosophy closer to that of European natural wines.

WINE EVENTS

Merano WineFestival 2025: the Italian wine hub. From November 7th to 11th, over 1,000 wineries and 130 food producers will meet in Merano to celebrate Italian and international food and wine excellence. This year's theme is "Vision: Wine & Food Creators."

Ascovilo brings Lombardy wines to the Merano WineFestival Garda DOC, while Vini Mantovani and Montenetto showcase the diversity of Lombardy at Table 81 in the Gourmet Arena. Prandini: "A showcase of excellence for Lombardy's consortia."

Autumn in the Cellar: IRVO takes Sicilian wine to Etna . The Regional Institute of Wine and Olive Oil's festival was a huge success. Next stop: Cantine Tornatore in Castiglione di Sicilia. Wine tourism, art, and culture celebrate Sicily 2025, the European Region of Gastronomy.

World Wine Tourism Day: Cities of Wine celebrate on Sunday, November 9th. Dozens of events dedicated to wine tourism will take place throughout Italy. This sector is worth over €2.9 billion and growing 16% annually.

Dining with a view of the vineyards: wineries with restaurants in the Castelli Romani. While waiting for San Martino, a journey through wineries with restaurants where wine meets local cuisine for an immersive experience of taste and landscape.

A Fragment of Destiny: The Story of a DiVino Etrusco Volunteer. The story of Giulio Belli, street artist and staff member of the Tarquinia festival, who recounts his deep connection to the event and the local wine.

CONCLUSIONS

Today's wine press review concludes with a constant: wine as an expression of culture, territory, and shared responsibility. From Merano to Etna, from Torgiano to Paris, the wine industry navigates crisis and renewal, preserving the time-honored charm of its craft.

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