Wine press review for Saturday, October 25, 2025!

ITALIAN WINERIES

Wine Museum in the Former Icehouse: Verona Aims for 350,000 Annual Visitors. Fondazione Muvin presents its Wine Museum project in the former icehouse of the Magazzini Generali in South Verona, formerly home to Eataly. The goal: to create an experiential hub that combines culture, innovation, and local identity, with a target of 350,000 annual visitors.

Vittorio Moretti named Cavaliere del Lavoro (Knight of Labor) . The founder of Bellavista and symbol of Franciacorta received this honor. The official ceremony was held at the Quirinale Palace with President Mattarella. A career that has combined wine, hospitality, and sustainability was recognized.

Menfi, a wine with a soul, blending sea, sun, and human touch . Towards the creation of the Menfi DOC Protection Consortium. Tastings and reflections on the human and territorial value of a denomination that unites native and international varieties.

“To produce a wine from another era, modern technology is needed” – Terre di Maria Roberto Giacobbo talks about his family winery, where tradition and research merge: “Technology allows us to respect the plant and produce wines that reflect both memory and the future.”

Wine, an excellent year for Faenza producers . After a difficult 2024, Romagna's winemaking is rediscovering balance and quality: healthy, fragrant grapes and a harvest in line with the highest expectations.

Between Piedmont and Liguria, the “Cantine del Gavi” becomes a restaurant of art and memory. In Gavi, two sisters transform an ancient palace into a restaurant-museum where cuisine, history and over 400 historic labels of Barolo, Barbaresco and Gaja coexist.

ITALIAN WINE AND OENOLOGY

L'Espresso's Best Italian Wines 2026: The excellences that represent the pinnacle of Italian winemaking have been recognized. Among the "110 Cum Laude" winners, Ferrari Trento, Castello di Ama, Elvio Cogno, Tenuta Sette Ponti, and Alta Mora stand out.

Giulio Ferrari Rosé 2016 Best Sparkling Wine in Italy Double recognition for Ferrari Trento at the helm of L'Espresso 2026: elegance, freshness, and Trentino identity recognized as the ultimate expression of the Italian classic method.

The 30 “Polar Stars” for the 2026 Veronelli Guide From Gaja to Antinori, from Poggio di Sotto to Masseto, a firmament of great labels that speaks to the variety and strength of contemporary Italian winemaking.

The Lazio wine region of the future. The Arsial-Crea conference in Velletri: the region reflects on its future through research, innovation, and local identity, leaving behind the production models of the past.

The Citrus and the Architect – A Dialogue on the Destiny of Italian Wine A symbolic tale comparing two masters: Giacomo Tachis and Giuseppe Rinaldi, opposing yet complementary visions of the soul of Italian wine.

Dealcoholized wines: the Mef-Masaf decree is coming. Giorgetti announces the final version of the decree regulating the production and taxation of dealcoholized wines, with the aim of regulating a rapidly growing market.

Is wine sustainable? EU approves recommended prices. The European Union is open to the possibility of supply chain agreements to promote more environmentally friendly agricultural practices, inspired by the French model.

INTERNATIONAL OENOLOGY

Champagne, a business worth 287 million bottles a year On the occasion of Champagne Day , the French region celebrates its global success: 34 thousand hectares, half of the production exported and Italy among the top five markets by value.

The private cellar of Alexandre de Lur-Saluces, founder of Château d'Yquem, is up for auction. On November 13th in Paris, 2,500 bottles from Château de Fargues will go up for auction, testifying to a life dedicated to the great Sauternes and the terroirs of the world.

EVENTS AND WINE TOURISM

Barolo en Primeur 2025: New record for Alba's charity auction . Over €1.1 million raised for social and cultural projects. Sold at Christie's, the auction promoted by the CRC Foundation and the Barolo-Barbaresco Consortium confirms the charitable potential of this great wine.

"Autumn in the Cellar" kicks off on Etna: between wine, art, and tradition . The festival, promoted by IRVO to deseasonalize Sicilian wine tourism, kicks off in Trecastagni (CT). Tastings, cooking demonstrations, and theater are part of a journey that celebrates Sicily as the European Region of Gastronomy 2025.

"Flavors and Poetry of Romagna" Tasting: An immersive experience among vineyards, the art of Sangiovese, and typical local products: a day dedicated to the encounter between taste, culture, and conviviality.

The best restaurants and wines in Italy according to L'Espresso. At the Teatro Arcimboldi in Milan, the awards ceremony was attended by over a thousand guests and Minister Lollobrigida. Osteria Francescana, Villa Crespi, and the Alta Mora, Ferrari, Castello di Ama, and Tenuta Sette Ponti wineries stood out.

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