Wine press review for Saturday, October 4, 2025!

Wine press review for Saturday, October 4, 2025

ITALIAN WINERIES

Castel de Paolis celebrates 40 years of excellence in the Castelli Romani region. On Saturday, October 4th, the Santarelli family will inaugurate the celebrations for the 40th anniversary of the Castel de Paolis winery. This event combines art, history, and wine, symbolizing the growth of the Castelli Romani region.

Erste Neue: the South Tyrolean universe conquers Rome . The historic Caldaro winery presents its new labels in the heart of the capital. With over 120 years of history and a philosophy that blends tradition and terroir, Erste Neue confirms its position as an authoritative voice in Alto Adige winemaking.

Tenuta Gambalonga, the Euganean Hills in a sustainable glass. In Cinto Euganeo, the Gambalonga family has been pursuing a respectful and authentic viticulture project for four generations. The winery joins the international PIWI circuit, dedicated to resistant and low-impact grape varieties.

Antonelli, the Trebbiano Spoletino that ages well. From the heart of Umbria, the Antonelli Winery tells a story of family, innovation, and respect for the land. The 2015 Trebbiano Spoletino Trebium demonstrates how an "aged" white can elegantly interpret the soul of Montefalco.

"Tradinnovazione" – Pupitres meets Cantina Commendator Pozzobon. At Villa Guidini in Zero Branco, an evening dedicated to Treviso's finest wines. Pozzobon winery guides participants on a journey through taste, creativity, and tradition with a selection of five wines and carefully selected food pairings.

The wine cellar at your home: Franciacorta delivered to your door . Digital commerce is reshaping the concept of a wine shop. Online platforms now allow you to enjoy the wine cellar experience from the comfort of your own home, choosing top Italian wines directly from the producer.

ITALIAN WINE AND NATIONAL OENOLOGY

Tre Bicchieri 2026: Campania rediscovers its reds. Gambero Rosso honors the 20 best Campanian wines. Aglianico dominates with new interpretations that combine technical precision and expressive intensity.

Sardinia receives three stars in the 2026 DoctorWine Guide. Ten new Italian wineries have achieved the highest recognition, including Passopisciaro, Girolamo Russo, and Ettore Germano. The island confirms its position as a stronghold of authenticity and quality.

Dettori Estates on the podium of Italian single-varietal wines. The 2020 Romangia Dettori Rosso takes the top spot for Cannonau. This success recognizes the consistent pursuit of a biodynamic philosophy and respect for the terroir.

Sardinia: Three double faces for DoctorWine 2026 Three Sardinian wines reach 98/100, a sign of a viticulture faithful to tradition and growing national and international reputation.

InvecchiatIGP: Trebbiano Spoletino Trebium 2015 Antonelli Umbria celebrates an elegant and long-lived white that tells the story and rebirth of an almost forgotten grape variety.

Authenticity and landscapes: Tuscan wineries are a model for wine tourism. Tuscany consolidates its leadership in winery hospitality, thanks to authentic experiences, iconic landscapes, and consistent prices. A virtuous model for Italian wine tourism.

Nebbiolo, Piedmontese character In the Langa, tasting is a ritual and silence: an experience that combines tradition, rigor, and culture, a symbol of the most authentic Piedmont.

Wind turbines in the Crete Senesi: Città del Vino's "no" The National Association of Wine Municipalities opposes the construction of a wind farm in a UNESCO area, citing the landscape and cultural value of the area.

Why do you buy that wine? Neuroscience and cellar choices. 85% of purchasing decisions are unconscious: labels, colors, and textures guide the consumer's mind more than the contents of the bottle itself.

WINE AND INTERNATIONAL OENOLOGY

Women at the Top of Champagne: Caroline Fiot, Ruinart's New Chef de Caves The world of Champagne is changing: more and more women are leading the great Maisons, from Krug to Ruinart, marking a cultural revolution based on expertise and vision.

Ten Impossible and Beautiful Vineyards Around the World: From Tibet to Etna, from volcanoes to cliffs, ten extraordinary places where vines challenge nature. When terroir becomes extreme landscapes.

Dealcoholized wines: fad or health? In Switzerland, traditional wine consumption is declining (-8%), while dealcoholized wine consumption is growing. A growing market driven by health, lifestyle, and technology.

Italian-made dealcoholized wine is gaining popularity. Thanks to Ministerial Decree 672816/2024, Italy is opening up to the No-Lo (no and low-alcohol) market. Interest and production are growing, driven by companies like Tait in Trentino.

US Shutdown: COLA Ban and Impact on Italian Wine The federal government shutdown is blocking authorizations for wine imports and promotions in the United States. This temporary slowdown could impact exports.

Italian wine is on the rise in the United States. Despite tariffs, Italian exports to the US grew in the first six months of 2025 (5.2% in value). They have slowed since July, but Made in Italy's qualitative leadership remains strong.

Chianti Classico and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano are investing in Canada. Partnership with the Quebec Tourism and Hospitality Institute (ITHQ). The Canadian market is growing at double-digit rates: 12.8% in value and 6.6% in volume.

The Connaught Bar's Legendary Martini Agostino Perrone discusses London's most iconic Martini: Italian elegance and signature mixology in one of the world's most awarded bars.

WINE AND GASTRONOMIC EVENTS

Vinitaly.USA 2025: Italian wine conquers Chicago. 250 companies, 1,500 buyers, and over 2,000 labels for the second edition of Vinitaly.USA. A strategic event for promoting Italian wine overseas.

Törggelen in Alto Adige: the autumn festival Between October and November, Alto Adige celebrates the end of the grape harvest with the rural tradition of Törggelen: new wine, conviviality, and authentic flavors.

Fiera del Gusto in Soave (18-19 October) Two days of Veronese flavours and traditions, with wine tasting, music and entertainment under the medieval walls.

Salone dei Sapori 2025 in Padua The Salone di Palazzo della Ragione becomes the epicenter of Italian gastronomic culture: tastings, meetings, show cooking, and the art of taste.

QUIDQUID – Wine press review of October 4, 2025. Offered by WineIdea.it – Wine knowledge, every day.