Wine press review for Sunday, December 7, 2025!

ITALIAN WINERIES

More for the Collio: five Friulian wineries united in solidarity: Borgo del Tiglio, Valentino Butussi, Casa Riz, Molino Tuzzi, and Martissima are donating wines and traditional products to support the victims of the November 17th disaster in the Collio. This tangible gesture turns Christmas gifts into aid for the affected communities.

Cantina Frentana: Growing Numbers Despite the Market. In a challenging year for domestic consumption, exports, and price dynamics, Cantina Frentana reports a positive outcome and confirms President Carlo Romanelli for his thirtieth year at the helm of the cooperative.

Villa Bucci at Picciolo Golf Resort: twenty years of Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi. A masterclass dedicated to Villa Bucci celebrates the bond between the Marche region and Verdicchio. A tribute to Ampelio Bucci's vision, now embraced by the Veronesi family.

Gianluca Tait is the new president of Cantina Rotaliana. Elected by members with 155 votes, he takes over from Luigi Roncador after five terms. The membership cultivates 480 hectares and produces over 67,000 quintals of grapes.

Natale Buglioni: a story of rebellion and identity in Valpolicella The Buglioni family continues to interpret Valpolicella in rock style: from the vision of founder Alfredo to Mariano's international drive, up to the new Bacaro del Mona led by Cristiano.

Spend a day among the Prosecco hills of Valdobbiadene and Conegliano. AIS Padova visits the Marchiori Winery in Farra di Soligo. Between history, the Rive Alte vineyards, and the Romanesque church of San Lorenzo, this UNESCO World Heritage site reveals its true identity.

Statti Wines: New Vintages from Calabria. A tasting of five white and red wines from the Statti brothers, confirming the region's growing quality. The Greco Calabria IGT 2024 stands out.

Villa San Sebastiano: "Papate in Cantina" returns. The Abruzzo village celebrates its agricultural traditions with food and wine tours and visits to historic cellars over the weekend of December 6-7.

ITALIAN WINE AND ITALIAN ENOLOGY

Carlo Ferrini: "Wine is elegance. We're in crisis, but we need optimism." The renowned winemaker identifies the causes of the current complexity: overproduction, high prices, new consumption patterns, international tensions. No region is immune, but the sector will transform.

Welcome Brunello 2025: six traditional labels not to be missed The president of the Consortium, Giacomo Bartolommei, reports the recovery in exports after the US tariffs and the strong growth of Rosso di Montalcino (29%).

Italy's wine scene is a mix of euphoria and alarm: the 2025 harvest is a lesson. Estimated production of 47.4 million hectoliters (8%) means Italy remains the world's leading producer. Excellent quality, with an optimal sugar-acid balance. The "magic moment" of the harvest, however, leaves room for structural concerns.

Sparkling Wine and HoReCa: Prosecco Remains a Powerhouse. Wine consumption is slowing, but it remains a key category in the HoReCa channel (17% of distributors' revenue). Sparkling wines account for 33% of sales, with Prosecco alone accounting for 47%.

INTERNATIONAL

Viña Tondonia: A 1990s vertical tasting of a timeless classic. López de Heredia remains the last guardian of pre-modern Rioja, faithful to his slow, artisanal practices, unchanged for 148 years. A lesson in the power of stylistic consistency.

Vistarino Pinot Noir among Wine Spectator's Top 100. The 2022 "Costa del Nero" enters the world ranking at 78th place. It is the only Lombard wine selected and the first from the Oltrepò Pavese region: 90 points and a rating of "outstanding."

The Michelin Guide introduces the "MICHELIN Grape" for wineries. A new distinction dedicated to wineries globally. Evaluation based on five universal criteria, the natural evolution after years of awards for sommeliers and wine lists.

REGULATION AND INDUSTRY POLICIES

New European Wine Package: rules, deadlines, and new developments. The EU trilogue introduces clarity on no-/low-alcohol products. • “Alcohol-free” only for wines ≤0.05% vol. • “Alcohol reduced” for wines ≥0.5% vol., at least 30% below the alcohol level for the category. News on promotion, eradications, controls, and wine tourism.

Reactions in Italy to the Wine Package – National organizations : General support, but further structural interventions are needed. – UIV : Satisfaction with the strengthening of Third Country Promotion, but a national strategic plan is needed. – Confcooperative – Luca Rigotti : A useful but incomplete agreement, missing key points for the sector's competitiveness.

WINE EVENTS

Bollicine Wine Fest 2025 – Rome Over 70 wineries, from Franciacorta to native grape varieties from the South, to consortia from the Northeast. Sicily in Bolle on the move. A celebration dedicated to Italy's diverse winemaking.

Open Cellars at Christmas 2025 Throughout December, Italian companies will be opening their doors for tastings, green workshops, vineyard visits, lunches with the winemaker, and Christmas crafts.

Evo-Wine Day in Monferrato In Olivola, contemporary wine production and the valorization of EVO oil will be discussed with professors and technicians from the University of Turin.

WINE ECONOMY AND BUSINESSES

Nosio (Mezzacorona Group): Revenue and profit growth. Positive 2025 balance sheet: €134.9 million (0.4%), profit of €2.34 million (1.8%), stable shareholders' equity. A dividend of €7.50 per share was approved. Significant results in a complex international environment.

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