Wine press review for Sunday, July 20, 2025.

Italian wineries

Innovation, tradition, and new generations at the helm of Italian wine

• Agraria Riva del Garda, a new winery for a sustainable future. The expansion of the historic cooperative has been inaugurated: a new facility, a commitment to research and sustainability.
• Sorelle D'Ambra: heroic viticulture in the heart of Ischia. Among the vertiginous vineyards of Frassitelli and the hospitality of the Tenuta Calitto estate, Sara and Marina D'Ambra stylishly continue the winemaking dynasty that has been active since 1888.
• San Leonardo and "common sense" beyond organic Marquis Anselmo Guerrieri Gonzaga recounts the Trentino estate's decision to abandon organic certification for a more pragmatic and responsible approach.
• Returning to the land in Piedmont with “Braccia Rese” Three young professionals founded a small winery in Busca, recovering forgotten vines on the slopes of Monviso.
• Cantina di Venosa: 3 international awards. The Lucanian cooperative won the Grand Gold Medal at the Città del Vino International Wine Competition with its Carato Venusio DOCG 2017.
• Ribano Castle: wine, culture, and hospitality. New management for the historic castle on the Savignano hills: focus on events, wine tourism, and the relaunch of the Spalletti Winery.
• Cantina Sartirano welcomes Food&Wine on tour to Novello. Confindustria Cuneo stops at the winery to showcase the province's excellent winemaking.
• Enocarboy winery: nine convictions for bankruptcy. The Sciacca court has ruled against its board of directors: crimes dating back to 1999-2001.

Italian wine and Italian oenology

Quality, research and valorization of the territory

• Friuli Venezia Giulia among the excellences of the L'Espresso 2025 Guide Five wineries and four restaurants in FVG selected among the best in Italy: the Collio and the Colli Orientali in great evidence.
• 15 Great Cannonau di Mamoiada From the heart of Sardinia, a focus on the fine wines produced in the Sardinian village: young producers, centuries-old vineyards, and a strong identity.
• Giulianova: Amoenus Bottega Agricola opens in the tourist hub. Gaetano and Giada are investing in organic farming, shortening the supply chain and promoting integrated local agriculture.
• The best Italian wines under 20 euros this summer, according to the NYT. Eric Asimov praises Italy in a list of 20 affordable summer wines: accessible quality even during the hot season.

International enology

Projects, trends, and awards in the world of wine

• Management leases and joint ventures: tools for navigating uncertainty. Climate crisis, public health, and tariffs: the wine world is adopting new formulas to survive and innovate.
• Simonit & Sirch with Opus One: the “dynamic vineyard” is born. A new vineyard concept designed to address climate change and changes in the global market.

Wine events

Fairs, festivals and events not to be missed

• Cerreto Street Wine: the Medicea Wine Festival takes the stage. Tastings, glasses of wine, and street food in the historic center of Cerreto Guidi (July 19-20), featuring the finest wines from the Montalbano area.
• Pordenonelegge in Cantina with Concita De Gregorio (22 July) Grand finale of the book and wine review in the San Simone Winery (Friuli), with the presentation of the new novel Di madre in figlia .
• Vinitaly and the City expands from Verona to Calabria. The format that unites wine and territory was presented in Sibari, with the aim of creating a system on a national scale.
• Redentore Festival in Venice: tradition and conviviality. With spritzes, fireworks, and traditional dishes, the Redentore celebration enchants the lagoon and attracts thousands of wine lovers.

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