Wine press review for Sunday, March 1, 2026!

Italian wineries

• Alex Maccan, vineyards without masks. From furniture to wine, Alex Maccan now leads two Friulian businesses with strong identities: Le Monde (Grave del Friuli) and La Ponca (Collio). A project that emphasizes spontaneity, a connection to the land, and authentic interpretation of the local area.
• Sartori – Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Corte Brà Riserva 2018 A flagship wine from the "Heritage" line, the result of agronomic studies begun in the 1980s. Sartori confirms its leading role in the Veronese and cooperative winemaking scene.
• Monte del Frà – Amarone Classico Casa Capitei 2019 The Bonomo family consolidates its presence in Valpolicella, adding a full range of great Veronese reds to the historic Garda appellations.
• SalvaTerra – Amarone Classico 2019 After joining the Veraison Group, the winery is reorganizing its lines and strengthening the bond between wine, culture, and territory, with an identity that dialogues with art and history.
• Costa Arènte – Amarone Riserva 2019 An expression of the Tenute del Leone Alato project: sustainability, soil regeneration, and stylistic coherence are the focus of a vertical tasting that recounts ten years of work in Valpantena.
• Cantine Vivito (Vini Viticoltori Toscani) Valentino Galgani is the new president of the cooperative, one of the largest in Tuscany, with 150,000 quintals of grapes processed and a 2025 production value of 16 million euros.
• Marisa Cuomo at Taste 2026 The "heroic" wines of the Amalfi Coast take center stage at the Fortezza da Basso: elegance, flavor, and a strong territorial identity.
• Mura Mura (Barbaresco) Guido Martinetti and Federico Grom talk about the transition from artisanal ice cream to wine: a project born in Monferrato that today produces one of the most popular Barbaresco wines.
• Winegrowers of the Upper Emilian Apennines Vineyards between 600 and 900 metres in the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines: small scale, agronomic innovation and a concrete response to climate change.

Italian wine and Italian oenology

• Young farmers: new requirements from 2026. The MASAF decree expands access to CAP support by enhancing professional training and encouraging generational turnover.
• Etna DOC: 67,000 hectoliters claimed in 2025, a historic record after the decline in the 2023 harvest: numbers that reinforce the value of the Etna terroir despite the structural criticalities.
• The Other Tuscany: a consolidated certainty Eleven DOPs and one IGT represent 40% of the region's wine production, confirming the importance of "non-mainstream" denominations.
• Pinot Bianco del Collio under 15 euros A virtuous example of historic cooperation and accessible quality in one of the symbolic territories of great Italian white wines.
• Wine and restaurants: the price and distribution issue. A critical analysis of the decline in weekday consumption and the stagnation of the average receipt in restaurants.

International

• Champagne La Borderie – Blanc de Noirs Brut Nature 2021 Simon Normand's work in the Aube: micro-plots, biodiversity, and a rigorous reading of the terroir for an uncompromising, distinctive Champagne.

Wine, agri-food and wine tourism events

• Salone del Vino Torino 2026 (OGR) Talks, masterclasses, and tastings for the general public and industry professionals, focusing on new trends and the dialogue between wine, cuisine, and digital storytelling.
• Conegliano and the Vulture area will be the protagonists of the 2026–2027 national Città del Vino , with a cultural program that combines music, territory, and winemaking identity.
• Antica Fiera di Godega 2026 Over 100,000 visitors expected for an edition dedicated to agriculture 5.0 and rural innovation.
• Andar per Cantine Live – Livorno A new format dedicated to wine tourism: tastings, talks, a 2026 guide, and practical tools for promoting winery experiences.
• Vigneti Aperti 2026 – Wine Tourism Movement From March to October, outdoor experiences, wellness, and sustainability following the seasonal cycle of the vine.
• Women and Wine – Piglio A cultural and symbolic journey through the history, female identity, and future of viticulture.
• Women's Day at Aminea Winery: A family-friendly event featuring wine, music, and creativity, with workshops and tastings.
• Assovini Sicilia at the FINE Wine Tourism Marketplace (Valladolid) Sicily's wine scene takes center stage in international wine tourism networking.
• Slow Wine Fair 2026: Fifth edition of the event dedicated to "good, clean, and fair" wine, with an increasingly international scope.
• Sol Expo Verona: Over 90 events dedicated to olive oil: training, marketing, and exports at the heart of the second edition.

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