Wine press review for Sunday, May 10, 2026!

Italian wineries

Alto Adige, the Riesling from Juval Castle beneath Messner's castle. The Unterortl Juval Castle Estate confirms Alto Adige's value as a model of balance between grape variety, vineyard, and terroir. On the slopes of the Val Venosta, a Riesling with a strong identity is born, linked to the history of the Messner family.

Campi Flegrei, Falanghina grown on an active volcano. The Loffredo family continues a heroic viticulture in a complex and fascinating volcanic area. Their agricultural history began in the 19th century and today focuses on the valorization of the Phlegraean Falanghina.

Kettmeir, technology and mountain bubbles in Alto Adige. The Alto Adige winery reopens after a major structural investment, focusing on gentle technology, hospitality, and wine storytelling to strengthen the positioning of this mountain sparkling wine.

Andreola, heroic viticulture in the Valdobbiadene DOCG The Col San Martino company enhances the Valdobbiadene region through 250 parcels, 110 hectares of vineyards, and nearly a million bottles annually, confirming the role of manual viticulture in the UNESCO hills.

Terre de' Trinci Winery takes center stage in Bellaria. The Umbrian winery promotes DOCG, DOC, organic, and sustainable wines at an event dedicated to the region's history and certified quality.

Cantina Valtidone celebrates 60 harvests. The Piacenza-based cooperative celebrates a long production history, confirming the bond between tradition, territory, and future prospects.

Pasetti Wineries, sea and vineyards in Francavilla al Mare. An evening dedicated to Pasetti wines highlighted the connection between the Abruzzo coast, seafood cuisine, and mountain viticulture.

Cantine Fraponti, Girò returns to the forefront in Sardinia. With Pintadera 2025, Cantine Fraponti relaunches Girò, a historic and rare grape variety from southern Sardinia, in a rosé version.

Tenuta San Giaime, Sicilian wine and an international project. In Gangi, in the Madonie mountains, Lisa Ann's winemaking project was born, featuring wines produced from high-altitude vineyards and a strong communication component.

Italian wine and Italian oenology

Conegliano, focus on sustainable viticulture and integrated pest management. The Municipality of Conegliano has launched a refresher course for winemakers, dedicated to plant protection products, integrated pest management, organic farming, and sustainable management of hillside vineyards.

Valpolicella, wine tourism between Verona and Lake Garda. San Giorgio di Valpolicella has established itself as a symbolic village for Veronese wine tourism, thanks to its vineyards, history, landscape, and proximity to Lake Garda.

Fortified wines are revisiting Port, Sherry, Madeira, and Marsala as products with great personality, capable of speaking to the modern consumer as well.

Valter Bosticardo and the Gamba di Pernice The recovery of a rare vine becomes a symbol of biodiversity and climate adaptation, with the Calosso DOC the result of an identity journey.

Alcohol-free wine on Etna Cantine Patria brings the topic of alcohol-free wine to the forefront of "Storie da Bere," confirming its growing focus on new consumers and international markets.

Montepulciano awards Cellar Master of the Year: Antonio Troisi of the Raspanti winery receives recognition from the Consortium of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, highlighting a key figure in the supply chain.

Piedmont, experiments with low- and zero-alcohol wines With the Interreg “Devin0” project, Piedmont is testing low- and zero-alcohol wines from native grape varieties such as Barbera, Dolcetto, Cortese, Moscato, and Brachetto.

Fine wines, Italy drives Liv-Ex recovery The secondary market for fine wines shows positive signs in the first months of 2026, with significant performances for Barolo, Masseto, Soldera and other major Italian labels.

Romagnolo gin awarded in London Alba87 Gin, also born from the connection with the Albana grape, wins new recognition at the 2026 World Gin Awards, confirming the value of the fusion between wine and distillation.

International

Bollinger, La Grande Année Rosé 2018 The Champagne house confirms its style with a cuvée of great tradition: vinification in wood, long aging on the lees and a strong influence of Pinot Noir.

Vinitaly looks to Brazil and China. After Verona, Vinitaly restarts with Wine South America in Bento Gonçalves and Wine to Asia in Shenzhen, focusing on markets that are still small but strategic for the future growth of Italian wine.

Costa Smeralda, fine wines and international luxury Wine remains an integral part of the luxury experience on the Costa Smeralda, with its fine Champagnes, Bordeaux wines, Italian fine wines, and high-profile international clientele.

Wine events

Euganean Wines at Villa dei Vescovi From May 8th to 10th, 2026, Villa dei Vescovi hosts the event dedicated to the Euganean Hills, with FAI and Strada del Vino committed to promoting the area.

Saturday of the Winemaker in Rende On May 23, 2026, FIVI will bring the Calabrian format to an urban space for the first time, bringing independent winemakers, the public, and operators together.

Porto Cervo Wine & Food Festival The event kicks off the Costa Smeralda season, showcasing wine, haute cuisine, luxury hospitality, and top international labels.

Showcooking in Bellaria with Cantina Terre de' Trinci: An event dedicated to pairing cuisine, certified wines, and the stories of Umbrian excellence.

Opportunities and strategic assets reported by QUIDQUID

Historic winery in Trentino. Family-owned since 1912, just a few kilometers from Rovereto: 14 hectares of land, over 13 vineyards, a modern operational cellar, and a production potential of up to 400,000 bottles per year.

Two strategic winemaking assets between Conegliano Valdobbiadene and Friuli. A confidential transaction uniting a historic Prosecco DOC/DOCG company and a complete Friulian estate, creating an integrated platform for production, winemaking, packaging, and distribution.

Moriago della Battaglia, an industrial hub in the heart of Veneto's manufacturing region. A 49,000 m2 site with approved building permit, ideal for manufacturing and logistics development in the Northeast.

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