Wine press review for Sunday, May 24, 2026!

Italian wineries

Cerletti Institute: 150 Years of Italian Winemaking History. A large turnout in Conegliano marked the 150th anniversary of the Cerletti Institute, a symbol of Italian winemaking education. Celebrations were also held for the Enological Foundation, the Alumni Union, Enocoro, and Mini Expo.

Novacella Abbey: 900 Years of Wine, Between Faith and Territory In Alto Adige, Novacella Abbey continues to represent one of the most fascinating models of historic European viticulture: 800,000 bottles produced and exported to over 40 countries.

Radici d'Uva: Biodiversity and Historic Veneto Grape Varieties. The "Radici d'Uva" project, supported by the Alta Marca Local Government Association (GAL), has been presented to restore ancient grape varieties and promote more resilient and sustainable viticulture.

Poderi Luigi Einaudi: Piedmontese elegance in the 2023 Barbaresco The 2023 Barbaresco Bric Micca DOCG wins you over with its balance, freshness, and aromatic complexity of red fruits, balsamic notes, and elegant tannins.

Statella Family: the soul of Etna in the 2024 Rosato DOC The Etna winery led by Calogero Statella continues to enhance the volcanic territory through artisanal productions oriented towards the highest quality.

Tenuta Neri di Cesena wins awards in Europe. The historic Romagna winery continues to collect international recognition thanks to its Merlot, Albana, and Sangiovese.

Cantina del Cabreo: the new temple of Super Tuscans. Ambrogio and Giovanni Folonari are inaugurating a new winery in the Chianti Classico area, costing over €7 million, where wine, architecture, and wine tourism merge.

Cataldi Madonna: A New Vision for Abruzzo Wine Giulia Cataldi Madonna leads the relaunch of the historic Ofena winery, focusing on quality, organic farming, Pecorino cheese, and technological innovation.

Bio Cantina Sociale Orsogna and heroic viticulture Abruzzo officially joins Cervim to support and enhance mountain vineyards and extreme territories.

Alto Adige, a global wine superstar, has received 283 top scores from international guides for South Tyrolean wines. Cantina Terlano is a star with two wines awarded 100 points.

Italian wine and Italian oenology

How to Really Read a Wine Label: An in-depth look at the key information on labels: origin, names, allergens, and useful information for consumers.

Alcohol-free wine: the Italian market is growing. Following regulatory approval, alcohol-free wine continues to spark discussion. Fewer calories and new consumption targets, but attention must be paid to product preservation.

First Italian dealcoholization plant in Veneto The first large-scale Italian plant authorized for dealcoholized and partially dealcoholized wines, with a capacity of over 7 million bottles per year, comes into operation in Susegana.

Italian wine exports still under pressure. ISTAT data for the first quarter of 2026 confirm the slowdown in wine exports, penalized above all by US tariffs: -13.3% in the first two months.

Wine between artificial intelligence and territorial identity. More and more companies are investing in AI, sensors, and predictive platforms. But there's also a growing debate about the risk of losing the authentic connection between wine, territory, and people.

Wines from the smaller islands are back in the spotlight. From Pantelleria to Salina to Giglio, there's growing interest in the heroic viticulture of the Mediterranean and the distinctive wines linked to these extreme territories.

Bees and Biodiversity: New European Decree Legislative Decree 80/2026, which strengthens the protection of pollinators and agricultural biodiversity, will come into force on May 31.

International

Among the vines of Bulgarian Thrace. A journey through rural Bulgaria to discover the Miroglio winery, an example of modern development in a region with ancient traditions.

Edi Rama relaunches Albanian wine. The Albanian Prime Minister aims to transform wine into a symbol of the new Made in Albania brand, drawing inspiration from the Italian model and involving Riccardo Cotarella.

Grenaches du Monde 2026: Sardinia takes center stage. The international competition dedicated to Grenache concludes in France with 37 medals won by Sardinian wines.

Open Cellars in Ticino: Between Quality and Market Problems. In Switzerland, the debate over the high prices of Ticino wine and the need to better promote local production is growing.

Wine events

Sicilia En Primeur 2026: A Restarting Vintage Assovini Sicilia presents a more balanced 2025 harvest after the climatic difficulties of recent years. Great attention is paid to local areas and wine tourism.

Sicilia En Primeur focuses on experience. Over 1,000 labels tasted and a strong focus on wine tourism, local storytelling, and immersive hospitality.

Cantine Aperte Sardegna 2026 From May 23rd to 31st, tastings, masterclasses, art, and itineraries among vineyards and archaeology throughout the region.

Wein Tour Cattolica celebrates 10 years. The event dedicated to the wines of Emilia-Romagna celebrates its tenth edition with tastings and masterclasses.

Varchi in Vigna transforms Montevarchi into an open-air winery. The first edition of the event brings together local producers, food, and the historic center.

Historic trains and Italian food and wine FS Treni Turistici Italiani launches new slow itineraries dedicated to the regions of Italian wine and cuisine.

World Aperitivo Day 2026 Vermouth Carlo Alberto celebrates the Piedmontese aperitivo tradition with new mixology proposals linked to the territory.

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