A concise and comprehensive overview of the latest developments in the wine sector: wineries, markets, oenology, wine tourism, awards, and events.
1. ITALIAN WINERIES
Veneto – Wine Families Featured in the 2027 Guide
The guide "The 100 Best Wines and Winemakers of Italy ," authored by Luciano Ferraro and James Suckling, highlights Veneto winemaking families. Among the leading names are Massimo Gianolli of Collina dei Ciliegi, with a 45-hectare estate and 350 awards, and Federico Veronesi of Oniwines, a group that has acquired six Italian wineries.
Sicily – Trapani Wineries' 2025 Financial Statements: Mixed Results
Professor Sebastiano Torcivia's analysis highlights differing performances. Carlo Pellegrino achieved €18.18 million in revenue (5.91%) and €806,541 in profit. Fina Vini grew to €8.56 million in revenue (9.71%) and €732,408 in profit. Donnafugata maintained its lead in profitability among the companies analyzed, with €3.19 million in profit and €36.94 million in revenue. Ermes remains the leader in revenue.
Sardinia – Saraja Awarded Emerging Winery of the Year
The Gallura winery, led by Mark Hartmann, has won recognition from Gambero Rosso in the 2027 Vini d'Italia guide. The 2023 Kari dì Pètra Vendemmia Tardiva Vermentino di Gallura has been awarded Tre Bicchieri, confirming the quality of Sardinian white wines.
Sicily – Nino Barraco Relaunches the Marsala Tradition
The Marsala-based producer is proposing the recognition of a DOC dedicated to pre-British Marsala, highlighting native grape varieties and traditional winemaking methods. The winery produces approximately 85,000 bottles and operates on the Italian and international markets.
Liguria – Ingauni Winemakers Among the Top 100 Italian Wines
The Metodo Classico Pas Dosé TUÈ76 Millesimato 2023, produced with Pigato grapes by the Ortovero cooperative, has been included in ilGolosario 's Top Hundred 2026. This recognition coincides with the cooperative's fiftieth anniversary.
Trentino – Fourteen wines win the 2027 Tre Bicchieri award.
The Gambero Rosso guide honors nine Trentodocs and five still wines. Among the recognized wineries are Ferrari, Letrari, Endrizzi, Cesarini Sforza, Rotari, Revì, Villa Corniole, San Leonardo, Pojer & Sandri, and other Trentino excellences.
Lombardy – Case Danesi Opens in Franciacorta
Mario and Angelo Danesi present their new winemaking project in Erbusco, on a six-hectare property with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir vineyards. The first wine is a Franciacorta Satèn. Reception, tasting, and direct sales spaces are planned for 2027.
Abruzzo – Faraone presents the 2022 Trebbiano Santa Maria dell'Arco
The Giulianova winery, led by Federico Faraone, presents the new vintage through a meeting dedicated to the company's history, winemaking techniques, and the promotion of the local area.
Emilia-Romagna – Coste di Barbiano focuses on small crus
Andrea Ferrari and Federico Amadei's winemaking project is taking shape on the hills of Parma. Following the first harvest, the initiative aims to enhance the characteristics of each individual parcel and the territorial identity.
2. ITALIAN WINE AND ITALIAN OENOLOGY
Heroic Viticulture – Biodiversity and Land Protection
Monia Zanette, an expert at Mondial Vins Extremes, draws attention to the environmental, cultural, and economic value of heroic vineyards. Strategies and regulations are needed to support production under challenging agricultural conditions.
Sustainability – Cover crop and soil management in vineyards
Cover crops promote biodiversity, carbon storage, and grape quality. However, competition for water and nutrients between vegetation and vines must be managed, adapting practices to local conditions.
Wine Market – Fifty top wines under €15
Gambero Rosso's Vini d'Italia 2027 guide highlights 50 Tre Bicchieri-awarded wines available for less than €15. This result demonstrates how high quality and affordable prices can coexist.
Oenology – Vino Novello and Vinsanto, two interpretations of time
An in-depth study compares the rapid production of Novello, obtained through carbonic maceration, with the lengthy drying and aging processes of Vinsanto. Two traditions that express different approaches to winemaking.
Veneto – Sale of 2025 Pinot Grigio stored as DOC Delle Venezie halted
A regional decree prohibits the sale of Pinot Grigio 2025 still in storage under the DOC Delle Venezie designation. The product will have to be reclassified according to current regulations. The goal is to limit supply in a market characterized by weak demand.
Tuscany – Wine Crisis in the Valdarno Valley
The Municipality of Laterina Pergine is requesting interventions from the Region, the Government, and the European Union to support winemakers affected by rising costs, climate change, and declining consumption. Grape prices have been reported to have dropped to around €40 per quintal.
Bardolino – The Consortium celebrates its 100th anniversary and renews its communications.
Founded in 1926, the Bardolino Wine Consortium is celebrating its centenary by focusing on a simpler, more contemporary, and consumer-friendly communication style, through tastings, cultural initiatives, and artistic collaborations.
Wine Tourism – A €3 Billion Italian Sector
The Fine Wine Tourism Marketplace Italy highlighted the need to better organize wine tourism offerings, making experiences easily visible and bookable. The event brought together 100 producers and 90 professional buyers from 26 countries.
Marche – Wine Becomes a Tool for Tourism Development
The region aims to connect wineries, villages, culture, and gastronomy through a territorial network. Marche boasts 21 denominations and geographical indications and nearly 38% of its vineyards are organic.
Wine Tourism and Hospitality – Wineries Become Wedding Destinations
From Piedmont to Sicily, interest in wineries offering weddings and private events is growing. Historic homes, vineyards, restaurants, and wine resorts represent new opportunities for revenue diversification.
3. INTERNATIONAL
Campari – Quarterly revenues up, but stock price falls
The group closed the third quarter of 2026 with revenues of €777 million and organic growth of 3.4%. Despite results exceeding analysts' overall expectations, the stock price fell approximately 6.25%, impacted by forecasts of slowing sales in the United States.
France – A drink combining natural wine and kombucha is born.
The Alsatian project Pépin presents Pèp GlouGlou, a low-alcohol beverage made by combining grapes and fermented tea. The initiative explores new consumption opportunities and alternatives to traditional wine.
Argentina – A Patagonian Pinot Noir earns 100 points.
Piero Incisa della Rocchetta once again received 100 points from James Suckling for his 2025 Trenta y Dos biodynamic Pinot Noir, produced in Patagonia. This international recognition comes from a limited production of approximately 9,000 bottles.
Europe – Langhe, Roero and Monferrato ranked second among wine regions
In the 2027 European Best Destinations ranking, Piedmont takes second place with 18.8 points out of 20, preceded by the Slovenian region of Štajerska. Four Italian regions appear in the European ranking.
Canada – Growing interest in Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG
Canadian wine professionals, including sommeliers, importers, and communications professionals, visited the Veneto region. They appreciated the quality of the wines, the landscape, and the appellation's culinary versatility, highlighting potential for commercial development.
4. WINE EVENTS
Merano WineFestival 2026 – November 6–10
The 35th edition will host Campania Gourmet, present for the twenty-first consecutive year with 40 companies and three consortia. The program includes tastings, professional meetings, and food events.
November 7 – Masterclass on heroic viticulture
At the Hotel Terme in Merano, at 5:30 pm, Monia Zanette and winemaker Roberto Cipresso will explore the characteristics, challenges, and potential of heroic wines.
November 8 – The Great Whites of Campania
At the Merano WineFestival, a masterclass organized with AIS Campania will present eight white wines from vintages ranging from 2018 to 2022. Food and wine events and four days of live cooking are also planned.
November 1 – Golosaria Milano awards Ingauni winemakers
At the Fiera Milano Rho, the Ligurian Classic Method TUÈ76 received the Top Hundred 2026 award, entering the top one hundred Italian wines selected by Paolo Massobrio and Marco Gatti.
Until November 15th – Open Cellars on San Martino
The Wine Tourism Movement offers visits, tastings, and meetings at Italian wineries. The 2026 edition highlights the time needed for wine transformation and maturation, along with local traditions.
The day's highlights – WINE IDEA News
The news of November 1, 2026, highlights a transforming Italian wine sector, one in which production excellence, economic difficulties, and new opportunities coexist.
Five main trends emerge:
The strategic perspective: for wine companies, it will be increasingly important to combine the quality of their wine with sustainable economic management, a diversified commercial presence, and a greater ability to enhance their corporate assets.
Wine press review of November 1, 2026, edited by QUIDQUID.
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