Wine press review for Sunday, October 19, 2025!

Designed for readers in the wine, oenology, and wine-growing sectors.

ITALIAN WINERIES

Ca' Lustra awarded for environmental sustainability. The Ca' Lustra winery in Cinto Euganeo received a special recognition at Go Wine's national "Bere il Territorio" competition for its commitment to sustainability and the responsible use of glass. The award was accepted by Linda Zanovello at Grinzane Cavour Castle.

Paternoster Winery Celebrates One Hundred Years of History. The iconic Aglianico del Vulture winery celebrates a century of activity in Barile: a milestone that demonstrates the long tradition of winemaking in Basilicata.

Tenuta Rapitalà: Sicilian Chardonnay looks to revitalization. Founded in the 1960s by the Count de la Gatinais and Gigi Guarrasi, Tenuta Rapitalà was the first to introduce Chardonnay to Sicily. After a period of difficulty, the winery is now aiming for a new cycle of growth and innovation.

Vignaioli Morellino Winery: Wine Goes Solidarity. With its "Roggiano Morellino di Scansano DOCG 2025," the Tuscan winery supports the Grosseto-based Skeep association. The 3,000 limited-edition bottles will fund the renovation of the future home of the inclusive sports center.

Pico Maccario: Serralunga's 2021 Barolo joins Oniwines. The historic Piedmontese winery, now part of the Veronesi group, consolidates its presence in the Langhe and Monferrato regions, combining research and innovation in the production of Barbera, Nebbiolo, and excellent white wines.

Thirst: Three young people bring vines back to the Pontine Marshes. An artisanal project by Emiliano Giorgi, Arcangelo Galuppi, and Martina D'Alessio to reclaim old vineyards in Priverno (Latina), where viticulture was once the heart of the agricultural landscape.

Atzei Winery: The Return of Sardinian Monica The Aru Monica Isola dei Nuraghi IGT enhances a historic Sardinian grape variety with traditional fermentation and oak aging, expressing the elegance and identity of Monte Arci.

Western Liguria: a quality 2025 but low yields. A positive year for "RLP DOC" wines, although production declined due to summer heatwaves. Producers are focusing on quality and the uniqueness of their terroir.

ITALIAN WINE AND OENOLOGY

Italian wine exports: down, but Prosecco holds firm. In July 2025, exports fell by 0.9% in value and 3.4% in volume. In the US, the market is struggling, but Prosecco PDO grew by 10.2%, reaching over €1 billion in the first seven months.

2026 on the up, 2027 the turning point According to Alessandro Rossi (Partesa), after a difficult 2025, Italian wine will see a slow recovery in 2026 and a real rebirth in 2027, especially in the Horeca channel.

Viticulture in crisis in Oltrepò Pavese: new strategies needed. Confagricoltura Pavia proposes reviewing yields and vineyard areas to address the crisis and vineyard abandonment, aggravated by disease and non-payment.

Abruzzo relaunches Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo. Producer Valentina Di Camillo (Tenuta I Fauri) encourages us to focus on rosé as a regional identity: "It's no longer Plan B, but a contemporary and successful wine."

Lambrusco 2025: High quality, 17% lower quantity. An early harvest and reduced yields in Modena and Reggio Emilia, but excellent quality for the wines of the Consorzio Tutela Lambrusco.

Montefalco and the native Umbrian vines AIS Padova and the Consorzio Tutela Vini Montefalco celebrate the Trebbiano Spoletino and Sagrantino vines, symbols of an area with great winemaking potential.

INTERNATIONAL WINE

France: Exports stable but August plummets due to US tariffs. French wine and Champagne exports in the first eight months of 2025 held steady at 6.6 billion euros, but August saw a 15% drop due to new US tariffs.

Eric Asimov (NYT): “Reduce production and prices, and less snobbery” The famous New York Times critic analyzes the global wine crisis: declining consumption, production fragmentation and the urgent need for structural reforms.

China Experiments with Tea-Flavored Wines New trends among young people and mixologists: flavored and creative wines, symbols of lightness and sustainability, are conquering Asian markets.

EVENTS AND WINE TOURISM

Portogruaro celebrates Lison Classico DOCG. Two days of meetings, visits, and tastings to showcase the "territorial" wines of Eastern Veneto, organized by the Italian Academy of Vine and Wine.

Euganean Hills Wine Route: Autumn among vineyards and villages. Wine tourism itineraries between Padua and the Euganean Hills, including tastings, cycle paths, and the landscapes of the Regional Park. A chance to experience Veneto wine while immersed in nature.

Montevago, Wine Festival 2025 (October 25-26) The 28th edition of the Sicilian event brings together flavors, music, and culture in the Belice Valley. Focus on local wines and typical local products.

Orvieto: Riccardo Cotarella presents "Wine, My Life." The winemaker and president of Assoenologi recounts his forty-year career in an autobiography that combines experience, passion, and education.

CULTURE AND CONSUMPTION STYLES

Wine and Autumn: A Play of Flavors with Mushrooms and Truffles Pairing wine and autumn dishes is not an exact science but a sensorial art: balance, curiosity, and pleasure guide the gastronomic experience of the season.

Italian Rosé: Identity and Communication Challenges At Fine Rosé Day in London, Master of Wine Elizabeth Gabay relaunches Italian rosé as an authentic alternative to the Provençal style, reevaluating colors and tradition.

Alcohol and health: the myth of the "good for you" drink debunked. According to Marc Peterhans (Swiss Blue Cross), ethanol remains dangerous in any form: no alcoholic beverage is free of health risks, not even wine.

Wine press review – Sunday 19 October 2025 By QUIDQUID , with the collaboration of WINEIDEA.IT Next update: Monday 20 October 2025