Wine press review for Thursday, July 16, 2026!

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Wine Idea presents the main news from the world of wine.

ITALIAN WINERIES

Antinori named "Master of the Art of Winemaking"

Piero Antinori receives the prestigious national recognition from the Government for his contribution to the prestige of Italian wine worldwide.

Franciacorta tells its people's story

The Franciacorta Consortium launches "Stories of Franciacorta," a video series dedicated to producers, sustainability, wine tourism, and generational change.

New president of the Roero Consortium

Alessandro Costa will lead the Roero Protection Consortium until 2029 with a program focused on quality, innovation, and promoting the region.

Solopaca Winery Changes Technical Management

Marco Giulioli has become the new consulting winemaker for the historic Campania cooperative, strengthening its quality positioning.

Bertani relaunches three historic labels

The "Vintage Edition" project is born, which enhances Secco Original Vintage, Soave Original Vintage and Bertarose.

Oro d'Etna focuses on the Classic Method

The Sicilian company expands its project with new Classic Method sparkling wines produced on Etna.

Baglio Oro tells the story of the new generation

The Laudicina family is relaunching their Marsala winery, maintaining strong ties to tradition and the local area.

ITALIAN WINE AND OENOLOGY

Italy strengthens protection of PDO and PGI products

The Geneva Act extending international protection to Geographical Indications has been ratified.

Heat and drought are worrying the harvest

In Oltrepò Pavese, high temperatures slow the ripening of the grapes while increasing the risk of sunburn and extreme weather events.

Wine is not an alcohol like any other

Antinori, Gaja, Boscaini, and Maculan call for greater communication about the cultural and nutritional value of wine.

How rosé wine is made

An in-depth look at the production techniques permitted by European regulations and winemaking methods.

Intelligent irrigation in vineyards

A technical guide to choosing pressure-compensating drippers to increase efficiency and sustainability.

Cavariola protagonist of a historic vertical tasting

A story of one of the iconic wines of the Oltrepò Pavese area, through numerous vintages.

Tragedy in the Vicenza vineyards

Producer Flavio De Guio dies after being hit by his tractor while working on farmland.

INTERNATIONAL

France: early harvest

Heat waves bring forward the harvest while the French government postpones official estimates for 2026 production.

Champagne Deutz presents Amour 2015

A new interpretation of the prestigious Blanc de Blancs cuvée, aged for almost ten years.

Fine Wine on the rise

WineCap recognizes Soldera Case Basse as the only Italian wine to appear twice in the world's Top 20 best-performing wines.

Liv-ex identifies wines on the rise

Bordeaux and Champagne are leading the price recovery in the international fine wine market.

Finarte launches "The Sellar"

A new permanent platform dedicated to online auctions of fine wines and spirits is born.

MARKET, HEALTH AND CONSUMPTION

WHO: Alcohol-free professional events

The World Health Organization promotes completely alcohol-free meetings and networking opportunities.

Dealcoholized wine is growing

More and more high-end restaurants are including alcohol-free wines on their menus.

Confeuro against warning labels

The European farmers' association opposes possible health warnings on wine bottles.

Wine in Moderation: The Challenge Continues

According to Sandro Sartor, the sector must continue to distinguish between moderate consumption and alcohol abuse.

WINE EVENTS

Morbegno in the Cellar 2026

Three weekends between September and October dedicated to Valtellina wines and the city's historic wineries.

Trentodoc in the Cellar

Over 120 events including tastings, treks, picnics, and visits to Trentino's sparkling wine producers.

Santa Barbara Winery

Over a thousand guests attended the presentation of the new Verdicchio "Scommessa".

AIS Agrigento in Masseria del Feudo

Educational tour for future sommeliers, exploring organic vineyards and wine culture.

Party at the Forlì-Predappio Winery

Music, street food, tastings, and guided tours enliven this summer event.

The Great Wine Festival

The event at Villa Farsetti (Venice) aims to foster new business contacts between wineries, buyers, and Horeca operators.

Castagner celebrates 30 years

The distillery celebrates at VinoVip Cortina by presenting new low-alcohol products.

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