Wine press review for Thursday, June 25, 2026!

A brief overview of the main news in the wine sector, including wineries, markets, wine tourism, and events.

Italian Wineries

Col Sandago renews its line of still wines

Complete restyling of the White Incrocio Manzoni and Red Merlot Marzemino labels. New premium positioning, modern design, and enhanced local identity.

Tenuta Santa Maria invests in Amarone and wine tourism

This historic Valpolicella winery promotes the Brolo dei Poeti cru and attracts over 15,000 visitors a year, offering cultural and experiential hospitality.

Bersano renews his "Icons"

The historic Piedmontese winery presents a major rebranding project to strengthen its identity, recognition, and brand value.

Stella Estate (Collio)

The company strengthens its sustainability positioning with the "Coltivatori di Vita" philosophy and presents the new organic Ribolla Gialla Pas Dosé Metodo Classico.

San Lorenzo Farm

Non-DOC Verdicchio continues to receive international recognition, including from the New York Times, demonstrating how quality and identity can transcend denominations.

The Vineyards of Zamò

The Friulian winery relaunches Friulano with a new interpretation of the region's iconic grape variety after the Tocai era.

Zenato

Alberto Zenato acquires the majority stake in the family business, while Nadia Zenato will focus her activities on cultural and international projects.

Carpi and Sorbara Winery

The negotiated resolution of the crisis has been extended until October 15th. The sale of properties and production sites is expected to avoid bankruptcy.

Meregalli Group

The Historical Archive and the Cellar officially join Museimpresa, recognizing 170 years of entrepreneurial history.

Signorvino continues to grow

The chain will reach approximately 50 stores by the end of 2026 with new openings in Italy and expansion abroad.

New wine shop in Belluno

A new store specializing in quality wines and premium products opens in the city's historic center.

Al Bano Carrisi

An in-depth look at the winemaking history of the famous Apulian artist's company and its estates in Salento.

Poggiali Family - Fèlsina

The family's 60 years in Chianti Classico and the 40 years of the Rancia and Fontalloro labels were celebrated.

Italian Wine and Oenology

Italian exports outside the EU

Exports remain negative (-8.5%) but show signs of recovery. In the United States, April saw the first positive figure (1.6%) after ten consecutive months of decline.

New markets: South America

The "Simply Italian Great Wines" tour brings 30 Italian wineries to Brazil and Mexico to develop new business opportunities.

Rosé continues to grow

Forecasts indicate a global market of over $5 billion by 2032. The role of Italian rosé is also growing.

Red wine served chilled

Prestigious sommeliers confirm that serving great red wines at 13-14°C during the summer is now a new trend.

Moscato d'Asti DOCG

The production limit of 85 quintals per hectare has also been confirmed for the 2026 harvest, the result of an agreement between the agricultural sector and the industry.

Mandrolisai

A new artistic map of the area, inspired by Sardinian murals, has been presented to promote the local winemaking heritage.

Wine tourism increasingly strategic

According to UniCredit-Nomisma Wine Monitor, wine tourism generated over €3 billion in 2025, contributing an average of 21% of Italian wineries' turnover.

Association of Oenologists in the Vatican

Pope Leo XIV met Riccardo Cotarella and a delegation of Assoenologi (Italian Wine Associations) in a meeting dedicated to the values of peace and wine.

Reflections on the future of the sector

An editorial dedicated to the cultural changes in wine consumption and the generational challenges facing the sector.

International Markets

United States

Minister Francesco Lollobrigida accompanied approximately 400 Italian companies to the Fancy Food Show in New York. In the first four months of 2026, Italian agri-food exports to the US grew by 3.7%.

Latin America

Brazil and Mexico emerge among the most promising markets for Italian wine thanks to the growth in average consumption values.

Georgia

In Abruzzo, Bolla officially debuts the new generation of Georgian sparkling wines in Italy, alongside the thousand-year-old tradition of qvevri wines.

Wine Spectator Awards

The "Nando al Pallone" resort enters among the best wine lists in the world, obtaining the Best of Award of Excellence.

Wine Events

Bererosa 2026

Paololeo and Candido are the stars of Italy's leading rosé wine events between Rome and Lecce.

BorghiAmo 2026

The Aosta Valley offers a festival that combines wine, culture, music, history, and the promotion of historic villages.

Out of the Cellar

Sicilian wine tastings will resume on July 3rd at the Kolymbethra Garden.

Belluno Dolomites Summer 2026

A rich calendar of cultural, artistic, and food and wine events spread throughout the area.

Columbus

An event dedicated to Pinot Noir, the royal cuisine of the Savoy family, and the history of Piedmontese winemaking.

Strategic Trends of the Day

• Exports continue to slowly improve after difficult months.
• The United States is showing the first concrete signs of recovery.
• Brazil and Mexico become priority markets for internationalization.
• Wine tourism remains one of the main economic drivers of Italian wineries.
• Investments in branding, restyling and corporate identity are growing.
• Rosé wine continues to increase its weight in global consumption.
• Packaging, hospitality, and direct sales are increasingly strategic elements for the competitiveness of wine companies.
• Culture, art, and tourism are becoming increasingly integrated factors in the promotion of Italian wine.

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