Wine press review for Thursday, June 5, 2026!

Italian Wineries

Campari prepares for generational transition

The Garavoglia family is moving toward a third generation at the helm of the Campari Group. Alessandro Garavoglia and Jacopo Forloni join the company's board, marking the beginning of the succession process at the world's leading aperitif producer.

Attems debuts with a great red in Collio

The Frescobaldi Group estate presents Brezich 2021, the first Collio DOC Cabernet Riserva in the company's history, made from Cabernet Franc and Carmenère.

Pellegrino relaunches Pantelleria with dry white wines

The historic Marsala winery focuses on dry Zibibbo with its new "Bianco di Venere," a modern interpretation of the island's iconic grape variety.

Cantina Tollo presents the "To Be" line

A new range geared towards contemporary consumers is born: a chilled red and a low-alcohol white aimed primarily at international markets.

Pojer and Sandri split after more than 50 years

Historic separation in Trentino wine. Fiorentino Sandri will continue to lead the Pojer e Sandri brand, while Mario Pojer will develop new projects in the Cembra Valley.

Vinolok opens the Italian branch

The Czech company specializing in glass closures is strengthening its presence in the Italian market, which already accounts for 11% of global turnover.

Benanti strengthens wine tourism on Etna

The "Wine & Culture 2026" project was presented at Tenuta Monte Serra, featuring itineraries dedicated to wine, local produce, culture, and hospitality.

I Vini di Maremma winery looks to the future.

Together with the Italian Wine Union, the company is promoting a day of discussion dedicated to changes in the sector and new strategies for the supply chain.

Col d'Orcia, a model of biodiversity

The Avifauna project has identified 70 bird species on the Montalcino organic estate, confirming the environmental value of biodiversity in the vineyards.

Italian Wine and Oenology

Veneto: €11 million to promote wine in non-EU markets

The Veneto Region has published the 2026/27 OCM Wine call for proposals aimed at supporting trade fairs, marketing, and international promotion.

Veronese wines: quality-price ratio is a key factor in sales

According to the UIV Observatory, Amarone, Valpolicella, Soave, and Custoza show strong price elasticity, while Lugana and Ripasso maintain stable demand.

Wine tourism: growing impact on sales

Over 60% of Italian wineries report an increase in direct sales thanks to wine tourism. Millennials are driving this growth.

Franciacorta requests a halt to new plantings until 2028.

The Consortium proposes a temporary block on new vineyards to limit supply and protect the value of the denomination.

Toscana IGT officially becomes "Toscana IGT"

Green light for amending the regulations and introducing sparkling wines into the regional denomination.

Wine crisis in Piedmont

CIA Piemonte raises the alarm: the price of grapes in many areas no longer covers production costs.

Extreme heat in the vineyard: how to protect your vines

Technicians and experts draw attention to preventive measures against thermal stress and solar radiation.

Volatile acidity: producers divided

The debate over the possible revision of regulatory limits continues. Many winemakers are calling for caution to avoid quality risks.

Do native grape varieties really exist?

An in-depth analysis of the concept of autochthony in light of the latest genetic and ampelographic research.

Biodynamics and viticulture

From the Cambium International School in Sicily emerges a vision of biodynamics as an integrated approach to business management.

Solaris and the World of PIWI

Focus on the resistant Solaris grape variety and its growing diffusion in European vineyards.

Vi.Nicola: naturally low-alcohol wine

From the Langhe comes an innovative Moscato with just 5% alcohol content, obtained without dealcoholization.

Ribolla Gialla dredger 2024

Tasting of the new vintage from the organic winery in San Floriano del Collio, an authentic expression of the Gorizia region.

Wine is not in crisis, it's changing

The series dedicated to the evolution of the sector continues: new consumers, new channels, and new ways of enjoying wine.

International Scenario

France: Vineyard prices plummet

In 2025, the average value of French AOP vineyards will lose 2.9%, with major difficulties especially in Bordeaux and the South-West.

VIK is the best winery in the world

Chile's Millahue Valley estate takes first place in the World's 50 Best Vineyards ranking thanks to its integration of wine, hospitality, and landscape.

Discovering Georgia's wineries

The Merano Wine Festival Georgia highlights the millennia-old tradition of qvevri wines and the extraordinary viticultural biodiversity of the Caucasus.

Low alcohol and 0% trend

The growth in low-alcohol consumption continues, with new offerings also involving the premium aperitif scene.

Events, Tourism and Wine Tourism

Sicily: Over 10,000 attendees at Cantine Aperte

Wine tourism confirms its driving role in the regional economy. The number of wineries participating in the Sicilian Wine Tourism Movement is also growing.

Ancarano protagonist of Open Cellars

Tenuta Antonini in Abruzzo was a huge success, making it one of the most visited wineries at the 2026 edition.

Wine Notes 2026 in Cortona

Eight events including tastings, jazz concerts, and classical music in the wineries of the Arezzo area.

Etna is discovered by train

The historic Circumetnea Railway becomes a tourist itinerary for exploring the volcano's wineries, gastronomy, and landscapes.

Bierfest Platz returns to Milan

From June 18th to 20th, Piazza dei Mestieri hosts a craft beer festival with tastings, music, and urban culture.

The data of the day

60% of Italian wineries have seen an increase in direct sales thanks to wine tourism.

Wine is increasingly being purchased through experiences, hospitality, and direct contact with the local area. This confirms that the future of the sector increasingly depends on the ability of wineries to transform themselves from mere producers into destinations to experience.

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