The Italian wine sector continues to navigate structural market transformations, designation innovation, international consolidation, and new economic challenges . Below are the day's key news items, organized by topic.
Italian wineries
Mezzacorona awarded as the best Italian cooperative of the last 25 years
The Mezzacorona Group confirms its position as a leading player in Italian wine cooperatives. At Mundus Vini 2026 , during ProWein in Düsseldorf, the Trentino-based company received the award for "best Italian cooperative of the last 25 years." The group, active in over 60 countries , includes companies such as Rotari (Trentodoc) and Feudo Arancio in Sicily , while the subholding Nosio manages international marketing. The award confirms the path taken by several Italian cooperatives, which have focused on quality, price positioning, and global growth .
Cantina di Carpi activates protective measures for a €12.8 million debt.
Cantina di Carpi, Sorbara e Bazzano has requested the activation of the protective measures provided for by the Corporate Crisis Code to address debt of approximately €12.8 million . The procedure allows for a freeze on creditors' claims for twelve months, allowing management to develop a recovery plan.
Compulsory liquidation for Cantine Leonardo da Vinci
The historic Tuscan cooperative Cantine Leonardo da Vinci , founded in 1961, has been placed into compulsory administrative liquidation by the Ministry of Business and Made in Italy. As of August 31, 2025, it had short-term debts of over €13 million , against a negative net equity. Despite the liquidation, operational continuity of production for its members has been guaranteed.
Centopassi, the wine from land confiscated from the mafia
In Sicily, Centopassi , a winemaking project linked to the Libera Terra cooperatives, represents a virtuous model for valorizing lands confiscated from organized crime. The winery combines native grape varieties, territorial identity, and a presence on international markets , demonstrating how a strong ethical project can also generate solid commercial results.
Feudi di San Gregorio celebrates 40 years of wine and design.
The Campania winery celebrates forty years of activity with an exhibition at the Milan Triennale dedicated to its collaboration with designers Lella and Massimo Vignelli , who contributed to the company's visual identity. The project explores how wine can become a cultural object through design, graphics, and storytelling.
Italian wine and Italian oenology
Wine remains central to Italians' habits
According to an analysis by the Nomisma Wine Monitor Observatory , 9 out of 10 Italians have consumed wine in the last year . However, the sector is changing:
Territory is increasingly emerging as a determining factor in purchasing choices .
Asti Rosé arrives: a new typology for the denomination
Piedmont officially introduces a new style: Asti Rosé , made with Moscato (70–90%) and Brachetto (10–30%) using the Martinotti method. The wine will be available in various versions, from sweet to extra brut , to meet the demands of international markets. Its commercial debut is expected at Vinitaly .
The return of Nas-Cëtta to the Langhe
Once nearly extinct, the native Nas-Cëtta grape is experiencing a resurgence in the Langhe. In the 1990s, experiments brought this rare white wine back to life, and today it is promoted by producers like Elvio Cogno and Le Strette , becoming a symbol of Piedmont's viticultural biodiversity.
The “Italian model” of moderate consumption
A study promoted by Federvini and La Sapienza University highlights how Italy maintains a moderate and convivial drinking style. Over 80% of wine is consumed during meals, and average consumption is 8 liters of alcohol per capita , lower than the OECD average.
Prosecco still the driving force for Italian wine
The Prosecco system continues to grow:
Over 82% of production is intended for export and Easter orders are estimated to grow by 4% .
High stocks in Italian cellars
The Cantina Italia report highlights 61 million hectolitres of wine in stock , an increase compared to 2024. This figure highlights the need for the sector to redesign production and market strategies .
Local wines prevail in restaurants
According to an analysis of the HoReCa market carried out by Trinko , between 70% and 75% of the labels in Italian restaurants come from the same region as the restaurant , confirming the strong link between wine, cuisine and territory .
Roero relaunches Arneis and Nebbiolo
The Roero area aims to strengthen its winemaking identity through the promotion of Arneis and Nebbiolo , with the aim of definitively emerging from the shadow of the Langhe.
Valoritalia expands its sustainability certifications
The Valoritalia certification body, which controls approximately 60% of Italian bottles with a denomination of origin , is expanding its activities towards environmental and sustainability certifications, such as Equalitas, VIVA and the ISO standard on carbon footprint .
"Consumers are confused": the industry demands clarity.
Wine expert Graziana Grassini highlights how conflicting messages about health, prices, and alcohol consumption are creating confusion among consumers , highlighting the need for clearer communication from the industry.
International
Napa Valley in trouble
According to Silicon Valley Bank 's annual report, the U.S. wine industry saw declining revenues and production in 2025, with demand expected to bottom out between 2027 and 2028. Major groups such as E.&J. Gallo and Constellation Brands have announced staff reductions and industry reorganizations.
The EU-Australia agreement and the name Prosecco
The new trade agreement between the European Union and Australia stipulates that the name Prosecco cannot be used for Australian exports for ten years , although it will remain permitted on the domestic market as a varietal indication.
British viticulture is growing
In the United Kingdom, viticulture continues to expand. WineGB's 2025 Harvest Report highlights a "mast year," or exceptionally abundant vintage, confirming the consolidation of the quality of English wines.
Wine remains the favorite drink of the French
According to the SoWine Barometer 2026 , wine remains the most popular alcoholic beverage in France with 52% of preferences , ahead of beer and Champagne, despite a general trend of moderation in consumption.
The phenomenon of collectors with too many bottles
More and more collectors find themselves with cellars that are too large for their consumption. This phenomenon is fueling the secondary wine market and new strategies for managing private collections.
Wine events
Vinitaly 2026: over 4,000 exhibitors
The next edition of Vinitaly will see:
The event confirms its position as one of the main international wine hubs.
OperaWine 2026 celebrates great Italian wine
The Wine Spectator event pays homage to the history of Italian wine and its protagonists, from Sassicaia to Tignanello , recounting the journey that has brought Italy to the pinnacle of world quality.
The "Cantine d'Italia 2026" guide has been presented.
The Go Wine guide dedicates ample space to winery visits, with information on production, hospitality, and wine tourism itineraries.
Sicily Trophy 2026
The event dedicated to the great Sicilian wines highlights the role of native vines , with Nero d'Avola as the protagonist of the island's qualitative rebirth.
Wines of the Heart 2026 in Genoa
The guide, born from a social media project conceived by Olga Schiaffino, brought together producers and enthusiasts in Genoa for a tasting of the community's most popular wines.
Italian wine also arrives at the cinema
The film “It’s Not the End of the World” , shot in Verona, brings the world of Valpolicella to the big screen, starring iconic wines such as Amarone Costasera and Campofiorin by Masi Agricola.
Strategic summary of the day
Today's news shows a sector undergoing profound transformation :
Italian wine remains one of the pillars of the national agri-food sector, but its future will increasingly depend on the ability to enhance territories, quality and global positioning .
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