Wine press review for Thursday, November 6, 2025!

Italian wineries

• Cantina della Volta (MO) — Lambrusco on stage in Padua. A tasting dedicated to classic method and bottle-fermented Lambrusco wines; a cultural focus with the presentation of the book "Lambrusco in fabula" by Enrico Zucchi. Event: Saturday, November 8 , at Enoteca La mia cantina (Padua).
• Cantina Girlan (BZ) — The 200-Family Model . A cooperative founded in 1923, today it owns 230 hectares between Oltradige and Bassa Atesina. Sustainability : 90% of production has been reduced to 410g bottles; completion by 2027.
• Moncalisse – Walch sisters (TN) — Two Trentodocs that raise the bar. New winery on Mount Calisio (600 m above sea level); international critical acclaim in press preview.
• Aeolia (Salina, ME) — A project by Luca Caruso and Natascia Santandrea: Terraced vineyards on volcanic soils between Malfa and Valdichiesa; micro-plots to enhance the island's identity.
• Michele Chiarlo (AT/CN) — Art & Wine: "ALdiLà" Review. A photography exhibition by Davide Barzaghi at the Calamandrana winery and the Palás Cerequio resort; continuity with Art Park La Court and signature projects.
• Cantina Valpolicella Negrar (VR) — Partnership Teatro Ristori 2025-26 Domìni Veneti excellence on stage during the season: tastings and local storytelling.
• Bottega SpA (TV) — Extraordinary corporate welfare Payment of €1,250 net to each of the 250 employees to support purchasing power, in addition to production bonuses.

Italian wine and Italian oenology

• Agricultural Outlook (CIA Padova) — Year-end struggles: Pressure from weather, the Asian bug, and low prices: only established companies will hold up in the medium term.
• Markets & Consumption (NielsenIQ/Milan Wine Week) — Lower volumes, higher value. Migration toward premium segments and perceived quality; sparkling wines in the lead (dry Charmat and Classic Method), versatile whites, and PDO/PGI = 85% of off-trade value.
• Industry Voice (Villa Spinosa/Confagricoltura Veneto) — "It's not a collapse in consumption, it's a boom in supply." Milan -9-10% across the board; Southern Italy and Islands buck the trend for Ripasso and Amarone. A call to recalibrate strategies and markets.
• EU Regulation – “Wine Package” (COMAGRI)
  • UIV : Support for 80% third-country promotion and digital labels; concerns about uprooting and distillation .
  • Federvini : appreciates simplified labeling, increased support, and project extensions; greater financial flexibility is welcome.
  • Summary: opportunities on the export and labeling front; risks of non-market-oriented measures.
• In memoriam — Maria Grazia Lungarotti (1930–2025) Visionary of Umbrian wine; founder with Giorgio of the Torgiano Wine Museum (1974), a milestone in Italian wine culture.
• Culture & Lifestyle
  • Wine at the center of the table : at the Gensy 2025 Congress (Palermo, 7-9/11), wine as a medium for socializing, storytelling, and hospitality.
  • Cold season : editorial focus on autumn pairings and the (re)discovery of Novelli .
  • Hot non-alcoholic apple drink : a familiar alternative to mulled wine, typical of Trentino-Alto Adige.

International

• World's Best Vineyards 2025 — Top 100: Italy Highlights . Positions 51-100 include Banfi, Arianna Occhipinti, Tenuta Cavalier Pepe, Marchesi di Barolo, Masi, and Casanova di Neri . Top 50 and #1 in ceremony November 19 in Margaret River, Australia. Hall of Fame: Antinori (2022), Catena Zapata (2023), Marqués de Riscal (2024).
• Wine Archaeology (Israel, Tel Megiddo) — 5,000-year-old “Cellar”: A pressing structure with a collection tank has been discovered; Canaanite ritual artifacts (~3,300 years ago) have also been found. This provides direct evidence of ancient wine production in the region.
• Spirits & Finance (Campari) — Global Corporate Architecture Dossier on vehicles and jurisdictions (USA–Luxembourg–Switzerland–Liechtenstein) related to a real estate project in Chicago; case study on governance and capital allocation in the beverage industry.

Wine events (Italy)

• Padua — Lambrusco tasting meeting with the author 8/11 , Enoteca La mia cantina, P.le Santa Croce 21. Cantina della Volta presentation “Lambrusco in fabula” (Aliberti, 2025) with Enrico Zucchi.
• Venice — Back to the Wine 9-10/11 , Terminal 103, Stazione Marittima. Focus on small artisan wineries and "new" wine languages.
• Palermo — Gensy 2025 7-9/11 , “Nourishing the body, cultivating the soul”: food, wine, hospitality; a city-wide event.
• Turin — The Harvest in Turin – Portici Divini Until November 23 : experiences, tours, tastings, and masterclasses; a regional network promoting Piedmontese excellence.
• Florence — Dining with the Producer: Foglia Tonda & Rare Grape Varieties November 13 , Osteria Pratellino. Podere Ema showcases native varieties; Foglia Tonda aged in Impruneta jars.
• Montalcino — Leccio d'Oro 2025 Awards for restaurants and wine bars that are ambassadors of Brunello; new Communications and Digital Media category. Awards ceremony at the Benvenuto Brunello cocktail gala, November 21 (by invitation only) .
• Margaret River (AU) — World's Best Vineyards – Top 50 live 19/11 : Rankings 1-50 announced; global wine tourism spotlight.

Key signals for strategic decisions

• Polarized domestic demand : lower volumes, higher premiums. Invest in high-end products , experiences, and brand trust.
• Exports : favorable window thanks to 80% co-financing (process underway). Prepare CMO projects with digital storytelling and smart labeling.
• Supply vs. demand : avoid overproduction; focus on micro-plots , distinctive grape varieties, and higher-margin channels.
• Culture and partnerships : art, theatre and quality catering strengthen positioning and wine tourism .
• Measurable sustainability : glass weight reduction and member training as leverage for reputation and logistics costs.

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