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Wine press review for Tuesday, July 21, 2026!

  • 21/07/2026

Italian wineries, Italian wine producers, and current wine news

Good morning,

QUIDQUID presents a new summary of the main news from the Italian and international wine sector.

Italian Wineries

Bortolomiol celebrates 60 Prior harvests

The Bortolomiol winery celebrates the sixtieth anniversary of its Prior Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Brut Millesimato, the first Prosecco Brut made from Glera grapes. This wine has marked the history of the appellation and continues to represent innovation and sustainability.

Biondi-Santi talks about Brunello with an audiobook

The historic Montalcino winery presents the fifth edition of the cultural project "La Voce di Biondi-Santi," transforming the estate's history into an audiobook dedicated to the theme of generations and wine communication.

Ca' Vescovado focuses on innovation and alcohol-free wines

The young Portogruaro winery continues its development with 50 hectares of vineyards, 700,000 bottles produced, and a range that includes non-alcoholic sparkling wines, Ribolla Gialla, and local wines.

Talosa enhances the Nobile di Montepulciano

The Pieve Le Grazie vertical tasting confirms the Tuscan winery's commitment to quality through a limited-production wine that represents one of the denomination's most prestigious expressions.

Gorghi Tondi relaunches summer wine tourism

The Sicilian winery organizes seven evenings among the vineyards, featuring live music, aperitifs, and tastings of its organic wines.

Denis Montanar and natural wine

The Friulian company continues to represent a benchmark in Italian natural winemaking, with a production philosophy that values spontaneous fermentations and minimal intervention in the vineyard and cellar.

Italian Wine and Oenology

Frescobaldi indicates three priorities for the sector

The president of the Italian Wine Union identifies three strategic axes for the future:

  • strengthen presence in the United States;
  • consolidate the European market;
  • rebalance the production supply.

Valpolicella: Production is declining, but its value must be preserved.

In 2025, production of the denomination is expected to decrease by 3%. The Consortium is focusing on balanced management of quantities to maintain competitiveness and profitability.

The University of Bolzano is studying the viticulture of the future.

New research identifies strategies to combat climate change through targeted irrigation, more resilient varieties, and techniques capable of delaying grape ripening.

Carbon credits in agriculture

A seminar in Friuli Venezia Giulia will illustrate how sustainable agricultural practices can generate certified carbon credits, creating new economic opportunities for companies.

Guide to Aging Wine

An overview of the factors that determine the evolutionary potential of wines, from vintage to storage, up to the product's structure.

AIS Lombardia presents "Without 1 Sense"

The project creates Braille labels equipped with NFC technology to make wine accessible to the blind.

Piceno calls for a relaunch strategy

The Consorzio Tutela Vini Piceni and Vinea are urging action on inventory, promotion, crisis distillation, and generational turnover.

Morellino del Cuore 2026

The fourth edition of the blind tasting confirms the project as an independent observatory of the quality of the Morellino di Scansano DOCG denomination.

Riesling from Val Camonica takes centre stage

The Vallecamonica winery demonstrates the growing qualitative potential of Italian Riesling in an emerging territory.

International Markets

Young Americans increasingly interested in wine

In the United States, a growing number of affluent young collectors are purchasing wine both as an investment and for consumption. Over 80% regularly drink bottles from their collection.

International incoming for Italian companies

Between September and December, TEF will organize B2B meetings with operators from the United Kingdom, Switzerland, and Vietnam to promote the agri-food and wine sectors.

Michelin enters the wine industry

The Michelin guide dedicated to Burgundy wineries debuts. The decision by the prestigious Arnoux-Lachaux winery to request its removal from the guide has sparked controversy.

Hungary, a new destination for European wine tourism

Tokaj, Balaton and Hungary's main wine-growing regions are emerging as destinations for wine enthusiasts and slow tourism.

Arcane Wines against speculation

Milan's new wine shop offers rare labels at fair prices, countering the speculative dynamics of the collectible wine market.

Wine Events

Vinitaly and the City Calabria

The 2026 edition attracted approximately 30,000 visitors and 110 participating companies, confirming the success of the format that combines wine, culture, and tourism.

Goblets of Stars 2026

From July 24th to August 16th, the Wine Tourism Movement's events will return throughout Italy, featuring tastings, cultural events, and the promotion of responsible drinking.

Goblets of Stars in Cortina

On August 8th, Renzo Rosso's Diesel Farm will take center stage at the fourteenth edition of the event.

Terriccio Castle in Cortina

Presentation of the book Vinology Pairings with tasting of the company's wines as part of "A Mountain of Books."

The Nights of Wine

The summer events continue:

  • Conegliano (21-22 August);
  • Manzano and Sesto al Reghena;
  • numerous events in the Wine Cities of Friuli Venezia Giulia.

Dinner with the Producer

The series of evenings dedicated to direct encounters between producers, enthusiasts, and the local area continues through guided tastings.

Bolgheri and the Tuscan coast

A guide has been published to the main wineries to visit, including big names and iconic Super Tuscans.

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