Wine press review for Tuesday, October 27, 2026!

1. ITALIAN WINERIES

Ruggeri presents Revén, the new Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG.

The Ruggeri winery presents Revén Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Brut Millesimato 2025, made from a blend of grapes from ten Rive vineyards cultivated by historic winemakers. The project highlights the differences in altitude, exposure, and soil, highlighting the aromatic complexity of the Glera grape and the identity of the terroir.

Monteverro 2022, a Tuscan red for Christmas 2026

The Monteverro estate in Capalbio presents the 2022 vintage as a go-to wine for the holiday season. This red stands out for its structure, elegance, freshness, and notes of dark fruit, spice, and mint. It pairs well with roasts, rich dishes, and special occasions.

Ventiventi: the new generation of Emilian wine

The Razzaboni family, at the helm of the Ventiventi winery in the Modena area, focuses on traditional method winemaking, supply chain control, and the promotion of local grape varieties. With 70 hectares of property, 30 of which are vineyards, the winery has grown from its initial 35,000 bottles to its current 66,000, investing in innovation and a young team.

Andreola enhances the seven banks of Valdobbiadene

The Andreola winery in Col San Martino, led by the Pola family, develops seven interpretations of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG. The project celebrates the heroic viticulture on the steep hills, a UNESCO World Heritage site, through predominantly manual work and a focus on local terroir.

Casa Pisoni launches the 60-month Riserva Extra Brut Trentodoc

Trentino winery Casa Pisoni presents its 2020 Riserva Extra Brut 60 months, a blanc de blancs made from Chardonnay grown in the Valle dei Laghi. Aged on the lees for five years and disgorged in June 2026, this new wine combines complexity, freshness, and elegance.

Benvenuto Winery Awarded for Sustainability and Zibibbo

Cantine Benvenuto, in Francavilla Angitola, in the Vibo Valentia area, won the Gambero Rosso special award for Sustainable Viticulture and the Tre Bicchieri 2027 with its 2025 dry Zibibbo. The recognition recognizes the recovery of Calabrian Zibibbo, manual processing and environmentally friendly agricultural practices.

Franciacorta: The Zanetti Brothers Relaunch Their Family Vineyards

Silvano and Daniele Zanetti have reclaimed family vineyards that had long been without independent wine production, launching a development project in the Franciacorta region, near the Torbiere del Sebino. Their experience in the winery and their vineyard work have allowed them to develop their own line of wines.

Italian wineries: Gambero Rosso's 2027 awards

The fortieth edition of Gambero Rosso's Vini d'Italia awards Tommasi Family Estates the title of Winery of the Year, Antinori the title of Winery of 40 Years, and Josko Gravner the title of Winemaker of 40 Years. Special awards include Masciarelli's Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Marina Cvetic S. Martino Rosso Riserva 2022 as Red of the Year, Alta Mora's Etna Bianco Arrigo 2023 as White of the Year, and Ferghettina's Franciacorta Non Dosato 33 Riserva 2018 as Sparkling Wine of the Year.

Maria Grazia Marchetti Lungarotti, wine as cultural heritage

In memory of Maria Grazia Marchetti Lungarotti (1926-2025), art historian and founder of the Torgiano Wine Museum. With the MUVIT and the Olive and Oil Museum, she contributed to promoting the material culture of wine and developing wine tourism in Umbria.

2. ITALIAN WINE AND ITALIAN OENOLOGY

Sicily: Viticulture Excluded from Regional Budget

The Guardiani del Territorio association is challenging the lack of funding for viticulture in the Sicilian Regional Assembly's budget, amounting to approximately €1.4 billion. According to the association, despite the allocations earmarked for other agricultural sectors, fishing, and fuel, viticulture has not been allocated any resources. The winemakers are calling for concrete measures, including support for the members of cooperative wineries, for whom €19 million had been discussed in the Budget Committee.

Collio: White wines resist declining consumption

A Wine Monitor Nomisma study commissioned by the Collio Protection Consortium highlights the appellation's solid position in the HoReCa channel. Ninety-six percent of interviewed operators are familiar with Collio, and 81% include it on their wine lists. Despite slowing consumption, the perceived quality of the region's white wines supports the appellation's reputation and sales prospects. The survey also highlights a growth in consumption by the glass compared to bottled wines.

Gambero Rosso 2027: 24 Tre Bicchieri awards for Marche and 15 for Emilia-Romagna

The 2027 Vini d'Italia guide awards 24 Tre Bicchieri to the Marche region and 15 to Emilia-Romagna. The awards from the Marche region honor Verdicchio, Pecorino, and red wines; those from Emilia-Romagna highlight Lambrusco, Albana, and other regional expressions. Nationally, the selection includes 540 award-winning wines from over 23,000 labels examined and 2,614 wineries. Tuscany leads the regional ranking with 100 awards, followed by Piedmont with 82 and Veneto with 49.

Altroconsumo: The best white wine in the test costs around 11 euros.

Lunae's 2024 Labianca, Liguria di Levante IGT, took first place in the Altroconsumo test of 36 white wines. The wine earned 87 points out of 100 and was also named Best Buy, thanks to its value for money. The evaluation involved laboratory analysis and 22 expert judges.

Wine Spectator's Top 150 Italian Wineries

In New York, Wine Spectator presents the selection of 150 Italian wineries featured at OperaWine 2027, scheduled for April 10 in Verona. Tuscany leads the way with 48 wineries, followed by Piedmont with 27, Sicily with 14, and Veneto with 13. The selection includes 16 new wineries and introduces the "Led by Women" category, which highlights 46 wineries led by women.

The best Italian wineries: forty years of history and innovation

On the occasion of the fortieth anniversary of the Vini d'Italia guide, Gambero Rosso celebrates ten wineries that have contributed to the evolution of Italian winemaking. The awards recognize historic families, innovative producers, and businesses that have transformed the way we interpret terroirs, vineyards, and winemaking techniques.

Corriere della Sera: The 2027 guide to the 100 Best Wines and Winemakers of Italy is back.

The thirteenth edition of the guide edited by Luciano Ferraro and James Suckling will be available on newsstands starting October 30th. The volume offers a selection of one hundred wines and winemakers, pairings with dishes suggested by ten great chefs, and a section dedicated to ten historic vineyards curated by Marco Simonit.

Wine tourism on the rise: Maremma focuses on winery experiences

According to ENIT data cited in the news, food and wine-related stays grew 176%, reaching 2.4 million guests. International spending in the sector reached €395.5 million, up 9%. In Maremma, wineries are strengthening their offerings with tastings, tours, and discovery tours of the region, including through accommodations like The Sense Experience Resort in Follonica.

Viticulture and Work: A Protest Against Gangmastering in Alba

Around a thousand people participated in a demonstration in Alba against the exploitation of agricultural workers. The demonstration demands fair conditions, safety, adequate wages, and dignified housing, transportation, and working hours. The debate involves wineries, institutions, consortia, associations, and unions, called upon to address a structural problem in the sector.

Table grape theft in Agrigento: one ton stolen

In Castrofilippo, in the province of Agrigento, approximately 1,000 kilograms of table grapes were stolen, causing damage estimated at €1,000. This is the second incident in the same area in just a few days. The Carabinieri have conducted inspections and launched an investigation.

Online labels: a solution for the wine and specialty food supply chain

Online digital label printing simplifies order management for wineries, agritourism businesses, hotels, and food producers, allowing for variable print runs and more flexible supply lead times. Among the industry players is LabelDoo, a B2B platform developed from the experience of Grafica Isernina printing house.

Wine and Culture: Giampaolo Gravina's Critical Thought

The volume "On Contemporary Wine ," which also includes three unfinished contributions by critic Giampaolo Gravina, revitalizes reflection on the meaning of tasting and the criteria used to define wine quality. His intellectual legacy invites us to move beyond simple sensory judgments and examine the cultural and critical values that guide the world of wine.

Wine and Faith: A Book Explains the Symbolism of the Vineyard

Priest Roberto D. Cassano, author of The God Who Waits for September: The Lord's Vineyard and the Wine of Men , explores the relationship between viticulture, spirituality, and human life. The cycle of the vine and the harvest becomes a metaphor for sacrifice, waiting, rebirth, and redemption.

Northern Italian Wine: Eight Territories and Eight Typical Expressions

A wine itinerary through the northern regions showcases the diversity of Italian wines, from the mountainous productions of the Aosta Valley to the great reds of Piedmont and Veneto, to the sparkling wines of Lombardy and the wines of Emilia. Among these is the Torrette from the Aosta Valley, a red made predominantly from Petit Rouge, an expression of mountain viticulture.

Michele Satta's Piastraia 2023 tells the story of Bolgheri

A tasting of the 2023 Piastraia from Michele Satta highlights structure, elegant tannins, dark fruit, Mediterranean notes, and a savory finish. The tasting highlights the wine's evolution in the glass and highlights Bolgheri as a benchmark for contemporary Tuscan reds.

3. INTERNATIONAL

Champagne: Appellation area review suspended

The Syndicat Général des Vignerons de la Champagne has decided to halt the general review process of the appellation area, initiated in 2003. The decision leaves the current boundaries of a territory comprising approximately 34,200 hectares of vineyards, 16,460 winegrowers, 120 cooperatives, and 410 maisons essentially unchanged. The sector generates a turnover of approximately €5.7 billion and continues to focus on the value of origin and territorial identity.

Vinitaly.USA in New York: 300 Italian wineries meet with American buyers

The third edition of Vinitaly.USA brings approximately 300 Italian wineries and a thousand buyers to Pier 36 in New York. Organized by Veronafiere, the event aims to strengthen trade relations in the United States during a challenging time for wine exports. Former soccer player Alessandro Del Piero, who speaks for the event, emphasizes the connection between Italian wine, culture, and national identity.

Regenerative viticulture: an international alliance between producers and distributors is born.

The Regenerative Viticulture Foundation is launching the Regenerative Accelerator Group in London, an initiative bringing together retailers, distributors, and hospitality operators from the United Kingdom, the European Union, and the United States. The goal is to boost demand for wines produced using regenerative practices and offer winemakers greater commercial guarantees during the transition to more sustainable agricultural models.

4. WINE EVENTS

Collio Evolution 2026: three days dedicated to the region's white wines.

From October 24th to 26th, between Gorizia and Cormòns, Collio Evolution will bring together professionals and producers to explore the positioning of the appellation's wines. The research presented during the event confirms Collio's high reputation in the HoReCa sector and the ability of its white wines to maintain a reputation for quality in a slowing market.

Barolo en primeur 2026: €1.14 million raised for solidarity

The sixth annual Barolo en primeur charity auction raised €1,140,500 at Grinzane Cavour Castle. The total amount raised since 2021 has reached €5,674,800, which will benefit over 120 social, healthcare, educational, and cultural projects. The auction featured 14 barrels of Barolo Gustava 2025 and several lots of Barolo and Barbaresco donated by Consortium member wineries.

OperaWine 2027: See you in Verona on April 10th

The 150 Italian wineries selected by Wine Spectator will be featured at OperaWine 2027 at the Gallerie Mercatali in Verona on April 10th, the opening of the 59th Vinitaly. The event represents an international showcase for the excellence of Italian wine and emerging companies, including those led by women.

Gambero Rosso celebrates 40 years of its Vini d'Italia guide

The presentation of the 2027 edition of the Vini d'Italia guide marks the publication's fortieth anniversary. Over 23,000 wines from 2,614 wineries were reviewed, with 540 labels awarded Tre Bicchieri and 13 special recognitions. This initiative confirms the guide's role in promoting the quality and diversity of Italian wine.

Golosaria: The 100 Best Italian Wines from October 31st to November 2nd

Golosaria celebrates the excellence of Italian wine from October 31st to November 2nd, with a selection of the hundred best wines. Among the highlights is a Franciacorta project born from the revitalization of family vineyards and the valorization of the skills developed in the area.

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