Wine press review for Tuesday, October 28, 2025!

ITALIAN WINERIES

The Great Beauty of Marchesi Antinori In the heart of Chianti Classico, the Antinori winery in Bargino is an architectural masterpiece that combines innovation and tradition. Designed by Archea Associati, it is today a symbol of the connection between tradition and contemporary design.

The Tiber Valley is the new home of Pinot Noir. Between Perugia and Arezzo, the Aliotti and La Palerna estates are redefining the geography of Pinot Noir in Italy. The Burgundy-like microclimate has given rise to elegant and highly regarded wines, the fruit of pioneering work.

Terre Margaritelli, Umbria's sustainable excellence. The Torgiano winery has received new awards in 2026 guides, including Slow Food's "Top Wine – Vino Slow." Renabianca's Greco wine has been recognized for its authenticity and adherence to the slow and organic philosophy.

Cantina Franchetto toasts with Tre Bicchieri. The Soave "La Capelina 2024" wins Gambero Rosso's Tre Bicchieri. Young winemaker Giulia Franchetto emphasizes the value of the terroir and the family bond that drives the Terrossa di Roncà winery.

Ca' Modeano Winery, art and memory in Friuli. In Palazzolo dello Stella, Ca' Modeano hosts an art exhibition by Nada Moretto. The historic winery founded by Norberto Marzotto continues to blend winemaking tradition and culture, in a place where the agricultural past dialogues with the creative present.

A map of the best wineries in Agrigento and its province. From the hills of Menfi to Sciacca, an itinerary through the best wineries in the province of Agrigento, now a top destination for wine tourists and enthusiasts.

The curious story of Chianti winemaker and poet Leonardo Manetti, a producer in Greve in Chianti, cultivates vineyards and writes poetry. His poems recount the profound connection between man and nature, following in the footsteps of the Tuscan "peasant poets."

ITALIAN WINE AND ITALIAN OENOLOGY

"The future of Italian wine depends on the ability to work as a team and communicate better." Riccardo Cotarella's words at the Fisar National Congress in the Chamber of Deputies call on the sector to rediscover cohesion, identity, and communicative strength.

Value, profitability, exports: the strategic challenges for Italian wine. Research by the Food Industry Monitor shows revenue growth of 2.5% and a profitability (ROS) of 5.9%. The sector is showing resilience, but must focus on innovation and storytelling.

Unity is the strength of Italian wine. With exports to the US down 30%, the call for cooperation between companies and institutions to overcome this period of uncertainty and expand their presence on global markets is growing stronger.

The Agricultural Consortium designs the "5.0" vineyard. A high-tech demonstration vineyard is being created in Treviso and Belluno: an open laboratory for experimenting with innovative agronomic and varietal solutions in line with the viticulture of the future.

Cecile 2018 by Cantina Marilina named best orange wine by L'Espresso Guide . The Moscato di Noto Orange has won over critics and set a new record for southeastern Sicily. A wine that combines research, maceration on the skins, and territorial identity.

"The Enshittification of Wine" A provocative analysis of the risk of wine losing its "soul" in the global market. The author invites us to rediscover wine as an "anti-commodity": a place of singularity, culture, and identity.

Second Wines: Value and Strategy An in-depth look at the role of "second wines" in major Italian and French appellations: more accessible products, but often of great quality and organoleptic value.

INTERNATIONAL OENOLOGY

Re-export: the invisible engine of global wine trade. An OIV study reveals the importance of hub countries such as Singapore, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom, which generate over €4.5 billion in trade flows through re-export.

Is Wine Dead? Reflections from the New World An unexpected new competitor emerges from the New York Wine Experience: legalized, low-calorie marijuana-based drinks threaten the traditional wine market.

The turning point for French sparkling wines Chardonnay rosé officially enters the Champagne regulations, introducing a new aromatic and historic nuance to the king of sparkling wines.

Korean convenience stores are focusing on fine wines. With the "Négociant Direct" program, Korean chains are directly importing rare wines from Bordeaux. A strategy that combines accessibility, digitalization, and quality.

Made in Italy Wineries Take Center Stage in Mexico The Grandi Marchi Institute is taking 18 Italian winemaking families on a tour between Mexico City and Cancun, strengthening the role of Made in Italy in the Latin American market.

EVENTS AND WINE CULTURE

Collio Evolution 2025: the future of Friulian white wines . Nomisma research confirms Collio as one of the most popular regions for quality white wines. Wine tourism and territorial identity become the keys to the future.

The 2025 Confraternity Bottle was presented at Villa dei Cedri, Luigi Stramare Bortolomiol's wine representing the 2024 vintage of Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG, a symbol of the region's tradition and excellence.

Open Cellars in Terricciola for World Wine Tourism Day On November 9th, Tuscan wineries will open their doors with tastings, tours, and meetings dedicated to wine culture, as part of the European Recevin network.

At the MUVIT in Torgiano, the exhibition "Wine, Gift of the Gods" features sixty previously unpublished Etruscan artefacts from the Vulci necropolis, recounting 2,600 years of wine culture between Lazio and Umbria, in a dialogue between archaeology and the culture of drinking.

Greek Wine Day 2025 in Florence . The event dedicated to Greek wines returns to the Hotel Albani on November 1st. Over 200 labels and 49 wineries will be available for tasting, celebrating the winemaking bridge between Italy and Greece.

The 100 Best Wines and Winemakers in Italy Luciano Ferraro and James Suckling's new guide celebrates five Brescian producers and the dynamism of the new generation of Italian producers.

AGRICULTURE AND INNOVATION

Lollobrigida: "Record allocations for agriculture: over 15 billion." At the Fazi Institute in Montichiari, the minister emphasized investments in digitalization and sustainability in the agricultural and livestock sectors.

Agricultural land at reduced prices and thirty-year payments. With the National Bank of Agricultural Lands (Ismea), 14,000 hectares are available for sale at a discounted rate to encourage the entry of young farmers.

The future of agriculture lies in spare parts. The agricultural machinery spare parts sector is growing despite the crisis: digitalization and interactive portals are opening up new prospects for the supply chain.

By QUIDQUID. Wine press review produced in collaboration with WineIdea.it. Tuesday, October 28, 2025 — "Wine is a place. Let's defend its uniqueness."