ITALIAN WINERIES
Moncaro up for auction: €14 million as a starting price
Terre Cortesi Moncaro. The Marche-based cooperative, placed under special administration in 2024, will be auctioned in March with the authorization of the Ministry of Business and Made in Italy. Estimated value:
A case in point: agricultural assets and brand equity. The market will determine whether real estate value coincides with industrial value.
Novacella Abbey: vertical Praepositus
Novacella Abbey Founded in 1142, zero emissions since 1992. Triple vertical of the Praepositus line: history, continuity and real sustainability, not superficial.
Casa Grazia strengthens its green vision
Casa Grazia, rooted in the Lake Biviere Nature Reserve (Sicily), continues its organic journey with a presence at Biofach, the Slow Wine Fair, and a masterclass on Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG. Its international positioning is consistent.
D'Oreste Taurasi DOCG 2020 – Antonio Molettieri Winery
Antonio Molettieri Winery, awarded at "Beviamoci Sud." A Taurasi that reflects 100 years of family-run Aglianico. Elegance, power, and refined tannins. The South continues to speak loudly.
Cave des Onze Communes: Pinot Noir under €20
Cave des Onze Communes Awarded for the best regional quality/price ratio in the BereBene 2026 guide. The Alpine cooperation demonstrates that precision and accessibility can coexist.
Women of Wine Sardinia
National Association of Women in Wine Nina Puddu reappointed as head of the regional delegation. Continuity, territorial leadership, and planning.
Edoardo Freddi International closes 2025 with growth
Edoardo Freddi International 6%, 38 million bottles, 112 markets. Double-digit performance in Germany, Switzerland, Canada, and Singapore. In a challenging year, the strategy pays off.
ITALIAN WINE AND ITALIAN OENOLOGY
Cantina Italia: stocks at 60.9 million hectoliters
ICQRF data updated to January 31, 2026: 5.9% year-on-year. Add 6.4 million hl of must and 601,000 hl of new wine in fermentation.
High inventories aren't just a number: they're tied up capital. 2026 begins with structural pressure on volumes.
New EU wine package approved by the European Parliament
European Parliament 625 votes in favor. Main developments:
The text now goes to the Council for final approval.
Dealcoholized wines: a review by Sandro Bottega
Sandro Bottega welcomes the new EU regulations on "0.0%" and "reduced alcohol" labeling. The No/Low Alcohol segment is no longer a niche, but a structured market.
Coldiretti: Simplification is a plus, but resources are needed now.
Coldiretti praises the EU package. Focus on transparency, promotion, and rational management of authorizations.
Young Farmer: Changes to the Requirements
New training and professional methods for accessing the status from 2026. More flexibility, but stringent requirements.
Longevity and conscious consumption
Professor Giovanni Scapagnini relaunches the topic of moderate drinking among those aged 40-65 as a possible protective factor. A delicate but central topic in the health-wine debate.
Historic vines of the Ravenna area
Albanella, Balsamino, Centesimino, Longanesi. Restoring biodiversity and vines married to maple trees at the Celti Centurioni estate. Agricultural memory is innovation.
INTERNATIONAL
Tri Morave Traditional Method – Serbia
Temet Extra Brut made from 100% Tamjanika, aged 24 months on the lees. Verticality and Balkan identity. The Classic Method speaks more and more languages.
WINE EVENTS
Slow Wine Fair 2026 – Bologna
Slow Wine Fair 2026 Slow Food February 22–24 at BolognaFiere, over 1,100 exhibitors from 28 countries, 7,000 labels. Tasting as a cultural and environmental experience.
A Thursday Like a Lion – Chianti Colli Fiorentini
Chianti Colli Fiorentini Consortium: Monthly winery events throughout 2026. Finale on May 7th at Serre Torrigiani in Florence. Identity-based wine tourism.
Venice Wine Festival – Forte Marghera
March 7–8, 2026. Champagne and international wines from 20 countries, 100 exhibitors. An event entirely dedicated to global wine.
Campania Region at Wine Paris
Wine Paris: Coordinated institutional presence to strengthen Campania exports.
Wine Routes in Piedmont
17 DOCGs, 42 DOCs, 45,000 hectares of vineyards. Experiential tourism between Alto Monferrato, Acqui, Ovada, and Novi Ligure. The region remains the primary storyteller.
Strategic Signal of the Day
Three strands dominate the scene:
European wine isn't just reacting: it's rewriting the rules. And those who manage this transition will have a competitive advantage over the next five years.
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