Wine press review for Wednesday, July 1, 2026!

A brief overview of the main news in the wine sector, including wineries, markets, wine tourism, and events.

ITALIAN CELLARS

New winemaking hub in the Vicenza area

Vigne del Guà Srl is founded in Lonigo (VI), a new company dedicated to the harvesting, winemaking, and processing of grapes, owned by Ca' di Rajo Group and local entrepreneurs.

Cantina Bozen accelerates sustainability efforts

The South Tyrolean cooperative presents its new 2022-2025 Sustainability Report:

• CO₂ emissions reduced by 44%
• certification according to UN objectives
• new investments in energy efficiency.

Col Sandago renews its image

Complete restyling and repositioning of labels:

• White Incrocio Manzoni
• Red Merlot Marzemino

New positioning oriented towards quality and territorial identity.

Borgo Conventi: the cellar becomes a cultural hub

More and more companies are transforming the visit into an experience that combines:

• wine
• history
• art
• landscape
• hospitality.

Lerma Winery Ready to Restart

Agreement signed with Tenuta dei Baldi .

The facility will be reopened for the 2026 harvest, focusing on Alta Langa production.

Rebelot: the heroic viticulture of Val Camonica

A young company is reclaiming mountain vineyards and inaugurating a new winery located in an old Alpine stable.

San Leonardo looks to wine tourism

Anselmo Guerrieri Gonzaga announces:

• cultural development of the estate
• new artistic projects
• future opening of a restaurant.

Otranto: Japanese investment of €10 million

A Japanese fund will realize:

• new cellar
• wine resort
• event center
• wellness
• architecture by SANAA.

ITALIAN WINE AND OENOLOGY

Prosecco supports Italian exports to the USA

Despite the general decline in American consumption:

• Prosecco 1.8%
• Italian wines are much more resilient than average.

Langhe: the Consortium's new strategy

The new director Elisa Spada also aims to enhance:

• DOC Langhe
• Dogliani
• lesser-known names

to expand markets.

The Langhe relaunches its future

The Consortium confirms the growth of international initiatives such as:

• Barolo en Primeur
• Great Langhe
• new promotional activities.

Vitovska, symbol of the Karst

The "Mare e Vitovska" conference reaffirms the value of the native grape variety as a cultural heritage between Italy and Slovenia.

Malvasia Routes

A cultural sailing trip along the Adriatic to explore the historical spread of Malvasia during the Venetian Republic.

Italian climate and wine

Climate change is changing the geography of Italian viticulture.

It will not be a simple move north but a much more complex transformation.

The pilgrims' routes built Italian wine

Professor Attilio Scienza's new book explains how the Via Francigena and the Via Romee favored the spread of the vine.

Wine and health

New scientific evidence confirms:

• moderate consumption reduces risks
• Wine cannot be considered a tool for health prevention.

Increasingly sustainable packaging

Growing interest in:

• light bottles
• canned wine
• bulk wine
• reducing environmental impact.

Improve the quality and aromas of grapes

Technical focus on maturation:

• increase in Brix
• acid-sugar balance
• aromatic development
• targeted nutrition of the vineyard.

Basilicata joins the "National Wine Team"

Aglianico del Vulture will represent the region in the international campaign promoted by Coldiretti.

INTERNATIONAL SCENARIO

USA: Importers against new tariffs

The US Wine Trade Alliance is calling for wine to be excluded from the new trade tariffs proposed by the US administration.

Champagne in trouble

The French group Vranken-Pommery , the third largest Champagne producer, is going through a serious financial crisis that could open the way to the entry of German investors.

Italian wines conquer airlines

Honorees at the Cellars in the Sky Awards 2026:

• Planet
• Mount of the Frà

among the best labels served on international flights.

WINE EVENTS

Sunset Concerts – Umbria Jazz

Cantina Goretti offers a review that combines:

• music
• wine
• contemporary art
• panorama of the city of Perugia.

Moros Winery meets contemporary art

Venetian artist Kico Mion's exhibition transforms the cellar into a cultural space.

Müller Thurgau 2026

The historic review of Cembrani DOC wines begins with:

• tastings
• masterclass
• trekking
• show cooking
• musical events.

Enovitis in Campo closes with over 6,500 visitors

The event dedicated to vineyard technologies confirms the sector's strong vitality and looks forward to seeing the Veneto region again in 2027.

Prosecco Hills UNESCO

The Association's first six-year financial report was presented:

• growing tourism
• sustainable development
• landscape enhancement
• involvement of local communities.

SECTOR ECONOMICS

Sicily: Wine and wheat in serious difficulty

Critical situation:

• 2.77 million hectoliters of unsold wine
• request for at least 80 million euros in regional interventions.

Valbelluna: discussion on the new vineyard

The debate continues among citizens, governments, and businesses regarding the construction of new vineyards and the use of pesticides.

New generations of wine

Giulia Cataldi Madonna, a young woman, leads the generational transition of one of Abruzzo's iconic companies, with a vision that combines tradition, identity, and innovation.

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