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Wine press review for Wednesday, June 4, 2026!

  • 03/06/2026

Italian wineries, Italian wine producers, and current wine news

Italian Wineries

Varvaglione 1921: the birth of the “CÀ” Classic Method

The Apulian winery presents its first Metodo Classico and acquires the historic Tenuta Casino Nitti estate. Innovation, sustainability, and research characterize the project, which includes the use of multispectral drones and an experimental vineyard with over 500 varietals.

Cantina Produttori Cormòns wins "Calici di Ribolla" award

The Ribolla Gialla Spumante Brut took first place in the Charmat Method category with almost 89 points out of 100.

Folonari invests 7 million in a new hi-tech winery

The Ambrogio & Giovanni Folonari Estates are strengthening their presence in Tuscany with a new, technologically advanced facility focused on quality and territorial identity.

Moncaro: only offer for Vitis

At the auction, only one offer was received for the Montecarotto plant, from Moncaro Vitis. No offers were received for the Camerano and Acquaviva Picena plants.

Bulgheroni focuses on wine, oil and wine tourism

The group expects stable revenues of 13.5 million euros and is strengthening its strategy based on the diversification of its agricultural and tourism activities.

Terra Costantino: Etna between innovation and sustainability

Former engineer Fabio Costantino continues his journey to enhance Etna viticulture through biodiversity, native grape varieties, and an underground cellar integrated into the volcanic landscape.

Vesea Wine: A Debut in Campania Wine

Federica Giuliani launches two labels, a 2025 white and rosé, produced in just 1,100 bottles with the support of winemaker Mario Mazzitelli.

Poets' Brolo: Tenuta Santa Maria's Amarone Riserva

One of the most exclusive crus in the Valpolicella region is born within a 16th-century walled vineyard that preserves a unique microclimate.

Italian Wine and Oenology

Sicily increasingly attractive for tourism and food and wine

In 2025, foreign visitors are expected to grow by 5.5%, driven by the island's international image, its excellent agri-food products, and wine tourism.

Vernaccia di San Gimignano: 750 Years of History and a Modern Challenge

The Consortium celebrates the 750th anniversary of San Gimignano's iconic wine, highlighting the need to strengthen its contemporary positioning.

Attems presents the Sauvignon Blanc Cicinis 2024

The Frescobaldi group winery offers a new interpretation of Collio Sauvignon Blanc, aged in concrete, barrique, and tonneau.

Scrio di Le Macchiole: the Syrah of Bolgheri

A vertical tasting dedicated to one of the most important Italian Syrahs, produced in just 5,000 bottles.

Orazio 2000 Beneventano IGT surprises after 25 years

A testament to the longevity of great Italian reds, with a wine still intact and vital after more than two decades.

Mariano Murru appointed Knight of the Republic

Recognition from the President of the Republic for his contribution to Sardinian and Italian winemaking.

Graziana Grassini Knight of the Republic

Historic honor for one of the most influential winemakers in the Italian wine scene.

Antinori strengthens the bond between wine and art

Armin Linke's "Sampling the Vineyard" has been acquired for the winery's permanent collection in Chianti Classico.

Cantina Moncalisse: Architecture and Wine Merge

A new winery has been inaugurated in Trentino, featuring an innovative design that integrates an underground structure with the vineyard landscape.

Wine e-commerce is changing its model

Increasing selection, specialization, and valorization of local excellence to address the contraction in consumption.

Sergio Capaldo: Soil biodiversity determines food quality

From the Dogliani TV Festival, a reminder of the importance of the biological fertility of agricultural land.

Agriculture in difficulty in Piedmont and Valle d'Aosta

Cia is calling for an urgent meeting with the Region and large-scale retail trade to address the rising costs and declining profitability of wine, milk, and cereals.

Post-2027 CAP: Southern Italy's Contribution

The Southern Regions are launching a discussion on future European agricultural policies, focusing on competitiveness, food security, and rural development.

Freddi International launches "Envisioning2035"

A summit dedicated to the future strategy of Italian wine and the competitiveness of the national winemaking system will be held in Milan.

International

Gen Z and wine: the problem isn't disinterest

In the United States, the wine industry believes that young consumers are not abandoning wine, but are changing the ways and occasions they consume it.

Maribor is home to the oldest vine in the world

In Slovenia, a vine planted over 450 years ago, a historical and cultural symbol of the country, continues to produce wine.

Vinarium 2026: Romanian wine is growing

The international competition in Ploiești confirms the growing interest in Romania and the native Fetească Neagră grape variety.

Disaronno Group acquires Amaro Averna and Zedda Piras

The transaction, which strengthens the group's international positioning in the spirits and beverage sectors, has been completed.

Wine Events

Abbey Wines 2026

From June 12th to 14th, three days dedicated to wine, spirituality, culture, and research will take place at Fossanova Abbey.

Roots of the South

On June 8th, Gioia del Colle returns to host the event dedicated to Southern Italian wines and oils, featuring international juries.

Catarratto Festival

On June 6th and 7th in Santa Cristina Gela (Palermo), the first event entirely dedicated to the Catarratto grape variety.

Rebel Queen – Vernaccia Wine Fest

Over 850 visitors and 7,000 tastings for the event dedicated to Vernaccia di San Gimignano.

Meetings with the Author and with Wine

From June 11th to September 3rd, the historic festival that combines culture, literature, and tastings returns to Lignano.

Follador Prosecco partners with the Vialli Foundation and the Mauro Golf Cup

On June 22nd in Turin, sport, solidarity, and Prosecco DOCG will meet to support ALS research.

Slow wine tourism between Tuscany and Umbria

The Trequanda and Pucciarella companies are launching new hospitality experiences to combat overtourism and promote rural tourism.

Trend of the day

Italian wine continues to move along three main directions:

  • investments in innovation and sustainability;
  • growth of wine tourism as an economic lever;
  • need to rethink markets, communication, and consumption to reach new generations.

Press review produced by QUIDQUID and offered by WINEIDEA.IT .

 

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