Italian Wineries
Veraison Group grows with new acquisitions in the Italian wine sector.
2025 marks a year of growth for Veraison Group , a majority holding company of Edoardo Freddi's FreedL Group, which closed the year with 7% growth. Among the most significant transactions:
The goal is to build strategic territorial platforms and strengthen Italian wine exports.
Amarone Monteci: Tradition and Innovation in Valpolicella
Monteci's 2018 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico is made from a blend of Corvina, Corvinone, and Rondinella grapes and aged for 48 months. Alongside its traditional production methods, the winery is introducing innovations such as digital vineyard mapping and practices to increase biodiversity and soil health.
Fabbiano Winery, a new generation of Sannio wine
Mario Fappiano represents the fourth generation of the family and has been leading the winery's new production phase since 2018. His economic expertise and openness to modern technologies are helping the Sannio-based winery earn significant recognition from leading wine guides.
Enio Ottaviani: From Demijohn to Model Cellar
A family history that began in the 1960s with the sale of wine in demijohns between Romagna and Marche, and over time has evolved into a modern winery. The project continues to maintain a strong connection to the land and the human dimension of wine.
Mazzotti Winery in Sassari Targeted by Thieves
Another break-in in the city center: around 4 a.m., unknown assailants smashed the window of the Mazzotti winery and stole the cash register. This incident has rekindled security concerns for businesses in the area.
Spèra di Siddùra among the best Italian white wines
The Vermentino di Gallura DOCG Spèra from the Siddùra winery took third place in the “Best Italian Wines” competition, created by Luca Maroni, with a score of 96.
Tinteris 2024, the mountain rosé from Cantina Giorni
At over 900 meters above sea level, in the Lucanian village of Pignola, Tinteris 2024 is born: a mountain rosé produced with Cabernet Sauvignon grown in an alpine territory of the Lucanian Apennines.
Italian Wine and Oenology
Ultraviolet rays improve the quality of grapes
Research from the University of Pisa indicates that the targeted use of UV-C rays during grape ripening can improve harvest quality without reducing productivity. This experiment was also observed at the Tenuta dell'Ornellaia estate in Bolgheri.
Drones and artificial intelligence in viticulture
In Valdobbiadene, a conference sponsored by Coldiretti Treviso highlighted technologies such as drones and AI applied to precision viticulture. A strong signal of innovation in the heart of the UNESCO Prosecco Hills.
The "Superiore" designation is born for Morellino di Scansano
The Maremma DOCG regulations officially introduce the new Morellino di Scansano Superiore category, positioned between Annata and Riserva.
PIWI in Trentino: the La Cióla project
The Bondaion – BD Ranch winery focuses on PIWI-resistant grape varieties. Among its wines, the 2023 La Cióla stands out, a wine made from Solaris grapes grown at an altitude of 760 meters.
The price of wine over the last twenty years
An analysis based on price lists from 2006 to today highlights a significant increase in the prices of many wines, although not uniformly across the different categories.
Red or white wine: what really distinguishes them?
Between structure, acidity and aromatic profile, the differences between reds and whites are not only chromatic but also derive from winemaking techniques and varietal characteristics.
Wine and socialising
Some observers believe the decline in consumption may reflect deeper social changes. Wine, however, remains a cultural and symbolic element that has been present in convivial gatherings for over 11,000 years.
Wine at the restaurant changes shape
Sommeliers of starred restaurants report a change in consumption:
Cannonau doesn't speak to young people
A study coordinated by IULM University in Milan highlights a cultural gap between young people and Cannonau. The project "Cannonau: Young Wine" aims to develop new communication languages for Gen Z and Millennials.
International
Swiss wine production 2025: lower quantity but higher quality
Production reached 82 million liters , above 2024 but below the ten-year average. The quality of the grapes was described as "remarkable."
Georgia: New Law on Vines and Wine
The Georgian Parliament is updating its winemaking regulations to foster the sector's commercial development and align it with international market demands. Among the issues discussed is a review of the lengthy maceration process for orange wines produced in qvevri.
Wine Events
Wine Spectator celebrates the new generation of Italian wine
The famous American magazine dedicates its April 2026 cover to the new generations of the great Italian wine families: among them Gaja, Walch, Masciarelli and many other symbolic entities of the national winemaking.
Conegliano launches ITS course on spirits and mixology
The new training program "Specialized Technician in Distillates & Mixology" has been launched at ISISS Cerletti, with the support of the Veneto Region and the National Grappa Consortium.
Digital wine tourism: the Italian Cellar Door platform is born
Lombardy launches the italiancellardoor.wine portal, a project that aims to connect wineries, regions, and the DOP economy to strengthen the national wine tourism offering.
Wine tourism: between wine and art in Valdobbiadene
The Bortolomiol winery opens the Artist's House to the public, a space born from the artist residency project among the vineyards of the Prosecco DOCG hills.
March of the Castles of Susegana
The historic non-competitive walk returns to the hills of Conegliano Valdobbiadene on Sunday, March 8, with the support of the Conte Collalto winery.
Duca di Salaparuta celebrates women in wine
On March 8th, the historic Casteldaccia cellars will be open for a special event, with tastings dedicated to the family's female members.
Altroconsumo at Do the Right Thing!
From March 13th to 15th in Milan, Altroconsumo is promoting meetings on responsible consumption with the program “Challenging Taboos in the Age of Perfection” , created in collaboration with the Master's in Corporate Communication at the University of Siena.
Custoza: Between Wine and Territorial Identity
The Veronese village is renewing its signage, focusing on its food and wine identity with the message "Land of Custoza DOC wine and broccoli."
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