Wine press review for Wednesday, November 5, 2025!

Wine Press Review for Wednesday, November 5, 2025

ITALIAN WINERIES

Avignonesi launches a new dialogue with the Montepulciano area. Le Capezzine hosted a meeting between the Consorzio Vino Nobile wineries, local restaurateurs, and wine merchants to promote collaboration and synergies in the pursuit of quality viticulture.

Cantina Costaripa and the rosé revolution according to Mattia Vezzola. The "lord of rosé" renews Valtènesi with a vision that combines elegance, longevity, and research. Italian rosé is finally gaining its own mature and profound identity.

Perlaetus enters the Abbazia Novacella catalogue. The Classic Method sparkling wine made from Sylvaner grapes, part of the experimental “Insolitus” project, officially debuts with 5,000 bottles destined for the Horeca sector.

Cecile 2018 from Cantina Marilina is the best orange wine in Italy according to L'Espresso. Moscato di Noto wins the title of "Best Orange Wine 2025," recognition for a production philosophy that values maceration and territoriality.

Moncalisse, the Walch family's new Trentino adventure. Julia and Karoline Walch inaugurate their new Trentodoc winery on the slopes of Mount Calisio. This independent venture marks the beginning of a new chapter dedicated to mountain sparkling wines.

Borgo Conventi celebrates autumn with Cantine Aperte San Martino. On November 8th and 9th in Farra d'Isonzo, tastings and guided tours will showcase Friulian viticulture, combining history and innovation.

ITALIAN WINE AND OENOLOGY

Prosecco, Pinot, Montepulciano: the ranking of the best-selling wines in Italy . The 33 Consortia represent over 64% of national turnover. The Italian wine market is expected to reach €14.5 billion in 2024.

DOC Garda: green light for low-alcohol wine and cremant version. With the new regulations published in the Official Journal, the interregional denomination opens up to the production of low-alcohol wines.

Rare Wines and Grape Varieties: a journey through the roots of Italian wine . In Milan, a tasting dedicated to biodiversity and forgotten native grape varieties. From Romagna to Italy as a whole, a celebration of rarity as a value.

New Wine: From 20 Million to 1.5 Million Bottles in Thirty Years The National Institute of New Wine reports an all-time low: from popular ritual to wine niche, a phenomenon in decline but with intact charm.

The Mandrolisai DOC Consortium is born in Sardinia. A new organization protects the bush-trained vineyards in the heart of the island and focuses on communicating and promoting high-altitude wines.

Veronelli Guide 2026: Sardinia shines with 11 Three Gold Stars. The island's growing quality has been rewarded, also earning a "Polar Star" in the prestigious guide.

Wine Clubs: The American Model Conquers Italy More and more Italian producers are turning to the "Wine Club" system to build loyalty among enthusiasts and create direct relationships with the public.

INTERNATIONAL WINE

Vegan Prosecco vs. Champagne: The Delevingne Sisters' Clash. The new "Della Vite" campaign, produced by Foss Marai, is provoking the Champagne world. Bold communication and aggressive marketing in the global sparkling wine landscape.

World's Best Wine Lists 2025: Italy triumphs with Affinatore Milano. The Milanese venue wins the title of "World's Best Wine List for Champagne and Sparkling Wines," confirming the growing prestige of Italian food and wine internationally.

WINE EVENTS AND WINE TOURISM

Fregona celebrates World Wine Tourism Day. Two days dedicated to the Torchiato di Fregona, with tastings and workshops featuring chocolate and wine. The initiative marks the municipality's entry into the "Città del Vino" association.

Merano WineFestival 2025: art, awards, and new labels – Monsupello previews Blanc de Noirs and the short film "Future is our Heritage." – Italy's "10 Cult Oenologists," from Cotarella to D'Attoma, have been honored. A festival that remains a showcase of excellence for Italian winemaking.

Taste Alto Piemonte 2025 in Stresa (9-10 November) Flagship event for the denominations and producers of Northern Piedmont, with tastings and meetings at the Grand Hotel des Iles Borromées.

The “Shape” of Wine: Pandolfini Auction November 6-7 A journey through special formats, from classic bottles to majestic Mathusalems: a celebration of time, conviviality, and wine collecting.

Autumn in the Cellar: Western Sicily between wine, theater, and art. Eight wineries are transformed into stages for multisensory experiences including tastings, cooking demonstrations, and theatrical performances.

Valtellina, a destination for wine and autumn trekking. Between Alpine Nebbiolo and UNESCO landscapes, an invitation to discover Lombardy's wine region through trails and cellars.

In Friuli, at Buttrio Castle, the heart of authentic wine tourism. An oasis of genuine hospitality and excellent wines in a region yet to be discovered.

Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence 2026: Italian wine tourism triumphs. Villa Sparina wins the "Best Food and Wine Experience" award, confirming Gavi as a top destination for wine tourism.

DIGITAL CULTURE AND NEW NARRATIVES

“What if vulnerability was the new key to talking about wine?” From the success of Super Vino Bros to Marie Cheslik, social media is redefining the language of wine: less formality, more authenticity and irony.

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