Wine Press Review | Friday 23 May 2025

INTERNATIONAL SCENARIOS

Italian wine looks to Hanoi New trade tensions and the evolution of global consumption are pushing Italian producers to look with interest to Vietnam. Hanoi is emerging as a promising new outlet for Made in Italy wine exports.

USA: Wine imports grow in the first 3 months of 2025 (pre-duties) While consumption is falling according to SipSource and Nielsen IQ, Istat and Oive data indicate growing exports to the USA. France leads, Italy lags behind. A contradictory and turbulent market.

US duties: alarm from Italian cooperatives Luca Rigotti (Fedagripesca-Confcooperative) warns: "If the duties were confirmed, losses for Italy could reach 190 million euros". Strong diplomatic action is called for.

Wine and pricing policy in restaurants Gian Marco Centinaio denounces: "Bottles cost four times as much. We need a fairer pricing policy to support conscious consumption."

Export 2024: historical record for Italian wine Minister Francesco Lollobrigida confirms: "8 billion euros of exports in 2024, with a growth of 5.5%. The USA remains the first market."

Egypt: 5,000-year-old wine amphorae Discovered in Abydos, in the tomb of Queen Meret-Neith. Wine was already used for ceremonies and as a currency of exchange. An archaeological treasure that also speaks of wine culture.

PRIZES AND COMPETITIONS

Grenaches du Monde: Sardinia triumphs At the 13th edition of the competition in Cariñena (Spain), Sardinia obtains 32 medals out of 40 total for Italy. Three Double Golds in Mamoiada and Tresnuraghes.

Trofeo Vino Leggero 2025 Falstaff awards about 140 low-alcohol wines. An increasingly popular trend, even out of season.

OPEN CELLARS 2025

An unprecedented national event From May 24th to 25th, more than 500 wineries open their doors to the public. Trekking among the rows, oenometer, dinners with the winemaker, art exhibitions in the vineyard, experiences for children: Italy tells its story through wine.

Sardinia: 13 wineries protagonists From Cagliari to Gallura, tastings, masterclasses and live music. Valeria Pilloni: "We believe in wine tourism as a driver of development."

Conte Collalto: wine and territory in Susegana In the heart of the UNESCO hills, the winery opens its doors for immersive experiences between wine, history and nature.

Cammino delle Colline del Prosecco 51 km between Vidor and Vittorio Veneto: slow tourism and wine in the UNESCO Core Zone. A route that fascinates tourists from 40 countries.

Umbria: 44 producers celebrate Visits, tastings and Dinner with the Winemaker. Part of the proceeds donated to AIRC.

Marche: map with 80 wineries New for 2025: the enometer, a bookmark with prepaid tastings. An invitation to learn, listen, taste.

Tenuta Tomasella: sustainability and innovation Between Veneto and Friuli, organic viticulture and advanced technology. For Cantine Aperte, bike and ape car tours.

EVENTS AND INITIATIVES

Avvinando Wine Fest: 3,000 visitors in Palermo Great success for the tenth edition. Culture, taste and territory protagonists. Over 63,000 visitors in 10 years.

Calici e Sapori - 47 Anno Domini (June 7) Ronca (TV): wine, music, crafts and families. A convivial day among the scents of summer.

The Art of Wine at Arengo (May 24-25) Ascoli Piceno celebrates wine and culture. 15 Piceno wineries, public meetings, tastings and art.

Caiarossa in Natura In Riparbella, sensory experiences among Mediterranean scrub and flowers, in synergy with the RipaFiorita event.

Valtènesi in Rosa (May 30 - June 1) At the Castello di Moniga del Garda three days dedicated to the rosé wines of Garda. Elegance, freshness and identity.

Radici del Sud (June 9) 20th edition of the Southern Italy Wine and Oil Show in Gioia del Colle. Native wines and sustainable menus.

Fiera dei Vini 2025 (22-24 November) Piacenza Expo: new sponsorships (AIC and Città del Vino), show cooking and professional networking.

EDITORIAL AND INSIGHTS

Wine and territory: the producer makes the difference From Roberto Conterno to Lydia and Claude Bourguignon, reflections on terroir, vocation and the hand of man at the event “Reincontrare Giulio Gambelli”.

The educational value of wine Attilio Scienza: "We have forgotten to educate new consumers. We need to go back to talking about wine as part of the diet, not as a fad."

Maculan: the relaunch of Torcolato Three generations for a historic wine. The Breganze winery aims to rediscover the sweet symbol of the Vicenza area.

Nomadism and sustainability: the example of Rosalba A traveling beekeeper and winemaker, Rosalba works among the hives in the Majella Park: "Bees teach us to collaborate for a better world."

Female Leadership: Giovanna Prandini Confirmed as President of Ascovilo Continuity and Innovation in the Name of Lombard Quality. New Mandate for the Brescian Entrepreneur.

Sustainability and competitiveness: a word from De Carlo The Meloni government has invested more than any other in agriculture. Wine as a business card for Italy in the world.

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