Wine Press Review – Friday 2nd May 2025

Selected news for enthusiasts, professionals and those curious about the world of wine

EVENTS & MEETINGS

Vicenza – May 8, 2025

Conference “In search of balance: the challenges of contemporary viticulture” 5:30 pm – “La Vigna” Library A technical and scientific meeting on the future of viticulture. Speakers will include academic experts and professionals in the sector such as Giovanni-Battista Tornielli (University of Padua), Ermanno Murari (Vivai Rauscedo) and Giovanni Ponchia (Consorzio Colli Berici). Moderator Alessandra Biondi Bartolini. To follow: Colli Berici wine tasting.

Bra – May 10, 2025

Il Sabato del Vignaiolo 50 independent wineries in the city center with tasting tables, stories of territories and an informal atmosphere signed FIVI .

Panzano in Chianti – 3/4 May

Vino al Vino in Cantina Weekend to discover the cellars of the Panzano Winegrowers' Union. Tastings, map, recommended routes and personal glass with shoulder strap (€30).

Montello – May 4th

The Hundred Horizons of Wine Open day at the Loredan Gasparini winery: visits, tastings and stories of the Veneto terroir with Asolo Prosecco DOCG as the protagonist.

Monferrato – from May to November

Giro di Doc: 7 months of events for the wines of Monferrato A traveling initiative signed by Consorzio Barbera d'Asti, including food and wine, tastings and promotion of Piedmontese denominations.

Modica – Porto Cervo – Tuscany – Milan – Genoa – Rimini – Veneto

The great Spring events in the name of wine From Sicily En Primeur to Chianti Lovers Week , passing through the Porto Cervo Wine & Food Festival , “Slow Fish”, “TuttoFood”, “Go to Veneto” and “Primavera del Prosecco”. The calendar is full of unmissable events for wine lovers.

STORIES & PEOPLE

Verona

In the heart of the city, a "sanctuary" of popular and elite wine A glass for 1 euro and rare bottles like Latricieres-Chambertin 1976: a shop where passion overcomes all formalism.

Vite – Stories of Wine and Women

A project born during the pandemic that tells the story of female strength in the world of wine. Created by Vera Prada to give voice to women producers and artisans of taste.

Mauro Sebaste – Langhe

Thirty years of vineyards, a technological cellar and a “Casina” for hospitality. For Mauro, today there is only one priority: to return to the vineyard.

Odessa – Ukraine

Bottega Opens Prosecco Bar in War Zone Entrepreneur Sandro Bottega announces the opening of a new venue in Odessa, to bring optimism and Italianness even in difficult times.

Pomino – Tuscany

The bluest sky of wine An area suited to altitude, where Pinot Noir and Chardonnay express themselves with elegance thanks to the light and sub-acid soils. Word of Nicolò D'Afflitto.

Pianetto Baglio – Sicily

The wine that Gen Z and (perhaps) grandparents like Grégoire Desforges relaunches the family business by focusing on light, organic and identity-based wines, at over 900 meters above sea level.

Lorenzo Catasta – Tuscany

Macondo: from the city to the vineyard A story of returning to the land, between poetic agriculture and courageous choices. Told by Niccolò Dondoni.

TRENDS & INNOVATION

Grifo Wine

Increasingly popular among young people and informal venues, wine on tap wins over with its sustainability, accessibility and authenticity. Less glass, more experience.

Take it home!

At the restaurant and not only: if you don't finish the bottle, you can re-cork it and take it away. Because good wine can also be enjoyed the next day.

Wine and health: benefits also for white and sparkling wines

A Canadian study confirms that moderate consumption of wine – not just red – can have positive effects on cardiovascular health.

ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY

Sardinia – Siddúra and the photovoltaic Vermentino

The winery becomes energy autonomous and plastic free. Monitoring of parasites, goodbye to pesticides: this is how Gallura looks to the future.

Investing in agricultural land

A real opportunity for those who want a stable and sustainable income, linked to the growing value of land and quality agriculture.

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

Biol Award for “Masoni Becciu Cuncordu” oil

Awarded by “Biokids”, Villacidro oil conquers the palates of the youngest. Mentions also for “Donna Marisa” and “Ollù Monocultivar Semidana”.

Le Cattedrali Relais Wins Michelin Star

Gianluca Renzi's restaurant celebrates the 2025 star: tradition and innovation in a place of excellence in the heart of Monferrato.

EDUCATION & CULTURE

“Words of Wine” – Sassari

A wine communication course is starting, sponsored by the University of Sassari. Among the teachers: Luca Gardini, Piero Marras and Mariano Murru.

FOCUS TERRITORY

Etna – Tommasi presents the “Ammura” labels

A new estate is born on the slopes of the volcano: 15 hectares to produce Etna Bianco and Rosso, in collaboration with Chiuse del Signore.

Cuneo – Roero evening at Lovera restaurant

An institutional and convivial event to celebrate the wine excellences of Roero. Tastings, Piedmontese cuisine and dialogues between territory and politics.

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