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Events and Demonstrations in Italy
Cesenatico celebrates Romagna wines: the Wine Festival is back
On Saturday, May 31st, from 6:00 p.m., in Piazza delle Conserve in Cesenatico, the fifth edition of the Wine Festival will be held. Over 15 wineries from the Romagna hinterland will present their best labels in a free event (a tasting coupon is provided) enriched by local street food: piadina, meat, fish and typical desserts.
Abbey Wines in Fossanova: Wine, History and Spirituality
From 6 to 8 June, in Priverno (Latina), the fourth edition of Vini d'Abbazia will take place in the suggestive cloister of the Fossanova Abbey. Over 30 wineries, including international ones, will animate an event that combines tastings, debates and monastic tradition. At the same time, the Food&Wine Village will offer local gastronomic excellences.
The Aosta Valley tells its story with “Cantine Gourmet” and “Vini in Vigna”
Two wine tourism formats for the summer:
Liguria: the Vio family keeps the village of Bastia alive with BioVio
The Vio family continues the Ligurian agricultural tradition with the BioVio winery in Albenga: vineyards, vegetable gardens, agritourism hospitality and a new “ortosteria”. A story of family and territory that looks to the future through sustainability and authenticity.
San Gimignano: the “Rebel Queen” conquers the press and enthusiasts
The third edition of the event dedicated to Vernaccia di San Gimignano renews its formula, combining tastings and direct visits to the producing companies. An event that consolidates the uniqueness of this historic Tuscan grape variety.
Rome: Alfredo alla Scrofa's Roman Cellars Shine Again
After four years of restoration, the ancient cellars under the historic Alfredo alla Scrofa restaurant reopen. With over 500 labels, spaces dedicated to producers and sensory tastings, the new environment unites past and present in the heart of the Capital.
Valpolicella: “Monteleone21” opens, a wine and culture hub by Masi
From May 30, the Boscaini family inaugurates Monteleone21 : an open cellar with a wine shop, tours, tastings and the Locanda Costasera restaurant. An experiential project dedicated to the union between wine, culture and territory.
Strettoia celebrates the success of “Caribà”
The white wine “Caribà” from Cantina L'Altra Donna , gold medal at the Concorso nazionale del Vermentino, has become a symbol of pride for the community of Strettoia (Versilia). The celebration in Piazza Perich involved all the citizens and the institutions.
From the world of international wine
Austria: Gut Oggau, symbol of natural wine
The historic Gut Oggau winery (Burgenland), relaunched by Eduard and Stephanie Tscheppe, represents excellence in the European natural wine scene. A meeting of passion, biodynamic agriculture and creativity.
Champagne: art and design at Sou Fujimoto's Ruinart Pavilion
Maison Ruinart opens the new pavilion designed by star architect Sou Fujimoto in Reims. A multisensory experience between landscape, contemporary art and immersive architecture in the heart of the oldest cellars in Champagne.
Science, health and climate
Drinking Wine Every Day? Spanish Study Seeks 10,000 Volunteers
The UNATI project (University of Navarra) investigates the effects of red wine, consumed in moderation, on cardiovascular and metabolic health. Over 500 researchers and 10,000 volunteers are involved: it is the first large-scale randomized clinical trial on the topic.
Climate change: 2°C in Italian vineyards since 1980
An international study reveals the impact of climate change on European viticulture, particularly Italian. Global warming has altered crop cycles and increased the incidence of diseases, with consequences on quality and production yield.
Economy, export and sector data
Italian wine grows abroad: 15% production in 2024
The Mediobanca report confirms: Italy is the world's leading exporter in terms of quantity (21.7 million hectoliters) and the second in terms of value. Veneto dominates (35% export), followed by Piedmont and Tuscany. The trade balance and domestic consumption are also increasing.
The success of bubbles drives Veneto's primacy
Veneto is the leader in volumes (25% of the Italian total) and value, with Prosecco among the most appreciated products abroad. The region also leads in profitability and sustainability of the sector.
Emerging Markets Leading the Future of Wine
According to IWSR, consumption will grow in India, Brazil and South Africa over the next 10 years. In 2024, the global value of wine rose by 1% despite the decline in volumes, confirming a premium and international trend.
Wine culture and archaeology
Tuscany: Roman cellar from the 4th century AD discovered
Aiano, between Siena and Florence: Belgian archaeologists discover a cellar with dozens of jars and decanting tanks. Clear signs of industrial-scale wine production already in Roman times. A discovery that rewrites the history of wine in Italy.
Agricultural policies and regulations
Minimum price for wine? Frescobaldi (UIV): “Boomerang effect”
The president of Unione Italiana Vini criticizes the French proposal to introduce minimum or recommended prices for DO or GI wines. “Risk of market distortion and damage to businesses,” warns Frescobaldi. The debate is also open in Brussels.
Education and Youth in the World of Wine
Gavi DOCG: Cantina Produttori opens its doors to students
An educational initiative aimed at schools to tell the opportunities of the wine sector and wine tourism. From the winemaker to the digital marketer, young people will discover the many facets of the profession of the "new farmer-entrepreneur".
Stories of excellence
Foss Marai: where a “heroic” sparkling wine is born
In the heart of Valdobbiadene DOCG, Foss Marai has chosen the path of quality and identity: small volumes, care for time and obsessive attention to the land. An authentic story that has its roots in the UNESCO heritage vineyards.
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