Selected news for enthusiasts, professionals and those curious about the world of wine.
EVENTS & TASTINGS
“The Winemaker’s Saturday” – Perugia celebrates independent wine
Hotel Giò, Perugia | 🗓 Saturday 10 May 2025, 10am-7pm Over 150 labels for tasting and more than 25 Umbrian winemakers protagonists of the event by FIVI Umbria . The meeting will give voice to independent winemakers , custodians of the territory and the production chain.
Raixe 2025 – Natural wines in the square in Chiampo (VI)
Piazza Zanella, Chiampo | 🗓 Sunday 11 May 2025, 11am-7pm Raixe returns, a food and wine event with over 40 producers (mostly from Vicenza). Entrance: 15 euros (10 tastings included). Thursday 8 May , conference at Biblioteca La Vigna (Vicenza) on contemporary viticulture.
“Land of Wine” – In Peschiera del Garda we toast to the territory
Historic center of Peschiera del Garda | 🗓 May 9-11, 2025 Three days of tastings, typical local products and Venetian street food cuisine. Purchase of tasting kit with bag and glass for a complete experience.
Wein Tour Cattolica 2025 – Food and wine walk by the sea
Viale Bovio, Cattolica | 🗓 May 16-18, 2025 50 wineries, tastings, sustainability and family stories. Theme 2025: “Wine is… love, memory, culture”.
Cantine Aperte 2025 – The great wine tourism weekend
Throughout Italy | 🗓 Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 May 2025 Vineyard experiences, trekking, themed tastings and wine lessons. Event organized by the Movimento Turismo del Vino .
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AWARDS & ANNIVERSARIES
50 years of Erbaluce: the Caluso Cooperative celebrates
Cantina Longo, Caluso | 🗓 May 23, 2025 The cooperative celebrates half a century since its foundation (1975-2025). DOC and DOCG recognitions, and a quality path for the symbolic grape variety of Canavese.
WINE AND INTERNATIONAL POLICIES
Wine among EU counter-duties: Frescobaldi's alarm (UIV)
EU considers countermeasures against US. Wine and whiskey among products subject to possible duties. Frescobaldi (UIV): “Our exports are five times those of the US. A senseless and risky choice”.
Consumer Crisis: Cotarella Opens to Alcohol-Dealt, But with Reservoirs
Riccardo Cotarella (president of Assoenologi) announces the production of dealcoholized wine, while admitting that “it will not be the solution to the crisis”.
Amendment to the decree: yes to the production of dealcoholized wines in the same factories
The possibility of producing dealcoholized wine together with traditional wine, with adequate licenses and registers, was approved in the State-Regions Conference . Waiting for the signature of Minister Lollobrigida .
MARKET & CONSUMPTION
The 27 Italian wineries with over 100 million in turnover
According to Corriere della Sera , these companies represent:
Why is wine too expensive at the restaurant?
Industry operators denounce high markups in venues as a brake on consumption. A reflection on purchasing power and perception of value.
“Keep calm and drink Italian wine” campaign: conscious consumption and safety
Presented at TuttoFood 2025 , promoted by Coldiretti , FIPE , and Filiera Italia . Integration with FIPE app and digital breathalyzer for responsible driving.
SUSTAINABILITY & RESEARCH
TFA alert in European wines: the eternal pollutant is worrying
PAN Europe study finds a sharp increase in TFA (trifluoroacetic acid) in wines from 2010 to today. Industry on alert, but experts call for caution and scientific analysis.
Veneto Agriculture Event: Carbon Farming and Agricultural Sustainability
Vallevecchia, Brussa (VE) | 🗓 May 9, 2025 Conference in collaboration with NaturaSì to discuss carbon credits and regenerative agriculture models.
TRENDS & EXPANSIONS
Calabria's Wine Revenge: Top and International Events
Cirò (KR) | 🗓 7-9 June: Merano Wine Festival Special Edition Sibari (CS) | 🗓 18-20 July: Vinitaly and the City – Sud Edition And in 2026, Cirò will host the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles - Rosati .
Siddùra presents A'Mare: the first rosé sparkling wine from the winery
From Gallura comes A'Mare , a brut rosé sparkling wine made from red grapes, an evolution of the famous Nudo , already the best rosé in the world.
Cantina San Marino: export to Japan and focus on organic
Present at Expo 2025 Osaka with 3 dedicated wines. New promotional events planned throughout Romagna and the Republic of San Marino.
Torino DOC: the 2024 harvest brings new whites
Palazzo Birago, Turin | 🗓 Monday 12 May Event to present the new Pinerolese DOC Bian Ver and Malvasia. Focus on the valorization of Turin's typical products.
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