Wine Press Review – Friday, August 15, 2025

Italian Wineries

• Tordera launches “Il Preciso” After four years of research, the Vidor-based winery presents its first still white wine, inspired by the Incrocio Manzoni and dedicated to Professor Luigi Manzoni.
• Cantina del Tufaio: Prima Nicchia Metodo Ancestrale 2021 The historic Zagarolo company, led by Claudio Loreti and family, renews tradition and freshness with a new ancestral sparkling wine.
• The 4 best wineries in Emilia Romagna Untold awards Cantina Divinja, Casa Benna, Umberto Cesari, and Ventiventi for excellence, hospitality, and authenticity.
• Vini Accattoli triumphs at the Merano WineFestival 2025. Five awards, including two Gold Awards and a prize for Ribona marchigiana.
• Sardinia's winemaking gems The 2026 Vinodabere guide awards three 100/100 scores to two Vermentinos and a Cannonau.
• San Salvatore 19.88 at The Wine Table Tasting in the cloister of the Franciscan Convent of Cuccaro Vetere with five iconic labels.
• Terre d'Oltrepò: crisis and proposed liquidation. Ministerial inspectors report serious illiquidity and a decline in shareholder numbers.

Italian Wine and Oenology

• Prosecco: Comparison of Denominations CIA Treviso brings together the three Consortia to discuss joint strategies and quality.
• Early harvest in Alto Garda. Favorable weather and healthy grapes: harvest begins on August 16th.
• Vineyard alarm in the Trapani area: Aggressive downy mildew and vine leafhoppers threaten production between Mazara and Marsala.
• Wine: the most popular alcoholic beverage among Italians. 89% of Italians consume wine, although volumes are declining, but interest remains.
• Italian vineyards in the hands of Russian oligarchs. The Insider investigates luxury properties in Tuscany and Umbria linked to men close to Putin.
• Authorizations for new vineyards in Veneto The Region issues licenses for new vineyard areas.
• Ascovilo , the national wine tourism project, launches an interactive portal, starting in Lombardy.

International

• USA: Low-cost wine declines, premium wine grows. The $15-30 range dominates the market, but beware of the effect of tariffs.
• Italian exports growing (4.9%). The United States drives sales, despite uncertainty over tariffs.
• US tariffs: caution and new strategies. Italian producers are seeking solutions to remain competitive.
• Alcohol-removing technology: American startup Altr raises €5 million from investors in France and the US.
• Decanter: “A true sommelier learns more in the vineyard.” Eliza Dumais reflects on the evolution of the profession and practical skills.

Wine Events

• Albaneto Wine Festival 2025 – August 21 23 wineries, including 5 award-winning Moldovan ones, for tastings and shows in Leonessa.
• Gust'Art in Santa Jona "EnoArte" evening with Lia Di Biase and tastings under the stars.
• Wine Nights in Vinci: Three successful events showcasing local excellence.
• Wine Nights in Buttrio – August 21st Tastings, mini vertical tastings, and music in the Villa di Toppo Florio Park.
• Piacenza Wine Days – November 17-19 Tastings, meetings and wine culture between the Gothic Palace and the Civic Museums.

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