Selected news for enthusiasts, professionals and those curious about the world of wine.
EVENTS AND FESTIVALS
Monterosso Valdarda Festival – Castell'Arquato celebrates wine, music and art
The Monterosso Festival returns for its 12th edition, two days of tastings, art exhibitions and music with 30 Emilian wineries along via Sforza Caolzio. President Franco Ticchi (La Goccia APS):
“Love, passion and enthusiasm for the territory: this is how we welcome families, couples and young people in an experience of joy and conviviality”.
Bologna Wine Week 2025: a confirmed success
The 3rd edition of the event that transformed Palazzo Re Enzo into the wine heart of Italy has ended. 5–11 May 80 wineries Focus on Colli Bolognesi and Italian sparkling wines. Gian Marco Gabarello already announces the 2026 edition.
VitignoItalia 2025 – Naples becomes the capital of wine
Molo Angioino – Stazione Marittima , from May 11th to 13th. More than 200 wineries, 2,000 labels and many excellences from Southern Italy. Among the top moments: the “100 Best Italian Rosé” and the musical tasting with Coravin.
Winexcellence debuts in Bolzano
The first edition of the event that combines tradition, innovation and wine culture was held on May 10th. Sheraton di Bolzano 70 wineries , over 350 labels Masterclasses and international guests, with the aim of becoming an annual event.
Ciacolando: in Breganze we walk and toast
Sunday 18 May A special edition in memory of Nerio Brian , including excursions and tastings. Organization: Circolo Arci La Ciacola and Croce Rossa Thiene.
Slow Rider: Food and Wine Journey on the Trentino Grappa Road
Stop between Garda Trentino and Santa Massenza to discover lakes, vineyards and distilleries. An evocative journey through nature and authentic flavors of Northern Italy.
Porto Cervo Wine & Food Festival: luxury chooses local wine
The 14th edition confirmed the trend: luxury tourists love to discover native Sardinian labels and pair them with local cuisine. Costa Smeralda – from 8 to 11 May Sparkling wines, white wines and Sardinian ingredients among yachts, villas and starred restaurants.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
World White Wines 2025 – Gold for Cantine Lunae
In Strasbourg, Cantine Lunae (Liguria) awarded for two Vermentino DOC:
National Vermentino Competition 2025 – Brilla Baia del Sole
Awards to the Federici family:
Three Malvasias awarded for Cantina Valtidone
Awards from the international competition “The World of Malvasia” in Poreč, Croatia. Organized by Vinistra and the University of Zagreb, it confirms the quality of Piacenza winemaking.
Trentodoc Rosé: the 9 best according to the 2025 Guide
The rosé segment stands out for its elegance and territorial identity. Trentino confirms its ideal conditions: altitude, climate and craftsmanship.
Ambassadors of toast: 30 thousand km of the best bubbles
Bubble's has awarded the best “outsiders” of Italian sparkling wine, discovered on a tour from north to south: micro-productions, craftsmanship and independent spirit.
NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF WINE
Colli Piacentini: the guide “A territory of…wine” presented
A compass for enthusiasts and tourists: 210 pages, 170 wineries and the choral story of a territory. Official presentation on May 8th in Piacenza.
“Perluna”: Sei Castelli’s sparkling rosé debuts
Presented on May 11th in Castelnuovo Calcea, it is an extra brut from Barbera born from the project “Il sveglia del ceppo”, in collaboration with the University of Turin.
Carbon farming for wine: the VitiCaSe project
It involves vineyards in Veneto and Tuscany with the aim of reducing emissions and sequestering carbon. Sustainable agriculture, digital platform and EU funding of over 2 million euros.
Cantina&Cultura – The Crime of Reading
Wednesday 14 May, 7pm A meeting with Corrado De Rosa and Piera Carlomagno on the craft of writing, between thrillers and family sagas.
INTERNATIONAL & ECONOMY
🇫🇷 France: 5 billion to protect wine exports to the USA
Government guarantees active from May 8 to July 8 to support the sector against possible US tariffs.
Uiv against European counter-duties on US wine
Lamberto Frescobaldi (Uiv):
“Including wine in EU counter-duties is an unnecessary risk. Our exports are worth too much to allow us to escalate.”
FROM THE TERRITORY
Cantina Sociale San Giacomo expands in Vittorio Veneto
Green light for the project for a new pressing building. Work approved with attention to citizens' requests and environmental impacts.
Wine under the lake: recognition for “Il Camino” of Sondrio
Bottles refined in the depths of Lake Como. Valtellina Sub rewards the venue for promoting the project.
Cellar thefts in Gemonio
Several robberies reported in basements: wine bottles and tools stolen. Carabinieri investigations underway.
Go Wine Brings Barolo, Barbaresco & Roero to Rome
Thursday 15 May – Starhotels Metropole A great tasting event dedicated to Nebbiolo and its most prestigious Piedmontese expressions.
NEW GENERATIONS
The 40 under 40 of Italian wine
Women, families, artisan winemakers, sommeliers and storytellers: these are the people who are ferrying Italian wine into the future. Stories of innovation, courage and roots.
SICILY IN SPRING 2025
Sustainable future of Sicilian wine: culture, tourism and territory
Modica hosts the event by Assovini Sicilia 11 wine tours, international journalists and focus on sustainability and regional identity. An event consolidated since 2004.
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