Wine Press Review - Monday 14 April 2025

Welcome to our daily roundup of the most relevant news from the world of wine! Here's what you need to know today, April 14, 2025.

1. Food and wine tourism: Chianti and Etna the favorite destinations of the USA and UK

The recent Vinitaly Tourism , a b2b event within Vinitaly 2025 , confirmed the trend of wine tourism as a complete experience. Italian wineries, especially in Chianti and Etna, attract Americans and English, while Italians prefer the Cinque Terre. The wine tourism sector is now worth 3 billion euros, with a turnover that reaches 40 billion if the entire food and wine sector is included. However, critical issues remain related to communication, prices and training.

2. Vinitaly 2025: the balance between challenges and successes

The 57th edition of Vinitaly (6-9 April) has concluded and the first comments are being collected. Councillor Federico Caner speaks of a "buyers boom", while Giancarlo Moretti Polegato (Villa Sandi) underlines the difficulties of the moment but also the vitality of the sector. Focus on duties, low alcohol and new markets.

3. The 10 most loved bottles from Vinitaly: from Sicily to Oregon

The Il Gusto editorial team selects 10 unforgettable wines from Vinitaly. The Nero d'Avola metodo classico Pas Dosé 2019 from Tenuta Principi di Butera stands out: 48 months on the lees, elegant and persistent. Strong emotions also from Tuscany, Friuli and Oregon.

4. How to correctly value the inventories of wine companies

There is no specific Italian accounting principle for the agricultural sector, with repercussions on the competitiveness of wine companies. At the international level, IAS 41 exists for agriculture, but in Italy the situation is fragmented, making any comparison difficult.

5. Pupitres and Italo Cescon Winery Tasting at Villa Guidini

Unmissable event on May 23rd at 7:45 pm in Zero Branco (TV): the Pupitres association hosts Italo Cescon. Tasting: two vintages of "Madre" (organic white Incrocio Manzoni), "BiancoGrigio", "GrigioRamato" and the Raboso "Rabià".

6. Vinitaly 2025: the best bubbles according to the editorial team

The first part of the report of the most interesting tastings opens with bubbles. The sector faces challenges (duties, falling consumption, road regulations) but remains a symbol of Italian culture.

7. Inclusion and wine: "Il Mangiabottoni" is born

Fruit of the collaboration between Corte Sant'Alda and Officina dell'Aias, "Il Mangiabottoni" is a wine that represents social integration. Produced in the Podere Castagnè (Val di Mezzane), it combines viticulture, biodiversity and work inclusion for people with disabilities.

8. Lazio protagonist at Vinitaly: 59 wineries and three consortia

The Lazio Region has renewed its image by bringing the best of its DOC and DOCG wines to the fair, with Roma, Cesanese and Frascati in the spotlight. Righini: "We have started to tell the story of how our wines deserve to be told".

9. Super Tuscan Masterclass: 16 Historic Chianti Classico Wines

One of the top experiences of Vinitaly: the masterclass of historic Super Tuscans with 16 legendary labels from the 2015 vintage. Names like Tignanello, Le Pergole Torte, Fontalloro and L'Apparita thrilled those present.

10. Wine is not (just) alcohol: Bernardone's thoughts

During a Timorasso tasting, nutritionist Marco Bernardone reflects on the identity of wine and the importance of not reducing it to just its alcohol content. Stimulated by a recent article by Angelo Gaja.

11. Training and future: Partesa focuses on wine culture

Alessandro Rossi (Partesa) underlines the central role of training to face new challenges: falling consumption, new habits, duties and highway code. The answer lies in the valorization of the culture of wine.

12. Italian wine: 27 companies over 100 million euros

According to Corriere della Sera , there are 27 wineries that have exceeded 100 million euros in turnover in 2024. A sign of the structural strength of the sector, which combines tradition and innovation.

13. The Trentino wine roads shine at Vinitaly

Pavilion 3 of Vinitaly enlivened by tastings, meetings and promotion of Trentino excellence: wines, cheeses, apples and tourist itineraries promoted by the Consorzio Vini del Trentino.

14. Wineconomics: Sustainability and Emerging Markets

The wine sector is evolving: falling consumption in producing countries, growth in China and India, attention to organic, natural and premium wines. Innovation and sustainability are the keys to the future.

15. Wine-based spirits: the "Le Muse dell'alchimia" line is born

The Spiritual Machine and I Vini di Maremma launch a line of nine wine-based spirits for mixology. A creative innovation that enhances Tuscan wine and expands its consumption potential.

16. Di Carlo: the return to Corleone and the love for the land

After years abroad, Gaetano di Carlo returns to Corleone to produce wine and ancient grains. His story is an example of resilience and love for the territory.

17. 100 years of Fasoli Gino: the Rosso del Centenario presented

The historic winery of Colognola ai Colli celebrates its century of activity with an excellent cuvée presented at Vinitaly: Corvina, Merlot, Pinot Nero, Cabernet aged separately in wood.

18. Sicily and wine tourism: the 7 wine routes unite

The Federation of Wine, Oil and Flavor Roads of Sicily is born. At Vinitaly 2025, projects were presented to tell the Sicilian territory in a unified and attractive way.

19. 60 harvests for the Ticino "Selezione d'October"

Ticino's pop Merlot turns 60. Matasci celebrates the anniversary with a new graphic design and the launch of the "Selezione d'Ottobre Bianco": freshness and style made in Switzerland.

20. Wine Festival in Clavesana: three days between members and territory

From April 11th to 13th, Cantina Clavesana celebrates the new vintages with members and friends. Tastings, visits and moments of celebration with the support of the Istituto Alberghiero di Mondovì.

21. San Martino in Cantina: Mendrisio in celebration

The Rural Youth of Mendrisiotto and the Cantina Sociale of Mendrisio revive the Fiera di San Martino with an event rich in flavors, wine and music. Appointment Thursday, November 11.

22. Alto Adige: Renaissance, the Pinot Bianco by Markus Prackwieser

From the GumpHof in Novale di Presule, a Pinot Bianco Riserva that speaks of elegance and territory. Vineyards between 400 and 800 meters, on steep and sunny slopes. An authentic and alpine wine.

23. Diomede: Puglia that tells its history and territory

Between the tuff quarries of Canosa and the hills of Murgia, the Diomede Company represents the Apulian winemaking tradition. Its wines, in particular the Nero di Troia, are an authentic expression of the territory.

24. Round Table: Plastic in the Vineyard and in the Cellar (May 7)

Millevigne and Vignaioli Piemontesi are organizing a conference on May 7th in Castagnito (CN) to explore the topic of plastic in viticulture and oenology: advantages, risks, alternatives and sustainability.

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