Wine Press Review – Monday 21 April 2025

EVENTS & TERRITORY

Orcia Wine Festival: 25 years of history in 4 days of tastings

April 24–27 | San Quirico d'Orcia (SI) The Orcia Wine Festival returns for its 14th edition, with 20 wineries as protagonists and technical tastings in the splendid halls of Palazzo Chigi. The president of the Consortium, Giulitta Zamperini, also celebrates the 25th anniversary of the organization, closing a three-year period of great successes.

Vinum 2025 in Alba: the official calendar

April 25 – May 4 | Alba (CN) The unmissable event in the Langhe returns with a focus on Barolo, Barbaresco and Alta Langa. Tastings, AIS themed lounges, street food area, family spaces and much more. An event for all tastes.

Prosecco Hills Walk: 51 km between vineyards and villages

Veneto | 4 stages, 2265 m of altitude difference A panoramic and cultural route in the heart of the UNESCO area. A hiking trip between Conegliano and Valdobbiadene to discover where Italian bubbles are born.

AV afterVinitaly: Alessandria lights up the Belle Époque room

April 28 | Hotel Alli Due Buoi Rossi AIS Piemonte presents an elegant evening with selected wines and historical memories, in the suggestive setting of the room once frequented by Orson Welles, Tyron Power and Pelé.

Trentodoc in the City: 160 labels in Padua

May 18 | Villa Selvatico, Padua 53 wineries, 3 masterclasses led by the Best Sommeliers of Italy and a whole day dedicated to mountain bubbles. The excellence of Trentodoc within reach of a glass.

“A stroll in the vineyard” at the Mercato Centrale in Florence

May 10 | 17–22 Tastings, craftsmanship and wine storytelling for a multisensory experience among the shops. Protagonists: producers, visitors and the magic of good drinking.

LEADERBOARDS & AWARDS

The 14 best Rosso di Montalcino under €20 according to Gambero Rosso

Rosso di Montalcino is no longer just the “little brother” of Brunello. Freshness, readiness and territoriality make these Sangiovese a smart and satisfying choice.

Top 15 Ribolla Gialla under €20 selected by Gambero Rosso

A noble and ancient border vine. Discover the most convincing labels, which tell the story of Friuli and the identity of Ribolla Gialla.

Vermentino Challenge: Maìa di Siddùra dominates with 95 points

Luogosanto (SS) Among 83 competing labels from Sardinia and Tuscany, Maìa stands out. For Siddùra, it is yet another confirmation of a path dedicated to excellence and international vision.

An All-Italian Wine List Wins Michelin in Florida

Jacqueline Pirolo, sommelier at Macchialina restaurant in Miami, wins the 2025 Sommelier Award. The list features only natural and native Italian wines, except for an exceptional Champagne.

Tenuta Luce celebrates 30 harvests with a historic vertical

From the 1993 harvest to 2022, 30 years of Luce tasted by Tim Triptree (MW) and Lamberto Frescobaldi. A success story that has redefined contemporary Tuscan wine.

INSIGHTS & TRENDS

Andreola says goodbye to “Prosecco”: only Valdobbiadene on the label

«Valdobbiadene is not Prosecco». With this statement Andreola and other DOCG wineries claim the identity of the territory, between marketing strategies and the search for authenticity.

Wine and global warming: latitudes change, not passions

Global warming is pushing viticulture ever further north. Sweden is an emerging player today. From Tozzi's provocation to the reality in Scandinavian vineyards.

Easter Monday in Umbria: the right wines to celebrate tradition

Rustic breakfasts, convivial roasts and local bubbles. Cantina La Palazzola shines with its Metodo Classico to pair with the Easter table.

Farmhouses boom in Veneto for Easter and spring holidays

Despite the unknown weather, Coldiretti confirms the sold-out for the Terranostra facilities. Veneto rural tourism confirms itself as authentic, sustainable and successful.

“Disposing of Hitler”: A Museum Reflection Between History and Memory

An exhibition in Alto Adige with objects of National Socialism. Wines and cellars also become custodians of time and culture, in the dialogue between past and present.

ECONOMY & MARKET

Ismea: agricultural production costs fall (-3.7%)

A positive 2024 for Italian agri-food. Exports are growing, price-cost ratios are improving. Italy returns to the European top ahead of Spain and France.

US duties: new 10% tax on Italian wines

Trump's move hits wine exports. Italy has 24% exposure to the US market. The invitation? Diversify markets and strengthen Made in Italy elsewhere.

WINE & CUISINE

Ca' del Moro: in Valpantena, wine and hospitality by the author

From a cherry village to a wine resort. La Collina dei Ciliegi tells a story of homecoming, family and passion. The retreat is now a point of reference for elegant wine tourism.

“Opera” in Turin: a restaurant that ages like a great wine

Stefano Sforza and the Cometto family consolidate a mature, deep and gentle gastronomic identity. The wine list grows in prestige, the cuisine in emotion.

Wine and oil labels: that little letter that makes the difference

Pay attention to the details on the label: a missing conjunction can change the origin and authenticity of the product. Transparency and traceability are keys to trust for the consumer.

Tommaso Cerno: “Wine is culture, from the Gospels to Dante”

The director of Il Tempo talks about his love for Friulian wine, asserting the media importance of the wine sector: a heritage to be promoted, not marginalized.

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