Wine press review of June 30, 2025

Divided into the three categories you indicated: Italian wineries , Italian wine , Italian oenology .

Italian Cellars

Cantina Funaro: international awards Prestigious double award at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2025 for Cantina Funaro: the Grillo Riserva 2022 obtained the Gran Medaglia d'Oro.

Casa Brecceto: the story of three friends and a garage Born in Ariano Irpino in 2000, Casa Brecceto is today one of the most representative realities of Irpinia.

Ômina Romana: a memorable evening with Heinz Beck Festa in Cantina at the Azienda Agricola Ômina Romana in Velletri, a multisensory event among vineyards, art and starred cuisine.

Rontana: 25 years of tradition in Brisighella New winery to celebrate the quarter century of the Ricci Curbastro family company.

Cantina Perla del Garda awarded for innovation European Safety Award thanks to the self-driving tractor with artificial intelligence.

Dryas Winery: Fiano bubbles under the oak. The Dryas Metodo Classico Pas Dosé 2021 was presented, an elegant sparkling wine born in Montefredane.

Mamoiada Vives 2025: Cannonau as a symbol of rebirth The Mamojà association celebrates the culture of Sardinian wine with events, tastings and visits to the vineyards.

We are looking for wineries for wine tourism Project to rent wineries on weekends and promote food and wine experiences.

Rent to Buy Acquisition Proposal Initiative to support young farmers through the rent to buy formula, in collaboration with Tenute Agricole 24 and Vitivinicole.

Italian Wine

French Crazy for Prosecco More than one in two French people has drunk Prosecco at least once in the last year, to the detriment of Champagne.

Abruzzo in Bolla 2025 Success for the event dedicated to native Abruzzo sparkling wines, with over 50 participating wineries.

Amarone and Renaissance art Villa della Torre in Valpolicella and Palazzo Te in Mantua sign a synergy to enhance art and wine.

Lambrusco on Mont Blanc “World Lambrusco Day” 2025 celebrated with a masterclass and high-altitude tastings.

Brunello conquers the stars The Il Vino per Tutti Guide introduces the star as a new recognition in addition to the three hourglasses, awarding two excellent 2019 Brunellos.

Colcaigo, the wine of the stars Dystopian and surreal novel by Stefano Ferrio that tells of a mysterious Northeast between vineyards and aliens.

Mamoiada Vives 2025: tradition and community Cannonau becomes a symbol of culture and social cohesion against the depopulation of Barbagia.

Dolegna del Collio inaugurates the Nights of Wine Poetic tastings dedicated to Sauvignon in the Isonzo area with regional producers and authors.

EU Court rejects “Nero Champagne” The trademark was deemed misleading and rejected because it exploited the notoriety of the PDO Champagne.

Pellegrini del Vino: second season of the podcast Wine journey through the stories of Italian producers and a special stop in Slovenia.

Italian Oenology

Viticulture and climate change New solutions such as sensors and genetic crosses to resist drought and high temperatures, presented at the Artimino conference.

The Gambero Rosso Guide: How the Tre Bicchieri Method Works Blind tastings and group evaluations to tell the best of Italian wine since 1987.

In vino non veritas? Report denounces possible conflicts of interest between the Gambero Rosso guide, the award-winning wineries and the suppliers of bulk wine.

European wine and pesticides According to the Pesticide Action Network, levels of fluorinated pesticides in European wines have tripled since 2000.

The Government defends Italian wine At the Assoenologi Congress in Agrigento, Giorgia Meloni reiterates her commitment to protecting the culture of Made in Italy wine.

FORBUS: business coaching for wineries The first integrated service in Italy to help wineries become sustainable and profitable businesses.

Champagne Education in Italian Launched a three-level online course to learn everything about champagne, free for professionals and enthusiasts.