Wine Press Review of Monday 16 June 2025

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Italian Cellars

Casa Setaro: between Vesuvius and the sea, an oasis of wine hospitality

In the heart of the Vesuvius park, a restaurant with rooms immersed in the vineyards of Casa Setaro is born in Trecase (NA). The company opens to wine tourism with tastings, charming hospitality and a cuisine signed by chef Pierpaolo Giordano.

Cantina Gurrieri: Sicilian Sparkling Wines from Nero d'Avola and Frappato

In Chiaramonte Gulfi (RG), the organic winery Gurrieri bets on the Classic Method from native vines. Sparkling wines now represent 40% of the references and conquer international markets.

Cantina Iovenitti: heroic viticulture between Abruzzo and Northern Italy

In Poggio Picenze (AQ), Raffaele Iovenitti cultivates northern vines (Kerner, Pinot Noir, Malvasia) at 750 meters above sea level. A heroic micro-production between vocation, experimentation and passion.

Cantina Mizzon: Valpolicella tradition looks to the future

Founded in 1919, the historic Cantina Mizzon continues to stand out for its great Venetian reds such as Recioto. Today, under the guidance of the new generation, it focuses on quality and new acquisitions.

Conti Zecca: Salento told in a glass

The Salento winery opens its doors to wine tourism to share wines, history and identity of the territory. Tours, tastings and stories in an immersive experience in the heart of the South.

Monte Rossa: Emanuele Rabotti at the helm of Franciacorta

The new president of the Franciacorta Consortium, son of the founder, talks about the generational transition and the future of the territory, between historical memory and new challenges.

Ruggeri celebrates 75 years with its contributors

Big party at Castello di San Salvatore for the historic winery of Valdobbiadene. A tribute to the community of suppliers who have been cultivating the Prosecco Superiore vineyards for decades.

Italian Wine

Greco di Tufo for less than 6 euros: the controversy runs on social media

Shock price in GDO for the historic Cantine di Marzo label. The bitter comment of Paolo Mastroberardino: «Years of work are being sold off to chase promotional logic».

Prodry Low: Montelvini launches low-alcohol draft wine

The Venetian winery responds to new trends with a light wine in a sustainable 20L format. Focus on quality, moderation and conscious consumption, especially appreciated abroad.

Wine and Solidarity: 5,000 Bottles for Africa

The “Let’s Cut the Thirst” project transforms wine into water wells. From Friuli, almost 600 thousand euros collected in 19 years with Vitae Rosso and Vitae Bianco destined for Kenya and Uganda.

Tuscany at the top for quality-price ratio

A ranking based on social media, reviews and costs rewards the region for its wine tourism offerings. At the top is the Ricasoli winery in Chianti, with tastings starting at 7 euros in a historic estate.

Vini Bagnanti: the food and wine event on the beach

On June 21st in San Vincenzo (LI) the appointment with 50 wineries, Slow Wine, the University of Pollenzo and the Banca del Vino returns. An immersive experience between wine, nature and culture.

Quatar Pass between the Derthona hills

Another day for the event dedicated to the Piedmontese Timorasso. The protagonists are the symbolic grape variety of the Tortona area and the flavours of the territory in an increasingly popular wine tourism format.

Italian Oenology

“Contemporary wine”: between evolution and awareness

Critical reflection on the concept of “contemporary wine”: not a passing fad but a profound expression of territory, technique, identity and sustainability.

Life of Wine 2025: The Charm of Old Vintages

On November 30, the event dedicated to the vertical tasting of vintage wines returns to Rome. Sixty wineries from all over Italy tell the story of time in the glass.

“Wines for Summer” by DoctorWine: 2025 guide in your pocket

Over 200 Italian labels selected for the summer. With new graphics and suggestions for aperitifs, picnics and cocktails, a pocket guide perfect for the summer.

Zuani and the white of Collio in vertical

In San Floriano del Collio, Patrizia Felluga promotes the culture of long-lived white wines. "Time is a value": the great Friulian whites tell the story of the excellence of the territory.

Flavescence dorée: mandatory treatments are triggered

Regional ordinances require phytosanitary interventions, especially in uncultivated areas. Fines of up to 6 thousand euros for those who do not act. Immediate removal of infected plants.

MateraMare Rural Wine Experience: tourism and food and wine

Blogger and tour operator traveling between Matera and the Lucanian Ionian coast. The project promotes the integration between wine, history and hospitality with an educational between companies and villages.

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