Wine press review of November 20, 2025

ITALIAN WINERIES

Franciacorta conquers France. Lombardy's sparkling wines become the official partner of the "Fêtes de l'Ostra" in Marennes-Oléron. The Consortium aims to reach a 20% export share within five years, building on an identity that is beginning to establish itself beyond its national borders.

Ceretto in the World's Top 50 of the Best Wineries In the World's 50 Best Vineyards 2025 ranking, Piedmontese Ceretto is the only Italian winery in the top 50, confirming its status as a symbol of wine tourism experience and a business model that unites wine, landscape, and culture.

Luca Elettri, the “insolent” winemaker, has passed away. An iconic figure of the Veneto region, Elettri leaves a lasting legacy of courage, self-irony, and surprising wines.

Sicilian wineries take center stage with "Autumn in the Cellar 2025." The wine and culture journey promoted by IRVO drew strong participation: eight stops, diverse territories, a story that unites identity and tourist destination.

Appius 2021: the collection continues. The San Michele Appiano Winery presents the twelfth edition of its flagship label, a cuvée dominated by Chardonnay. Appius confirms its status as a collector's item and a story of the harvest through the winemaker's eye.

Danni in Friuli: la cantina Butussi colpita dalla piena dello Judrio Acqua e detriti hanno invaso magazzini e locali di lavorazione: migliaia di bottiglie da recuperare una per una e una lunga stagione di ripristino all'orizzonte.

ITALIAN WINE AND ITALIAN OENOLOGY

Carbon farming in viticulture: two years of LIFE VitiCaSe The project focuses on managing vineyards as carbon sinks, integrating sustainable agronomic techniques, digital technologies, and market-based tools to mitigate emissions and improve soil health.

Revaluation of shares and land: an irrevocable decision . The first or only installment of the revaluation must be paid by December 1st. This is a definitive decision, with significant implications for the asset management of agricultural and winemaking businesses.

Credits and incentives: uncertainty for 2026. Credit 5.0 has been closed, Credit 4.0 has been scaled back, and the incentive framework for agricultural machinery remains fragmented. The sector awaits the 2026 Budget Law.

Toscana IGT celebrates its thirtieth anniversary. The consortium celebrates three decades of an identity that has transformed the image of Tuscan wine, with a model that has often anticipated the market.

Valpolicella: Promotion as a Strategic Lever. The Consortium closes out its centennial year with 100 events in Italy and abroad. Marchesini warns: 2026 will be challenging, with further investments needed to support exports.

Lazio wine region grows and surprises. After some difficult years, the region is experiencing a phase of qualitative maturity, thanks to new producers, effective scouting, and an increasingly recognizable mosaic of grape varieties.

Extraordinary harvest in Sicily. For Diego Cusumano, 2025 is one of the best vintages in recent years. In an uncertain international context, quality becomes even more of an anchor of confidence.

AMARA presents a sustainable Christmas Pack A Christmas proposal that combines Sicilian identity and circular design, with a scarf made from fabric obtained from orange peels thanks to Orange Fiber.

INTERNATIONAL

Kazakhstan: an emerging market in love with Italian wine. Consumption is still low, but growing steadily. A vast territory with suitable areas and potential that Italy's export plan considers a priority.

Burgundy, between declining consumption and regulatory pressures, is sounding the alarm: a structural crisis in France, hostile communication towards the sector, and an international context that is challenging even historic territories.

French winemakers protest in Béziers . Over four thousand producers took to the streets. Responding to market crises, inadequate policies, and a climate of growing mistrust, the tension erupted into large-scale protests.

WINE EVENTS

Vik (Chile) takes the title on the World's 50 Best Vineyards 2025 list . Italy is represented by Ceretto at number 19. Experience and hospitality remain key assets in global wine tourism.

Wine Vision by Open Balkan 2025: Italy takes center stage. Area Italia brings 66 companies and 13 regions to Belgrade. The Balkans are experiencing strong growth, with imports up 50% in five years.

CentoCene Slow Wine 2026: The series of dinners uniting producers, enthusiasts, and the Slow Food community returns. An opportunity to taste wines from all over Italy and strengthen the "good, clean, and fair wine" network.

2026 Michelin Sommelier: Ivana Capraro wins. Awarded for her ability to combine technique and empathy, she reminds us that wine is, above all, a shared emotion.

Piedmont: the Technical Committee for Viticulture is born. An alliance between consortia, research institutions, and universities is bringing innovation and resilience to the region's viticulture, with a focus on climate change and sustainability.

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