Wine press review of September 24, 2025

Structured by thematic categories:

Italian Wineries

• Timorasso dei Colli Tortonesi: the first white from “Braida” The historic Bologna winery opens a new chapter with Timorasso, vinified at its Rocchetta Tanaro site, keeping its revolutionary vocation alive.
• Monteleone21 by Masi: a new experiential hub Masi inaugurates a spectacular building dedicated to wine, culture, and wine tourism, featuring a monumental fruit cellar, wine shop, restaurant, and cultural activities.
• Cantina San Michele Arcangelo: "Seven Goddesses for Seven Sperm Whales" A new line of Biodiversity Friend certified wines in support of the Pescara Cetacean Study Center.
• Tastings at the Cantina Comunale in La Morra On September 27th and October 4th, two days dedicated to Barbera and Nebbiolo respectively, with guided tastings and stories from the producers.

Italian Wine

• Harvesting "under the table" in Gorizia. Nine out of 14 undocumented workers discovered: company suspended, fines over €22,500.
• Vineyards devastated by wild boar and roe deer between Gattinara and Valsessera. Producers are calling for rapid action: "Better to bring home the grapes than to pay compensation."
• Sardinia is the protagonist of the Essential Guide to Italian Wines 2026. It has won 27 single stars and three double stars, confirming its position among the national excellences.
• Vernaccia di San Gimignano wins the trademark battle in Spain. “Varnacia 1321” cancelled for being misleading: Tuscan DOP protected.
• Wine Crisis: Immediate Action Needed. Analysis and concrete proposals to emerge stronger from a difficult structural situation.
• Riccardo Cotarella's Manifesto for Italian Wine: Fewer returns, lower markups, new wine styles, and a supply chain pact to safeguard the sector.

Italian Oenology

• Wine and sea in the Cinque Terre: the first combined underwater experiment. Extreme UnderWaterWines combines two underwater aging techniques, with contributions from Arrighi and Bonanini.

International Enology

• Spain's oldest winery, Codorníu, is increasingly green. Founded in 1551, it boasts Art Nouveau architecture and organic wines, continuing to innovate with sustainability and quality.

Wine Events

• Consorzio DOC Sicilia at Vinitaly.USA (Chicago, October 5-6) Focus on authenticity, quality, and sustainability to strengthen ties with the American market.
• Asolo Montello celebrates wine, beauty and territory (October 12, Villa di Maser) An event that combines Palladian architecture and the Asolo Prosecco DOCG, Montello DOCG and Montello Asolo DOC designations of origin.
• The Great Wine Festival at Villa Farsetti (27-28 September) Tastings from 5 continents, 8,000 bottles and 130 exhibitors from 26 countries.
• Open Cellars during Harvest 2025 (until October) The wineries of the Wine Tourism Movement open their doors with peasant snacks, courses and workshops for families.
• Franciacorta Festival 2025: Massimo Bottura's dinner event at Bellavista. A gourmet experience combining tradition, creativity, and great Franciacorta wines.
• Over 150 wine lawyers in Verona for the 40th anniversary of Aidv-Iwla (17-19 October) International Congress on Wine Law: from brands and denominations to marketing and global trade.
• Only Wine 2026: Applications are now open. Applications are open to young producers under 40 and small Italian wineries.

News

• Ragnedda Case in Sardinia: The wine entrepreneur suspected of murdering Cinzia Pinna, who disappeared on September 11, has been arrested.

QUIDQUID – Wine press review for Wednesday, September 24, 2025. Thanks for listening. See you tomorrow with more news from the world of wine!