Wine Press Review – Saturday 26 April 2025

Events & Initiatives

Aperitif in the vineyard: a new hospitality trend

More and more wineries are investing in hospitality, offering aperitifs and dinners outdoors among the vineyards. A perfect idea for those who want to escape the chaos of the city and live authentic experiences in contact with nature.

Festival of Classic Wines of Valpolicella and Recioto

From April 25th to May 1st 2025 in Pedemonte (San Pietro in Cariano), the long-awaited Wine Festival returns: tastings of Valpolicella Classico and Recioto, street food, music and sports.

“Calici Vicini” in Umbria: 5 wineries in 5 km

Saturday 26 April 2025, in Monte Vibiano, RPMN celebrates Umbrian wine with tasting stands, local food trucks and DJ sets. An unmissable event dedicated to quality and territory.

Vinum di Alba: street food and wines of Langa

The prestigious event becomes an international fair. In addition to the tasting stands, there is space for "Street food ëd Langa", prepared by local villages and students of Alba Accademia Alberghiera.

Prosecco Spring Minibus

Despite the bad weather, a successful tour of the UNESCO hills starting from Valdobbiadene and Conegliano. Among the surprises were... grazing sheep!

Current Events & Security

Switzerland: Proposal for a climate reserve for DOC wines

CET-N suggests that winemakers build up DOC wine stocks to better manage climate fluctuations. A measure aimed at protecting national production.

NAS checks on wines: seizures and sanctions

In Emilia-Romagna, 6,000 liters of must not compliant with DOC/IGP were seized. Fines for over 5,400 euros. Controls are intensified to guarantee quality and traceability.

Innovation & Technology

Drones, Satellites and AI: The Future of Vineyards at Villa Sandi

Villa Sandi applies the NDVI system to monitor the vegetative vigor of the vineyards. A perfect combination of technology, sustainability and tradition for Prosecco DOCG.

Music and wine: Peppe Vessicchio's experiment

The Maestro makes his wines listen to Mozart with the FreMAN method: music and harmonic frequencies to improve the structure and balance of the wine.

Stories & Protagonists

Tullio De Piscopo: Cannonau and memories of tours

The famous drummer talks about his passion for Cannonau di Sardegna: a strong, vibrant wine full of personality, just like his music.

Isole e Olena: innovating while respecting tradition

The future of the Chianti Classico company passes through pure Sangiovese, legacy of the great Paolo De Marchi.

Centenary of the Bertolani Winery

Tomorrow, April 27, 2025, the historic Scandiano winery celebrates 100 years of activity. A story that began in 1925 in the heart of Emilia.

Tenuta Casenuove and the Gran Selezione 2021

In Panzano in Chianti, a reality that combines agricultural tradition and organic winemaking, with top-quality labels such as the Chianti Classico Gran Selezione.

Health & Environment

PFAS in wines: the alarm goes off

Study reveals massive presence of pollutants in European wines, including Chianti and Prosecco. Concern for consumer health.

Wine and sustainability: the warning from the Italian Academy of Vine and Wine

On the occasion of its 75th anniversary, the Academy emphasizes the importance of passing on to future generations the cultural values and happiness linked to the world of wine.

Culture & Excellence

Cantina La-Vis relaunches the “Ritratti” line

Six new labels inspired by contemporary art enrich the historic collection of the Trentino cooperative, intended for the Horeca channel.

Etna Bianco DOC Tenuta della Dainara 2021

Cantina Cantoneri relaunches the value of the Etna territory with high-altitude wines, in the heart of Castiglione di Sicilia.

Fojaneghe, the Bordeaux of Trentino

Conti Bossi Fedrigotti celebrates the history of Fojaneghe, the first Italian Bordeaux blend, born in 1961 in Vallagarina.

Madame Martis 2013: Among the best sparkling wines in the world

Trento-based boutique winery Maso Martis takes fourth place in the world, ahead of legendary names like Dom Pérignon.

Market & Business

Fine wines: steady growth until 2030

According to Altagamma-Bain, the fine wines market will grow by 4-6% annually. Fine wines represent 11% of wine turnover, but only 1.5% in volume.

Apulian rosés on the rise

Gambero Rosso celebrates the 11 best rosés of Puglia: varietal identity, winemaking quality and strong territorial ties make this style a new international point of reference.

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