Wine Press Review – Saturday, August 23, 2025

Italian wineries

• Terre d'Oltrepò, a labor commissioner appointed starting Monday: the goal is to save the winery. Commissioner Luigi Zingone will take office in Broni on August 25th to launch the winery's revitalization plan. Priority will be given to protecting jobs and suppliers.
• Caramiello and Barzotti (M5S): "Lollobrigida is slamming winemaking excellence, safeguarding the Terre d'Oltrepò Winery." The 5 Star Movement criticizes the government: they are calling for immediate action to support the cooperative and winemakers.
• Pellegrino Cellars. When Marsala tells its story. A cultural as well as productive heritage: collections, historical archives, and the restored Punic ship testify to Marsala's identity.
• Emidio Pepe – the longevity and finesse of his Montepulciano and Trebbiano d'Abruzzo . Since 1964, a story of vision and courage: two “blend” grape varieties transformed into icons of Italian winemaking.

Italian wine and national enology

• Veneto, 2025 harvest under the best auspices. Optimism for quantity and quality: Prosecco, Pinot Grigio, Amarone and Soave drive the region's leadership.
• Sicilian wine reinvents itself: new models for market success. A promising vintage and estimated production of 3.5 million hectoliters: the sector aims to strengthen its international positioning.
• BIO Cantina Sociale Orsogna: Ghiuppitt reintroduction project. Recovery of the ancient Abruzzo “mountain” Sangiovese ecotype, between archaeology, biodiversity and territorial identity.

International wine and global scenarios

• Wines with US duties at 15%, Antinori: "Damage for everyone, now we need to negotiate to save the DOC bottles" The entrepreneur invites people not to panic and to negotiate to protect wines with denomination of origin.
• Italian wine alarmed by tariffs: estimated loss of 300 million. According to the Italian Wine Union, the potential impact could reach 460 million if the dollar depreciates.
• US tariffs, Frescobaldi (UIV): "It will be a very difficult second half." The UIV president denounces the risk of a sharp contraction for a sector worth $2 billion a year in the United States.
• US tariffs raise concerns about Italian wine and agriculture. Trade associations are united in their regret that wine was not excluded from the 15% tariff.
• Tariffs put Italian food at risk for $1 billion. Not just wine, but also oil, pasta, and cured meats are among the sectors affected: Coldiretti and Filiera Italia are denouncing trade imbalances.
• Amaro Lollobrigida: Bans and Taboos on Dealcoholized Wine: A €2.6 billion market stalled by regulatory uncertainty and political opposition.
• Wine Taxes: An International Comparison According to the American Association of Wine Economists, the highest taxes in Europe are in Finland, Ireland, and the United Kingdom; the US makes matters worse with tariffs.

Wine events

• Chilled Bardolino grows and doubles with Lazise From August 29th to 31st, the chilled Veronese red becomes the protagonist of a festival of tastings, music and art.
• Valtidone Wine Fest 2025 The largest Piacenza wine festival returns in September with events in the municipalities of Borgonovo, Ziano, Alta Val Tidone, and Pianello.
• Montecarlo Wine Festival (LU) From August 28th to September 8th, tastings and Tuscan gastronomy will be the protagonists of the 57th edition.
• The 2025 National Conference on Ungrafted Viticulture will be held on September 8th at Villa Campolieto (Ercolano) to discuss the future of grafted-free viticulture.
• Cinema in the Cellar 2025 From August 25th to 30th in Friuli, six evenings of cinema and wine among the Prosecco cellars.
• Cinemadivino: the film "Mixed by Erry" with wines from the Tibè winery. A summer of screenings under the stars that combines film culture and tastings.

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