Wine Press Review – Sunday 1 June 2025

Welcome to the daily edition of QUIDQUID Wine News ! Here are the main news from the world of Italian wine, including festivals, new products, food and wine tourism and reflections on the sector.

Wine Events and Festivals

The best Ribolla Gialle of Friuli Venezia Giulia awarded

The third edition of the Ribolla Gialla Wine Festival officially opened in San Vito al Tagliamento . During the inauguration at the Arrigoni Theater, the best Ribolla Gialla of the region were awarded. Until June 2, over 40 events and 12 food and wine points will enliven the historic center. Councilor Andrea Bruscia and Mayor Alberto Bernava highlighted the cultural and productive value of the initiative, which celebrates a native excellence of the territory.

Fish & Prosecco in Belluno: taste and tradition

From May 29th to June 2nd, in Piazza dei Martiri in Belluno , the Pesce & Prosecco event returns. Now in its 19th edition , it offers traditional Chioggia dishes – sarde in saor, cod, spaghetti allo scoglio – accompanied by Prosecco DOC in an unmissable sea-mountain combination.

Chianti Show: 67th Edition Opens

The 67th edition of the Mostra del Chianti opens in Montespertoli (FI) , with tastings, shows and e-bike tours among the vineyards. Among the new features: the themed event “Sfumature di Rosso” and the introduction of the wine service at the table via app. The highlight: the guided tasting “Chianti Montespertoli” on June 1st.

Night of the Cellars in Alto Adige

On May 31, 18 wineries between Appiano and Caldaro open their doors for the Night of the Cellars 2025. Tastings, music, local gastronomy and shuttles for a carefree tour along the Alto Adige Wine Road.

Abbey Wines in Fossanova

From 6 to 8 June 2025, the fourth edition of Vini d'Abbazia will be held at the Abbey of Fossanova (LT). A one-of-a-kind event, between spirituality and tastings of wines produced in Italian, French, Belgian and Georgian abbeys. Masterclasses, food villages and cultural meetings are also planned.

Territories and Productive News

The Wine of Cassano Magnago and the 20 years of Ronchi Varesini

News coming for the Varese area: Cassano Magnago will have its own wine . The winemaker Mario Falcetti leads a new project still reserved in the details. Meanwhile, in Golasecca the 20th anniversary of the IGT Ronchi Varesini is celebrated with a collective toast to local productions.

The debut of Vangadicia 961 in Polesine

In the context of Biodiversity Day , the “Terra della Badia” community presented the new sparkling wine Vangadicia 961 , from native Mattarella grapes. A network project between municipalities and institutions, to enhance the agricultural heritage of Polesano.

Graci: Etna's identity in a glass

Alberto Aiello Graci is among the protagonists of the Etna wine renaissance. His company represents a mosaic of terroirs in the Alcantara Valley. A journey that began in 2004 and built with precision and vision in the heart of the Etna Contrade.

Riserva Vigna Ronchi: the new Gattinara by Travaglini

The historic Travaglini winery presents the Gattinara Riserva Vigna Ronchi DOCG 2019 , a single-vineyard wine that celebrates the identity of the territory with elegance and personality. A symbolic project that combines tradition and modernity.

Innovation and Dealcoholized

Zaccagnini launches the Alcohol-Free Sparkling Wine “Tralcetto”

The Abruzzo winery Zaccagnini expands the Tralcetto line with its first dealcoholized sparkling wine, presented at Vinitaly 2025. After the white and red versions launched in 2024, comes an alcohol-free sparkling wine made with vacuum dealcoholization technology.

Federvini applauds the new decree on the production of dealcoholates

Federvini welcomes the decree of the Ministry of Agriculture that simplifies the rules for the production of dealcoholized and sparkling wines. A step forward for an evolving sector and in response to the growing demand for low-alcohol products.

“Wine is drunk less, but it is still drunk” – Towards a more inclusive consumption

The wine sector reflects on declining consumption and the need to reduce communication superstructures. An invitation to make wine more accessible, less elitist, capable of accompanying moments of conviviality without becoming a symbol of status.

Tourism and Promotion

Franciacorta: bubbly tourism on the rise

Franciacorta confirms itself as an excellent wine tourism destination, with hilly landscapes, cellars open to the public and sensory itineraries. The mix of terroir and hospitality makes this area a point of reference for "bubble tourism".

Tuscany Region: 11.9 million euros to promote wine abroad

The Tuscany Region allocates almost 12 million euros to support wine companies in promoting Tuscan wine on non-EU markets. Applications open from 9 June to 15 July 2025.

“Marine” wines: bottles refined under the sea

More and more wineries are choosing underwater refinement. Wines refined on the seabed develop saline, iodized profiles, with mineral and surprising notes. A fascinating trend where nature becomes part of the winemaking process.

Producers and Companies

Cantina La-Vis towards 28 million in turnover

During the assembly of the members of the Trentino cooperative La-Vis, statutory changes were made in view of the closing of the economic year. The winery aims to consolidate its turnover, now close to 28 million euros.

Don Dante: Ten Years of the Archpriest's Wine

A tribute to Ervi , a grape born from the crossing of Barbera and Croatina in the 70s. Although cultivation is still limited, Ervi gives life to a wine of great structure and character, which finds in Don Dante one of its most passionate witnesses.

Tourism and June 2nd Long Weekend

Barcelona leads the ranking of the most loved destinations by Italians

According to Holidu.it, Barcelona is at the top of the preferences of Italians for the June 2nd long weekend. The Festa della Repubblica 2025 offers a long weekend: and between the sea, cities of art and wine tourism, interest in destinations dedicated to experience and quality is growing.

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