Wine Press Review – Sunday 27 April 2025

Events and Demonstrations

Crema prepares for the Wine Festival

On June 14, 2025, Crema will host the first Wine Festival , an event dedicated to the culture of Italian wine. Organized by Simone Tosi and numerous local partners, the event includes 125 labels for tasting and 29 stands (25 wineries and 4 food) in the courtyard of Libera Artigiani. Unlimited tastings until 7:00 pm.

Frascati: Vinalia Priora wins over 700 admissions

Great success for the fourth edition of Vinalia Priora , the regional event that celebrates Frascati wine, held at the Museo Tuscolano Scuderie Aldobrandini . Over 60 wineries present and masterclasses by researcher Jacopo Manni.

Only Wine 2025: International Focus and Japanese Wines

From 26 to 28 April, Città di Castello hosts the 12th edition of Only Wine , the fair dedicated to young producers and small wineries, this year enriched by the presence of Japanese wines and international collaborations.

"Spring Tastings" in La Morra

Appointment on May 3 and 10 at the Cantina Comunale di La Morra with tastings of Barolo 2021 and other vintages. Two daily shifts to discover local excellence.

The Nose Art Festival is born in Umbria

The first edition of the Nose Art Festival will be held on 21-22 June 2025 at the Scacciadiavoli estate in Montefalco (PG), an event that combines neuroscience, art, food and wine with the sense of smell as the main protagonist.

Refrontolo Wine Show: 54th edition inaugurated

Until May 11, 2025, in Refrontolo (TV), the historic event dedicated to local wines returns. Among the new features: the Marcia del Refrontolo Passito and the Trattoraduno.

Awards and Recognitions

Beykush Winery: the Ukrainian winery awarded at Only Wine

The Beykush Winery , resisting the war, received the "Tralci di Vita" award during Only Wine in Città di Castello, for its courage and resilience in wine production.

Innovation and Sustainability

Ca' Rugate: lighter bottles for a greener wine

From the second half of 2025, the organic winery Ca' Rugate will reduce the weight of its bottles by 25% , reducing CO2 emissions by over 100 tons per year.

Chestwine: Wine Without Sulphites Thanks to Chestnut

The Chestwine project from the Centro de Investigação de Montanha (Portugal) introduces an innovative and sustainable technique for preserving wine without the use of sulphites, enhancing aromas and flavours.

PIWI Wines: Veneto Leads the Green Revolution

With 38% of national production , Veneto is a leader in PIWI wines. Cultivated hectares, producers and available labels are growing, in a sustainable viticulture perspective.

"Irresistible PIWI" at the Dogana Veneta in Lazise

On Sunday 27th and Monday 28th April, Lazise hosts a new edition of the event dedicated to resistant vines, including tastings, debates and a focus on innovation and sustainability.

Focus Vines and Wines

Cesanese challenges the greats: comparison at Vinitaly

At the 57th edition of Vinitaly, a tasting compared Cesanese with Gaja's famous Barbaresco 2021 , achieving great success and strengthening the winemaking identity of Lazio.

Pinot Grigio delle Venezie: less degrees and less chemistry

A revolution is underway at the Consorzio delle Venezie for a more natural and quality Pinot Grigio , in view of the election of the new president on May 12.

Vinalia Priora: Success Beyond Expectations

In the heart of Lazio, over 700 entries certify the boom of the 2025 edition, confirming Frascati as the regional capital of wine.

Lamole di Lamole: Chianti Classico Lareale Riserva 2021

The Lamole di Lamole estate, the jewel in the crown of Chianti Classico, presents a new label with a strong territorial imprint, the result of organic viticulture that began in 2005.

Ammano 2023: Natural Wine According to Cantine Barbera

Produced with Zibibbo grapes by Marilena Barbera in Menfi, Ammano 2023 represents one of the excellences of the natural wine movement, which is increasingly appreciated in Italy today.

The best wines of the Euganean Hills under 20 euros

Gambero Rosso selects the top wines of the Euganean Hills : unique volcanic terroirs, minerals and rich soils give rise to wines with an extraordinary quality-price ratio.

Market and Current Events

Alcohol-Free Wines: The New York Times Review

Eric Asimov of the New York Times dismisses most dealcoholized wines as too sweet or unbalanced, with a few notable exceptions.

US duties: unknown for Italian wine

The threat of American tariffs returns. Wine entrepreneurs, especially in Tuscany and Siena, await developments while the sector seeks alternative strategies.

6,000 liters of must seized in the Bassa Modenese

During checks by the NAS and ICQRF, 6,000 litres of must not compliant with the PDO/PGI standards were seized and fines of 5,400 euros were imposed.

Pope Francis' Wine: Grignolino d'Asti "Laudato"

In memory of Pope Francis, we remember his favourite wine: Grignolino d'Asti "Laudato" , produced in the Asti area by the Scassa brothers for the Bottega del Grignolino.

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