Wine Press Review – Thursday 1st May 2025

Events & Experiences

Trekking & Amarone in Valpolicella with Cantina Vogadori

A wine excursion between nature and history. Departure at 10 am from Cantina Vogadori for a circular route through the vineyards of Valpolicella, passing by Villa Rizzardi and Villa Romana. A complete immersion in the landscape, culture and local flavors.

May in the Cellar – Vite in Riviera opens its doors

Until June 1st, 15 wineries in Western Liguria are offering weekends of visits and tastings. Between the coast and the hinterland, an opportunity to taste wines, oils and local products in the places where they are produced.

“Vino al Vino in Cantina” – Panzano in Chianti welcomes wine lovers

Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 May, the companies of the Panzano Winegrowers' Union open their doors with guided tastings and tours of the cellars. Tasting kit available at a cost of 30 euros.

La Morra – Spring Tastings Return

On Saturday, May 3 and 10, the Cantina Comunale hosts the producers of Barolo for a double tasting session of the 2021 vintage and beyond. Two daily shifts, reservations required.

“Euganean Wines” at the Villa dei Vescovi

On May 3rd and 4th the main event of the Euganean Hills returns with 75 labels from 25 wineries. Guided tastings among the vineyards of the area in the splendid FAI setting of Luvigliano (PD).

Markets & Trends

USA Export: Italian Wine Grows, But It's the Inventory Effect

In the first months of 2025, Italian agri-food imports (including wine) grew in the USA. However, there are fears of a sudden stop linked to the uncertainty of duties.

Alcohol-free wines: a growing niche

Low- and zero-alcohol wines are growing in value and volume. According to producers interviewed by WineNews, this is a new frontier, with an expanding consumer target.

Bad wine in the world, but Italy resists

According to the OIV, in 2024 world production is at an all-time low (-5%), but Italy is growing (15%). Collapse for France (-23.5%) and China (-19.3%). Global consumption is also falling: -3.3%.

Prices and tastes rewrite the geography of bubbles

Gabriele Gorelli, Master of Wine, analyzes the new trends: Champagne is falling in price, crémant and new formats such as cans are emerging. Prosecco is moving towards premium segments.

The most expensive Prosecco in the world: €250

Sandro Bottega presents at Vinitaly a collectible Conegliano-Valdobbiadene DOCG, the result of a manual harvest at high altitude and ten years of refinement. A true “luxury bubble”.

Consortia & Companies

New President for the Consortium of Vermentino di Gallura

Marco Piro takes over from Daniela Pinna at the helm of the Consortium. New vice-presidents also elected. Objective: to strengthen the role of the Sardinian DOCG, the only one on the island.

Consorzio Orcia: Sangiovese in DOCG, now the dream of white

Under Giulitta Zamperini's guidance, the Orcia Wine Festival has grown and Orcia Sangiovese has obtained DOCG status. New projects are coming, including the inclusion of the place of production on the label.

The Veronesi family conquers Caffè Contarena

Signorvino expands its network with a prestigious space in the heart of Udine. 2025 goal: 100 million in turnover and 55 stores.

Alarms & Sustainability

“Vineyards in disrepair”: Emilio Filippi’s warning

The entrepreneur denounces the increasing damage from wild fauna and the abandonment of politics to the agricultural world. "Without protection, work in the fields is impossible".

“Gradi”: FIVI report on the climate that changes wine

Climate change is already a reality with flooded vineyards, heat waves and compromised harvests. Independent winemakers are reinventing themselves with new techniques and resilience.

Agea liquidates 90 million in PAC arrears

Important disbursements for the 2024 campaign and arrears from 2005 to 2022. The Agea task force accelerates payments to support the agricultural sector.

Switzerland: Is Wine “Out of Fashion”?

The constant decline in consumption in the Alpine country is worrying. Demographic aging and habits of the new generations are shifting the market towards beer and spirits.

Innovation & Youth

Piwi Wines: Veneto Leads with Ca' Da Roman

Fungal disease-resistant vines are growing in Italy. Veneto leads the ranking with 630 hectares of cultivated land. Producers confirm satisfaction and desire for expansion.

European Vine and Wine Championship: Bronze for FEM

Great result for the Edmund Mach Foundation team: third place overall and first in viticulture. Italian winemaking talent makes its way in Europe.

Wine & History

Cantina Contini: Vernaccia and archaeology in Sinis

Vernaccia di Oristano told by Cantina Contini: 27 years of aging and a history that starts from the Bronze Age. A few steps away, the archaeological area of Mont'e Prama strengthens the bond between the past and wine.

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