Wine Press Review – Thursday 8th May 2025

Selected news for enthusiasts, professionals and those curious about the world of wine.

Protagonists of Italian Wine

Parusso: from Bussia to the world, listening to Barolo

In 1971, Armando Parusso bottles his wine for the first time in Monforte d'Alba. From that moment on, a family of farmers becomes a symbol of Langhe viticulture. Today the company, run by his children Marco and Tiziana, manages 28 hectares and looks to the future with the new generation already active.

Roberta Ceretto: «Sustainability is also human»

President of the historic Alba company, Roberta Ceretto reflects on the social role of the agricultural enterprise. "We feel a moral obligation to improve: not only the environment, but also the conditions of workers in agriculture," she says.

Massimo D'Alema expands his winemaking kingdom in Orvieto

The D'Alema family's assets are nearly 200,000 square meters: vineyards, villas, estates and investments under the name of La Madeleine , grown with the help of the oenologist Renato Cotarella.

International News & Current Events

Ireland, backtracking on alarmist labels

The Irish government reconsiders the introduction of health warnings on wine and spirits. The fear? Trade retaliation from the US, worried about the damage to the whisky market.

Paris Wine Bar Scams: The Waiters' Confession

They replaced high-quality labels with cheap wines: the scandal, discovered by Le Parisien , concerns establishments in the most touristic areas. "Everyone was scammed, except the regulars," denounces a waiter.

Export 2024: sparkling wines fall, bulk wine grows

According to OIV, the average price remains stable at €3.6/l. Bulk wine exports grow in volume (3.3%) and value (9.8%). Bottle still reigns supreme in value (67%).

Investing in Wine? 2025 Off to a Bad Start for Liv-Ex

All indices down. The Liv-Ex 100 records -3.6% in the first quarter. The performance of Italian icons such as Sassicaia, Solaia, Tignanello and Barolo also influenced the market.

Events & Appointments

Verona Natural Wine 2025

Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th May the fair of Veronese natural producers returns to Villa Buri. Free tastings, street food and music with the official glass of the Osti Volanti .

Cantine Aperte 2025 – Veneto & Ticino protagonists

- May 25-26 – Veneto : hills, historic villas and open cellars to discover the territory. - May 17-18 – Ticino (CH) : Matasci celebrates 25 years with the new “Totem” line, despite the decline in Swiss consumption.

“Vino al Vino in Cantina” – Chianti to experience

The spring edition in Panzano has concluded: guided tours, authentic stories and Chianti Classico wines in the places where they are born.

Aperitifs among the rows in Custoza

From May 9th, every weekend among the vineyards of the winery: glasses of Custoza, Lugana and Bardolino with local delicacies. Price: €7 per person.

Biennale Ville Venete: art and wine in Villa Navagero Erizzo

From May 23rd to 25th, in Rovarè di San Biagio di Callalta, an immersive experience between heroic wine, culture, craftsmanship and beauty.

Intravino: “The Great Stories 2025” kicks off in the Langhe

From May 15th, six evenings at the Osteria dell'Unione in Treiso to meet producers and discover wines in a convivial and informal way.

Innovation & Wine Culture

The Wines of Knowledge – Enoforum arrives in Verona

Science at the service of taste: how to communicate innovation in the vineyard and in the cellar to the final consumer? A key theme of the Enoforum 2025 conference.

Slow Wine Coalition: Good, Clean and Fair Wine

After Bevagna, the tour continues. Objective: to promote lighter and more sustainable bottles. Appointment at the “Artigiano ed Etico” conference on May 25th.

Rankings, Markets & Companies

The “Magnificent 27” Club – Over 100 million in turnover

The 27 top wineries generate 41% of Italian turnover and 47.5% of exports. News: the Conegliano Vittorio Veneto Casarsa cooperative enters, with 149.8 million in revenues.

Cantina Produttori Ramuscello: new Wine Shop in Paluzza

The new location in Carnia has been inaugurated, next to the former barracks dedicated to Maria Plozner Mentil. Tastings and sales of local wines along with gastronomic excellences.

Sustainability & Solidarity

Solidarity Harvest Le Manzane: in 2025 we fly to Ghana

All proceeds will go towards building a school to support the mission “In My Father's House”. A day of solidarity, wine and community.

From forests to agriculture: Italy in the carbon credit market

A system still awaiting implementing decrees, but the agricultural sector is starting to experiment with local tools to reduce CO2.

Superciuk jokes: is wine bad for humans but good for the planet?

A biting commentary on the increasingly heated debate about the health effects of wine. Between irony and reality, the debate continues.

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