Wine Press Review – Thursday, August 21, 2025

Italian wineries

• Sleeping in a vineyard in Piedmont – At La Raia, in the heart of Gavi, biodynamic hospitality combines with art and nature in a unique ecosystem.
• Planeta's Diffused Wine Resort in Sicily – Francesca Planeta recounts the pioneering vision that transformed wine hospitality in Menfi.
• Serra Ferdinandea: Sicily's futuristic winery – The Planeta e Oddo project is inspired by the mysterious island that emerged and disappeared in 1831.
• Harvest n.127 for Cantina Contini (Sardinia) – An early harvest, a constant over the last 20 years.
• Cantina Zaccagnini presents its new “Mamuse” line – Special tasting at the Orto del Colle dell'Infinito.
• Terre d'Oltrepò Winery placed under special administration – Luigi Zingone appointed by the ministry for a six-month term.
• Coldiretti Pavia: Save the Terre d'Oltrepò Winery – Trust in the new management to overcome the crisis.

Italian wine

• Record stocks: 39.8 million hectoliters unsold – Lamberto Frescobaldi (UIV): “We need to produce 20% less.”
• Red wine market: crisis is merely cyclical – Giacomo Ponti (Federvini): "Consumption will recover."
• Bolgheri showcases its new elegance – From powerful reds to fresh and balanced ones.
• Prosecco DOCG nominated for "Italian City of Wine 2026" – Conegliano and Valdobbiadene are in the running for a new award.
• Calabria's wine region is booming – Gaglioppo, Magliocco, and new generations of winemakers are capturing national attention.

Italian enology

• Marco Malvaldi: "Wine is one of the most beautiful ideas in our lives" – A reflection on the cultural and shared value of wine.
• A wine for every place and every moment – Recognizing the glasses that accompany experiences and memories.

International enology

• US tariffs: Tariff exemptions on European wine and spirits suspended – New York Times report: no "zero-for-zero" list.
• Cervim expresses solidarity with Galician winemakers affected by fires – Over 50,000 hectares destroyed, with extensive damage to vineyards and businesses.
• Tommaso Canella (Casa Vinicola Canella) among Wine Enthusiast's Future 40 – International recognition for innovation and inclusiveness.

Wine events

• Cormons Grape Festival (September 19-21) – Music with Roy Paci, food and wine, and the return of the traditional parade.
• The WineHunter Award 2025 – For the first time, wines from all 20 Italian regions are nominated for Platinum.
• Cellars in the Square in Montepulciano (August 22-24) – Tastings, typical products and the “At the Table with the Noble” award.
• Open Cellars during Harvest 2025 – September and October among the rows, tastings, and local snacks.
• Tasca d'Almerita at the Palermo-Monte Carlo Regatta – From the vineyard to the sea, with sustainability at the center.

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