Wine Press Review | Tuesday 13 May 2025

1. Italian Bubbles: Firm, Fizzy and Projected to the Future

Italian sparkling wine producers (Franciacorta, Trentodoc, Oltrepò Pavese, Prosecco, Asti, Alta Langa) confirm their role as the driving force behind the growth of Italian wine. Between promotional strategies linked to sport, interventions in the vineyard and system plans, the sector appears immune to the general decline in consumption.

2. Vipacco: The "Tuscany" of Slovenia to Discover in May

The Vipava Valley, a Slovenian pearl among flowery hills and stone villages, is confirmed as one of the most suggestive destinations for spring wine tourism. Listed by Lonely Planet among the best European destinations, it offers a unique landscape shaped by tradition, bora and sun.

3. Luxury in the Clouds: Qatar Airways Wine List (First Class)

The airline is trying to fill the gaps in its First Class with a high-end food and wine offering. The bubbles stand out: Laurent-Perrier Grand Siècle and Bollinger Grande Année Rosé 2007.

4. Eugenio Marangoni: Wine as Root and Memory

With "I sentieri del vino" and "Oltre la vigna", Marangoni tells the story of the Varese winemaking, between childhood memories and local culture. A tribute to the viticulture of Lake Maggiore.

5. Milan: Natural Wine and DJ Set at Wine Weekend

On May 17th and 18th at the Mercato Centrale Milano the "Wine Weekend" will be held: two days of tastings, music and conviviality in collaboration with Enoteca Motelombroso and "Super Naturale".

6. AGRIcoltura100 Report: Sustainability is Profitability

The study rewards sustainable farms. Among the top: Cantina San Felice (Chianti Classico) and Cantina Produttori Valdobbiadene. Environmental quality and innovation are growing.

7. Italian Wine Conquers Poland and Serbia

"Simply Italian Great Wines Europe 2025" lands on May 12 and 14 respectively in Warsaw and Belgrade with excellent wineries such as Marramiero, Mezzacorona, Bortolomiol and the Consorzio del Nobile di Montepulciano.

8. Nascetta: The White of the Langhe that Defies Time

A native Piedmontese grape, Nascetta has returned to prominence thanks to its ability to age. In the Langhe, the aim is to make it the "great white" of the area.

9. En Primeur Italian Style: 100 Barriques for La Collina dei Ciliegi

Massimo Gianolli's project reaches 100 barrels of Amarone "Ciliegio" sold. The goal: to create synergies between wine, finance and high-level hospitality.

10. Weekend in Valpolicella with the Amarones of the Vogadori Brothers

Guided tours of the vineyards and cellar in Negrar (VR) on May 17th and 18th. Two daily shifts to discover the terroir and the production process of Amarone.

11. Gemonio: The Wine Gang Hits the Cellars

Nighttime thefts of valuable bottles, jackets and tools. The thieves act in a wooded area. Investigations underway.

12. Pighin and the Soreli Bianco Collio DOC: A Tale of Terroir

Since 1963, the Pighin family has cultivated vineyards between Friuli Grave and Collio. Soreli Bianco embodies the synthesis between tradition and sustainability.

13. Enrico Rivetto: Visionary of Barolo and Poet of Nature

In Serralunga d'Alba, Rivetto challenges wine conformism by planting rosehips instead of Nebbiolo. For him, wine is an instrument of beauty and not an end in itself.

14. Chianti Lovers Week: The Wine That Unites

Over 5,000 attendees at Tuscan events celebrating Chianti as a cultural community. Closing with a drone show in Florence and a "Wine Unites" message.

15. Envisioning2035: Strategic Plan for Italian Wine

In Milan on June 11th the summit promoted by FreedL Group to address key issues: climate change, alcohol and health, economic value of wine. Among the protagonists: Edoardo Freddi, Ettore Nicoletto.

16. Sicilia en Primeur 2025: The Island of Wine between Culture and Future

Modica at the center of Sicilian winemaking. White wine exports and wine tourism on the rise. Protagonists 100 international journalists and 11 experiential itineraries.

17. Franciacorta: Traveling Festival among 50 Cellars

New for 2025: a traveling program with 33 special events including music, art and tastings. 20,000 visitors coming.

18. Tarquinia: Winemaker Chains Himself Against the Abandonment of the Social Cellar

Sandro Vallesi protests in front of Arsial: no concession or sale for the former winemaking center, left abandoned.

19. Valtidone Winery: Malvasia da Podio

International awards for the "50 Vendemmie" and "Venus" lines. The competition is "The World of Malvasia", organized by Vinistra and the University of Zagreb.

20. Cantina Verace: Books and Wine with Corrado De Rosa and Piera Carlomagno

On May 14th, an appointment with the authors to talk about writing, passion and literature. Event titled "The crime of reading".

21. Vinorum: L'Aquila Capital of Abruzzo Wine

From May 16th to 18th, 40 wineries and a rich cultural program. A step towards L'Aquila Capital of Culture 2026.

22. Amarone Bertani 2015: 100 Points by James Suckling

Amarone della Valpolicella Classico wins top honors. Vintage influenced by climate change. Featured in Nick Jackson MW's "The Library."

23. Sandro Cavicchioli: The King of Lambrusco at the Wein Tour Cattolica

From May 16 to 18, the Lambrusco maestro will hold a masterclass at the Wein Tour Arena. His Monogram 2016 cuvée also won awards.

24. Tastings on the Move: The Flavor Train in Rovolon

On May 17 and 18, a food and wine tour by train among the cellars of the Euganean Hills. Reservations required, departures every 30 minutes.

25. Abano Wine Days 2025: 3 Days of Wine, Relaxation and Taste

From May 9th to 11th, 18 wineries and 5 restaurants in the urban thermal park of Abano Terme. Activities for the whole family in a welcoming setting.

26. Emidio Pepe: 60 Harvests of Abruzzese Passion

From Torano Nuovo to the world, Emidio Pepe's Montepulciano d'Abruzzo is today a symbol of quality and longevity. A family legacy passed down with passion.

27. The 40 Under 40 of Italian Wine

Young producers, communicators and sommeliers under 40. A new generation that brings innovation and biodiversity to the vineyard Italy.

28. CAP: Agea in Payment with 72.7 Million Euros

Between 8 and 9 May, Agea issued two decrees for the payment of Common Agricultural Policy aid. Including funds for the livestock sector.

By QUIDQUID. Wine press review of May 13, 2025.