Wine Press Review – Tuesday 3 June 2025
Welcome to the daily appointment with the wine news selected by QUIDQUID . Here is everything that wine lovers need to know today.
Sustainability & Innovation
- Lighter bottles for a greener wine: Elena Walch's commitment
The South Tyrolean winery Elena Walch launches a new “light” bottle for its Linea Selezione . The new “bourgogne” format weighs 395 grams (21% less than the original 500g), reducing the environmental impact of 64 tons of CO ₂ per year . A concrete step towards increasingly sustainable packaging.
- Dealcoholized yes, but with clarity: the decree that changes everything
The Ministry of Agriculture simplifies the production of dealcoholized and partially dealcoholized wines , welcoming the requests of businesses and consumers. Federvini applauds the measure that enhances production and responds to new trends in conscious consumption.
- PFAS in wine: the disturbing discovery
A study by PAN Europe reveals the presence of TFA (trifluoroacetic acid) in 45 out of 49 bottles analyzed, including Chianti (120 µg/l) and Prosecco (69 µg/l) . No traces instead in wines bottled before 1988. An alarm signal on the growing use of PFAS in the supply chain.
Promotion & Territory
- Emilia-Romagna invests 7 million for wine exports
A new regional call supports the promotion of Docg, Doc, Igp and Igt wines in non-EU countries. Available: 7.1 million euros , in addition to 25.7 million from the national call. Deadlines: 11 July (regional), 14 July (national).
- Italian Wine and the USA: Dialogue in Rome
US Secretary Brooke Rollins meets Minister Lollobrigida to strengthen agricultural cooperation between Italy and the US and promote the role of the United Nations in the sector.
Towards the IGT: the Coldiretti Cuneo project
Coldiretti Piemonte announces the creation of a promotional committee to obtain the IGT and underlines the importance of distinguishing dealcoholized wines from traditional denominations, to protect identity and quality.
Events & Awards
- Oscar del Vino 2025: Italy's wine on the red carpet
At the Roman ceremony organized by the Italian Sommelier Foundation , the best Italian labels were awarded in the red, white, rosé, sparkling, sweet and champagne categories, as well as the grappa of the year. Over 15,000 sommeliers were involved.
- Chianti d'autore: “Molino degli Innocenti” is Red of the Year
The Molino degli Innocenti label from Torre a Cona wins the Special Award from the 2025 Wines of Italy Guide . A triumph that celebrates the rebirth of a terroir on the outskirts of Florence, led by the Rossi brothers from Montelera .
- Rosé reigns in Vieste and Valtènesi
Two events celebrate the freshness of rosé wines:
Appointments in the area
Amarcord in Castel Guelfo: the Wine and Ciambella Festival
From June 27 to 29, the historic festival returns, celebrating traditions with the theme “ Amarcord ”. The municipality is looking for vintage photographs for a dive into memories.
Abbey Wines in Fossanova: Wine, Culture and Spirituality
From 6 to 8 June, over 30 wineries will be guests at the Fossanova Abbey for the event that combines monastic tradition and tastings . Part of the project “ Le Vie del Giubileo ”.
Wine Dinner with Quintodecimo in Milan
On Wednesday, June 11, the Isola restaurant hosts a gourmet dinner with wines from the Irpinia winery Quintodecimo . A starred evening created by chef Andrea Nani .
Carmine Divino in Medicina: wine, music and friggione
On June 7, the Church of Carmine hosts “Carmine Divino”: a food and wine event with tastings, music and free visits to the baroque churches in the center.
Open Air Cellars in Cesena: Youth, Wine and Inclusion
The “Cantine all'Aperto” event returns on June 7 with a special focus on the Teetotal Sommeliers : eight young people with special educational needs who will be the protagonists of the dining room service.
Wine Not? 2025: Wine Stops in Rometta
The 5th edition of the Wine Not? event, scheduled for August 3 in Sant'Andrea di Rometta , was presented to the Senate. An event between territorial promotion and wine culture.
Stories of Wine & Inclusion
Wine that does good: awards for solidarity wines
From the ethical project of the Arnaldo Caprai winery with over 200 refugees involved to the “ Vini Solidali ” competition promoted by the Il Mosaico Consortium , the world of wine confirms itself as a driving force for integration and solidarity .
Research & Awards
Mariangela Hungria wins the World Food Prize 2025
The Brazilian microbiologist wins the “Nobel Prize in Agriculture” for her studies on biological nitrogen . Her discoveries have revolutionized the cultivation of soy, corn, wheat and beans , with 40 million hectares involved in Brazil.
Renza Veglio, honorary citizen of Castiglione Falletto
The “mother of the Langhe”, guardian of Langhe cuisine with her Terrazza da Renza , receives honorary citizenship for a life dedicated to tradition, hospitality and memory.
Thanks for being with us! See you tomorrow with new news from the world of wine, always on QUIDQUID . Cheers!
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