Wine Press Review – Tuesday, July 22, 2025.

Wine Press Review – Tuesday 22 July 2025 .

structured and organized into five thematic macro-categories : Italian wineries , Italian wine , Italian oenology , International , Oenological events .

ITALIAN WINERIES

➤ Vigna Cunial: natural wine between rigour and biodiversity. The regenerative organic company in Traversetolo focuses on sustainable agronomic practices, a diverse range of wines, and a production philosophy centered on the harmony between man and nature.

➤ Cantine Morella, Lisa Gilbee's Primitivo against the grain From Australia to Salento: Lisa Gilbee's journey has given birth to a radical approach to Primitivo, combining passion and a rejection of the conventional.

➤ Villa Sparina Gavi 2023: among the best summer wines according to the NYT The only Italian wine cited by the New York Times , this Piedmontese white wins over with its freshness, elegance and versatility.

➤ The rebirth of the Ritratti Line by Cantina La-Vis A historic project that unites art and terroir, with six new labels inspired by original works and the result of the zoning of the Avisiane Hills.

➤ Vermentino winery awarded at the “Città del Vino” and by “Merum” Gold and silver in various categories for Sardinian sparkling wines and Vermentinos, confirming its production excellence.

➤ Terre d'Oltrepò: Controversy and uncertainty surrounding the appointment of a special administration . CEO Callegari raises the alarm: "The appointment of a special administration won't save the winery from liquidation." Tensions are high in the heart of the Oltrepò Pavese.

➤ Cantina di Ramuscello: Solidarity with Taste: €5,000 donated to the Community of Sant'Egidio from the sale of "Vino Terre" bottles, a project that combines quality and social commitment.

ITALIAN WINE

➤ Vinarius: Sales also declining in wine shops. 50% report a decline in the first half of 2025. Only the still white segment is holding up. Rosés are struggling.

➤ Overproduction and declining consumption: "Lower yields and plant closures" A system under stress: the wine remains in the cellar and the market evolves towards "easier" and refrigerated types.

➤ Local wines and specialties at Federica's newsstand in Terricciola. A newsstand that showcases the region: local honey and oil are also on sale. A replicable model?

➤ Valoritalia: lower volumes in 2024, but Italian wine holds firm . Over 2 billion certified bottles. The sector is struggling but demonstrating resilience, looking to a more sustainable future.

➤ A joint letter from the sector to the Government: "Let's protect Italian wine." Associations are mobilizing against threats to wine culture. Lollobrigida: "We won't back down."

➤ CMO Wine: deadlines for projects in third countries extended. The Lazio Region extends the deadline to July 31, 2025. Applications via the SIAN portal only.

➤ “We all made mistakes”: a reflection on identity-based wine. A bitter and lucid essay on the narrative drift of wine transformed into a “concept” rather than a product.

ITALIAN OENOLOGY

➤ Vinoteqa: the management software that simplifies professional wineries. An idea born as a joke, today it is a platform used throughout Italy to digitize and optimize wine lists.

➤ Avellino Oenology Course: the experimental winery will also be open from 2026. A comprehensive training program from vine to bottle, including wine communication and marketing.

INTERNATIONAL

➤ Ivan Trezzini is the new director of Ticinowine and IVVT . A change at the top for Ticino wine: a new phase of development and internationalization begins mid-August.

➤ Lorenzo Pasquini: from Rome to CEO of Château d'Yquem . An Italian at the helm of the most famous Sauternes. "Drink it young with tortellini and roast chicken."

➤ World production 2025: Australia and New Zealand survive. Ciatti's Global Market Report paints a picture of a global sector under stress. Poor harvests in California, below-average in Chile.

➤ France: Bankruptcies surge in the wine sector . 49% of insolvency proceedings in one year. Small businesses in Bordeaux and Nouvelle-Aquitaine are suffering the most.

WINE EVENTS

➤ “Maffioli in Cantina”: art, cuisine, and wine in eight stages. A festival celebrating the 100th anniversary of Giuseppe Maffioli's birth, featuring wineries, chefs, and journalists.

➤ "Abruzzo in Bolla": 50 wineries celebrate bubbles. A growing event showcasing the sparkling side of Abruzzo. A new location coming soon.

➤ "Twist of Tabar": Creative mixology with Esmeralda Castrogiovanni . Tabar Gin releases six new videos featuring the bar lady of Sips in Barcelona. Instagram is the stage.

➤ UAI-MTV agreement signed: wine tourism and astronomy together. The synergy between "Calici di Stelle" and "Le Notti delle Stelle" is born, for a summer of wine and starry skies.

➤ Colli Piacentini: "The Time of Choices" A public conference on July 25th to define concrete strategies for the future of Piacenza wines, with experts and institutions.

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