Wine Press Review – Wednesday 28 May 2025

Events

Vignaioli in Fortezza 2025: Success Despite the Rain

Civitella del Tronto hosted the second edition of Vignaioli in Fortezza , organized by ForTerra, on May 11-12. Over 40 producers and more than 200 labels animated an “artisanal” event in the true sense of the word, with spirits, accessories and a quality food area, including the famous SantoPalato tavern. The public, numerous despite the bad weather, confirmed the growing value of the event.

Cantine Aperte 2025: Record Turnout Across Italy

The 32nd edition of the event exceeded all expectations. Tastings, music, yoga among the vineyards and real parties animated the Italian wineries. Great enthusiasm in Abruzzo and Umbria, where 70 thousand euros were collected for AIRC.

Vinaltum 2025 closes with growth

Schloss Freudenstein in San Michele Appiano hosted over 800 visitors and 120 Italian and international wineries. The masterclasses were sold out and there was great satisfaction with the quality and participation.

Sports and wine hand in hand: 'Cellars in the pool' in Lanciano

Second edition of the event dedicated to wine and wellness: round tables, tastings and sports activities at the Lanciano Sport Center with guests from the world of wine and medicine.

"Vulcanico Serprino": on June 21st summer starts from the Euganean Hills

At the Praglia Abbey, 25 companies will present over 40 versions of Serprino, including sparkling wines and “Sui Lieviti”, with an eye on the recent evolution of the specifications.

Market and Report

Italian wine grows in 2025: 1.7% sales and 2% exports

According to Mediobanca, Italian companies expect moderate growth for the current year, with particularly positive performances for sparkling wines (4.4% sales, 6.1% exports). Still wines, on the other hand, estimate more moderate growth.

Internationalization at 46.6%: almost one bottle out of two consumed abroad

The sector has a strong foreign projection: in 2024 the ratio between exports and consumption reached 46.6%. Italy remains the leading exporting country in terms of quantity, second in terms of value behind France.

Italian exports recover in 2025, but domestic consumption falls

The first quarter of 2025 shows positive signs abroad (8% in value), while in Italy there is a drop in sales in the off-trade channel (-1.5% in value, -4% in volume), a sign of still weak domestic demand.

Wine and Investments: Focus on Wine Tourism and New Markets

Companies are looking at new segments: wine tourism, non-alcohol consumers and foreign markets. Interest in investments in Tuscany, Friuli-Venezia Giulia and the islands is growing.

Trends and Crisis

France: Vineyard prices plummet, even in Bordeaux

In 2024, a 5% drop in turnover of French agricultural land is recorded. The vineyards for PDO spirits lose almost 10% of their value. PDO wine lands are holding up better (-1.1%).

Trentino: winemakers raise their voices

Open letter from members of Trentino cooperatives: «Enough rhetoric, we need real changes». Criticism of the current system and merciless comparison with the Alto Adige model.

Highway Code and drop in alcohol consumption are more worrying than climate

Italian companies fear new road regulations, youth consumerism, and continued economic uncertainty more than the climate crisis.

Companies & Production

Wine is a family affair: here's who's in charge

65% of the sector's assets are still in the hands of families. At the top of the 2024 ranking: Cantine Riunite-GIV (€676.6 million), Argea (€464.2 million), IWB (€401.9 million).

Cantina Rotaliana opens a wine shop between wine and conviviality

The new space in Mezzolombardo (TN) combines sales, tastings and hospitality. Teroldego Rotaliano and Trentodoc are enhanced.

Fratelli Pardi Winery: A Century of Sagrantino and Passion

Founded in 1919 and reborn in 2002, the company focuses on vineyards, typicity and terroir. The new generation continues to enhance an identity deeply rooted in Montefalco.

Ramaddini Winery and the new panoramic terrace in Marzamemi

An ancient silo transformed into a sea viewpoint for a multisensory wine experience between history and innovation.

Territories and Culture

US Delegation Visits the Prosecco DOCG Hills

From May 12 to 17, American journalists visited Conegliano-Valdobbiadene for an immersive tour. “One of the most beautiful and steepest regions I have ever seen,” said Patrick Comiskey.

Valdobbiadene beyond Prosecco: craftsmanship and traditions

A heritage that goes beyond wine: shops, historic businesses and community life animate the DOCG hills. Promoting the territory also means telling its soul.

In the vineyards around the Mille Abbey: history and wine between Pisa and Chianti

In Terricciola, the Gaslini Alberti counts have transformed the ancient abbey into a cutting-edge production hub in the heart of the Terre di Pisa, with 100 hectares of vineyards and 500,000 bottles per year.

Insights & Cultural Events

VinoVip Forte dei Marmi: focus on white “fine wines”

The summer edition of VinoVip returns on June 8-9. Over 40 producers are expected. The central theme: prestigious whites, protagonists of the winemaking future according to young experts.

'The Space of the Word': Cucinella talks about 'Empathy' in Cantina Bentivoglio

The philosophical-linguistic review welcomes architect Mario Cucinella to reflect on the meaning of the word “empathy”, between architecture, language and wine.

This review is curated by QUIDQUID – Wine News for Connoisseurs. Next update: Thursday, May 29, 2025. See you tomorrow with new toasts of news!