Wine Press Review – Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Italian Wineries

- San Michele Appiano renews for Appius

In Appiano (BZ), the San Michele Appiano Winery inaugurates a new, cutting-edge space dedicated to the Appius cuvée. Contemporary design by architect Walter Angonese, it features 14 custom-designed tanks for precision aging.

- Turina celebrates 100 grape harvests

The Turina winery in Moniga del Garda celebrates 100 years of harvesting with a shower of awards: the Molmenti Trophy and the Gran Priorato del Lugana, as well as the Tre Bicchieri for the 2023 Fontanamora. A century of excellence in Valtenesi.

- Among the rows of vines at Santissima di Gussago: “An encyclopedia-worthy vintage”

In Franciacorta, Cantina La Santissima is enjoying a textbook 2025. Owner Sabrina Gozio recounts a "nearly perfect" winemaking year, combining history and terroir on Colle Barbisone.

- Farewell to Mariano Biagi, pioneer of the Colonnella winery

Mariano Biagi, the man behind the transformation of his family's farm into a top-notch winery in Colonnella (TE), has passed away. A life dedicated to wine, he now runs the business with his sons Luca and Fabrizio.

- Glasses by the Sea: 10 Wineries with a Sea View

From the Furore Fjord to the Amalfi Coast, a sensory journey through panoramic vineyards and salty glasses. Among the protagonists: Marisa Cuomo and Le Vigne di Raito, authentic winemaking experiences overlooking the sea.

- Summer in a Glass: Girasasso and Michele Simoni

The stars of the summer: the Viognier "La Volpe & l'Uva" from the Girasasso winery (Maremma Toscana DOC) and the Lagrein "Zio Bepi" from Michele Simoni (Val di Cembra, Trento). Two innovative choices that reflect climate sensitivity and production vision.

Italian Wine and Italian Oenology

- Italian wine: an identity to be defended

CREA reaffirms the importance of wine as a cultural heritage and economic pillar. Science, cohesion, and transparency are key to addressing global challenges and boosting competitiveness.

- Institutional campaign: the Government defends wine

Federvini and the Italian government have joined forces to develop a communications strategy to protect wine from prohibitionist tendencies. Wine is a symbol of Mediterranean civilization and "conscious drinking."

- CIA to the Government: promotion, education and structural measures

The Wine Table is making concrete requests: educational campaigns, support for young people, and tools to address the US consumer crisis and tariffs.

- Italian wine: less consumption, unsold wine

Domestic consumption is falling dramatically: from 16.6 liters per capita in 1970 to less than 5 today. Prices and health concerns are pushing the public to cut back, while wine remains in the cellars.

- New national strategy to promote wine

Palazzo Chigi hosts the main players in the supply chain to build a shared vision against neo-prohibitionism and in favor of opening up to new markets.

- The Government is focusing on wine: 8.1 billion in exports

With the ColtivaItalia project, one billion euros has been allocated to agriculture. Wine, which achieved record exports in 2024, is at the heart of the national economic recovery.

- Confeuro: We need new markets and a balanced narrative.

Andrea Tiso calls for more accurate communication about wine and international openness to reduce dependence on markets under attack (such as the USA).

- Lazio harvest: 8%

Confagricoltura Latina expects an 8% increase in harvests in Lazio. This is good news for regional agriculture, especially at a challenging time for the entire agri-food sector.

International

- France: Sales in large-scale retail trade plummet

FranceAgriMer reports a -3% in volume sales in French large-scale retail trade in the first half of 2025. Champagne is also struggling, awaiting the consequences of US tariffs.

- UK: Production boom but concerns over costs

In 2024, English wine is expected to grow in size and sales (3%). There are 238 active wineries, over 1,100 vineyards, and exports are set to increase by 35%. However, operating costs are putting the sector on high alert.

- US tariffs: EU calls for clarity, but it will take months

The EU is seeking agreements to eliminate tariffs on products like wine, but the situation remains uncertain. Trump's executive order is stirring up tensions, and companies fear price increases and export delays.

- Bordeaux in crisis: Global Food buys Château La Rivière

255 companies facing bankruptcy, plans for distillation and estate sales: the French crisis is attracting investment funds. The case of Château La Rivière, acquired by Global Food, is just the first sign.

Wine Events

Acqui Wine Days: August 4-10 in Acqui Terme

Tastings, masterclasses, talks, and food pairings in the heart of Gran Monferrato. Focus on Valle Bagnario passito wines and "Wine Nights."

- Vinalia 2025 in Guardia Sanframondi (BN)

From August 4th to 10th, the Percorso del Gusto (Taste Trail) returns to the narrow streets of the Sannio village. Local wines and food are featured in an event that has celebrated tradition for over thirty years.

- The book "The Served Journey" at the former Experimental Winery of Barletta

Saturday, March 15, 2025, presentation with tasting at the Municipal Library. A cultural event that unites words and wine, revitalizing a symbolic site for Apulian viticulture.

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