Wine Review – June 6, 2025

Wine Review – June 6, 2025

Welcome to the daily review of news from the world of wine, curated by QUIDQUID . Let's discover together the news, events and most fascinating stories that tell the story of Italian and international wine.

Territory and Tradition

Agricultural Friendships in Puglia: Two Winemakers United by Wine

In Puglia, two small producers join together to create wines that tell the identity of the territory. From peasant heritage to tourist awareness, wine becomes a cultural ambassador, an expression of the soil and human work. A project that celebrates the value of cooperation and agricultural resilience.

Oltrepò Pavese Enchants London: Award-Winning Shot at the World Food Photography Awards

An image of the Oltrepò Pavese vineyards, taken by Alessandro Anglisani, conquers the podium at the World Food Photography Awards 2025. The photograph awarded in the category “Wine Photographer of the Year – Places” enhances the authentic beauty of one of the oldest wine territories in Lombardy.

Tenuta Stella and the Orchids among the Rows: When Biodiversity is the Protagonist

In the Collio Friulano, Tenuta Stella stands out for its attention to the ecosystem: spontaneous orchids bloom among the vineyards, testifying to respectful agriculture and intact soil. A precious balance between viticulture and wild nature.

Events, Festivals and Wine Culture

Avellino Wine Center Inaugurated: A New Center for Excellence

The official inauguration of the Avellino Wine Center took place today, in the presence of academics, institutions and producers. The President of the Province, Rizieri Buonopane, underlined the strategic importance of the center for the training and promotion of Irpinian wine.

Cantine Aperte: 17 Years of Wine, Hospitality and Tourism

The event most loved by wine tourists is back: Cantine Aperte celebrates its seventeenth edition. From a pioneering initiative to a mass phenomenon, today it involves hundreds of wineries and attracts millions of visitors throughout Italy.

Franciacorta at MAR: 38 Wineries on Show on June 9th

The MAR Museum in Ravenna will host the Franciacorta Festival , with guided tastings, masterclasses and the excellence of 38 producers. An opportunity to explore the different souls of one of the greatest Italian sparkling wines.

Poggio della Dogana: Author's Dinner between Romagna and Asia

The “Cene al Poggio” festival kicks off in Castrocaro on June 13. The first event features Mattia Borroni’s refined cuisine paired with the Asian flavors of chef Len Ingco for a gastronomic dialogue between cultures.

Wine and International Markets

Italian Wine in Asia: Opportunities from Expo Osaka 2025

Massimiliano Giansanti (Confagricoltura) highlights at the Osaka Expo the potential of Italian wine in Asia, especially in Japan, South Korea and China. A sector that can still grow, opening up to new markets such as India and Vietnam.

Japan Loves Italian Wine: Quality and Culture in Harmony

Luigi Scordamaglia (Filiera Italia) confirms: the Japanese share with Italy the culture of detail and quality. A precious market that generated 184 million euros of exports in 2024.

China: Wine Returns, Whites and Digital on the Rise

After the tariff crisis, China sees wine imports growing, especially Australian ones. But white wines and social communication are also changing wine consumption in the Celestial Empire.

Investments and Business

Folonari Invests 9 Million: New Facilities and Hospitality

The historic Tuscan company Ambrogio e Giovanni Folonari Tenute is betting big on the future, investing 9 million euros in facilities and hospitality in Chianti, Montalcino and Bolgheri. A sign of confidence in a time of uncertainty.

Harvest 2025: Overproduction Alarm, Uprooting Under Study

Italy risks a wine surplus. With cellars full and exports slowing, Europe is proposing new flexible measures to avoid the collapse of the sector, including emergency uprooting.

Garda DOC between Horeca and GDO: Conference on Data and Strategies

The meeting promoted by the Garda DOC Consortium ended with a double analysis: performance in distribution and perception among professionals in the sector. The data will guide future choices to strengthen the denomination.

Wine and Innovation

Adriano Zago: “Piwi and Dealcolati, Attention to the Industrial Model”

Biodynamic winemaker Adriano Zago presents his new Tuscan wine “differently rosé” and issues a warning: innovation must be managed carefully so as not to distort the identity of viticulture.

Alcohol-Dealt Wines, Stop Until 2026: Lack of Fiscal Recognition

The market is there, but in Italy wines under 0.5% vol are not yet sellable: the tax regime will only come into force in 2026. In the meantime, production is being outsourced to Germany and Spain.

Stories and People

Eleonora Bianchi: From the Toga to the Glass in Franciacorta

Right to happiness: Former lawyer Eleonora Bianchi founds Terre d'Aenòr , an artisanal winery in Franciacorta inspired by beauty, sustainability, and family. Each plot is a color in a wine palette.

Bill Koch, the Wine Collector: 8,000 Bottles Up for Auction for $15 Million

American tycoon Bill Koch is auctioning off his encyclopedic wine collection: a three-day auction at Christie's with legendary labels. "Impossible to drink them all," he said.

Trump Winery Rejected by NYT: “Inconsistent and Boring Wines”

Eric Asimov, wine critic for the New York Times , pans the Trump family's Virginia winery, calling it patriotic in image but unconvincing in the glasses.

Cantina San Marino: Success at the Wein Tour Cattolica 2025

The Cantina di San Marino thanks the public for the participation and appreciation received during the Wein Tour of Cattolica . Until next time, for a new toast together!

Global Look

Georgia, Tradition and Amphorae: A Journey Through Shumi Estate and Twins Wine House

In Kakheti, two Georgian wineries demonstrate how the use of qvevri, traditional underground amphorae, can be harmonized with modern viticulture. An example of respect for history and wine biodiversity.

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