News “Ten years after Giacomo Tachis” with wines which, after his vision, changed Italy Homage to “technical architect of tricolor wine renaissance” with “Somm is the Future”, Assolenologi and Italian wineries-icon at Vinitaly 2026 Verona, 15.04.2026
News “The Pink Race” toasts with “white pearl”: Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie wine of “Giro d’Italia” Presented the project between the new “Offical Wine” and the great cycling event. President of Consortium Luca Rigotti: “strategic choice” Verona, 15.04.2026
News Glera of future, vineyards resistant to diseases which keep original identity intact Consorzio del Prosecco Docg and Vivai Rauscedo bring at Vinitaly 2026 the result of new microvinifications of new crossings in tasting Verona, 14.04.2026
News VINITALY 2026 Dealcoholized wines, in 2026, +90% in Italian production is expected with an export share at 91% Uiv-Vinitaly Observatory. For the bigs of the sector, the success of Italian No-Lo plays on made in Italy and, in future, on vineyards on the label Verona, 15.04.2026
News SCENARIOS The turnover deriving from wine tourism amounts to 3.1 billion euros for Italian companies Verona, 14.04.2026
News NEWS Wine & restoration, Fipe-Uiv Observatory arises to support the growth of two sectors Verona, 14.04.2026
News SCENARIO Wine, businesses and institutions more united than ever to face challenges and seize opportunities The message and visions of “Tavolo Vino” reunited today at Vinitaly 2026 in Verona by the Minister of Agriculture Francesco Lollobrigida Verona, 14.04.2026
News Wine industry reacts to its question with the “International Academy of Healthy Drinking” Signorvino presented the board of scientists who will study longevity to cope with scientific rigor an often simplified debate Verona, 14.04.2026
News VINITALY 2026 “Super Tuscans”, authors of the “renaissance” of Tuscany, still protagonists in the glass Verona, 13.04.2026
News Wine & retail: in 2025 drop of volumes, value holds. Sparkling wines are recovering, premium rise According to Circana research, presented at a round table at Vinitaly 2026, consumers push average price up Verona, 13.04.2026
News NEWS Culture of wine and vine Unesco heritage? An idea for the future is shaped at Vinitaly The first seeds of a possible path of visit at Veronafiere of Eu Commissioner of Agriculture Christophe Hansen, and dg Oiv John Barker Verona, 13.04.2026
News VINITALY 2026 Wine, export drops (-34% in 2026), but new markets grow among Mercosur (+45%) and India (+165%) Federvini Observatory with Nomisma and TradeLab analyzes with Minister of Enterprises and Made in Italy Adolfo Urso. Ponti: “resilient businesses” Verona, 13.04.2026
News Accessibility, digital visibility, synergies: here’s how Italian wine tourism can continue to grow Movimento Turismo del Vino-Ceseo: visitor numbers rose in 2025, but getting to the wineries is often complicated Verona, 13.04.2026
News IN THE GLASS Trentodoc Giulio Ferrari and Ferrari Riserva Lunelli: a time travel in the “Family Archive” Strong of a sparkling wine tradition without equals, the Lunelli challenges time to tickle the potential of sparkling wine aging Verona, 12.04.2026
News WINE & DIGITAL Agea transforms Italian wine cartography into an immersive and accessible experience The app prototype was launched which includes the narration of companies, and Italian territories to be passed to future generations Verona, 12.04.2026
News An Italian wine for Macron: the Pope gifts the French President a bottle of Amarone Aneri The “limited edition”, with a drawing by Mimmo Paladino, was delivered by the Pope in the audience with the Head of State and his wife Brigitte Verona, 12.04.2026
News Prosecco Doc toasts to a 2025 export with plus sign, growing by +2.3% at a world level Definitive data of the Consortium: 667 million bottles (+1.1%), 82% on markets. Th Usa leading (+23.3%), Uk and France for 3,6 billion euros Verona, 11.04.2026
News Premium wines will still grow in next years to compensate the decline of low segment In the ranking of the most promising made in Italy markets, there are Japan, Mexico, Korea, brazil and Vietnam, for Uiv-Vinitaly Observatory Verona, 12.04.2026
News WINE & POLITICS Vinitaly 2026, on April 14 Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at Veronafiere Verona, 12.04.2026
News THE UPDATE “Cantina Italia”, wine stocks remain high and stable: in March 2026 +5.7% on 2025 55.9 million hectoliters and 5.3 of musts, according to last report by Icqrf. 20 denominations make up 58.3% of the total Rome, 12.04.2026
News LEGISLATION Natural low-alcohol wines, a distinct definition from dealcoholized is needed for Confcooperative Verona, 12.04.2026
News ISTAT DATA PROCESSING In Veneto leader in wine export, Verona confirms to be the most performing province in Italy Verona, 10.04.2026
News SCENARIOS In Europe, the theme of “health warning” returns in the labels of alcoholic drinks in Beca revision The proposal in the draft by European Parliament Committee on Public Health. Unione Italiana Vini (Uiv): “worrying and incoherent signal” Strasbourg, 09.04.2026
News FROM APRIL 10 TO 13 Natural wine meets “sustainable cuisine”, embraces wellness, and narrates itself to wine lovers It is time for “Summa” at Alois Lageder, “ViniVeri -Vini secondo natura” in Cerea and “VinNatur Tasting” in Gambellara, celebrating “wine artisans” Magrè, 08.04.2026
News THE ANALYSIS A “complex and selective”2025 for wine listed in Stock Exchange: in 2026 uncertainties remain Milan, 09.04.2026
News SNAPSHOT Market changes, but wine remains “the most appreciated by Italians” in the last 25 years It maintains a stable “share” involving 56.9% of people, according to publication “Thirty years of everyday life” by Istat Rome, 08.04.2026
News THE MESSAGE VinNatur Tasting: “producers: don’t bring flawed wines”. The call by Angiolino Maule President VinNatur: “it is time to call a flaw with its name. Natural wine must have none. They don’t have to be considered “normality”” Gambellara, 08.04.2026
News NEWS Asti Docg officially becomes also “Rosè”: it will be a blend of Moscato and Brachetto grapes Asti, 08.04.2026
News E-commerce of wine: boom of searches (+10% in 3 months), sparkling wines protagonists for 52% Vinitaly 2026: Trovaprezzi analysis examines digital interests, catalogs, purchase choices and market dynamics Milan, 08.04.2026
News From Abruzzo to Hermitage: Chiara Pepe will head vineyard and winery at Domaine de La Chapelle Already heading the very famous Emidio Pepe, the young Italian enologist appointed by the Frey family in the Rhône Valley Crozes-Hermitage, 07.04.2026
News WINE AND FOOD TOURISM In 2026, 18 million Italians doing wine tourism are estimated, increasing by 4.5 million on 2024 Study by Vini Lombardia-Ascovilo (headed by Giovanna Prandini) Consortia and Roberta Garibaldi. More tastings in the winery with wine-food pairing Milan, 07.04.2026
News WINE AND ART Ornellaia Vendemmia d’Artista 2023, “La Vitalità” by Marina Abramovic in auction by Bonhams From June 11 to 23, the great unique formats signed by world-class artist with proceeds to Solomon R.Guggenheim Foundation Bolgheri, 07.04.2026
News Angelini Wines & Estates and Arnaldo Caprai: “Not just an acquisition, but a true partnership” Alberto Lusini (CEO of Angelini Wines & Estates): “We want to grow together”. Marco Caprai: “A great opportunity for us and for Umbria” Montefalco, 04.04.2026
News Wine and commercial synergies, here is project “Galaxy - World Wine Network” The new network which integrates the resources of Terre Cevico, Medici Ermete and Cantine Giacomo Montresor to grow in the world Reggio Emilia, 02.04.2026
News INCREASINGLY MORE APPRECIATED Vermentino, the most dynamic and authentic ambassador of the different souls of Maremma “Vermentino Grand Prix” 2026 by Consorzio Vini Maremma Toscana: here the “Top 10” of the best expressions of white wine symbol of territory Castiglione della Pescaia, 02.04.2026
News THE PROJECT From Barbera to Dolcetto Piedmont tests dealcoholized and low alcohol wines on native vine varieties The collaboration Italy-France gave life to “Devin0”: aim, cope with climate change and the ongoing evolution of consumption Castagnito, 02.04.2026
News Gianni Moriani: “wine is not a commodity nor a financial asset, but it arises to stay together” The historian tracks the sector “state of the art” among consumption drop and high stocks, markups, fragmentation and communication beyond fairs Venice, 31.03.2026
News WINE PATRONAGE “The voice of Biondi-Santi” No. 5: continuity across “Generations” Holden School of Writing of Turin for the artistic project of the “cradle” estate of Brunello di Montalcino in the launch of new vintages Montalcino, 01.04.2026
News WINE AND TERRITORIES Trentodoc toasts to stability: in 2025 values at 180 million euros, volumes hold Trento, 01.04.2026
News WINE & AFFAIRS Arnaldo Caprai, symbol of Sagrantino di Montefalco, in the portfolio of Angelini Wines & Estates Montefalco, 01.04.2026
News SYNERGIES Aspiring Masters of Wine “in the classroom” in Italy with Istituto Grandi Marchi The institute which brings together 18 Italian top companies is sponsor of MoW: in Puglia, at Cantine Rivera, the advanced training course Andria, 31.03.2026
News A “wine pact” between Langhe and Japan looking to viticulture, wine tourism and trade “Langhe - Yoichi Alliance” was signed between the district of Yoichi and a group of Langhe producers headed by Bera to create a cultural bridge Neviglie, 31.03.2026
News United by sparkling wines: Val d’Oca (Prosecco Docg) will distribute Champagne Encry in Italy Partnership on the Italian market between a leading Prosecco name and the only Italian-owned Champagne Maison (Enrico Baldin and Nadia Nicoli) Valdobbiadene, 30.03.2026
News Reduce production and affirm the role of wine in a virtuous lifestyle: the future is here Messages from “Forum in Masseria” No. 6 by Bruno Vespa at the table with wine sector, haute cuisine and promotion top players Manduria, 30.03.2026
News THE REFLECTION Gianni Fabrizio: “I seek a new wine story: more emotion, fewer scores without disowning them” The historic wine signature leaves Gambero Rosso for which he was co-curator of guide “Vini d’Italia”. “Right moment for new stimuli” Rome, 30.03.2026
News NEXT GENERATION Case history: if wine talents move abroad and conquer great goals Rudimante Belardi named “Sommelier of the year” in Norway, Andrea Martinisi will represent New Zealand at the world contest of Sommellerie Rome, 29.03.2026
News Climate, vineyard defense, sustainability and microvinification: Franciacorta looks to the future Presented the “Research & Development Activity Report” 2026. Over 3,500 hectares of vineyard surface in 2025 with Pinot Noir still growing Cazzago San Martino, 27.03.2026
News US tariffs, a reversed trend: in 2025 imported wines outperformed American ones NielsenIq data analyzed by Paolo Battegazzore (Vinattieri 1385 - Import Marchesi Antinori): “we will evaluate the effects of the first quarter 2026” Napa, 29.03.2026
News Brazil, wine market grows led by sparkling wines and premiumization effect Ita-Italian Trade Agency: in 2025 imports reached 58 million dollars, at +6.8% on 2024. Italy at 42.8 million euros (+3.7%) Brasilia, 28.03.2026
News Wine dominates online auctions in Italy: in 2025, on Catawiki, it was the most purchased category 300,000 bottles auctioned off in one year. Wine icons such as Sassicaia and Masseto at the top, but also the myth of Burgundy Romanée-Conti Milan, 27.03.2026
News EU-USA Agreement on duties, plenary vote by the European Parliament today Federvini: signal of responsibility, now move forward with a stable and ongoing dialogue to ensure its implementation Brussels, 26.03.2026
News Roco Winery, the company of Herita Usa (the Marzotto family) acquires vineyards of Domaine Lumineux The estate in Oregon founded by director Francis Ford Coppola. Conzonato: “the acquisition reconfirms the belief in territory potential” Fossalta di Portogruaro, 27.03.2026
News SCENARIO Export, 2026 of made in Italy starts badly, at -4.6% on 2025. With agri-food at -7.7% Istat note on foreign trade “read” by president Ita-Italian Trade Agency, Matteo Zoppas: “it is still more important to control markets” Rome, 23.03.2026
News WORLD & CLASSIFICATIONS “The World’s Most Admired Wine Brands” 2026: Antinori No. 2 overall and leader in Europe In the classifications of the most admired brands in wine world also Gaja, Ornellaia, Frescobaldi, Tignanello (always Antinori), Sassicaia, Planeta New York, 27.03.2026
News Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie is the “Official Wine” of Giro d’Italia 2026 President of Consortium Luca Rigotti: “an important step to affirm the value of the denomination and its leadership on international markets” Verona, 26.03.2026
News THE EVENT Vinitaly 2026: Italian wine strikes back to move beyond the complexity of the present Under the world spotlights at Veronafiere (April 12-15), a sector which is worth 1.1% of Italian GDP among new trends and ever changing markets Rome, 26.03.2026
News FOcus at VINITALY 2026 A special promotional plan to revitalize Italian wine in the US, hit by Trump’s tariffs The proposal by Coldiretti and Filiera Italia, with American importer Victor Oscar Schwartz, joining via video link Rome, 26.03.2026
News APRIL 11TH “OperaWine” 2026, homage to the history and present of great Italian wine by “Wine Spectator” In the “preview” of Vinitaly 2026, in Verona, in the glass the best of 150 Italian wineries among “Legacy Icons”, “Classics” and “New Voices” Verona, 26.03.2026
News WINE & DESIGN The aesthetics of wine protagonist at “Vinitaly Design Award” with master Michelangelo Pistoletto Over 280 competing projects in 2026 award “to the packaging which narrates identity, quality and brand value” (and with also WineNews in the jury Verona, 26.03.2026
News Wine & enterprise: “healthy” company management according to Renzo Cotarella, ceo Marchesi Antinori The report of one of wine top managers in “Wine Market Forum” by the Chiasso-Cotarella Wine Consulting Firm Castiglione in Teverina, 24.03.2026
News SNAPSHOT 9 out of 10 Italians have drunk wine in the past year, with territory as the first driver of choice Analysis by Nomisma Wine Monitor. Denis Pantini: “regular consumers are decreasing in younger age groups, and consumption is mostly occasional” Bologna, 24.03.2026
News THE INITIATIVE In San Michele all’Adige, young Italian winemakers and oil masters compete through wines and oils At the Mach Foundation, from March 25 to 27, “ Bacchus and Minerva” No. 23 in scene, the contest dedicated to agricultural institutes of Italy San Michele all’Adige, 23.03.2026
News PROMOTION IN THE WORLD Chianti explains itself in China, where 5 out of every 100 bottles of Tuscan red wine exported go The Consortium headed by Giovanni Busi, from today to March 26 at Vinitaly China 2026 in Chengdu. “Complex market, but strategic for future” Chengdu, 23.03.2026
News EDUCATION Sanguis Jovis No. 9 on “artificial”: how humans enhance, not oppose, nature The project promoted by Banfi Foundation is back in Montalcino (July 6-10), the High School of Sangiovese. Focus on know-how in vineyard Montalcino, 20.03.2026
News Finarte auction: podium to Henri Jayer, Italy on top with Giacomo Conterno and Soldera Case Basse Guido Groppi, responsible of the Wine and Spirits Department: “the demand is extended also to niche Italian wineries” Milan, 23.03.2026
News INTERPRETATION Germany of wine, “a strong market for those who adapt. Italy leading” Speech by René Sorrentino, ceo Ges Sorrentino in the Forum on wine market by the Chiasso-Cotarella Wine Consulting Firm Castiglione in Teverina, 19.03.2026
News ITALIAN EXCELLENCE More than 150 “Museimpresa” museums in Italy preserve and enhance its heritage for the public Leone de Castris is a new addition, preserving rare bottles of wine, antique machinery, tools, memorabilia, and valuable documents Salice Salentino, 22.03.2026
News Wine towards a “new Renaissance”. In the vineyard, but also at a cultural and social level From “Meet again Giulio Gambelli” by Pasquale Forte (Podere Forte), the reflections by Jacky Rigaux, Aubert de Villaine, Mario Fregoni and Angelo Gaja Castiglione d'Orcia, 20.03.2026
News IDEAS OF FUTURE “Regenerative” agriculture in vineyard with project “Regenerate to grow” by Bayer The first results and development of a project which involved San Felice, Fontanafredda, Marcello del Majno and Montaribaldi Coriano, 12.03.2026
News SPARKLING WINES The status of Italian sparkling wines according to Marcello Lunelli, vicepresident Ferrari Speech for the Forum on the wine market occurring today at the Intrecci Academy by the Chiasso-Cotarella Wine Consulting Firm Castiglione in Teverina, 19.03.2026
News Pasqua: wine, international art and Italian culture in the new project of patronage Veneto winery unveils wine and the artwork signed with artist Cb Hoyo and supports Verona Roman Theater. Since 2018, 7 million euros invested Verona, 18.03.2026
News NEWS Also Tuscany of wine aims to its bubbles: Igt Toscana becomes also sparkling wine Green light by the Wine Committee to amend regulations, now the dossier in the EU. Cesare Cecchi (Consorzio Vino Toscana): “an important opportunity” Florence, 18.03.2026
News CURIOSITY “The Wine of Champions”, the project which unites football champions and wine by Fabio Cordella In the “dream team” Ronaldinho, Zamorano, Roberto Carlos, Candela and not only. And also the Tv series produced by a great world media-company arrives Dusseldorf, 17.03.2026
News AT PROWEIN Mezzacorona is “the best Italian cooperative in the past 25 years”, according to Mundus Vini The award to Trentino group headed by Luca Rigotti, umpteenth international recognition to one of the jewels of the most virtuous cooperation in Italy Dusseldorf, 17.03.2026
News SCENARIO Presence, concreteness, flexibility, attention to costs: the future of wine The sentiments coming from WineNews meetings at ProWein with producers and trade. A fair which returns to the origins with a focus on Europe Dusseldorf, 17.03.2026
News Wine tourism, in structured wineries +16.8% of visitors and +21.4% of direct sales per year “Report Wine Suite” 2026 anticipations state it which was presented at Vinitaly Tourism 2026 in preview confirming the focus of the sector at the fair Verona, 16.03.2026
News WINE AND TERRITORIES Pinot Grigio delle Venezie, the greatest white Doc of Italy holds: transparency and value The strategy of the Consortium headed by Luca Rigotti which aims to the new digital version of Tricolor State Seal Milan, 13.03.2026
News WINE AND AWARDS Meininger awards Prosecco and its great standard-bearer, Giancarlo Moretti Polegato (Villa Sandi) Veneto producer is the “International Wine Entrepreneur of the Year” in “Meininger Award” 2026. “Award not only to Villa Sandi, but to the territory” Dusseldorf, 15.03.2026
News “Mundus Vini” 2026: Fantini “Best Italian Wine Producer”, Italy at the top (with 787 medals) “Grand Gold” are 8 (on 46 in total), 446 “Gold” and 333 “Silver” ahead of Spain, Portugal, France and Germany and with 40 “Best of Show” (on 182) Neustadt an der Weinstraße, 12.03.2026
News STRATEGIES Proposals of Legacoop Agroalimentare: stop to new plantings, detailed stocks, and more liquidity Furthermore, Coordination of wine cooperatives doesn’t rule out emergency measures like extirpation and distillation Rome, 11.03.2026
News SCENARIO China, export of wine breaks down but one invests: Ethica Wines acquired Interprocom Cantine Divine The reality (participated by Isa, the holding company of Curia of Trento) means creating a new “local platform for Italian wine development in China” Miami, 10.03.2026
News Asti flies to China defying the trends of the rest of wine. And Asia becomes third market Data by Asti Docg Consortium highlight the growth of the denomination in the East in a 2025 penalized by the Usa and Russia on markets Asti, 11.03.2026
News TRADING DESK Export Italian wine in 2025: Veneto, Tuscany and Piedmont on the podium, but in slight drop on 2024 Istat data reported by WineNews: the land of Prosecco close to last year values (-1.2%). Lombardy and Friuli Venezia Giulia in growth Rome, 11.03.2026
News IN MILAN, ON MARCH 17 From Burgundy myths to great Barolos, from Supertuscans to real rarities in auction with Finarte Top lot Henri Jayer and Romanée-Conti, but also Monfortino, Poderi Marcarini, Ornellaia, Tignanello, Montevertine, Sassicaia and Soldera Case Basse Milan, 05.03.2026
News TRENDS Italian wine is global, but wine lists in restaurants remain local, according to a Trinko analysis Despite our country is one of the main wine powers in the world, in venues, 70-75% of labels come from the same region Milan, 10.03.2026
News DATA The trend of winery stocks in Italy doesn’t change: in February 2026 +5,8% on 2025 58.6 million hectoliters of wine and 6 of musts, the “stocks” of Italy according to “Cantina Italia”. 20 Pdos and Pgis make up 58% of the total Rome, 10.03.2026
News “In Auction For Smiles”, 23,400 euros collected for Operation Smile Italia Ets Foundation Among wine top lots donated from wineries for charity, one goes from Antinori to Podernuovo to Palazzone, from San Leonardo to Sassicaia to Ornellaia Rome, 09.03.2026
News VISIONS FOR THE FUTURE Wine and young people will be the focus at the Assoenologi Forum in the Florence on March 13th The president Riccardo Cotarella, said, “It’s not enough to just talk to young people, we must learn to listen to them. We need clear language” Florence, 05.03.2026
News SYNERGIES Collio and Colli Orientali del Friuli Consortia join forces in a temporary association for promotion A common project to know with major strength and using experiences the respective territories and great wines from Friuli Trieste, 06.03.2026
News The art of wine and that of gardening join in the network of “Great Italian Gardens” In 2026 guide, Ca’ del Bosco, in the heart of Franciacorta, and Castiglion del Bosco, among Montalcino vineyards, enter Cernobbio, 07.03.2026
News PURCHASE CHANNELS Remote direct wine sales to private in the EU has 70% margins, 30% on-shelf Assoenologi and Direct from Italy in Masi Monteleone 21 wineries in Valpolicella: with dclining markets, b2c tool of stability and growth Sant'Ambrogio di Valpolicella, 06.03.2026
News AWARDS “Forbes Italia”: here the 100 “Iconic Wineries”, wineries of excellence of Italian wine Also 11 special Awards entrusted (including Baglio di Pianetto, Bellavista, Lungarotti, Ca’ del Bosco, Col di Lamo, Di Meo, San Leonardo...) Milan, 06.03.2026
News Dealcoholized wines grow among “health enthusiasts”. But are they ultra-processed to remove alcohol? Zero ethanol is a plus and fewer calories, explains Smartfood. But Ananda Roy (Circana) warns: “there are more additives than in a normal wine” Milan, 02.03.2026
News THE INITIATIVE Wine e medals: Prosecco Doc toasts also at the Paralympic Games of Milan Cortina 2026 Prosecco Doc Consortium continues in its olympic partnership: “it is not a recognition we receive, it is a commitment we renew” Treviso, 04.03.2026
News IDEAS OF TERRITORY The relaunch of Monferrato with wine as “economic and social infrastructure” A new plan by the Consortia of Acqui, Barbera d’Asti, Monferrato Wines, and Asti Spumante and Moscato d’Asti is on the way Acqui Terme, 05.03.2026
News ON MARCH, 5 “In Auction For Smiles”, the auction of wines to ensure care in low and middle income countries Over 70 donating wineries and Luiss Business School alongside Operation Smile in the charity fundraising event curated by Gelasio Gaetani Rome, 27.02.2026
News MEASURE New vineyard plantings: deadline extended to April 17, 2026 for applications The Decree by the Ministry of Agriculture extends deadlines due to delays caused by updates to the Sian application system Rome, 04.03.2026
News Italian enologists elect WineNews director Alessandro Regoli as “honorary enologist” At the 79th Congressin Conegliano, also awarded “Journalist of the Year” 2026: “through his journalistic work, he has spread the culture of wine” Conegliano, 04.03.2026
News ECONOMY OF WINE Turnover down, profitability up: a “trend” of virtuous wine companies confirmed by Masi 2025 turnover at -3.7% on 2024 (64.4 million euros), Ebitda passes from 6.7 to 7.1 million euros. The weight of “Wine Experience” grows Verona, 04.03.2026
News WINE AND TERRITORY Ruffino debuts in Bolgheri, strengthening its Tuscan soul with Garzaia Bolgheri Superiore 2023 A new chapter for the historic winery (150 years in 2027) which completes the “Grand Duchy Triptych” after Chianti Classico and Montalcino Bolgheri, 03.03.2026
News Uv light improves color and smell of wine: study by the University of Pisa with Ornellaia In Bolgheri, the great wine by Frescobaldi group object of a university research: (still) more quality in the vineyard and less chemical products Bolgheri, 27.02.2026
News Sixty years ago, Vernaccia di San Gimignano was the first Italian wine to get the Doc The anniversary, celebrated today by the Consortium in “New York of Middle Age” in a 2026 in which also 750 years of the first documented mention fall San Gimignano, 03.03.2026
News WINE-ARCHAEOLOGY Archaeological Park in Pompeii and Tenute Capaldo Group bring their partnership in the world The tour which narrates the model of made in Italy public-private collaboration in the network of Culture Italian Institutes left from London London, 27.02.2026
News TREND More information and knowledge: how organic wines can still grow in out-of-home Nomisma survey: in restoration, 9% don’t have organic labels, in bars it rises to 21%. Origin, production process and price influence choices Bologna, 26.02.2026
News “World’s Best Sommeliers’ Selection” 2026, Italy at the top with 20 labels out of 115 The selection of “Top 50 Best” restaurant sommeliers: triple wins for Ceretto, Mezzacorona and Occhipinti, double for Ruffino and Tenuta del Paguro London, 25.02.2026
News SCENARIO Greater focus on Italy wine sector, “never so endangered”: appeal by Dario Tommasi First historic producer of Valpolicella, and then of Italy, writes to Minister of Agriculture Francesco Lollobrigida Pedemonte, 26.02.2026
News CULTURE Wine for Selinunte, with a limited edition (Jeroboam) of Planeta’s iconic Chardonnay The proceeds from the sale of the brand’s 30th harvest will finance the restoration of the rural landscape in Europe’s largest archaeological park Selinunte, 25.02.2026
News IN THE GLASS Small denomination Valdarno di Sopra continues to define its specificity in the wine scene The best tastings by WineNews staff at “Valdarno di Sopra Day” in Tenuta Il Borro of the Ferragamo family which closes “Anteprime di Toscana” 2026 San Giustino Valdarno, 24.02.2026
News FUTURE Thanks to “right” wine, territory care creates biodiversity, inclusion and community in the world The message closing Slow Wine Fair at BolognaFiere. From the Cinque Terre to Argentina, the case of High Lands where viticulture is a pillar Bologna, 24.02.2026
