News Tenuta San Guido and Produttori del Barbaresco, the “champions” of 2025 on Liv-Ex Sassicaia No. 1 for value traded (Monfortino di Conterno in Top 10), well Tignanello by Antinori and Barbaresco by the cooperative for volumes London, 20.01.2026
News Oltrepò Pavese, land of Pinot Nero, and home to the new community “Visione Vino” of Teha The territory will host “Cernobbio del vino”, the Forum “Visione Vino” of The European House-Ambrosetti, in Voghera, on October 16 and 17 Milan, 21.01.2026
News Wine and auctions, a new Italian player of international calling, “Romani & Bertolami Fine Auction” Union of consolidated experiences of Raimondo Romani and Bertolami Fine Art in a collecting market which is no longer so “globalized” Rome, 22.01.2026
News THE CASE Eu Parliament “stops” the agreement with Mercosur. Wine is disappointed, agriculture exults The Eu Parliament refers to the EU Court of Justice the assessment about the agreement compliance (signed after 26 years of work) with Eu treaties Strasbourg, 21.01.2026
News WINE & COMMUNICATION Città del Vino entrust their 2027 image to the creativity of Italian youngsters Siena, 21.01.2026
News A PRICELESS HERITAGE Ungrafted vines can help in coping climate and new consumer tastes Isera, 17.01.2026
News IN SICILY Only high-altitude vineyards for fresh and elegant wines: the strategic choice of Baglio di Pianetto The winery, headed by Gregoire Desforges Marzotto, focuses on vineyards at 700-900 meters in Santa Cristina Gela (Palermo), leving those of Noto Santa Cristina Gela, 30.12.2025
News South Korean artist Chun Kwang Young designs the label for Nittardi’s Chianti Classico Gallery owner and winemaker Peter Femfert, founder of the winery with Stefania Canali, now run by Léon Femfert: “Wine is an expression of culture” Castellina in Chianti, 19.01.2026
News CULTURE Giulia, the “Lady of Barolo”, between Langhe and Turin, embodying Piedmont soul Turin, 19.01.2026
News Alessandro Profumo: “if I were a wine manager? First, I would analyze the value of a territory” WineNews “face to face” with one of the most well-known company directors, today at the helm of Rialto Venture Capital among finance and agriculture Montalcino, 16.01.2026
News SCENARIO From Eu “Wine Package” to Eu-Mercosur agreement (signed): the state of the art for Studio Giuri Summary of two measures which will affect deeply Italian and European wine and agri-food in the upcoming years Florence, 19.01.2026
News “VENETO VINEYARDS” Leader in production, export and with a growing harvest: 2025 of Veneto wine “Trittico Vitivinicolo”, presented, today, in Venice: exports driven by Prosecco cover a share of 38% of national total Venice, 16.01.2026
News In future restaurants? Time is an ingredient and value and simplicity to hospitality are reappraised Food trends 2026 by Michelin in a year which will be the first for Italian cuisine as World Heritage in Italy and in the world Paris, 13.01.2026
News SCENARIO Export of Italian wine still brakes: 6.5 billion euros in October 2025 (-2.7%) Istat data analyzed by WineNews: also volumes decrease to 1.76 billion liters (-1.4%). And, the Us drop to 1.5 billion liters (-5.6%) Rome, 15.01.2026
News FROM TOMORROW TO JANUARY 18 Italian wine flies to India where consumption is still marginal, but potential is high The most populated country in the world first leg of Vinitaly Roadshow 2026 by Veronafiere and Ita: it is worth “only” 30.5 million dollars for Italy New Delhi, 14.01.2026
News 75% of young wine tourists ask AI ideas and inspiration for food and wine tourism But most travelers use it also to translate menus and contents and to look for destinations and accommodations. Word by Roberta Garibaldi Bergamo, 15.01.2026
News “Wine Package”, Coldiretti: “ensure appropriate resources for its implementation” It is stated by the agricultural organization towards the final vote, awaited in next plenary session in February of European Parliament Rome, 14.01.2026
News If prisoners study for sommeliers: project by Ais Toscana and Siena Remand Prison “Vite Libera” is an educational path aimed to social reinsertion of who is in prison Siena, 13.01.2026
News FIGURES “Cantina Italia”: stocks at 59.5 million hectoliters of wine in December 2025 (+4.4% on 2024) Rome, 14.01.2026
News “FOOD AND WINE” ARCHAEOLOGY Chef Fabrizio Mellino cooks in Pompeii ancient recipees of Romans in a contemporary key “Convivium: Sapori di Pompeii”, a culinary cultural show of the most famous Archaeological Park in the world which narrates rural heritage on the web Pompeii, 07.01.2026
News CURRENT EVENTS EU Agriculture Commission gives green light to “Wine Package”: only plenary approval remains Brussels, 13.01.2026
News CLASSIFICATIONS In the “Top 10 Values” 2025 by “Wine Spectator”, the best Italian wineries for price-quality ratio New York, 12.01.2026
News ITALIAN VINEYARD Pinot Nero means Oltrepò Pavese: it is the leader vineyard with a quarter of vineyard area Consortium figures: out of 11,539 hectares, 2,869 (24,9%) are cultivated with the variety-symbol of a territory of excellence of sparkling wine Torrazza Coste, 09.01.2026
News TERRITORY BALANCES Prosecco Doc, the “driver” of Italian wine continues to grow also in 2025 Consortium figures: 667 million bottles (+1.1% on 2024) for 3.6 billion euros for official sparkling wines of Milan-Cortina Olympics Treviso, 11.01.2026
News FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Time capsule in the vineyard of Gianni Tessari: a snapshot of 2025 wine for people of 2050 Roncà, 09.01.2026
News SCENARIOS Wine in Eu until 2035: in the next decade production, consumption and export estimated in drop New habits and growing attention to health affect (and will affect), according to outlook by the European Commission (2025-2035) Brussels, 23.12.2025
News CURIOSITY Pop giant Sir Elton John makes his debut in the world of non-alcoholic wines with “Elton John Zero” The living legend of world music launches a Blanc de Blancs made with Italian Chardonnay grapes, in partnership with Benchmark Drinks London, 09.01.2026
News THE PHENOMENON Organic agriculture in Italy overcomes 2.5 million hectares: vineyards stable (132,441 hectares) Rome, 28.12.2025
News Umbria of tradition in the gaze of Steve McCurry, one of the world most famous photographers At the San Francesco Museum Complex in Montefalco, up to May 3, a visual journey among cuisine, food rituals and conviviality Montefalco, 02.01.2026
News Farewell to Arnaldo Caprai, the entrepreneur who made crochets and Sagrantino made in Italy symbols Umbria and Italy bid farewell to a wishful thinker of textile and wine industries later, Knight of Labor since 2003 “for credits in agriculture” Montefalco, 05.01.2026
News CERTIFICATIONS “Polo Vitivinicolo del Triveneto” arises, an innovative model for wine traceability It will be the largest system coordinated by consortia and wine certification bodies. The presentation on January 31, 2026 in San Vito al Tagliamento San Vito al Tagliamento, 05.01.2026
News WINE AND CLASSIFICATIONS From South Tyrol to Etna, 10 Italian “Wines of the Year 2025” according to Uk magazine “Decanter” To sign them, Monte Rossa, Terlano, Giacomo Conterno, Bertani, Paitin, Siddùra, Masseto, Le Pupille, Poggio di Sotto and Pietradolce London, 05.01.2026
News La Gerla, Monteraponi and Cavallotto: the podium of the “Top 100” of Italian wines by Kerin O’Keefe In the “Top 10” by wine critic also Baricci, Gianni Brunelli, Produttori del Barbaresco, G. B. Burlotto, Le Chiuse, Brovia, and Conti Costanti Boston, 02.01.2026
News Thanks President Mattarella for having talked about “food and wine culture” in his message It is the first time that, in end of year speech to Italians, the sector is addressed, one of Italy achievements and “international heritage” Rome, 02.01.2026
News 2026 COMES Among feasts and toasts, at home or at the restaurant, all data of the national New Year’s Eve Among sparkling wines and tradition dishes, the estimates and trends of the first New Year’s Eve which celebrates also Italian Cooking Unesco Heritage Rome, 31.12.2025
News TRENDS Wine and alcoholic drinks, moderate optimism for e-commerce sales in the next years The channel proves to be “resilient” and ready for a new rise. But,a alcoholic drinks expenditure is still low worldwide, according to Iwsr New York, 31.12.2025
News For Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Docg, 2025 closes at 98 million bottles (+8%) A made in Italy phenomenon which this year carried out promotional activities in 8 countries and organized over 100 masterclasses Conegliano Valdobbiadene, 23.12.2025
News WINE REGULATIONS Made in Italy No-Lo wine, supply chain applauds “fiscal” decree which unlocks production in Italy “Finally a clear regulatory framework”, comment Unione Italiana Vini - Uiv, Federvini, Confcooperative, Coldiretti e Filiera Italia and Legacoop Rome, 30.12.2025
News NEWS Alcohol-free wine, here is the “fiscal”decree which unlocks the production also in Italy Rome, 29.12.2025
News FROM JANUARY 31 TO FEBRUARY 2 Combine masterpieces of art with great wines: the unique and inimitable calling card of Italy Siena, 18.12.2025
News WINE AND TERRITORY Lower sales, but more profit thanks to organization and investments: 2025 financial report of Caviro The net result doubles, marginality improves for the giant of cooperation of Romagna. Revenues at 351 million euros between wine and bioenergy Faenza, 23.12.2025
News Palazzo Barolo, in Turin, opens the doors to wine lovers on the trail of Marchesa di Barolo A unique occasion for the lovers of the “king” of wines to visit the noble residence belonged to its inventor: Juliette Colbert. Wine glass in hand Turin, 27.12.2025
News Masters of Wine, online auction auctioned off by Sotheby’s collects 147,000 pounds The lots over maximum estimates are few. The top lot dedicated to Champagne, for Italy the best are Biondi Santi, Ceretto, Ornellaia and Bellavista London, 25.12.2025
News Looking for new wine routes. Chianti Consortium flies for the first time to Nigeria On January 27 the denomination protagonist in Lagos. President Busi: “open path which can bring results already in the short term” Lagos, 23.12.2025
News WINE AND TERRITORY “Grandi Langhe and Piedmont of wine” (January 26, 27 2026) opens wine calendar In Turin, the great joint regional event under the control of Barolo and Barbaresco, Roero consortia and Piedmont Land of Wine Turin, 23.12.2025
News SCENARIO Rise of rosè wine, return of wine glass and growth of Pinot Nero: 2026 trends by Bibendum Forecasts of one of the top players of Uk market among moderation and consumption drop. And, among the first 10 trends, white wines of Piedmont emerge London, 23.12.2025
News Style change and wine tourism: wine drivers in 2026, according to Wine-Lister “Wine-Lister Leagues” 2025: Robert Parker figure of the century, quality growth the most significant trend in the last 25 years London, 22.12.2025
News Social inclusion and sustainability: a project “of system” in the territories of Prosecco Consortia, associations, Veneto Lavoro and Caritas di Vittorio Veneto joined to facilitate supply and demand match with regular and qualified paths Treviso, 19.12.2025
News Wine awards the exhibition of the year in Italy: “Caravaggio” 2025 at Palazzo Barberini in Rome To receive “L’Arte di Mostrare l’Arte”, award invented by Marilisa Allegrini, Thomas Clement Salomon: “culture is a collective project” Fumane, 21.12.2025
News No-Lo wines, “a prompt adoption of the decree implementing the fiscal framework is needed” Letter to Ministers of Economy and Agriculture by Unione Italiana Vini - Uiv: “companies are ready, yet dealcoholization in Italy remains banned” Rome, 19.12.2025
News In 2025, Italian sparkling wines overcome one billion bottles produced (+1.8%) Data by the Uiv-Ismea Wine Observatory: “in countertrend with last year, domestic demand is growing by 5%” Rome, 19.12.2025
News Wine & street art, panettone & sparkling wines, in the new mural signed Prosecco Doc in Milan “Official Sparkling Wine” of Milan Cortina 2026 celebrates the city and its excellences. And a duo which narrates Italian table of celebrations Milan, 15.12.2025
News CULTURE Gianfranco Ravasi: “wine is a human, cultural and natural identity card of Europe” Words by Cardinal to WineNews. “French poet Paul Claudel said: ask the old earth and it will always answer with bread and wine” Rome, 17.12.2025
News CULTURE Teatro San Carlo in Naples has its official sparkling wines: Dubl by Tenute Capaldo Group From Scala di Milano to Arena of Verona, Italian wine joins the symbols of cultural heritage to narrate Italian beauty Naples, 11.12.2025
News Italian Cooking Unesco “in the hands” of President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella A symbolic plaque was delivered to “the representative of all Italians and its best custodian” who welcomed Prime Minister Meloni and Ministers Rome, 16.12.2025
News HEALTH Scientific research which rehabilitates wine as “shield” against depression and cognitive decline Promoted by Signorvino and headed by Giovanni Scapagnini, it contextualizes consumption in a bioevolutionary, cultural and anti“demonization” approach Verona, 17.12.2025
News SCENARIOS Export of Italian wine down: 5.7 billion euros in September 2025 (-2.2%) Istat data analyzed by WineNews: volumes recover (-0.9%). Usa at -4.1% in value in 9 months, sharp slowdown of Canada, recovery of Germany Rome, 17.12.2025
News DATA After the 2025 harvest ended, Italian wineries have 8.6% more wine compared to 2024 “Cantina Italia”: over 53.4 million hectoliters stocked on November 30, 2025 (and other 19 million hectoliters among musts and wine in fermentation) Rome, 16.12.2025
News WITH WINENEWS AMONG THE JURY The gaze of Michelangelo Pistoletto, “giant” of contemporary art on wine aesthetics He will be honorary president of “Vinitaly Design Award” to restate the role of design as cultural language and form of responsibility for the future Verona, 16.12.2025
News Mezzacorona, well the 2025 balance sheet. But 2026 will be a challenging year on many fronts Turnover of 213 million euros. President Luca Rigotti: “maximum concentration and realism will be needed, but also ideas and innovative visions” Mezzacorona, 16.12.2025
News THE CONFIRMATION The UN “approves” the distinction between aware consumption and alcohol abuse. Federvini plaudit President Giacomo Ponti: “fundamental contribution of Italian Government and diplomacy to the definition of a balanced and shared text” New York, 16.12.2025
News WINE AND CRITICS “Michelin Grapes”, the new “Wine Selection” explained, to WineNews, by Michelin Guide Among fundamental points and aspects still to be defined, curiosities towards the debut in 2026 starting from France alone with Bordeaux and Burgundy Paris, 16.12.2025
News CULTURE Music & wine: Chinese-American composer Tan Dun wins the “Beethoven Friendship Award” The award is supported by designer Michele De Lucchi and 11 prestigious European wineries (for Italy Gaja and Tenuta San Guido) Bonn, 15.12.2025
News FOOD AND WINE LIBRARY Also aspiring sommeliers have their guide signed by professor Giuseppe Vaccarini In the volume “Sommelier. Dalla passione alla professione” the “Best Sommelier in the world” 1978 and Aspi president shares his encyclopedic knowledge Milan, 15.12.2025
News “Action!” is the Prosecco of Sandokan, signed by Kabir Bedi who helps fragile children in India Magnum of Prosecco Doc Extra Dry Organic Special Edition arises from the collaboration between winery Viticoltori Ponte1948 and ngo Care To Action Ponte di Piave, 05.12.2025
News SUPPORTING RESEARCH Defending the gift of sight is the challenge driving Santalucia 2024, Maculan’s solidarity wine The new edition of the Veneto winery’s project aims to go beyond the 400.000 raised over 16 years for the Eye Bank Foundation Breganze, 13.12.2025
News 2025 CLASSIFICATIONS Masseto, Brunello di Montalcino Cerretalto and Solaia: Italian best wines for “Wine-Searcher” In the “Top 10” Tenuta San Guido, Il Marroneto, Burlotto, Gaja, Castello di Ama, Tua Rita and Ornellaia. Terlano, the only white wine in the best 25 Adelaide, 12.12.2025
News Triumph of Italian cooking Unesco Heritage: from promoters to politics, all the comments From the exaltation of cultural and social value of Italian table to the role of agriculture and supply chains to the economic value for export Rome, 10.12.2025
News THE MESSAGE Italian cooking recognized by UNESCO, Meloni: “news that fills us with pride, honors our identity” The Prime Minister: “our cuisine is the result of agricultural supply chains that combine quality and sustainability. Let’s celebrate Italy’s victory” Rome, 10.12.2025
News THE ANNOUNCEMENT Francesco Lollobrigida: “Italian Cooking is a World Heritage, today Italy has won” The Minister of Agriculture: “celebration which belongs to everyone, talks about our ability to transform tradition into universal value” Rome, 10.12.2025
News Wine, in 2026 “a moderate rebound of demand, driven by white and sparkling wines” is expected The estimate by the Italia del Vino Consortium , headed by Roberta Corrà, which reunites 24 top wineries of Italy for a turnover of 1.5 billion euros Rome, 05.12.2025
News THE INITIATIVE Grandi Marchi is back to invest in the education of future Masters of Wine The institute, which brings together 18 top companies of Italy, sponsor of MoW: in March 2026, the introductive lesson in Rivera wineries (in Puglia) Verona, 11.12.2025
News LATEST NEWS The name “Classese” on the label: the turning point for Oltrepò Pavese Classic Method sparkling wine The decision was approved during the Consortium assembly led by Francesca Seralvo. Yield reductions for Pinot Grigio and Pinot Noir were also approved Torrazza Coste, 10.12.2025
News CULTURE OF TABLE “Wine” toasts to Unesco recognition to Italian cooking. Of which it is integral part From Unione Italiana Vini (Uiv) to Federvini, from Città del Vino to Vinitaly, satisfaction and trust in an “award” which will help sector relaunch Rome, 10.12.2025
News CURRENT EVENTS An “action plan” for Pdos and Pgis of Europe: Commissioner of Agriculture Hansen announces it The new plan, unveiled in Siena, at European Forum on Food Quality by Qualivita with Ministers of Agriculture of Italy, Spain and France Siena, 09.12.2025
News Bellavista toasts to 21 years of collaboration with “Teatro alla Scala of Milan” The toast for “Opening Night” celebrated with Franciacorta Brut 2021 that the maison of the Family Moretti dedicated to “Italy strength and beauty” Milan, 09.12.2025
News THE ANALYSIS Unesco effect: for protected sites and traditions economy, tourism, employment and reputation grow Waiting for the verdict of “Italian Cuisine” (December 10), the study by professor Petrillo (Unesco Chair Unitelma Sapienza di Roma) Romano, 09.12.2025
News WINE TOURISM Go Wine’s 2026 “Cantine d’Italia” guide is an invitation to explore the wine scene in Italy 17 wine museums and 911 selected wineries, for those who believe wine is worth a trip. A visit to a winery costs on the average 23 euros Milan, 05.12.2025
News Bolgheri, Cinzia Merli (Le Macchiole) elected president of the Consortium She will be supported by Priscilla Incisa della Rocchetta (Tenuta San Guido) and Giacomo Satta (Michele Satta) as vice Bolgheri, 05.12.2025
News EUROPEAN POLICY Labels and “No-Lo”, extirpation, wine tourism and promotion: Eu “Wine Package”, there is ok It arrives from the European Council and Parliament which reached a temporary agreement. Measures also for climate fight, export and flavored wines Brussels, 04.12.2025
News OPENING, DECEMBER 30TH Antica Bottega del Vino, real “temple” of Italian wine and not only, goes to Cortina From Valpolicella to Dolomites, led by Famiglie Storiche and Luca Nicolis between Amarone risotto and cicchetti, it will have a “stratospheric” winery Verona, 03.12.2025
News Resistant vineyards: the role and challenges of Piwi in denominations of Italian origins “Italian Consolidated Law on Wine” allows its use only in Igt. Opening of Consortia of Prosecco Doc and Pinot Grigio, no, licit, of Barolo Pordenone, 23.11.2025
News VISION Lamberto Frescobaldi, president Uiv: “neither alarmism , nor easy optimism. Manage the crisis” The requests to Unione Italiana Vini policy: “more promotion in the world, and in Europe, no to funds to vineyard extirpation, more information” Rome, 04.12.2025
News TREND In a difficult 2024, sparkling wines resist thanks to young people and Prosecco grows Iwsr analysis in Us, France & Uk. Gen Z and Millennials always more attracted: consumed also in informal occasions. Champagne continues to decline London, 02.12.2025
News WINE AND TERRITORY From South Tyrol to Trentino with Moncalisse: the Walch family producer of “two worlds” The new adventure in the territory of Trentodoc of sisters Julia and Karoline Walch which will have a distinct identity compared to brand Elena Walch Trento, 03.12.2025
News WINE & SOLIDARITY Butussi, in Collio damaged by bad weather, puts up for sale “flooded wines” to take off again Externally imperfect but with still flawless flavors and aromas, they are among the 65,000 bottles underwater in winery in Corno di Rosazzo Corno di Rosazzo, 02.12.2025
News Calamity, a concrete help to Collio: the Consortium opens a checking account for donations It will help to support who, due to landslides and floods of last days, lost vineyards, work and home Cormons, 28.11.2025
News BETWEEN BUSINESS AND CULTURE Slow Wine Fair 2026: wine as motor of development and social inclusion in territories From February 22 to 24, meeting with good, clean and fair wine is back at BolognaFiere which invests increasingly more in wine sector Bologna, 02.12.2025
News COLLECTIBLES Dream wines and experiences (in Italy as well) at the Masters of Wine & Sotheby’s auction Top lots include Château Angelus and Screaming Eagle, as well as a “Piedmont dinner” at London’s River Café featuring Barolo and white truffles London, 01.12.2025
News Among cuisine and wine, promotion is at the center to relaunch export of made in Italy wine & food Marzia Varvaglione (Unione Italiana Vini - Uiv): “well additional resources in budget, fundamental prormotion for struggling export” Rome, 01.12.2025
News EXPORT “Simply Italian Great Wine” by Iem: from Tokyo to Taipei, Italian wine aims to Asia On December 2nd and 4th, two legs in Japan, historical and first haven of Italian wine in Asia, and in ambitious Taiwan market Tokyo, 01.12.2025
News COLLECTIBLES AND PHILANTHROPY Empress Maria Theresa’s Cru Auction: 78.000 euros for the territory between Italy and Slovenia The “Association of Knights organized the auction, including top wineries of Collio and the Colli Orientali del Friuli Nova Gorica, 28.11.2025
News The Italian PDO economy worth €20.7 billion in 2024 (+3.5%). Wine sales stable at €11 billion Ismea-Qualivita 2025 report: exports exceed €12 billion for the first time. Grana Padano and Parmigiano Reggiano drive the sector Rome, 26.11.2025
News IDEAS OF FUTURE Sparkling wines, territory and vine variety make difference. Nomisma research at “Durello & Friends” “Monti Lessini” officially debuts, only Venetian Doc dedicated exclusively to Metodo Classico among Verona and Vicenza Verona, 25.11.2025
News SCENARIO Cavit, 2024/2025 financial report holds. Future among dropping consumption and margin pressure Turnover at 242.8 million euros, remuneration of 5,250 members in line with last years despite difficulties, net heritage at 123 million Ravina, 27.11.2025
News IDEAS OF FUTURE Piwi and natural low alcohol starting from the vineyard: the future of Pinot Grigio delle Venezie The vision of one of the greatest Italian denominations (27,000 hectares of vineyard) with the Consortium headed by Luca Rigotti aiming to research Trento, 26.11.2025
News BAROLO MARQUISES A sculpture for Barolo Marquise by Opera Barolo with the support of the Abbona family To historical “inventor” of modern Barolo and philanthropist, the first monument will be dedicated to a woman of Turin history Barolo, 25.11.2025
News Ca’ del Bosco and Venetian Heritage Foundation “restore” Assumption of the Virgin by Moretto Artwork of XVI century in the Old Cathedral in Brescia. With the gem of Franciacorta which, after contemporary art, invests on past conservation Brescia, 24.11.2025
News VISIONS OF TERRITORY Wine and mergers: Collis Veneto Wine Group incorporates Social Winery of Monteforte D’Alpone A new giant arises mainly in the territory of Soave for 7,200 hectares of vineyards and 2,450 members with a turnover of over 220 million euros Monteforte d’Alpone, 24.11.2025
News AWARDS When satire reinterprets wine: the most beautiful cartoons arrive from Italy and Saudi Arabia Tommaso Gianno and Ameen Alhabarah on podium of “Spirito di Vino” contest, edition No. 26 by Movimento Turismo del Vino Friuli Venezia Giulia Gorizia, 24.11.2025
News Wine tourism, future is unanimous narration of territories to make them grow together From Montalcino to Langhe, from Campania to Friuli, the potential is incalculable if linked to nature, art, table and life of local communities Montalcino, 22.11.2025
News Brunello di Montalcino 2021: enjoyable wines despite a vintage with a dry imprint The best WineNews tastings at “Benvenuto Brunello” 2025 trace a reassuring scenario in the glass, even earlier than on the markets Montalcino, 21.11.2025
News COLLECTIBLES Pandolfini has set record-breaking sales in 2025. More than 2.5 million euros raised in three auctions The most recent auction, “Forma” raised 1.24 million euros. Top lots were Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1998 and Masseto 2009. Florence, 21.11.2025
News REALIZED BY IPZS The state seal band with Italian flag debuts on special Prosecco Doc for Milan-Cortina 2026 President of Consortium Giancarlo Guidolin: “concrete symbol of authenticity”. Minister Francesco Lollobrigida: “visible and not imitable” Rome, 20.11.2025
News Bartolommei (Brunello): “need to launch a promotion program to relaunch the DOCG” The president of the Consortium: “interesting data in the last two months, there is not necessarily an automatic correlation between bottled and sold” Montalcino, 20.11.2025
News EVENTS Pope Leo XIV in Montefalco, in the convent which guarded the ancient plants of Sagrantino For the Pope, Mass and lunch with the nuns of Monastery of Santa Chiara: from here Marco Caprai left to save vine-symbol of Umbria Montefalco, 20.11.2025
News LATEST NEWS The Italian flag makes its debut on the DOC and DOCG seals The new seal debuts on Prosecco DOC at the event “The Italian State seal and flag on the most consumed Italian wine in the world” held at the Mint Museum in Rome Rome, 19.11.2025
News COLLECTING Bolaffi auction, French podium with Romanée-Conti and Petrus. Italy top with Piedmont and Tuscany Collected €800,000. Italian top lots Monfortino by Giacomo Conterno, Sassicaia by Tenuta San Guido, Masseto and 100% Sangiovese by Soldera Case Basse Turin, 18.11.2025
News “STAR REVELATION” IN PARMA “Guida Michelin Italia”, new surprise: with Michelangelo Mammoliti, three-star restaurants are 15 Chef de La Rei Natura in Langa in the “Olympus” of Italian cuisine, the most awarded ever. Italian edition is the No. 2 most starred in the world Parma, 19.11.2025
