News Wine cooperation fights against vineyard abandonment to preserve the social fabric of territories Among the difficulties of generational landscape and biting crisis, projects and initiatives of virtuous cooperation to look to the future Milan, 06.05.2026
News Maîtres and sommeliers, as vital as chefs, drive the success of restaurants: the best in Italy At the Senate of the Republic, 30 selected by the “Italian Dining Room Excellence Award”, leading figures in hospitality culture Rome, 06.05.2026
News Wine, beer, alcohol, and cancer risk: shocking campaign of New York City Health Department of the most populous and famous U.S. city: “New Yorkers should know the truth about the link between alcohol use and cancer” New York, 06.05.2026
News THE EVENT IN COSTA SMERALDA Combining luxury and an international flair, “Porto Cervo Wine & Food Festival” returns (May 7-10) The event (in its 15th edition) officially kicks off the season in Sardini iconic destination, which has long been a favorite of the global jet set Porto Cervo, 05.05.2026
News SPARKLING WINES Maia Wine, Veneto sparkling wine brand (and not only) is now 100% owned by Cielo e Terra Monticello di Fara, 04.05.2026
News In Veneto, among wine, location, architecture and landscapes, “Gdp of beauty” is worth €630 million
News WINE AND TERRITORY Sagrantino di Montefalco, a great red wine capable of reinventing without losing its identity Montefalco, 04.05.2026
News CURRENT EVENTS There are 400,000 farms headed by women in Italy, and they grow faster than male-run ones Confagricoltura launches the “Rome Document” to ask for more attention to female entrepreneurship. Wine, a cutting-edge sector Rome, 28.04.2026
News New frontiers of wine storytelling: the olfactory identity of wine “Fragrance designer” Claudia Scattolini has interpreted Mack & Schühle Italia wines through a sensory perception mapping Laterza, 28.04.2026
News BUSINESS IDEAS Caviro, Vecchia Cantina di Montepulciano joins the members of the cooperative leader in Italy Vinci, 29.04.2026
News Downy mildew and botrytis goodbye: the “zero-residue” pesticide from the “Grape4vine” project Research by the University of Milan with a molecule which reduces by 80% the effect of diseases entirely biodegradable Verona, 17.04.2026
News WINE & BUSINESS Herita Marzotto Wine Estates still invests in Kettmeir with over 10 million euros Among quality of its Metodo Classico, sustainability and hospitality, the group still makes its winery in South Tyrol grow Caldaro, 28.04.2026
News WINE CULTURE “Campania Stories”: Campania wine in the glasses and among the beauty of Caserta Royal Palace The narration of the mosaic of wines with a focus on 2025 vintage. “Felicia Brini” award to wine critic Ian d’Agata. And the best Winenews tastings Caserta, 28.04.2026
News Wine tourist arriving in Sicily? Foreign visitor in his 50s, not an expert of wine but curious It is the identikit tracked by island wineries in a Nomisma Wine Monitor-UniCredit survey in the launch of “Sicilia en Primeur” 2026 by Assovini Palermo, 24.04.2026
News WINE & INCLUSION Braille label with an NFC tag which narrates wine “giving voice” to the bottle The project of Ais Lombardia sommeliers is called “Senza 1 Senso” to which Conte Vistarino, La Genisia, Nove Lune and Perla del Garda adhered Milan, 22.04.2026
News EXPORT AND MARKETS From Sweden to Serbia, Italian wine continues to enlarge horizons In Stockholm (April 27) and Belgrade (29 aprile), the “Simply Italian Great Wines” by Iem - International Exhibition Management Stockholm, 27.04.2026
News Ita Airways still toasts with Aneri to be ambassador of Italian excellence in the world The partnership between “national company” of Italy and famous Venetian winery of Giancarlo Aneri strenghtens: its Prosecco served aboard Rome, 27.04.2026
News “QuattroMani”, Pasqua Vini & Charles Smith wine which unites “Old and New World” “Multivintage” Pinot Noir cultivated in Veneto and vinified basing on overseas vision which creates a bridge among Valpolicella and Washington State Verona, 19.04.2026
News Attilio Scienza: “France narrates wine better than us, new communicators need to be educated” Among maximum experts of Italian wine, professor explains the differences with Italy about viticulture, culture, communication and crisis management Milan, 25.04.2026
News WINE AND COLLECTING Auctioned by Bolaffi the “jewels” of Henri Jayer, Masseto, Barolo Monfortino by Giacomo Conterno Turin, 27.04.2026
News SCENARIOS Wine, big players’ figures point to a challenging 2025. On top: Riunite & Civ (with Giv), Argea, IWB Analysis of 2025 financial statements by “Corriere della Sera”, conducted by Anna di Martino. Top performers: Caviro, Antinori, Herita Marzotto, Cavit Milan, 26.04.2026
News CURRENT EVENTS Wine & health, the debate remains open: scientists confront themselves and new data emerges Milan, 23.04.2026
News PIONEERING BUSINESSES Dealcoholized wines in Italy? Bureaucracy is heavy, but Frizero proves it can already be done Arbizzano, 23.04.2026
News THE CALL “With the war, markets worth €80 million blocked: the alarm by Uiv (Unione Italiana Vini) President Lamberto Frescobaldi: “around 20 countries currently blocked. Extra costs for raw materials and transport are a concern” Cornaiano, 23.04.2026
News ECONOMY U.S. imports of European wine drop in January 2026: down 11% to €1 billion The European Commission’s “EU Agri-Food Trade Monitor”: a loss of €108 million compared to January 2025. But the entire agri-food sector is down (-8%) Brussels, 23.04.2026
News SCENARIO Skills and digitalization: Italian wine replies to export drop with managerial skills London, 23.04.2026
News CURRENT EVENTS 96% of Italians know the bond between nutrition and health: at the table, “made in Italy” wins The survey carried out by Format Research for Agronetwork, in collaboration with Confagricoltura. 82% perceive Italian food as healthier Rome, 22.04.2026
News WINE & ONLINE COLLECTING “iDealwine Barometer” 2025: wine auction market continues to grow, but the average price is falling Italy’s market value is rising, and its fine wines account for 51% of non-French sales. The 1985 Sassicaia achieved the highest price (€2,629) Paris, 23.04.2026
News SCENARIOS Sicily of wine increasingly bets more on wine tourism (winning). Assovini focus Verona, 22.04.2026
News In vineyard and not only: agrivoltaic grows in Italy. But, a participated planning is needed The case history of Community Agrivoltaic Vineyard in Puglia. Reflections of talk by the Italian Association Sustainable Agrivoltaic in Bologna Verona, 22.04.2026
News The longevity of Friuli Venezia Giulia’s native white wines: no longer a potential, but a reality Donne del Vino tell the story of a region where wineries invest resources and time to overcome this misconception Verona, 18.04.2026
News CNC Zonin 1821 requests Negotiated Crisis Settlement headed by new ceo Maurizio Rossetti It will flank the Zonin family and members by working to turnaround plan which foresees also the rationalization of some production structures Gambellara, 22.04.2026
News WINE & COLLECTING Wannenes auction, Ornellaia Vendemmia d’Artista vertical auctioned off in a unique lot at €41,600 Among France and Italy, the final auction financial report of historic collections: 82% of lots sold, average increases of 110% and €310,000 collected Milan, 21.04.2026
News Italian wine conquering Asian cuisines for a new improvement in quality in export The path tracked and celebrated by volume “Italy Grand Crus meet India, China and Japan cuisines” of Committee Italy Grand Crus Verona, 17.04.2026
News From Château d’Yquem to Masseto: Pandolfini auction collects over 1.1 million euros The results of auction “La Joie du Vin” in Florence. “White gloves” for a “single owner collection” of French wines. Also Italy at the top Florence, 17.04.2026
News STARTING SEPTEMBER 14, 2026 Training tomorrow’s wine managers: the “Wine Business Program” sponsored by Italia del Vino The Consortium launches the second edition of its advanced training program in partnership with Luiss Business School Rome, 21.04.2026
News IDEAS FOR THE FUTURE The wine industry conducts research toward a “zero-emission, zero-waste” supply chain with “BluWine” Project coordinated by the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences at the University of Milan aims at reducing the use of chemicals, ethanol, water, waste Milan, 21.04.2026
News “Lugana Vitae” arises, the project study on pedoclimate of historic wine of Lake Garda Fabio Zenato, President of the Consortium: “the work with qualified research centers will provide the territory with a “scientific” identity card Peschiera del Garda, 20.04.2026
News THE MESSAGE “Temporary stop to new vineyard plantings in Italy”: the proposal by Legacoop Agroalimentare President Cristian Maretti: “Italian wine sector needs brave choices and strategic vision in a phase of strong uncertainty” Verona, 17.04.2026
News Vineyards: only 11 out of over 2,000 are “Platinum” in Italy and Mediterranean for Bigot Index Cormons, 20.04.2026
News EXCELLENCES Franciacorta among art and international design, from Milano Design Week to RenBen 2026 in Chicago Milan, 17.04.2026
News SYNERGIES Tuscany of wine makes system looking to the future, from Europe to the world Consortia (Chianti Classico, Bolgheri, Montepulciano e Montalcino) and Regions face to face with Mep Dario Nardella and “Wine Package” Verona, 16.04.2026
News Marchesi Frescobaldi, Oniverse (the Veronesi family), Da Vittorio: wine & food at “Leonardo Awards” Made in Italy of wine and food protagonist in awards of Leonardo Committee which celebrate the excellences of tricolor entrepreneurship Rome, 16.04.2026
News Vinitaly Design Award: Lifetime Achievement Award to Simonetta Doni, Best in Show to Nino Negri 3000 The most beautiful 94 packaging selected by the jury headed by Michelangelo Pistoletto (and with director WineNews Alessandro Regoli among members) Verona, 16.04.2026
News In wine, leadership changes: with women stronger and more forward-looking businesses Mib Trieste and Donne del Vino research highlights how female direction reinforces vision, people and territories Milan, 16.04.2026
News TRENDS Vinitaly Tourism, wine tourism confirms itself the key leverage for the future of Italian wine Data confirms the trend: 15 million visitors, 3 billion euros of spending and direct sales growing by +21.4%. a Report Wine Suite states that Verona, 16.04.2026
News WINE & SPORT “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 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 The turnover deriving from wine tourism amounts to 3.1 billion euros for Italian companies Nomisma Report: in 2025, for 47% of companies, wine tourists increased, for 50%, there was an increase in turnover in which it is 21% Verona, 14.04.2026
News Identity pride drives the growth and financial management choices of Fivi vine growers Prioritizing control and business continuity, and using fewer financial tools, in line with a gradual and sustainable development approach Verona, 14.04.2026
News Wine & restoration, Fipe-Uiv Observatory arises to support the growth of two sectors Aims: portray the supply and demand status, understand market dynamics and supply reports to anticipate trends Verona, 14.04.2026
News 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 VINITALY 2026 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 WineNews notes in the tasting of “Historical Super Tuscans Committee” with new challenges which also the typology is called to cope with 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 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 MADE IN ITALY SPARKLING WINES 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 FORECASTS 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 A signal of closeness to Italian wine world which enriches the already strong presence of the Government in Verona looking to Europe and the world 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 Natural low-alcohol wines, a distinct definition from dealcoholized is needed for Confcooperative The wine sector president Rigotti also calls for amendments to the Consolidated Wine Act to allow disease-resistant varieties in PDO wines Verona, 12.04.2026
News ISTAT DATA PROCESSING In Veneto leader in wine export, Verona confirms to be the most performing province in Italy With 1.21 billion euros in 2025, the “capital” of Valpolicella is ahead Treviso and Cuneo, as the Chamber of Commerce reveals for Vinitaly 2026 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 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 Pambianco: almost all “stocks” of world bigs are dropping with opposed cases of Treasury Wine Estates (halved value) and Naked Wines (+59%) 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 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 President of the Consortium Stefano Ricagno: “unique in Italian panorama”. The first toast? At Vinitaly 2026 Asti, 08.04.2026
News SNAPSHOT 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 CURIOSITY 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 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 Wine and Business 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 IDEAS OF FUTURE 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 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 TALY 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 “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 12.2 million bottles sold, Millesimati and Riserve in the spotlight. Stefano Fambri (Trentodoc Institute): “a positive result in a difficult year” Trento, 01.04.2026
News WINE & AFFAIRS Arnaldo Caprai, symbol of Sagrantino di Montefalco, in the portfolio of Angelini Wines & Estates New chapter for the famous Umbrian winery with Marco Caprai who still heads and rises from 25.5% to 35% of the capital for a strategic partnership 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 EAST & WEST 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 IN PUGLIA 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 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 WINE AND TERRITORY 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 OVERSEAS 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 COLLECTING 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 EXPORT 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 INVESTMENTS 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 “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 THE PRESENTATION AT VINITALY 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 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 Wine among art, music, literature, food and beauty “invades” Verona with “Vinitaly and the city” The “pop off-site” of Vinitaly opens the doors of the city and Valpolicella to wine lovers with many cultural events Verona, 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