News Debate about wine must be more aware with knowledge and discussion with science It is the contribution that Signorvino wants, explains ceo Sandro Veronesi. Neuroscientist doctor Giovanni Scapagnini: “overcome simplifications” New York, 28.10.2026
News Wine and tourism, “authenticity” is the key to conquer Americans. Going beyond the glass Reflections on wine tourism from the Usa to Italy at the center of Vinitaly.Usa 2026: Italian wineries must narrate territories better New York, 28.10.2026
News Authentic experiences centered on wine and cuisine are the best way to escape overtourism As stated in the “2026 Index of Italy Without Crowds” by Dolcecharm, on ISTAT data. 66% are located more than 20 km from Italy’s most-visited towns Pordenone, 27.10.2026
News SECTOR FIGURES Red wine Tuscany feels the crisis but resists: in 2025 stable earnings, but smaller ones suffer more Photography by Studio Impresa on 130 Tuscan wine companies: Ebitda down for 63% but 64 increased their turnover (and 28 also margins) Florence, 26.10.2026
News WINE AND CRITICS “Legacy Icons”, “Classic” and new “Led by women”: 150 wineries of “Opera Wine” 2027 New York, 26.10.2026
News “Vini d’Italia” 2027: Tommasi Family Estates is Winery of the Year. Awards to Antinori and Gravner
News THE EVENT “Barolo en primeur” No. 6, record revenue of 1.14 million euros waiting for the oak barrel No.15 Grinzane Cavour, 24.10.2026
News CHARITY Amarone for solidarity: Ais Veneto with Speri Viticoltori for “Alba Vitæ” 2026 Special limited edition magnums (80 euros each) will support the Down Syndrome Association of Verona Verona, 21.10.2026
News Rooted in the territories that they control, Fivi winegrowers look to global markets to grow Nomisma Wine Monitor research for Italian Federation of Independent Winegrowers among products, direct sale 8also abroad) and wine tourism Rome, 21.10.2026
News EXPORT & MARKETS Canadians love fresher, lighter and sparkling wines: and Lambrusco flies to Ontario Toronto, 20.10.2026
News Oltrepò Pavese leads Lombardy’s wine exports, which are growing faster than the national average Pavia province’s wine exports rose from €25 million to €40 million between 2021 and 2025, while Oltrepò produces 48% of Lombardy’s wine Voghera, 19.10.2026
News WITH “LUCIO PENSIERO” RED WINE Music by Wagner resounds among Sicilian vineyards which inspired him thanks to Tasca d’Almerita The historic wine family entrusts to musicians Boris Steffen and Gregor Schönborn the score gifted by composer when he was host at Villa Tasca Sclafani Bagni, 21.10.2026
News THE “BELPAESE” The art of dry-stone walls, recognized by UNESCO, the secret of the heroic vineyards in Valtellina The craft was celebrated on “International Intangible Cultural Heritage Day” (October 17th), together with mountaineering and migratory herding Sondrio, 20.10.2026
News Oncologist David Khayat, “wine accompanies me” and “table is also a place of healing” With Luigi Carlon, Nello Cristianini, Adele Re Rebaudengo and Thibaut Bruttin, they are the winners of 2026 “Masi Award” and signed Amarone oak Gargagnago di Valpolicella, 19.10.2026
News DEDICATED TO CARLIN PETRINI “Slow Wine 2027”: here “Special Awards” and the best Italian good, clean and fair wines Tomorrow in Milan, the great tasting for wine lovers and sector operators of awarded producers, waiting for “Slow Wine Fair” at BolognaFiere Milan, 16.10.2026
News FROM TOMORROW TO OCTOBER 25 In Italy, the first “Italian Winegrowing Landscape Day” is celebrated, a living heritage Iter Vitis launches it with a widespread calendar among wine and culture, from heroic to volcanic vineyards, from designer wineries to small towns Sambuca di Sicilia, 19.10.2026
News Romagna wines, a complex “mosaic” which aims increasingly more on the Subzones of its Sangiovese Less production, more territoriality and quality. WineNews reflections and tastings from “Vini ad Arte” of Consorzio Vini di Romagna, in Milan Milan, 18.10.2026
News Businesses, wine consortia, Ice Agency, Vinitaly: the system of Italian wine in New York On October 26-27 at Vinitaly.Usa and wine2wine Business Forum, with over 300 wineries and 1,000 buyers to relaunch on the market of the States New York, 16.10.2026
News Italian wine moves 2% of the Gdp. And generational change increases earnings and investments Strategic report “2026 Wine Vision - Deep roots, long-term vision” by The European House Ambrosetti in Voghera Voghera, 16.10.2026
News EXCELLENT TERRITORIES Sicily is “International Wine Region of the Year” 2026 of “Wine Enthusiast Wine Star Awards” New York, 16.10.2026
News HISTORY A “wine bridge” among Georgia, “cradle” of world viticulture, and Italy The project of Cantina Nimbi under the wine direction of Riccardo Cotarella, “awarded” by the politics of the country which gave rise to wine Tblisi, 14.10.2026
News CURIOSITY “Nobel dinner” for physicist Francis Halzen with Piedmont cuisine and great wines Turin, 14.10.2026
News THE INITIATIVE Amarone della Valpolicella among archives and “library”. As “Family Library” by Tommasi Pedemonte di Valpolicella, 13.10.2026
News IDEAS OF TERRITORY A century of history but outlook to the future in the sign of “pop” soul of Bardolino and Chiaretto In its 100 years, the Consortium which protects simple but not banal wines looks forward on a Garda Lake with 15 million tourists yearly Bardolino, 13.10.2026
News A WORLD PASSION Prosecco Doc export to China grows: +30% in 2026. And Gen Z reinterprets the brand The Consortium organized masterclasses with the Universities of Beijing and students tasted and studied strategies for the Eastern market Beijing, 11.10.2026
News CULTURE From Lorenzo dei Medici to Francesco Redi, how wine becomes an essential component of culture Montepulciano, 10.10.2026
News NEWS Open Doc and Docg to Piwi vine varieties in Italy: bipartisan proposal begins Senator Gian Marco Centinaio (Lega) and parliament member Antonella Forattini (Pd) announce it at “50 sfumature di Pinot Noir”, in Voghera, in Oltrepò Voghera, 12.10.2026
News MADE IN ITALY AND PROMOTION Sport & sparkling wine, winning duo: Prosecco Doc with Shockwave3 on the podium of Barcolana Second place in Trieste behind Arca for Consortium flagship yatch. President Giancarlo Guidolin: “a unique showcase for the denomination” Trieste, 12.10.2026
News THE EVENT The future of wine at “Merano Wine Festival” No. 35 among tastings, science and culture Rome, 07.10.2026
News Wine tourism grows in Italy and in the world, and business meets in Riva del Garda “FINE #WineTourism Marketplace Italy” is back on October 27-28, the most important Italian event of the sector which sees exhibitors and buyers grow Riva del Garda, 08.10.2026
News Piedmont wine, the region allocates 1.5 million to support who has stocking difficulties Regional Councillor for Trade and Agriculture Paolo Bongioanni: “foster supply chain agreements, our wine is an excellence that shouldn’t be devalued” Turin, 07.10.2026
News ANALYSIS Wine, bottlings of PDO white and sparkling wines in line with 2025, PGI and red wines suffer Valoritalia Business Intelligence data with a third quarter 2026 which brings some positive signals in a still difficult context Rome, 07.10.2026
News SIGNALS TO BE READ World wine consumption in 2025 at -2.7%: collapse of Italy (-9.4%), Brazil grows (+41.9%) Oiv data analyzed by Aawe: in Italy, the worst decrease and Us and Germany markets don’t perform better. Optimism for Brazilian figures Dijon, 07.10.2026
News Wine looks for a new route: more management, territory, balance and dialogue with youngsters From Cavit to Biondi Santi, to Banfi, wine vision, which could not be back to past anymore, made for Trentodoc for three managers Trento, 07.10.2026
News Terra Moretti Group: Contadi Castaldi in Franciacorta is not for sale Rumours of a sale of the Moretti family Franciacorta winery, reported by Il Sole 24 Ore, have been denied Adro, 06.10.2026
News SCENARIOS In 2026, winery visit overcomes the advantage in wine purchase for wine tourists Trends, new experiences of travelers, hospitality and ability to build network at the center of conference “In Collina” by La Collina dei Ciliegi Grezzana, 02.10.2026
News THE ANALYSIS Wine, increasingly more women heading businesses. With an increasingly more innovative management The research about “The role of woman leadership in Italian wine companies” by Mib Trieste School of Management Trieste, 02.10.2026
News Fine wines, growth in the first 9 months of 2026 for Liv-Ex with Champagne and Italy leading the way Giacosa’s Barolo Falletto Riserva and Giacomo Conterno’s Monfortino Riserva, along with Gaja’s Barbaresco, are the top-performing Italian wines London, 06.10.2026
News OCTOBER 9TH Francesco Redi, in Montepulciano, a symposium of studies fundamental for Italian wine history The city of Vino Nobile recalls the doctor-writer author of “Bacchus in Tuscany”, among the most beautiful praises to body and mind pleasure Montepulciano, 02.10.2026
News SPORT & WINE Italian sparkling wines sail with a tailwind as Prosecco Doc heads for Barcolana in Trieste Trieste, 05.10.2026
News SCENARIO Inflation grows and wine prices (and consumption) not. The alarm by Uiv-Unione Italiana Vini Rome, 02.10.2026
News MEETINGS Bond between luxury and food & wine excellences, “La Vendemmia” by MonteNapoleone District is back In Milan (October 5/11), the spread event - edition No. 17 involving boutiques, hotels, and restaurants with the most prestigious Italian wineries Milan, 02.10.2026
News Perfect in vineyard (and city): from Pasqua and Superga collab a limited-edition boot arises Born to be a coveted item, it celebrates the Italian lifestyle and brings the language of fashion to the countryside Verona, 01.10.2026
News Free labor exchange for the grape harvest: Veneto moves forward united, looking to Trentino The Region will submit a formal proposal to the Treviso Chamber of Commerce and Unioncamere Veneto to launch the process Veneto, 24.09.2026
News “Festa del Barolo” 2027: a tribute to Nebbiolo by Antonio Galloni in New York (January 27-30) Alongside “great classics” (Giacomo Conterno, Sandrone, Burlotto, Roagna...), the “debut on the big stage” of Prunotto (Antinori), Manzone, Sandri New York, 01.10.2026
News IDEAS OF FUTURE “Wine tourism must become a real tourism product”. The vision of Dario Stefàno The speech of president Centro Studi Enoturistici by Università Lumsa (Ceseo). “Wine and tasting are only a part of the experience” Rome, 29.09.2026
News WINE AND CRITICS Elena Walch, Petrolo, Venica, Pieropan, Benanti, and more: the “Top 10” by “Bibenda” 2027 The “unforgettable” wines among the 780 “Cinque Grappoli” of the guide published by the Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS), led by Franco Ricci Rome, 30.09.2026
News Promotion of wine tourism: focus on territories and activities in winery. Analysis by Marco Giuri Decree by the Ministry of Agriculture under investigation by Studio Giuri: from access criteria to the center role of the Regions Florence, 28.09.2026
News Writer Laura Pariani “Master” of “Bere il territorio”, “Lifetime Achievement” to Luigi Moio Here, the winners of the historic Literary Contest of Go Wine. To the professor for the important literary work in favor of wine culture Grinzane Cavour, 29.09.2026
News There is also Tuscany among the 9 best wine territories for cycle tourism worldwide From Provence to Stellenbosch, from Douro to Sonoma Valley, the selection of magazine “Wine Enthusiast” Florence, 29.09.2026
News “Champagne Experience”, the bond between Italy and Champagne (also at the table) in the spotlights Among pairings with Parmigiano Reggiano and not only, on October 4-5 in Bologna, the kermesse by Excellence Sidi, in No. 5 market of French bubbles Bologna, 30.09.2026
News The greatest wine database of wine just a click away: WorldWineryMap.com arises For any single vineyard on the map, users can access very specific geospatial data. Information on wine-producing realities are present Milan, 30.09.2026
News European agri-food exports in July 2026 at €138.7 billion (-1%). Slight recovery for wine (-3%) Figures from the European Commission’s “EU Agri-Food Trade Monitoring” report: wine exports at €9.4 billion in the first 7 months of the year Brussels, 29.09.2026
News CELEBRITIES Brunello and ribs, choruses for Roma and branded clothes: Damiano and Dove wedding in Montalcino At Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco, a 900 year-old estate, happy hour in winery among barrels and gala dinners among vineyards and castle, for WineNews Montalcino, 28.09.2026
News IN FRANCIACORTA For Legambiente Barone Pizzini is a “Custodian of Biodiversity” and of natural heritage Ceo Silvano Brescianini: “we have always seen certification bodies as opportunities, and not as limits to change the world” Provaglio d’Iseo, 28.09.2026
News Lollobrigida: Agea accelerates payments to agribusinesses ensuring continuity and promptness Since January 1, 2026, the Agency has paid out nearly 3 billion euros. Also wine sector was involved for Investments measure Rome, 25.09.2026
News WINE AND CLASSIFICATIONS “Top 100 Best Buys” 2026 by “Wine Enthusiast”, 19 Italian wines at the top for quality/price ratio “Top 100 Best Buys” 2026 by “Wine Enthusiast”, top 19 Italian wines for quality/price New York, 25.09.2026
News IN TRENTO (SEPTEMBER 25-27) At Trentodoc Festival, mountain bubbles tell their story as climate change also transforms the table Alongside it, Trentodoc in Cantina, a series of events featuring wine and cultural experiences at the sparkling wine houses of the Trentodoc Institute Trento, 25.09.2026
News MADE IN ITALY Postcards from the Emmy Awards among glamour, celebrities and Franciacorta in the glasses Sparkling wines confirm Official partner of the iconic ceremony (edition No. 78) which awards the best of world Tv worldwide Los Angeles, 25.09.2026
News 40 YEARS OF SLOW FOOD King Charles to Slow Food: remember Carlo Petrini call, “those who sow utopia reap reality” The UK Ambassador to Italy Stephen Hickey, read a letter from His Majesty at the opening of Terra Madre Salone del Gusto Turin, 24.09.2026
News Minister of Agriculture Lollobrigida: the law decree for the promotion of wine tourism It is the measure which implements at the national level the reform of wine intervention of Cap, “Wine Package”. Applications by December 15 Rome, 23.09.2026
News CURIOSITY In French bars and restaurants, people toast with Prosecco: in 2025, purchase volumes were up 22.6% This growth has reached 175% since 2019, according to a study published by FranceAgriMer on wine purchases in the commercial foodservice sector Paris, 24.09.2026
News VISION Landscape in the future of Franciacorta, a pioneering territory among protection and evolution Beautiful reflections on the “today and tomorrow” of wine regions, where landscape is meant as a “cultural construct”, from “Franciacorta Festival” Rodengo Saiano, 22.09.2026
News NEWS When wine toasts with music: the label of Roger Taylor, the drummer of Queen, arises It is called Queen Côtes de Provence Rosé and its production is entrusted to Les Caves du Commandeur, historical reality of Provence Correns, 18.09.2026
News SEPTEMBER 24-27, IN TURIN “Terra Madre Salone del Gusto”, Slow Food looks to the future in the vivid memory of Carlo Petrini President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella will open the meeting tomorrow, September 24. With food biodiversity at the center Turin, 23.09.2026
News “Michelin Keys”: the wineries which make the quality of made in Italy hospitality grow From Castiglion del Bosco to San Felice, from Il Borro-Ferragamo to Castello Banfi, from L’Andana (Terra Moretti) to La Foresteria Planeta, 19 relais Montalcino, 22.09.2026
News PROJECTS From the Langhe to the Arctic: after a year, the first Barolo aged in Norwegian waters resurfaces A limited edition of 1,002 bottles aged 34 meters below sea level: “Arctic Barolo” by Rivetto and Hurtigruten Serralunga d'Alba, 21.09.2026
News SCENARIO BolognaFiere more at the center of wine and its promotion, with the entry into Gambero Rosso Bologna wine ecosystem continues to grow, now a key player in the wine trade fair arena, in Italy and beyond Bologna, 21.09.2026
News From wine to tourism, Brazil cheers to Italy: and Merano WineFestival flies to São Paulo The edition No.2 with patron Helmuth Köcher. Exports and arrivals, South America country shows growth and opportunities for Italian sector San Paolo, 18.09.2026
News “VIVA VINI DI VALTELLINA” 2026 Valtellina of wine: greater territorial definition, new subzones, and higher-altitude vineyards Amendment proposals to regulations: 4 new subzones for Valtellina Superiore and a higher altitude limit for Rosso di Valtellina Sondrio, 18.09.2026
News CULTURE The return of harvest in Pompeii, a new beginning for the story of humanity thanks to wine Harvest in Domus vineyards marks the beginning of the productive phase in the partnership between the Park and Tenute Capaldo Group. Wines in 2029 Pompeii, 17.09.2026
News Giacomo Conterno, Gaja, La Spinetta, Fontodi, Ca’ del Bosco, Terlano: the top of “Bibenda” 2027 These are the 6 brands that earned 3 “5 Grappoli” ratings in the Fondazione Italiana Sommelier (FIS) guide. Over 700 Italian wineries were recognized Rome, 18.09.2026
News FROM SEPTEMBER 18 TO 20 Bringing wine back to the heart of the experience: the lesson of “Franciacorta Festival in Cellars” The quintessential local festival (a benchmark in its field) reconnects people with the joy of conviviality, with sparkling wine as “medium” Erbusco, 17.09.2026
News WINE AND CLASSIFICATIONS “Top 100 Wines of Italy 2026” by Suckling, Brunello and Barolo top. And 15 wines are Toscana Igt Brunello di Montalcino 2021 Eredi Fuligni at No. 1 of the classification of the famous American Critic, on podium with San Filippo and Roberto Voerzio Hong Kong, 16.09.2026
News EXPORT & MARKETS Growth signals for high-end wines in the US market: Prosecco is performing well SipSource data: the segment over 50 dollars recorded an increase of 0.9% in the turnover of the last 12 months Washington, 15.09.2026
News CONTEMPORARY WINE & ART Feudi di San Gregorio inaugurates a new collaboration with the Sandretto Re Rebaudengo Foundation For its 40 years, the winery-symbol of Irpinia of Tenute Capaldo Group hosts the artworks of one of the most authoritative Italian art institutions Sorbo Serpico, 15.09.2026
News France’s Romanée Conti and Jayer, Italy’s Sassicaia and Monfortino in Finarte’s auction 245 out of 400 lots are Italian. Among the top: Mascarello, Giacosa, Gaja, Montervertine, Masseto, Ornellaia, Soldera, Antinori, Quintarelli, Ferrari Milan, 13.09.2026
News INTERNATIONAL AWARDS “International Wine Challenge” 2026, 2 “Champions” and 25 gold medals for Italy Vinsanto by Capezzana and Franciacorta by Debrusco Cives among the “champions”. In the medal collection, France No. 1, Italy No. 4 London, 13.09.2026
News IN THE LANGHE Also in Barolo harvest is anticipated, and yesterday all the operations began Cut of a bunch of Barolo Nebbiolo grapes of 2026 harvest with Minister of Agriculture, Francesco Lollobrigid Barolo, 11.09.2026
News In the first semester 2026, export of Italian wine to Canada to 208.6 million euros (+1.1%) Canadian customs data analyzed by Oive: Italy grows also in volumes to 36.5 milliion liters (+2.3%). The Usa collapses Ottawa, 11.09.2026
News PROMOTION AND MARKETS The countdown to Vinitaly.Usa No. 3 begins, with 2,500 wines in the spotlight The event, on October 26-27 in New York, the benchmark market for Italian wine, is sold out with 400 buyers and exhibitors New York, 10.09.2026
News 2026 “COOP REPORT” Wine in large-scale retail is affected by health trends, yet remains a highly experiential product Long-term decline stands at 9.7%, according to Coop data for WineNews. Low-alcohol, white and sparkling wines are growing Milan, 10.09.2026
News “Wine Enthusiast’s Wine Star Award” 2026, here is Italy of wine in nomination Avignonesi “European Winery of the Year”, Paolo Saracco “Winemaker of the Year”, importer Ethica Wines and Varvaglione 1921 “dplanet defender” New York, 10.09.2026
News BY TOM STEVENSON Trentodoc tops sparkling wine world championships as world most awarded Metodo Classico Thanks also to Ferrari Trento, once again “Sparkling Wine Producer of the Year” at “Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships” 2026 London, 10.09.2026
News WINE & TERRITORIES “Soave, great now, great later”: “Programmatic Manifesto” of the most famous white wine in Veneto Reflections and tastings at “Appuntamento Soave”, the Consortium event in Verona: insights from Federico Veronesi, Monsignor Bruno Fasani and more Verona, 09.09.2026
News EXPORT & MARKETS From fine dining to fashion and culture: Prosecco DOC bubbles conquer South Korea Consortium President Giancarlo Guidolin: “A dynamic and strategic market, with sales up 9.8% between January and April 2026” Seoul, 08.09.2026
News WINE & HEALTH Vine as healthcare path in hospital: in Orbassano, therapeutic vineyard Rivìtere” was inaugurated Developed by Citiculture with Vivai Rauscedo, it wants to foster rehabilitation activities of patients with concrete gestures in contact with nature Orbassano, 07.09.2026
News From the Grand Tour to Booking: Italy tourism story. Wine and food takes center stage In 100 years (1924-2025), visitor stays increased tenfold for Istat. Restaurants account for 23% of foreign tourists spending, for Confesercenti Rome, 04.09.2026
News THE NITTO ATP FINALS IN TURIN Asti & tennis, “double win”: new 5-year partnership with the Italian Tennis Federation Pondini, Consortium director: “we enlarge our audience of consumers”. Martinasso, dg Fitp: “we enrich the experience with made in Italy” Turin, 08.09.2026
News FILM FESTIVAL That “Pass Me Down the Wine” by Oasis and the reunion in Venice among Italian wine and cuisine From the words of the famous song to the dishes by chef Tino Vettorello paired with Prosecco Docg glasses for Liam and Noel Gallagher Venice, 07.09.2026
News “Mondial des Vins Extrêmes”, Italy of heroic viticulture conquers 20 Great Gold Medals Italy is the second most awarded country after Spain in the only contest dedicated to wine produced in “extreme” vineyards organized by Cervim Chatillon, 04.09.2026
News 2026 “Italian Grand Prix” Champagne Moët & Chandon toasts to Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes), an Italian driver on Monza podium It hadn’t happened in 60 years (there wasn’t even live TV). A return within a return, with LVMH back in Formula 1, this moment will remain in history Monza, 07.09.2026
News WINE TOURISM The growth of winery dining among the major investments in Italy in last years Today they are among the world best restaurants, but above all they show how wine is “the table most faithful companion” Florence, 02.09.2026
News Historic trains to Langhe, Roero Monferrato for an autumn trip among wine, truffle and landscape The offer by Fondazione Fs Italiane enriches with the vintage coach routes and tastings aboard Milan-Alba and Turin-Canelli Milan, 06.09.2026
News TOP-NOTCH HOSPITALITY “The World’s 50 Best Hotels” 2026: 9 Italian properties rank from 51 to 100 The Amalfi Coast dominates with 3 hotels, while the wine regions “raise a toast” with Castiglion del Bosco in Montalcino London, 01.09.2026
News THE CONTEST SIGNED “MEININGER” Italy leads the “Summer Tasting” 2026 by Mundus Vini: it is the most awarded producing country 466 medals (5 Grand Golds, 287 golds, 174 silvers), Spain and Germany are behind. Iwb “Best Producer Italy”, Fattoria La Vialla “Best Organic Producer Neustadt an der Weinstraße, 03.09.2026
News OCTOBER 16TH “Masi Award” No. 45 to oncologist David Khayat, who questioned the relationship wine-health For “Venetian Civilization”to Luigi Carlon, Nello Cristianini and Venice Gardens Foundation, “Grosso D’Oro Veneziano” to Reporters Sans Frontières Gargagnago di Valpolicella, 02.09.2026
News SEPTEMBER 24–27, TURIN Forty Years of Slow Food, forty years of great wines, at Terra Madre Salone del Gusto 2026 40 years after the founding of the movement by Petrini and the year in which Italian wine weathered, overcame, and rebounded from the methanol scandal Turin, 27.08.2026
News Champagne on track: from Moët & Chandon to S.Pellegrino, if big brands invest in F1 From the Monza podium to Park Hyatt Milan and a curated restaurant scene, Grand Prix weekend is celebrated with champagne toasts and fine dining Monza, 02.09.2026
News WINE MARKET Compagnia del Gusto still grows: also the acquisition of Winelivery platform was confirmed After Cantine Romagnoli and Jascots Wine Merchant, “a different operation. Not only business, but competences”, explains president Sergio Albarelli Milan, 01.09.2026
News EVENTS Venice Film Festival (September 2-12): celebrities, toasts and signature dishes A privileged window onto modern luxury rituals: from limited-edition DOCG Superiore Prosecco to a dish dedicated to George Clooney Venice, 01.09.2026
News Harvest help and labor exchange: Veneto looks to the Trentino model Agriculture Councillor Dario Bond urges Chambers of Commerce: “shared process for a swift update of local customs registers” Venice, 29.08.2026
News No breaks for Chianti Docg tours flying to Canada, from Toronto to Montreal President of Consortium Giovanni Busi: “the North American country continues to be a particularly receptive market” Toronto, 09.08.2026
News CURIOSITY The world largest wine collections, where bets are placed on its appreciation Alongside the real market, the world of fine wine investments and auctions is dominated by a few great wines which have historically outperformed Florence, 28.08.2026
News THE CURIOSITY As the wine market in China continues to decline, it creates opportunities for European collectors In the first half of 2026, EU wine imports fell by 16.6%. Raimondo Romani (Bertolami Fine Art): “There are significant wine collections on the market” Hong Kong, 27.08.2026
News With Vasongroup, alcohol-free wine is “smarter” and more “accessible” to wine lovers and restaurants A “home” alcohol-free wine maker will be ready by 2026. Albano Vason: “It’s also designed for those who just want to reduce the alcohol content” Verona, 27.08.2026
News OCTOBER 4 AND 5 “Champagne mon amour”: Italians’ passion for French sparkling wine is timeless Celebrating this passion is the “Champagne Experience”, Europe’s premier event dedicated to this iconic global wine, organized by Excellence Sidi Bologna, 26.08.2026
News CURIOSITY Italian wine regions as seen by young people: here is the 2027 vision for the Cities of Wine The “Manifesto” by graphic design student Sara Riccioni combines wine, landscape, community, showing the importance of agricultural culture in Italy Siena, 26.08.2026
News WINE TOURISM Sleeping (in luxury) in the vineyards: Vinova launches the first “experiential hotel” of wine The project aims to transform elite vineyards into exclusive and sustainable destinations. By 2030, 300 wine suites will be fully operational in Italy Gavi, 25.08.2026
News Mourning Farewell to Vittorio Frescobaldi, deeply attached to Tuscany yet open to the world A leading figure in the Italian wine industry, who established the joint venture with Robert Mondavi, has passed away at the age of 97 Florence, 26.08.2026
News Valpolicella is in full harvest mode, looking to the future by managing yields and volumes First bunches have also fallen in Bolgheri. Harvests still awaited for Barolo, Brunello di Montalcino, Chianti Classico, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Etna Verona, 26.08.2026
News How a cooking competition preserves culinary traditions: “A Tavola con il Nobile” The 24th edition of the food & wine competition, linked to Bravio delle Botti in Montepulciano, the land of Vino Nobile, won by Contrada di Poggiolo Montepulciano, 25.08.2026
News “Cantine Aperte in Vendemmia”, events throughout Italy dedicated to the harvest of Bacchus’s nectar From north to south, the Wine Tourism Movement’s event kicks off today, with many wineries opening their doors to families and wine lovers Rome, 24.08.2026
