News “Gaja, has no price, and it is not for sale” The family to WineNews: “it is a fake news: nothing more than a barroom rumor There has never been any negotiation with potential buyers” Barbaresco, 06.10.2026
News 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 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 COLLECTING 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 Montepulciano, 02.10.2026
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 CURRENT EVENTS Free labor exchange for the grape harvest: Veneto moves forward united, looking to Trentino 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 RECOGNITION 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 BIKE & WINE 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 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 MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE Lollobrigida: Agea accelerates payments to agribusinesses ensuring continuity and promptness 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 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 IDEAS OF FUTURE “Working hard helps, but you also need luck, in wine as in horse racing”: Marcel Van Poecke talks The owner of AtlasInvest, Poggio Antico in Montalcino, and of horse Anda e Bola: “Future? I’m optimist”. And it still grows: another acquisition Montalcino, 22.09.2026
News MADE IN ITALY Postcards from the Emmy Awards among glamour, celebrities and Franciacorta in the glasses 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 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% Paris, 24.09.2026
News 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 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 WINE TOURISM “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 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 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 THE EVENT 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 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 WINE AND GUIDES 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” 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 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 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 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 EXPORT & MARKETS 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 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 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 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 “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 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 DATA 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 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 FROM TRENTINO TO CALABRIA “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 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 BETWEEN OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER 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 “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 MARKETING 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 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 CURRENT EVENTS 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 POPULAR CULTURE IN THE PLATE 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 EARLY AND LONGER “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
News Signorvino increasingly closer to 50 stores in Italy and abroad: No.8 was opened in Citylife, Milan The chain of the Veronesi family continues to invest in future and conviviality, which aims on responsible and inclusive consumption Milan, 21.08.2026
News HISTORY Bianco di Pitigliano, from the Romans to today: a history celebrating sixty years of DOC The Consortium wants to launch a new quality-driven phase, and professor Fregoni advises: “let the tuff rock become its hallmark” Pitigliano, 20.08.2026
News THE AWARD “Rising Stars” by Wine Enthusiast: Bartolommei (Caprili - Consorzio del Brunello) the only Italian “Awarded” by American magazine were 12 (9 from the Us, 1 each from Canada, France and Italy) among producers, sommeliers, restaurateurs, wine merchant Montalcino, 19.08.2026
News Anda e Bola, the “wine horse”, triumphs again at at the Palio di Siena “uniting” the rivals The horse, co-owned by Marcel Van Poecke, producer in Montalcino with Poggio Antico, makes Nicchio win, after rival Valdimontone Montalcino, 19.08.2026
News THE VISION “Among changing climate, markets and consumption, wine is a cultural heritage at risk” President Legacoop Agroalimentare Cristian Maretti “calls on” institutions: “policies capable of accompanying the sector are needed” Rome, 19.08.2026
News CURRENT EVENTS US, wine import at 2.4 billion euros in first semester of 2026 (-25.2%): Italy in line Oive data: volumes to 536.8 million liters (-16.8%), average price per liter dropped to €4.52 (-10.1%). One-third of exports are sparkling wine Madrid, 18.08.2026
News THE ANALYSIS “Fine wines in recovery thanks to few strong and emerging wines rather than the most known bottle” A report by British society Cult Wine Investment of first semester 2026 states that: “in February, the lowest point, then the recovery” London, 17.08.2026
News EVENTS Merano WineFestival 2026, towards edition No. 35 of historical kermesse invented by Helmuth Köcher Elegance and excellence at the core, with prestigious media partners including RaiNews24, WineNews, Radio Monte Carlo, “Alto Adige” and “Dolomiten” Merano, 31.07.2026
News From wine to apples, from corn to saltwater intrusion: climate rewrites Italian agrifood Monitoring by Legacoop Agroalimentare. President Cristian Maretti: “the system resists thanks to the investments made during last years” Rome, 14.08.2026
News FROM AUGUST 21 TO 30 Montepulciano toasts to Francesco Redi in the heart of Renaissance Piazza Grande From “Cantine in Piazza” to “A Tavola con il Nobile”, the city of Poliziano combines wine and food and culture waiting for “Bravìo delle Botti” Montepulciano, 14.08.2026
News MARKETS Brazil, wine import grows: 234.3 million euros in first semester of 2026 (+5.9%). Italy well Oive data: Italian wine exports at 19.7 million euros (+7.2%). Volumes also increased to 4.8 million liters (+2.2%) Brasilia, 13.08.2026
News Herita Marzotto Wine Estates, among Italian wine champions, virtuous example of sustainability The first Italian wine company to achieve carbon neutrality certification and winner of the 2025 “Sustainability Award” looks to the future Portogruaro, 11.08.2026
News COLLECTING Fine wine, Italy continues to lead the recovery of Liv-Ex, with Tuscany standing out Italy 100 and Champagne 50 lead the growth in 2026 and in 12 months. With Italy among the peaks of Piedmont and stability of grand duchy London, 12.08.2026
News CULTURE Italian wine “support” to “67 Columns” of the Arena di Verona grows A patronage project uniting made in Italy excellence (including also cuisine) in support of Verona and Italy iconic landmark Verona, 10.08.2026
News Summer wine tourism: Italians vacation in seaside destinations where also wine is produced Report by Roberta Garibaldi with Ascovilo and Data Appeal Company: Cinque Terre, Salento, Chianti, the Amalfi Coast, and Mount Etna top destinations Bergamo, 07.08.2026
News AWARDS To Sandra Misale, researcher at Johns Hopkins University, “Casato Prime Donne Award” 2026 The award ceremony on September 19 in Montalcino. Awarded journalists are Francesca Ciancio (freelance) and Andrea Cuomo (“Il Giornale”) Montalcino, 11.08.2026
News SCENARIO Lamberto Frescobaldi, president Unione Italiana Vini (Uiv), opens to vineyard extirpation From “no” to a blanket plan to “yes, where needed”, but with a “Plan B” to protect farmers “and prevent land abandonment” Florence, 11.08.2026
News IN ITALIAN WINERIES “Cantina Italia”, still exceeding wine stocks on 2025: 42.6 million hectoliters (+6.9%) Last data published by Icqrf and updated on July 31, 2026 confirms high stocks with the harvest ready to start Rome, 11.08.2026
News CURIOSITY Etna by Cusumano and Prosecco Docg by Astoria among the world best wines to enjoy while flying Edition 2026 of “Wines on the Wing” of American magazine “Global Traveler” says that. Among the awardees, there are also Inama and Bottega New York, 08.08.2026
News Wine consortia, towards the decree implementing the 2024 EU Regulation Expanded functions among wine tourism, offer management and pricing. After summer break, talks between the Ministry of Agriculture and the regions Rome, 07.08.2026
News AMONG VINEYARD AND MARKET 2026 harvest: still yield cuts. After Tuscany, Piedmont and Veneto, now also Marche and Abruzzo Many territories reduce production to rebalance supply and demand. While there is who thinks about more structural measures such as Maremma Toscana Ancona, 07.08.2026
News NEWS Tramin, winery-cooperative “jewel” of South Tyrol, inaugurates the new production facility Willi Stürz, enologist and technical director: “it will have a tangible and positive reflection on our wines quality”. A 15 million euros investment Termeno, 05.08.2026
News “First, Bolgheri came, then Wwf Italia”: here, the oases among Italian vineyards As in the early days of the great organization arose at the Tenuta San Guido Wildlife Refuge, wine continues to support nature conservation Bolgheri, 05.08.2026
News While many in Italy think of “cutting” production, “Prosecco” is planning growth Focus on the North-East sparkling wines, the driving force of Italian wine, at the conference “Prosecco System: what Horizons?” by Cia-Agricoltori Treviso, 05.08.2026
News MEETINGS Saint Lawrence, eyes on the sky: the night of August 10 is the highlight of “Calici di Stelle” Across villages, squares and wineries, the iconic event of Movimento Turismo del Vino turns Italy into one giant outdoor wine party Milan, 05.08.2026
News FOR ITALIAN HERITAGE Know Fai Goods with Pinot Grigio Doc delle Venezie, from Trentino to Sardinia The collaboration between the Consortium of the “great” Italian denomination and Fondo Ambiente Italiano continues thanks to “Sere Fai d’Estate” Avio, 03.08.2026
News If a winery profitability depends more on management than on size and “territory” “2026 State of Winery Health Report” by InnoVint states that. “75% of wineries with solid operational processes generates profits” West Linn, 03.08.2026
News A WINE “OUTSIDER” Emmy stars toast with Franciacorta which connects its brand with equally prestigious names Partnerships are the most winning marketing strategy of the consortium of the most famous Metodo Classico, in “Tv Oscars” glasses in Los Angeles Los Angeles, 04.08.2026
News WINE & CULTURE Sicily, land of wine and writers, celebrates the winners of “Mandrarossa Literary Award” Promoted by Cantine Settesoli brand, the edition No. 2 of the Contest crowned Valeria Parrella with the book “La Ragazzina” (Feltrinelli) Selinunte, 27.07.2026
News WINE MARKET Wine & business: Compagnia del Gusto Holding acquires Jascots Wine Merchants in the Uk The project of the Cosulich family (headed by ceo Ettore Nicoletto) who acquired also Cantine Romagnoli, in Colli Piacentini, grows Londra, 03.08.2026
News MARKET PDO wine export, Italy at 1.5 billion euros in the first 4 months of 2026 (-6.2% on 2025) Data by Nomisma Wine Monitor: Prosecco remains leader in Italy, dropping exports also in France (Bordeaux red wines drop) and Spain Bologna, 30.07.2026
News Ryanair, the food and wine destination to visit in Italy? Sicily, from Trapani to Marsala The recommended “summer tour” also includes Zadar (Croatia), Paphos (Cyprus), Shannon and County Clare (Ireland), Brno and Moravia (Czech Republic) Trapani, 23.07.2026
News Passito di Pantelleria as a tribute to the President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella The tribute from the Consortium, led by Benedetto Renda, during the visit marking the 10th anniversary of the Pantelleria Island National Park Pantelleria, 29.07.2026
News Assoenologi & Uiv: “no forecasts, but data at the end of harvest”. Coldiretti “agrees” WineNews rumors confirmed: Italy follows the path “traced” by France wine sector, hoping for an earlier grape harvest declaration Rome, 29.07.2026
