2025

Viticoltura eroica in nero a Massa multato produttore di Candia dei Colli Apuani Doc

Heroic viticulture “under the table” in Massa: Candia producer fined

Nine workers found without contracts in a vineyard of the small Tuscan denomination. The operation by the Carabinieri and the Inspectorate is part of a plan of checks on agricultural labor in areas where the harvest is made more difficult by the steepness of the vineyards. During a joint inspection, the Carabinieri Labor Inspectorate Unit […]

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Vendemmia 2025, il racconto di un’annata promettente dalle voci di 7 cantine simbolo di eccellenza

2025 Harvest: the story of a promising vintage from the voices of 8 wineries symbolizing excellence

The opinions of Vallepicciola, Fontanafredda, Cà Rovere, Ampeleia, Montina, La Ponca, Le Monde and Cantina San Michele Appiano The 2025 harvest opened with different rhythms from north to south, but with a single common denominator: optimism for a vintage that promises to be truly auspicious. This is the testimony of the winemakers from some of

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32 Via dei Birrai presenta la propria Curmi in bottiglia da mezzo litro

32 Via dei Birrai Introduces Its Curmi in Half-Liter Bottles

Easy-drinking, spiced and undemanding: same recipe but in a smaller format following increasingly conscious and mindful consumption trends Quality over quantity. It’s especially younger generations showing a decreased propensity for alcohol consumption along with a greater preference for higher-quality products instead of overtly industrial ones. Thus, 32 Via dei Birrai, a craft brewery in Pederobba

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Vendemmia 2025 a Santorini produzione ai minimi storici. A Winemag il racconto di Domaine Sigalas, tra le migliori cantine di Santorini

2025 Harvest in Santorini: Production at All-Time Lows

The harvest on the Greek volcanic island through the eyes of Domaine Sigalas. A third consecutive decline, but the winery led by Stellios Boutaris is focusing on new plantings, technology, and collaborations to revitalize the vineyards. Climate, the abandonment of traditional practices, and labor costs are threatening the survival of the viticultural system. The 2025

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Claudio Quarta si ritira Tommasi subentra a Tenuta Eméra e Cantina Moros Tommasi Family Estate brand Masseria Surani

Claudio Quarta retires: Tommasi takes over Tenuta Eméra and Cantina Moros

The Valpolicella-based family acquires the Lizzano and Guagnano wineries. Alessandra Quarta remains involved in the Masseria Surani project in Puglia, strengthening the link with the territory and ensuring production continuity. After nearly twenty years in the business, Claudio Quarta announces his retirement from the wine world. The Apulian entrepreneur is entrusting the Tommasi Family with

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Trigon Rottensteiner la quadra sul Lagrein di Gries sudtirol alto adige doc riserva punteggio 96 100 winemag prezzo 75 euro

Trigon Rottensteiner: Squaring the Circle on Lagrein di Gries

The new label, positioned at the top of the Bolzano winery’s quality pyramid, was presented today. A “Super Alto Adige” whose name recalls the triangular shape of the vineyard where the grapes are grown, in the “cru” of the Gries district. 2022 vintage, limited edition of 2,500 bottles. Price is around 75 euros. Trigon, meaning

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Asti, vendemmia in nero in due aziende di Bubbio e Loazzolo controlli guardia di finanza

Asti, undeclared harvest labor in two wineries in Bubbio and Loazzolo

The outcome of inspections by the Fiamme Gialle, who inspected Piedmontese wineries and restaurants, discovering undeclared and irregular workers. Fines exceeding 128,000 euros and proposed business suspensions aim to ensure legality and consumer protection. Inspections will continue throughout September. Three wineries in Bubbio and Loazzolo and a restaurant in Castagnole delle Lanze were targeted by

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Mundus Vini Christoph Meininger Vino sotto attacco dei media tedeschi Duro sfogo dell'editore e fondatore del noto concorso enologico, nel discorso introduttivo della Summer Edition 2025

Mundus Vini, Meininger: “Wine under attack by German media”

A harsh outburst from the publisher and founder of the well-known wine competition during the opening speech of the Summer Edition 2025. “It is a hypocritical attitude. I will continue to defend wine for the rest of my life.” Mundus Vini confirms its status as a premier stage for European and international wine, going far

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Accordo Ue-India: meno dazi e nuove prospettive per il food & beverage italiano Wine Monitor Nomisma: l’export si salva solo grazie alle scorte pre-dazi USA Edoardo Freddi «Dazi Usa 15% Serve piano export vino italiano»

Wine Monitor Nomisma: Exports saved only by pre-US tariff stockpiling

In the 12 main international markets, cumulative growth was +1.5% in value and +2.1% in volume The updated snapshot of wine imports in the world’s main markets for the first half of 2025 highlights the absence of a single trend. This is what emerges from the Wine Monitor Report by Nomisma published today. In the

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Corte d'appello Usa limita poteri Trump su dazi. Decisione sospesa tariffs sul vino restano fino ottobre. Cesce export italiano negli Usa

US Court of Appeals limits Trump’s tariff powers

Historic but suspended decision: tariffs remain until October. Meanwhile, Italian wine exports to the US grow: +16.9% in volume and +14.7% in value in the first quarter of 2025. In April, declining exports signal difficulties at the tariff threshold. The Federal Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the IEEPA does not grant the president the

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