EVENTS AND TASTINGS
Ribolla Gialla & Fiano d'Avellino: the twinning of wine with Campania
First appointment of February for the Great Verticals of the Cities of Wine , with a focus on the twinning between the great wines of Friuli Venezia Giulia and those of other Italian regions. Thursday 13 February, at 7:30 pm, in Corno di Rosazzo (Villa Nachini Cabassi), Friuli Venezia Giulia will meet Campania with a tasting led by Matteo Bellotto and Nicola Farfoglia of the AIS FVG.
Abruzzo wine protagonist at Wine Paris 2025
From 10 to 12 February, 28 Abruzzo wineries will participate in Wine Paris , with over 4,600 exhibitors and 50,000 visitors expected. The Consorzio di Tutela Vini d'Abruzzo will present the novelties of the Abruzzo Model , with the introduction of the Superiore mention for DOCs and the new provincial appellations.
Cantina Castelveder celebrates 50 years
The historic Monticelli Brusati winery celebrates half a century of activity with the launch of the Franciacorta Riserva Renato Alberti Extra Brut , a limited selection of 850 bottles dedicated to the founder.
Summa 2025: The Best of Sustainable Viticulture
On April 5 and 6, Tenuta Alois Lageder will host the Summa event, with the participation of 112 producers from eight countries. Focus on organic, biodynamic and sustainability agriculture.
Vinitaly 2025: Cantina Tenute Bellamarina debuts
The organic winery from Brindisi will be present in the Puglia Region Pavilion , presenting Primitivo DOC, Negroamaro and Fiano di Puglia.
Visit Cantina 2025: More than 1,500 events on the Prosecco Route
Tasting experiences and workshops along the Strada del Prosecco Conegliano-Valdobbiadene, with the cellars open to visitors throughout 2025.
Braida at Wine Paris 2025
From 10 to 12 February, Braida will bring for tasting the Vigna Senza Nome Moscato d'Asti DOCG 2024 , the Brachetto d'Acqui DOCG 2024 and other famous labels, including Bricco dell'Uccellone 2021 , Ai Suma 2021 and Montebruna 2021 .
NEWS AND MARKET
Duties and the Sicilian market: exports to the USA at risk
The tariffs imposed by the United States could cause losses of up to 74 million euros and put 700 jobs at risk. Sicilian producers hope for a diplomatic solution and are looking for new outlet markets.
European Union: New Wine Taxes and Health Warnings on Labels
The EU revises the European Cancer Plan , proposing labels warning of health risks and an increase in excise duties. Coldiretti and Filiera Italia announce battles against the new regulations.
Zaia: "Worried about the Prosecco Shores"
The governor of Veneto underlines the importance of heroic viticulture in the UNESCO heritage hills and calls for support measures for producers.
The "Lake Garda Wines" project is born
Five consortia (Bardolino, Valtènesi, Garda, Custoza and Lugana) join forces to promote Lake Garda wines in foreign markets.
RossoRubino WineCup 2025: the best wineries of Chianti Classico
Six wineries awarded in the Chianti Classico Gran Selezione category, with a blind tasting organized by the Chianti Classico Wine Consortium.
CULTURE, HISTORY AND TRADITION
Superstitions about wine
Pouring wine on the tablecloth brings good luck, while serving it with the left hand is considered a bad omen. The origin of these beliefs is linked to popular traditions and economic interpretations of the past.
The Wine Glossary: Learning to Describe Tasting Sensations
A journey through the wine lexicon to better communicate the visual, olfactory and gustatory characteristics of a wine.
Great wines of Northern Italy
Analysis of the terroir and soil and climate conditions of Northern Italy, with a focus on the most famous production areas: Barolo, Valpolicella, Lessini, Colli Euganei and many others.
Paterno Cellar at Casa Sanremo
The Irpinia company brings the tradition of Aglianico DOCG to the heart of the Italian Song Festival, enhancing the historicity of its wine production.
Cantine Florio debuts at Casa Sanremo 2025
For the first time, Cantine Florio will be the official partner of the Gambero Rosso Roof Restaurant , presenting three interpretations of the famous Marsala.
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