The Great Italian Wines and the Best Pairings
- Travel from north to south to discover the best wines of Italy (and the dishes to pair them with) Italy is the country with the widest variety of native vines in the world and an international point of reference for wine production. From the most productive regions to the best food pairings, we discover the Italian wines you absolutely must try.
- The Guardian 's Best Red Wines : There's an Italian Label, Too Food and wine critic David Williams selects three "best buy" wines for the British newspaper. Among these, the Rossojbleo from Sicilian winery Gulfi stands out, a versatile Nero d'Avola that pairs perfectly with fish and white meats.
Innovation and Technology in the Wine Sector
- Artificial Intelligence in the Glass: The Future of Wine in Friuli Venezia Giulia The Colli Orientali Consortium uses artificial intelligence to analyze climate data, production techniques and grape ripening processes. The new chatbot allows you to consult historical information from 2008 to today, revolutionizing the sector.
- How Personality Influences Wine Tastes A study by the University of Verona analyzes how psychology and personality influence wine preferences. Extroverted people tend to appreciate acidic and tannic wines, while those who are more sociable prefer alcoholic wines with complex bouquets.
Market Trends and Economic Performance
- 2025 begins with upward tensions on wine price lists Italian wine exports close 2024 with growth (3% in volume and 6% in value), but the sector remains attentive to the dynamics of domestic and foreign demand.
- Franciacorta: 2024 closes with stable volumes and values The Franciacorta Consortium confirms the solidity of the brand, with 19.1 million bottles sold and an average shelf price slightly increasing (24.5 euros). Exports are growing, especially in the United States and Switzerland.
- Wine in the US: Industry sentiment remains negative, but there are positive signs The 2025 State of the US Wine Industry report highlights a decline in premium wine sales (-1%/-3%), but some recovery trends give hope for a stabilization of the market.
- Alcohol-free wines: growing trend in the UK IWSR data shows an increase in sales of alcohol-free wines (8%), while low-alcohol wines recorded a decline of -5%. The UK confirms itself as a key market for new trends in wine consumption.
Events and Awards
- From “Wine & Siena” to “Grandi Langhe”, the most anticipated events of 2025 Between exclusive tastings and meetings with producers, the calendar of food and wine events for the new year is full of unmissable events.
- "Proposta Vini" closes 2024 with an increase in turnover and opens the year with 55 new companies. Gianpaolo Girardi's historic distribution announces record growth and organizes a major event at the Stazione Leopolda in Florence to present the new wineries.
- Westway Architects for Cantina Bertani : welcome to the temple of Amarone A journey into the architecture and history of the famous Venetian wine, from its legend to the modern excellence of Cantina Bertani .
Viticulture and Territory
- New rules for authorizations for vineyards in Liguria The Region updates the regulations for the concession of new plants, facilitating access for small and medium-sized agricultural companies and ensuring the protection of the territory.
- “Grandi Langhe e il Piemonte del Vino”: the diversity of a great wine land On January 27 and 28, over 500 Piedmontese wineries will present their new vintages in Turin. A key event for industry insiders and international buyers.
Cellars and Success Stories
- Winkler, the small Alto Adige winery that makes great classic method wines Michael Winkler returns to lead the family business, with the aim of producing top-quality classic method sparkling wines in Alto Adige.
- La Giuva: the future of wine according to Federico Veronesi The company created by former football coach Alberto Malesani enters the Veronesi family's orbit, with an ambitious project in Valpolicella.
- From multinationals to viticulture: Tiziano Bellini's dream After a career in London finance, the Italian manager returns home to found an innovative winery in the lower Mantua area.
- Le Manzane: Conegliano Prosecco Superiore Springo Blue 2023 A label that stands out for its elegance and freshness, with hints of apple, wisteria, sage and cedar.
Safety and Responsible Consumption
- Breathalyzer in the cellar: Tenute del Cerro 's initiative for conscious drinking The group's Tuscan and Umbrian cellars offer visitors the opportunity to measure their blood alcohol level to promote road safety.
Art and Culture of Wine
- Topazia Alliata by Arrigo Musti in the historic Duca di Salaparuta winery Art meets wine in the Sicilian winery, celebrating a symbolic figure of the Italian winemaking tradition.
- Five Wine Myths Debunked by an Expert The New York Times Critic
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