Wine News

What you need to know about Italy's new decree on dealcoholised wine

It has been signed after months of waiting and pressure from trade associations, which had been calling for clear rules on excise duties, authorisations and production.

Why Arillo in Terrabianca's organic approach is paying off

Tuscany's Arillo in Terrabianca is a participant in the Top Italian Wines Roadshow based on the quality of its wines, and that commitment to quality starts in the vineyard.

What do sommeliers drink at Christmas?

Ahead of the big day next week, we asked wine experts from some of the Top Italian Restaurants around the world which bottles they will be opening to celebrate with.

The UNESCO effect: tourism is growing, but there is a risk of losing identity

Between the Prosecco Hills and the wine-growing landscapes of Langhe-Roero and Monferrato, tourist numbers and employment have undoubtedly grown. But the issues of overtourism, training and prices remain, reports Gianluca Atzeni.

The perfect pairing? Wine and books

Viticulture and literature have much in common. It’s no coincidence that book clubs often include an alcoholic component to help ideas flow more freely, writes Gabriele Gorelli MW.

2025 was the year of Trump's tariffs – will 2026 be better for Italian wine in the US?

Thanks to decisions made in the White House, this year has been one of great uncertainty for European wine in the US market, but Charles Lazzara of Italian wine specialist Volio Imports tells Louis Thomas of his belief that "we...

Where is English sparkling wine going?

From regional PDOs to international exports, Louis Thomas looks at how traditional method sparkling wine from England is carving out a space for itself in the world.

Why Borgo Conventi's Luna di Ponca should be on your radar

Top Italian Wines Roadshow member Borgo Conventi in Collio, close to Italy's border with Slovenia, produces a range of wines, but perhaps its most celebrated is the Tre Bicchieri-winning Luna di Ponca.

Italian wineries rely on LinkedIn and Instagram for online communication

Piccini has been named the top digital winery of 2025 by Omnicom PR Group Italia, ahead of Mezzacorona and Frescobaldi. Online content is also seeing a rise in references to de-alcoholised wines and indigenous grape varieties.

Why it's an organic focus for Bertinga

Bertinga is the new kid on the block in Chianti Classico, but this Gaiole-based producer has already made a big impression in Tuscany's wine scene, thanks in part to its approach to viticulture.
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