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Growing numbers, excellent highlights, and just one thing missing: a collective step forward. These are our reflections after tasting over 100 samples for the Vini d’Italia Guide

The Italian Sommelier Association celebrates 60 years and reaffirms its mission: “The world has changed, we must change too, starting with communication and a smarter language.”

During the tastings for the Vini d’Italia 2026 Guide, we observed a significant change in the style of the Sardinian DOC. Today, many producers are focusing on elegance, finesse, and drinkability

A bleak six months for Tuscan wine. The re-elected president of the DOCG calls for a 5-year freeze on new vineyards but holds back on distillation and grubbing-up. And the idea of a low-alcohol Chianti emerges

Europe continues negotiations with the White House and awaits the letter announced by Trump, but uncertainty is growing

The first vineyards of the renowned Tuscan variety were planted in California in the 1970s, although it was never appreciated as it is in Italy. Today, however, it is finding new life

Three million hectolitres more than the harvest estimates from last September. The final figures from Agea

Bruno and Carmelo Traclò produce in Bova, Calabria, a wine that imitates nothing and no one: Lanò

"The damage would be very real," is Frescobaldi’s view. According to a UIV survey, estimated losses would range between 10% and 12%

Blind tastings, group evaluations—not individual ones—wines tested in multiple rounds by different panels. Here's how the Vini d’Italia Guide and the Tre Bicchieri system work