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Italy’s Wine Tourism Policy – Part 2: How the 50% Subsidy Program Will Support Wine Regions
A new funding mechanism moves Italy’s wine tourism strategy from policy ambition towards collective regional action. Italy’s new wine tourism support measure is less about subsidising individual cellar doors than strengthening entire wine-producing territories. Under ministerial decree no. 483420, dated 18 September 2026, eligible collective organisations can seek public contributions of up to 50% of […] The post Italy’s Wine Tourism Policy – Part 2: How the 50% Subsidy Program Will Support Wine Regions appeared first on Liz Palmer .
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Ornellaia: an early 2026 harvest guided by each vineyard parcel
Ornellaia completes its early 2026 harvest in Bolgheri. Winter water reserves, timely rain and patient picking decisions shaped the vintage.
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Sicily’s Wine Tourism Academy: A New Model for Professionalizing Wine Destinations
The DOC Sicilia Academy signals an important shift in wine tourism – from individual winery experiences towards coordinated professional development and regional competitiveness. The launch of the DOC Sicilia Academy, announced by the Consorzio di Tutela Vini DOC Sicilia on September 25, represents an important development in how wine regions approach tourism, hospitality and long-term […] The post Sicily’s Wine Tourism Academy: A New Model for Professionalizing Wine Destinations appeared first on Liz Palmer .
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Italy Makes Wine Tourism National Policy: A New Model for Developing Wine Regions
Italy is taking wine tourism beyond the cellar door and placing it firmly within national agricultural and regional development policy. The Italian government has introduced a new national framework supporting wine tourism in the country’s wine-producing regions, linking the reputation of Italian wine more directly with the landscapes, culture, hospitality and communities where it is […] The post Italy Makes Wine Tourism National Policy: A New Model for Developing Wine Regions appeared first on Liz Palmer .
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Can Wine Tourism Take Umbria Global? Italy’s Green Heart Builds a New Destination Strategy
Umbria has the vineyards, medieval hill towns, gastronomy and cultural heritage of a major Italian wine destination. Now is looking at how wine tourism can play a greater role in attracting international travellers and generating economic value across its rural communities. A recent high-level discussion in Montefalco brought together wine producers, regional representatives, researchers and […] The post Can Wine Tourism Take Umbria Global? Italy’s Green Heart Builds a New Destination Strategy appeared first on Liz Palmer .
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Lambrusco, Reconsidered (VentiVenti Recent Releases)
Lambrusco has a pretty well-established reputation, right? Exuberant, refreshing, fun, sometimes boring (truth hurts, people, truth hurts). But what happens when you take those qualities and apply a little more patience and ambition? I got to explore that question in June, when I sat down (virtually) with brothers Riccardo and Andrea Razzaboni of VentiVenti for […] This article was originally published on 1WineDude.com . Grab the books! Source
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How Etna Is Turning Volcanic Terroir Into a Global Wine Tourism Brand
Mount Etna has long commanded international attention for its dramatic volcanic landscape and distinctive wines. Now, the Sicilian territory is strengthening another dimension of its identity:wine tourism as a strategic driver of destination development. The inaugural Radici Vulcaniche – Between Lava, Vineyards and Great Wines, held in Randazzo on August 29 and 30, 2026, demonstrated […] The post How Etna Is Turning Volcanic Terroir Into a Global Wine Tourism Brand appeared first on Liz Palmer .
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From Rail to Vineyard: Italy’s Historic Trains Create a New Model for Wine Tourism in Piedmont
Italy is bringing together two of its great traditions – historic rail travel and wine culture – with new autumn services connecting Milan and Turin to the celebrated wine landscapes of Piedmont. In October and November 2026, Fondazione FS Italiane will operate historic trains from Milan to Alba and Turin to Canelli, providing visitors with […] The post From Rail to Vineyard: Italy’s Historic Trains Create a New Model for Wine Tourism in Piedmont appeared first on Liz Palmer .
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Vittorio Frescobaldi, a leading figure in Italian wine, dies aged 97
Vittorio Frescobaldi has died aged 97. A look back at the life of a leading figure in Tuscan wine, who helped build its international reputation and co-founded Luce with Robert Mondavi.
by Lola Mulard18 viewsnewscastelgiocondofrescobaldiitalian-winelamberto-frescobaldiluce - news
The Start of Something (Thoughts on Oltrepò Pavese Classese, and La Genisia Recent Releases)
“There’s something happenin’ here…” The “here” in this case is Oltrepò Pavese, in Lombardy’s western edge, in northern Italy. It happens to sit right on the 45th parallel, which as a wine nerd you will have at some point heard of (as it is roughly where you can also find Piedmont, Burgundy, Bordeaux, and the […] This article was originally published on 1WineDude.com . Grab the books! Source
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Wine Tourism News: Asti Leads Piedmont’s Wine Tourism Growth
The Asti region is emerging as one of Piedmont’s strongest tourism performers in 2026, demonstrating how the strategic integration of wine, cultural heritage, gastronomy and landscape can strengthen destination competitiveness. According to figures cited in their regional report, Asti recorded the largest tourism increase in Piedmont, at 4.15%, representing approximately 30,000 additional visitors. More broadly, […] The post Wine Tourism News: Asti Leads Piedmont’s Wine Tourism Growth appeared first on Liz Palmer .
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How to Choose Italian Wine in a Supermarket
Supermarket wine aisles are designed to make you feel stupid. I’m fairly convinced of it. Fifty bottles you can’t pronounce. DOC, DOCG, and IGT stamped everywhere like the wine sat an exam. Gold medal stickers stacked three deep, as if the bottle just came home from the Olympics. Prices ranging... The post How to Choose Italian Wine in a Supermarket appeared first on The Finest Italian Wine .
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Why Tuscany Continues to Set the Global Standard for Wine Tourism: Inside Calici di Stelle 2026
As wine tourism continues to evolve, travellers, we are learning, are seeking far more than exceptional wines. They want authentic experiences, meaningful connections with place, and memorable moments that combine culture, gastronomy, heritage, and landscape. Tuscany certainly delivers this. From July 24 to August 16, Tuscany’s renowned Calici di Stelle (Goblets Under the Stars) returns […] The post Why Tuscany Continues to Set the Global Standard for Wine Tourism: Inside Calici di Stelle 2026 appeared first on Liz Palmer .
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Small Is Big: Andreola Valdobbiadene Recent Releases
Andreola‘s Stefano Pola wants you to know that Prosecco’s main ingredient—Glera—is not a grape that should be dismissed as somehow ignoble. “Considering that from a single grape variety we can create a Brut and Extra Brut, and considering its versatility with food, this is not a smaller grape variety,” he told me during an online […] This article was originally published on 1WineDude.com . Grab the books! Source
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The Consorzio del Nizza DOCG: a new milestone for one of Barbera’s greatest expressions
The Consorzio del Nizza DOCG has officially been established. Discover the ambitions, key figures and future of one of Italy's leading Barbera appellations.
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Simply Irresistable? Sicilia DOC Wines
Sicily isn’t Italy (you can ask anyone), and Sicilian wine isn’t Italian wine either. Many Sicilian producers have embraced the Sicilia DOC designation as a simple but effective identity. It’s the kind of idea that other wine regions might consider in today’s crowded marketplace. Here is our report. Einstein’s Law Everything should be as simple […]
by Mike Veseth12 viewsitalian-winewinewine-markets - news
A Murdered Wife, a Wandering Ghost, and the Best Vineyard Stay on Lake Garda
There’s a castle at the southern tip of Lake Garda that you can only reach on foot, across a drawbridge, over water on every side. Cars stop outside the gate. You walk in like everyone has for the last seven hundred years. The Scaligero Castle in Sirmione has stood since... The post A Murdered Wife, a Wandering Ghost, and the Best Vineyard Stay on Lake Garda appeared first on The Finest Italian Wine .
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Gabriella Favara is the new President of Assovini Sicilia
Gabriella Favara becomes President of Assovini Sicilia, leading a new generation committed to promoting Sicilian wines, their unique terroirs and the international reputation of Sicily.
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Wine Vacation: Sleeping in Amarone Country — Villa Quaranta Tommasi, Valpolicella
There are hotel spas and then there is the Terme della Valpolicella. Most hotel spas give you eucalyptus steam rooms, a swimming pool, and a list of treatments with names like “Serenity Journey” that involve warm stones and someone playing a flute somewhere in the background. The spa at Villa... The post Wine Vacation: Sleeping in Amarone Country — Villa Quaranta Tommasi, Valpolicella appeared first on The Finest Italian Wine .
by Kelly Chidi-Ogbonna18 viewswine-italywine-vacationitalian-winevineyardswinewine-in-italy - news
Weekly Cellar Round-Up
Over the course of a week, I taste a bunch of wine, usually with friends, and almost always with my wife. Here are some of the wines we tasted over the past few weeks. These are wines that were not sent … Continue reading →
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VULKÀ ETNA ROSSO you need look no further
When company comes and you want to share just the right wine, a wine of quality and, of course, an Italian wine. Look no further than to Vulkà Etna Rosso. A rich and delicious red wine that won’t break the budget. The wine was paired with a Broccolini Caesar which can be served warm or ... Read more The post VULKÀ ETNA ROSSO you need look no further first appeared on My VanCity .
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Discovering Gavi DOCG: Piedmont’s Great White Wine Destination
The Denomination Gavi DOCG sits in the southeastern corner of Piedmont, where the hills begin their long climb toward the Ligurian Apennines. Less than an hour from Milan, Genoa, and Turin, the territory occupies a geographic position that has shaped both its history and its wine for over a thousand years. The denomination covers eleven […] The post Discovering Gavi DOCG: Piedmont’s Great White Wine Destination appeared first on Liz Palmer .
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Going Beyond Sangiovese for Cristaldi & Co.
My latest article for Cristaldi & Co. is now available, in which I delve into selections from Tuscan producer Vignamaggio. These guys are making some fascinating reds (priced to match), most of the best of which are not being made with Sangiovese (Cab Franc geeks, bring your wallets!). The article is free to peruse, but […] This article was originally published on 1WineDude.com . Grab the books! Source
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The Wine Scandal That Almost Killed Italian Wine — And Why It Made It Better
I have been living in Italy for years now. I drink Italian wine regularly, I write about it obsessively, and I genuinely believe it is some of the finest wine on earth. And I had absolutely no idea this happened until I started digging. In the spring of 1986, Italy... The post The Wine Scandal That Almost Killed Italian Wine — And Why It Made It Better appeared first on The Finest Italian Wine .
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