Harvest 2026: Consorzio Barbera d’Asti and Wines of Monferrato Call for a National Debate on the Future of the Wine Sector

Costigliole d’Asti (Piedmont), September 15th  2026 – The 2026 harvest in the territory of the Consorzio Barbera d’Asti e Vini del Monferrato (link) has begun with encouraging signs. Vineyards have responded well to a season marked by increasingly variable weather conditions, resulting in an overall very positive outlook for the harvest. Initial estimates indicate balanced production in line with the area’s potential, with promising prospects both in terms of quality and quantity.

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166th Hospices de Beaune Wine Auction: First announcements

Beaune, Friday, September 4, 2026 – The Hospices Civils de Beaune (link) is writing a new chapter in its history with the 166th edition of the Hospices de Beaune Wine Auction, one of the most prestigious events in the wine world. Conducted by Sotheby’s (link), the world leader in wine and spirits auctions, the sale will take place on November 15 in Beaune’s historic market hall.

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CAVAZZA: Early 2026 Harvest, Characterised by Early Ripening And Freshness

At the Montebello Vicentino (Venetian) winery, the harvest is underway, with the grapes’ development being closely monitored.

High temperatures and a lack of rainfall have brought the harvest forward, requiring constant monitoring of the vineyards to identify the ideal time to pick and preserve freshness, acidity and aromatic richness.

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Port Ellen 1979 Cask of Distinction: Ein Whiskyfass für 1 Million Euro bei Fine Spirits Auction

Paris, 14. September 2026 – Fine Spirits Auction (Link), Frankreichs führende Online-
Auktionsplattform für hochwertige Spirituosen, bringt ein außergewöhnliches Fass der Destillerie Port Ellen (Link) zur Versteigerung: das Port Ellen 1979 Cask of Distinction. Das Startgebot liegt bei 1 Mio. € (eine Million Euro).

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From soil to wine: the energy of the soils at Caiarossa

Riparbella Tuscany, September 10th, 2026 – Clay, limestone, sand and volcanic formations: in Riparbella, the diversity of the terroir takes shape in the wines and inspires a philosophy founded on a balance between nature and viticulture. At Caiarossa (link), wine identity begins with the land. In the hills of Riparbella, just a few kilometres from the Tyrrhenian Sea, clay, limestone, sand, gravel, iron and volcanic formations alternate across a complex landscape, further shaped by differences in altitude, exposure and ventilation. It is this diversity of conditions that gives the estate one of its defining characteristics: the ability to read the different expressions of the terroir and translate them into wines with a distinct identity.

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Merenda Sinoira Releases Barolo DOCG Ravera and Sottocastello di Novello 2022

The second vintage of the two single-MGA labels highlights the different expressions of Nebbiolo within the municipality of Novello

Novello, September 2026 – Merenda Sinoira (link) presents the new vintage of Barolo DOCG Ravera (link) and Sottocastello di Novello (link), two single-MGA labels that highlight the distinctive vineyard identities within the commune of Novello. Produced in around 1,300 bottles each, the two 2022 Barolos show distinct characters, shaped by vineyards that lie close to one another yet differ profoundly in altitude, exposure and soil composition.

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