English news Lights and shadows of wine: between foiled fraud, ethics and traceability From the massive "Vinum Mentitum" operation in Italy to exploitation in Champagne, the wine sector questions ethics, transparency and consumer protection. By Emanuele Fiorio 29 Aprile 2026
English news Norah Jones and “This Life” wine: a celebrity wine that (finally) doesn’t smell like marketing After listening to the Wine Enthusiast podcast episode featuring the American musician, we reflected on what it truly means to collaborate with an artist without creating yet another mediocre celebrity wine. By Veronica Zin 29 Aprile 2026
English news We didn’t know guilt was listed in the nutritional label Circana's analysis of the European foodservice market talks about the Liquid Revolution and new consumption moments. But we stopped at one phrase: "without guilt." By Veronica Zin 28 Aprile 2026
English news International tour operators and Italian wineries: Italy remains highly sought-after, but the market demands standards that are still missing Authenticity, biodiversity, and territorial appeal are no longer enough on their own: the survey conducted by Winedering explains what makes Italy irresistible in the eyes of international tour operators and, at the same time, still difficult to buy and sell smoothly. By Lavinia Furlani 28 Aprile 2026
English news Italian wine tourism, the voice of hospitality managers: high demand potential, but profitability and the system remain the real challenges From the difficulty of bringing visitors to wineries to the fragility of territorial collaboration: the 2026 survey gathers the perspective of hospitality managers from the Club Hospitality Manager of Wine Meridian and Wine Tourism Hub. By Lavinia Furlani 28 Aprile 2026
English news No more exam-style wines For too many years in the wine world, we have confused competence with attraction. But a bottle doesn't win because you have to study it: it wins if you feel like uncorking it. By Fabio Piccoli 28 Aprile 2026
English news Wine out-of-home facing its real issue: price In a fragile economic climate, continuing to use wine as a lever to sustain venue margins can turn into a boomerang for producers, the HoReCa sector, and wine territories. By Fabio Piccoli 28 Aprile 2026
English news Defending wine, rediscovering Europe: the lesson by Attilio Scienza At Vinitaly, the professor awarded for his career relaunches a strong vision: wine must be defended not as a corporate banner, but as an authoritative expression of the Mediterranean model and European identity. By Lavinia Furlani 28 Aprile 2026
English news Vinitaly 2026: between a struggling market and a desire for renaissance The 58th edition of Vinitaly opens in a difficult context: uncertain consumption, rising costs, and increasingly tired markets. But Verona remains the great square where Italian wine continues to measure itself. By Fabio Piccoli 10 Aprile 2026
English news Communicating wine: saying the right things is not enough The challenge lies in making differences understandable rather than choosing between quality and communication. By Fabio Piccoli 10 Aprile 2026
English news Wine tourism and direct sales: small strategies to convert visitors into customers What wineries do to prepare guests for purchase, from the initial welcome to the tasting moment. By Lavinia Furlani 10 Aprile 2026
English news Baglio Diar’s FANTASIA IGP Zibibbo 2025 We tasted for you FANTASIA IGP Zibibbo 2025 by Baglio Diar. By Redazione Wine Meridian 4 Aprile 2026
English news Gino Paoli, love songs and wine Amidst passions, fragility, and memory, Gino Paoli’s legacy becomes a key to understanding why some wines, like certain songs, manage to withstand the test of time. By Fabio Piccoli 31 Marzo 2026
English news The real limit of wine tourism is human resources Italian wine tourism has a structural problem that everyone sees and few truly address: there's no shortage of bottles — what's missing is the human talent to tell their story. By Lavinia Furlani 31 Marzo 2026
English news Prowein 2026: less glitz, more truth The fair changes its skin and rewards companies that stop complaining and start making strategy. By Fabio Piccoli 23 Marzo 2026
English news 1908 Signature Collection Bianco di Gio’s 1908 bianco di Gio 2025 We tasted for you 1908 Bianco di Gio 2025 by 1908 Signature Collection Bianco di Gio. By Redazione Wine Meridian 20 Marzo 2026
English news ProWein 2026: everyone is talking about wine tourism, but few really know how to develop it From ProWein comes a widespread awareness among wineries: hospitality is a strategic asset. But without a clear method, there is a risk of chasing visitor numbers, experiences, and sales without a real direction. By Lavinia Furlani 17 Marzo 2026
English news Vinitaly Tourism: wine tourism finally takes centre stage For the first time, Vinitaly dedicates all four days to a structured project on wine tourism. A choice we welcome with enthusiasm and to which we will contribute on the front lines as Wine Meridian and Wine Tourism Hub. By Lavinia Furlani 17 Marzo 2026
