12 June 2026

Bike & Wine Press Trip with the Alto Adige Wine Consortium

The Fifth Edition of the Bike & Wine Press Tour

Bike & Wine Press Trip with the Alto Adige Wine Consortium – Together with the Alto Adige Wine Consortium and IDM Südtirol, we proudly hosted the fifth edition of the Bike & Wine Press Tour. This year, journalists Andrea Guolo (Editor of Italian Wine Tour) and Giambattista Marchetto (Editor of Vinonews24) got back in the saddle. They were once again accompanied by videomaker Gilberto Bertini and by Emanuele Gobbi, contributor to several publications including Reporter Gourmet and Food&Wine Italia.

New Journalists Join the Experience

In addition, three journalists joined the Zedcomm team for the first time. The tour offered them a unique opportunity to discover Alto Adige through cycling, wine, food, and culture. The newcomers were Francesca Ciancio, contributor to Il Gusto di Repubblica, WineNews, Il Domani, and CiboToday; Maria Giulia Pieroni, Food & Beverage Editor for the publications of the Hearst media group; and Chiara Arcesi, journalist for Quotidiano Nazionale.

Discovering Alto Adige’s Leading Wineries

Over the three days, participants visited some of Alto Adige’s most  . The itinerary included Castel Juval at the entrance to the Senales Valley, Kränzelhof in Cermes, Nals Margreid in Nalles, Cantina Terlano, Tenuta Kornell in Settequerce, and Cantina Bolzano. Moreover, each stop offered an opportunity to meet producers and gain a deeper understanding of the region’s wine culture.

Gourmet Stops Along the Route

Along the route, the group also enjoyed several memorable dining experiences. Among the highlights were Leiter am Waal in Lagundo, Kallmünz in Merano in collaboration with Cantina Merano, and Miil in Cermes together with Kettmeir and Elena Walch. As a result, participants were able to experience Alto Adige’s gastronomic excellence alongside its wine heritage.

An Immersive Way to Experience Alto Adige

Meanwhile, the charming Schloss Plars Hotel served as the tour’s logistical base. More than a traditional press trip, the Bike & Wine Press Tour offered a truly immersive experience. Riding e-bikes alongside a Wine & Bike Ambassador, participants covered around 40 kilometres per day. At the same time, they explored one of Italy’s most fascinating and compact wine regions. Ultimately, the Bike & Wine Press Tour once again proved to be an engaging way to discover Alto Adige. It successfully combined outdoor adventure, exceptional wines, outstanding gastronomy, and meaningful encounters with the people behind the region’s excellence.

9 June 2026

Zedcomm Brings Lifestyle Journalists to Discover Monteverro

Zedcomm Brings Lifestyle Journalists to Discover Monteverro. Art, wine and territory in Maremma. This was the guiding theme of the press tour organized by Zedcomm for a selected group of Italian lifestyle, travel and culture journalists. Over three days, guests enjoyed an immersive journey through contemporary art, outstanding wines and one of Tuscany’s most fascinating landscapes.

Art, wine and territory in Maremma shaped every moment of the experience. The itinerary unfolded among the rolling hills of Capalbio and the vineyards of Monteverro, one of Italy’s most acclaimed wineries. Here, journalists met winemakers, artists and local stakeholders who contribute to the unique identity of the region.

A highlight of the tour was the presentation of The Tree of Maremma, the new site-specific installation by artist Azzurra Galatolo, created as part of the Hypermaremma program. Set among Monteverro’s vineyards, the artwork established a powerful dialogue with the surrounding landscape and reflected the spirit of the Maremma territory.

The press tour extended beyond Italy. Journalists from Germany and Austria joined the experience, alongside art-world guests invited by the Hypermaremma team. Together, they explored a destination where creativity, nature and wine culture intersect in a distinctive and authentic way.

Monteverro welcomed guests throughout the program and encouraged meaningful exchanges between artists, media representatives and cultural professionals. The winery created opportunities for genuine conversations and deeper connections with the local territory.

Art, wine and territory in Maremma offered the common thread of a story that continues to attract growing international attention. Through the collaboration between Monteverro and Hypermaremma, participants discovered a region where contemporary culture and winemaking excellence come together to create memorable experiences.

Throughout the three-day program, guests experienced the Maremma through multiple perspectives.

19 May 2026

Sicilia en Primeur 2026 confirms Sicily’s central role in global wine

Sicilia en Primeur 2026 concluded on May 15 in Palermo. Sicily tells its story through wine. The event confirmed Sicily’s central role internationally. Specifically, Assovini Sicilia brought together journalists, producers, and industry professionals. Sicily tells its story through wine. In fact, they gathered on the island to share the present and future of Sicilian wine.

To begin with, the theme for 2026 was “Taste the Island. Live the story.” Notably, this theme guided the entire program. For example, the event invited Italian and international guests to experience Sicily through wines, territories, and authentic stories. As a result, more than 80 journalists from 35 countries participated in Sicilia en Primeur 2026. Consequently, this figure confirms growing international attention toward Sicilian wine and the island’s wine tourism. Again,Sicily tells its story through wine.

First of all, the program started with a conference at the Oratorio dei Bianchi in Palermo. During this session, speakers and experts addressed key issues for the sector. In particular, the debate explored sustainability, technological innovation, hospitality, and wine tourism. At the same time,companies and professionals shared visions and strategies for the future of Sicilian wine. Likewise,many voices called for greater collaboration across the industry.

After that, the heart of the event animated the spaces of the Real Albergo delle Povere. Specifically, producers and the press participated in technical tastings, sampling sessions, and direct meetings. In this context, Sicilia en Primeur 2026 celebrated both historic wineries and emerging realities of the territory. Moreover, many producers presented new projects focused on enhancing native grape varieties and environmental sustainability. Additionally, winemakers shared their passion with every glass.

Furthermore, the program included talks dedicated to the relationship between wine, landscape, architecture, and culture. Then, young professionals, communicators, and companies discussed new ways to tell the story of Sicilian wine. As a result, the event strengthened the dialogue between wine, tourism, and contemporary culture. On top of that, these conversations inspired new ideas for the future.

Finally, organized tours across western and eastern Sicily allowed journalists to visit wineries, vineyards, and symbolic territories of the island. During these tours, guests discovered unique landscapes and very different production realities. Thus, the 2026 edition showcased a modern, international Sicily strongly connected to its own identity. Ultimately, Sicily tells its story through wine.

For more information, please visit Assovini Sicilia and discover the complete program of Sicilia en Primeur.

18 May 2026

Vermentino Grand Prix: Winners of the Seventh Edition Revealed

The seventh edition of the Vermentino Grand Prix, the competition organized by the Consorzio Tutela Vini della Maremma Toscana to promote one of the territory’s most representative grape varieties, has once again concluded with great success. Not only did the event confirm the growing interest around Vermentino, but it also reinforced the denomination’s role as a key benchmark for quality white wines from the region.

The selection took place in Castiglione della Pescaia before a panel of industry experts led by Luciano Ferraro. In total, 71 labels took part in the 2026 edition, a figure that clearly reflects the strong and consistent response from local producers. Among the entries were 17 Vermentino Superiore wines, as well as numerous organic productions, further highlighting the diversity and vitality of the category.

Moreover, the Top Ten of the best Vermentino wines from the Maremma Toscana DOC was previewed at Vinitaly and is now at the center of a targeted communication campaign designed to secure dedicated coverage in both Italian and international media. The 2026 ranking includes: Belguardo Mazzei with “Belguardo V” 2022, Bruni with “Perlaia” 2024, Colli del Vento with “Frieda” 2024, La Biagiola with “Cocciopesto” 2022, Fattoria Il Casalone with “Leopoldino” 2024, Guido F. Fendi with “Burattini” 2022, Mantellassi with “Scalandrino” 2024, Podere Poggio Bestiale with “PerLelo” 2024, Rocca delle Macie with “Vigna L’Aja Bruciata” 2024, and Tenuta Casteani with “Maremmano” 2024.

As Francesco Mazzei stated, “Vermentino continues to be our most dynamic ambassador.” Therefore, the Vermentino Grand Prix confirms itself year after year as a key event for producers, professionals, and wine lovers alike. The Vermentino Grand Prix continues to stand out as a reference point for quality, visibility, and territorial identity.