Dionysus wine news
Harvests, ratings, sales and new releases from the wine world, each story with its sources.
Friday 30 October
Italy places 25 wines in Wine Enthusiast’s Top 100 Cellar Selections 2026
Wine Enthusiast’s Top 100 Cellar Selections 2026 includes 25 Italian wines, led in third place by Giacomo Fenocchio’s Barolo Bussia Riserva 2019.
La Marca debuts its first non-alcoholic sparkling wine
La Marca has debuted its first non-alcoholic sparkling wine, an Italian-made product containing less than 0.5% alcohol by volume.
Wine Paris targets wider international participation for 2027
Wine Paris will run from 15 to 17 February 2027, with two Chinese pavilions and first-time participation from Brazil and Canada.
Chiara Lungarotti named Winemaker of the Year in Corriere della Sera’s 2027 guide
Chiara Lungarotti was named Winemaker of the Year in Corriere della Sera’s 2027 guide, as reported on 30 October 2026.
54 wineries win Tre Bicchieri for the first time in Vini d’Italia 2027
Gambero Rosso reported on 30 October 2026 that 54 wineries won Tre Bicchieri for the first time in Vini d’Italia 2027.
Monday 26 October
OperaWine 2027 to bring together 150 wineries, with a new category for women-led estates
OperaWine 2027 selects 150 wineries for the 10 April tasting in Verona: 31 Legacy, 73 Classics and 46 in its new women-led category.
Sunday 25 October
Vini d’Italia 2027: 540 Tre Bicchieri and Winery of the Year title for Tommasi
Vini d’Italia 2027 awards 540 Tre Bicchieri, 32 more than the previous edition, and names Tommasi Winery of the Year.
Saturday 24 October
Barolo en primeur raises a record €1.14 million for charity
Barolo en primeur raised a record €1,140,500 at Grinzane Cavour on 23 October. A further Barolo Gustava barrel is due to be auctioned on 8 November.
