# Italian wine industry and viticulture

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italian-wine-industry-and-viticulture
> Updated: 2026-09-07T00:59:22.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 3.

The Italian wine industry has demonstrated strength through both regional cultural events and international competitive success.

In August 2026, regional festivals were scheduled to promote viticulture and tourism, including the 95th Festa dell'uva e del vino in Bardolino and the 44th Festa del Vino in Castelvenere. These events focused on showcasing local wines, such as those from the Sannio region, through tastings and community celebrations.

By September 2026, Italian wines received significant recognition at international competitions. At the Mundus Vini Summer Tasting 2026, Italy ranked first with 466 awarded wines, including 5 Grand Gold, 287 Gold, and 174 Silver medals, outperforming Spain and Germany. The Veneto region led the medal count with 97 awards, followed by Tuscany and Puglia. Additionally, Cantina Le Macchie’s ‘L’Ultimo Baluardo 2023’, made from the indigenous Cesenese Nero grape of the Rieti hills, won a Gold Medal at the Mondial des Vins Extrêmes 2026. This success highlights efforts by ARSIAL to preserve and valorize the agricultural biodiversity of the Lazio region.

Further regional celebrations were scheduled for September 2026. The Borgo diVino in tour event in Nemi, running from September 11–13, was set to feature tastings from regions including Lazio, Lombardy, Piedmont, and Sicily, alongside educational panels on viticulture. In Oria, the Uve Primitive 2026 festival was organized to celebrate Puglia’s wine culture through masterclasses, live music, and the Sfilata dei Carri parade.

Looking ahead to October 2026, the 95th Festa dell'uva e del vino is scheduled to take place in Bardolino on Lake Garda from October 1 to October 5. The five-day event is expected to attract more than 100,000 visitors. While the specific 2026 program has not been released, previous festivals have featured concerts, food and wine stalls, guided tastings organized by the Consorzio Tutela Vino Classico DOC, and musical parades.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-07: Bardolino wine festival scheduled for October 2026

The 95th Bardolino wine festival is set for October 1–5, 2026, at Lake Garda, expecting over 100,000 visitors for five days of tastings, music, and local wine celebrations.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bardolino-wine-festival-scheduled-for-october-2026-2

### 2026-09-03: Italian wines achieve major success at international competitions

Italy led the Mundus Vini Summer Tasting 2026 with 466 medals, while Cantina Le Macchie won gold at the Mondial des Vins Extrêmes for its indigenous Cesenese Nero wine.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-wines-achieve-major-success-at-international-competitions

### 2026-08-17: Italian wine festivals scheduled in Bardolino and Castelvenere

Italian wine festivals are highlighted, including the 95th Festa dell'uva e del vino in Bardolino scheduled for October 2026 and the 44th Festa del Vino in Castelvenere.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-wine-festivals-scheduled-in-bardolino-and-castelvenere

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