Vendemmia 2026 – some first hand impressions

Paul HowardAlto Adige/Südtirol, Articles, Blog, Climate Emergency, Italy, Liguria, Lombardia, Piemonte, Puglia, Toscana, Trentino

Van Gogh Red Vineyards in Arles. Vendemmia

Vendemmia 2026 – some first impressions It’s now mid-October. Climate change means that for many winegrowers the 2026 grape harvest (Vendemmia) started even earlier. It’s now coming to an end across most Italian regions, as it is across Europe. Hence, it’s meaningful to provide insights from individual wine producers and understand their challenges. How has this year’s weather has affected …

Veneri – Sauvignon Blanc from Tenuta Liliana

Paul HowardArticles, Blog, Climate Emergency, Italy, Organic, Puglia, Regenerative, Sustainability

Veneri Bottle

Veneri – Sauvignon Blanc from Tenuta Liliana A recent article about Tenuta Liliana at Parabita in Puglia featured their flagship red wine, an organic Cabernet Sauvignon. This has risen, phoenix-like, from the remains of Olive Trees lost to the Xylella disease. So impressive was this wine that it’s only natural to follow this up with the Estate’s new Sauvignon Blanc, …

Tenuta Liliana – a new Cabernet Sauvignon from Puglia

Paul HowardArticles, Blog, Climate Emergency, Italy, Organic, Puglia, Regenerative, Sustainability, Wine Business

Tenuta Liliana Winery

Tenuta Liliana – a new Cabernet Sauvignon from Puglia Puglia is best known for big red wines, principally from native grape varieties such as Primitivo and Negroamaro. Almost inevitably, Puglia also has representation from the international brigade, typified by Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Often, it’s easy to dismiss international varieties because of their ubiquity. However, there are exceptions to the …