Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Italian harvest: Intense heat, early picking, and acid management define year

Published: 15 October, 2026

Italy’s 2026 vintage was overall marked by intense heat and prolonged dry periods, with careful vineyard management proving crucial to preserving freshness and balance, according to initial reports from wineries across the country.

Isole e Olena showcases new Chardonnay as Italian whites come to the fore

Published: 28 April, 2023

Yesterday (27 April), Paolo De Marchi of the Isole e Olena estate in Tuscany was in London to present a vertical tasting, albeit with a slightly unfamiliar lineup.

EPI acquires iconic Chianti Classico estate, Isole e Olena

Published: 06 June, 2022

Following the acquisition of Biondi-Santi in Montalcino in 2017, EPI is strengthening its presence in Italy with the addition of a leading Tuscan estate.