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Families of Wine 2022 Aug 2

Family Wineries in Turmoil

Why most family wineries won’t survive, and what others are doing to ensure that they will. Roger Morris reports.

Reading time: 5m 25s

 

Analysis

Vineyard in Rioja

Spain: Time for a Rethink in Rioja?

Analysis 2022 Aug 1

The Rioja classification system has tradition and determines marketing. Ever cheaper Reservas, however, are causing criticism and fueling doubts about the traditional model. David Schwarzwälder reports.

Reading time: 6m 30s

Penfolds-Dourthe, French-Australian Wine

Penfolds goes French, following in some Illustrious Footsteps

Analysis 2022 Jul 22

Will Penfolds decision to launch super-premium French, Californian and French-Australian and California-Australia blends under its own label inspire others to follow its example? Robert Joseph reports. 

Reading time: 6 m

News

Forgery scandal in Catalonia (Photo: andrano_cz/stock.abobe.com)

40 mill. Bottles Counterfeited in Catalonia

News 2022 Aug 4

In October 2021, the Catalan group "Reserva de la Tierra" was suspected of putting wines with fake DO seals into circulation. According to current media reports, 40 million bottles worth about 14.2 million euro are affected by the fraud - significantly more than previously assumed. The insolvent company has been bought by the private equity firm Sherpa Capital.

Reading time: 1m 10s

Harvest in Franciacorta

Harvest Starts Early in Italy

News 2022 Aug 4

This year‘s harvest has begun, it started one day earlier than in 2021, although a later start of the harvest had been expected.

Reading time: 1m 45s

Sponsored Reports

Casalobos Winery

The Casalobos Winery is Put up to Public Auction for 1.7 Million Euros

Sponsored reports 2022 Jun 9

Fully equipped to return to business immediately — a building of 5,000 square meters, the transfer of 35 hectares of vineyards of four varieties and machinery.

Organized by Escrapalia, the sale will be divided in two phases:

  • submission of bids until July 12, and
  • online auction until July 20.
Luca Sartori, CEO Casa Sartori 1898, Francesco De Alessi, Sales & Marketing director, and Andrea Sartori, CEO Casa Sartori 1898

Casa Sartori 1898: Traditions for Today’s Tastes

Sponsored reports 2022 May 12

Family Sartori has an indissoluble bond to the rich traditions and wine culture of the Veneto region, and they pair this with an acute ear for the demands of modern consumers.

Wines of Romania, Viile Metamorfosis

Wines of Romania

Sponsored reports 2022 May 9

Romania, a country with a long and established wine culture, at ProWein.

The Austrian art of wine. Down to earth (Photo: OeWM/Blickwerk Fotografie)

Touring Austrian Wine Country

Sponsored reports 2022 May 9

Sighting abundant wildlife while hiking undulating vineyard slopes, bicycling past castles alongside sparkling waters, festivals for young and old, and above all, the famous Austrian “Gemütlichkeit” (cosy hospitality) are just a few of the perks to enjoy while touring Austrian wine country.

Events

The winners of Meiningers International Spirits Award ISW July Tasting 2022 (Photo: Ralf Ziegler)

ISW July Tasting 2022

Events 2022 Aug 2

The winners from the categories Whisk(e)y, Rum, Vodka, Korn and Aquavit at the July Tasting 2022.

Marketing

Qvevri wines

Georgia: Caucasus Blues

Marketing & Wine tourism 2022 Jul 21

Georgia has so far been able to preserve an independent wine culture. The Soviet legacy is still visible, but it is crumbling as the cards are reshuffled. Simon Werner reports.

Reading time: 7m

Styles and Regions

New UGAs (Photo: Crecelius)

Tuscany: New UGAs for an Individual Identity

Styles & Regions 2022 Jun 7

The new site designations for Chianti Classico and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano are drawing a lot of attention to the regions and filling a gap. Veronika Crecelius reports.

Reading time: 5 minutes

Academic Papers

Sparkling Wines (Photo: karepa/stock.adobe.com)

Sparkling Wine in Austria: It's a Matter of Taste

Academic Papers 2022 Aug 1

Origin is often touted as an important quality feature for sparkling wine. Whether Austrian consumers also see it that way was investigated in a study at the University of Applied Sciences Burgenland. Bettina König, Christian Pfeiffer and Marcus Wieschhoff report.

Reading time: 4m 30s