Tuscany is not only Italy’s premier wine-producing region but also a buzzing market and popular tourist destination. Wojciech Bońkowski looks at the main players.
The tropical resort island of Bali is known for its coral reefs, sandy beaches and active volcanoes. It also has a popular winery, as Keren Lavelle discovers.
Japan, a country with a population of 127m people, is the second biggest wine-importing country in Asia. According to the International Wine and Spirit Record (IWSR), as quoted by Wine Australia, 39.5m cases of wine were sold in Japan in 2016, compared with 157m cases in China. Japan’s population is ageing rapidly and living costs are rising, leading to a flat wine consumption market. On the bright side, the Japanese appear to be widening their fine wine repertoire. While they once limited their choices to the classic regions such as Burgundy, Bordeaux, (Super) Tuscany and California, Japanese consumers are now prepared to explore wines from elsewhere. James Lawrence interviews experts familiar with the market.
The demand for a plant-based diet is rising in Europe and the USA, with vegan and vegetarian restaurants springing up across the Americas. Sophie Kevany looks at how this is translating into wine demand.
US consumers are buying more of their wine in grocery stores, an important change in consumer habits that will have long-term effects, says Jeff Siegel
Tradition demands the participation of individuals who are dedicated to preserving it. For the Trentino winegrowers’ cooperative Mezzacorona, this involves safeguarding the indigenous grape varieties Teroldego and Marzemino, showcasing their qualities both as monovarietal wines and in blends.
