Latest Articles

Latest Articles

Lamberto Frescobaldi: "Let's Stay Curious"

Lamberto Frescobaldi, president of the renowned Tuscan family business and the Italian winegrowers' association UIV, shares insights on the state of the Italian wine industry, current developments within his company, in Tuscany and across the global wine sector.

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The Rise and Fall of Drizly, the Alcohol Delivery App

Drizly was supposed to reinvent DtC, offering consumers a way to access wine and other drinks whenever they wanted. Jeff Siegel reports on what went wrong.

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Ciatti Report: Hope and Hurdles in the Bulk Wine Market

The global bulk wine market heads into the second quarter of 2024 seemingly more fluid than it has been for months, with some good activity levels on particular wines, some price rises, some price falls, and some supply shortages.

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Aldi UK Introduces Glass Bottle Alternatives

In the UK, the discount retailer Aldi is now filling own-brand wines in "Paperbottles" and flat PET bottles.

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ProWein's Time to Strike Back

The ProWein must once again take the initiative to avoid falling behind. A commentary by Clemens Gerke.

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Meininger Awards 2024

The Meininger Awards took place in Düsseldorf, on the eve of ProWein. Now in their 18th year, the awards honour the most significant people in the German and international wine industry. Here are the six winners.

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European Bulk Wine Market: Spain Waits for Rain

Demand is picking up in some areas, but the majority of prices have not (yet) changed since the last survey.

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French Exports on the Decline

France is weakening in exports, with declines seen across all categories. At least the value is dropping much less than the volume of wine exported.

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China Lifts Tariffs, but Australia May See Limited Benefit

For many years, China was Australia's biggest customer for wine. Then Beijing bolted the doors, with punitive tariffs. Those doors have now reopened, but they will not readmit Australia's producers to the booming market they remember.

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Prosecco Riserva on the Rise?

The Prosecco consortium is planning to introduce a new, premium level.

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Chavin Introduces Low-Calorie Range

The specialist in alcohol-free wines has introduced a new line with less sugar.

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Freixenet's New Sparkling Wines Straight from the Tank

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Freixenet's "Cordon Negro" brand, Henkell Freixenet is undergoing extensive revisions. Alongside a brand redesign, the Freixenet logo is also receiving an update.

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How Artificial Intelligence Will Change the World of Wine, From Vineyard to Wine Glass

Artificial intelligence is currently on everyone's lips. Meininger's Wine Conference offered the industry a platform to discuss how modern technology will influence the world of wine. Felicity Carter reports. 

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7 Ways That Catena Zapata Builds Markets and Grows Sales

It takes a lot of effort to build a brand, particularly in times of economic turmoil. Laura Catena explains to Felicity Carter how she does it.

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The ProWein Report. Smaller Numbers, but High Quality Visitors

The 30th edition of ProWein was less of a celebration than the organisers might have wished, thanks to difficulties created by German airline and railway workers.

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