In 2025, the organic market in Italy reaches €6.9 billion. Of this, €5.5 billion comes from domestic consumption, while over €1.35 billion comes from the out-of-home channel. This emerges from data from the SANA Observatory presented by Nomisma at BolognaFiere during Rivoluzione Bio. Modern Distribution confirms itself as the primary purchasing channel for domestic consumption,
Morellino di Scansano DOCG definitively introduces the Superiore designation. Publication in the Official Gazette makes the changes to the production regulations, approved by the Shareholders’ Meeting in 2025, fully effective. This is a formal step that strengthens the growth path of the Maremma denomination. The official announcement was made by the Morellino di Scansano Consortium
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E. & J. Gallo announces the closure of one of its main production sites in Napa Valley and an overall reduction of 93 jobs across Napa and Sonoma County. In the same weeks, Vermeil Wines announced the closure of its tasting room in downtown Napa. Two decisions impacting employment and wine tourism in California’s Wine
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The Piedmontese wine sector is going through one of its most difficult phases in decades. A “structural and market” crisis, comparable in severity only to 2008 or the 2020 COVID-19 period. This emerged today during a hearing before the Third Commission of the Piedmont Regional Council, chaired by Claudio Sacchetto, where representatives of wine producer
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The decision by the United States Supreme Court to strike down the tariffs introduced by Donald Trump has been welcomed by Coldiretti, Filiera Italia, and Confagricoltura. The tariffs had significantly impacted Italian agri-food exports to the United States, generating total estimated losses of nearly €400 million. According to the organizations, the tariffs led to a
The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM), known as the Antitrust, has imposed a total fine of €400,000, jointly and severally, on Bernabei Srl and Bernabei Liquori Srl for unfair commercial practices related to price and promotion communication. This concerns the e-commerce site www.bernabei.it and the Bernabei app. The proceedings involve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages sold online
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From March 27 to 29, 2026, the Cork Whiskey Fest returns to Cork, an event dedicated to Irish whiskey and spirits. The fourth edition will take place in Ireland’s second most populous city after Dublin. Cork is also home to the historic Midleton Distillery, a point of reference for enthusiasts and industry professionals. Considered the
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Elegant, layered, recognizable. The Club Sandwich remains one of the most iconic dishes in international dining. Born in exclusive clubs at the end of the 19th century, it has crossed eras and continents to become a staple on the menus of luxury hotels, urban bistros, and contemporary restaurants. Today it is renewed with the version
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Does wine affect the so-called “love handles”? The short answer is yes, but the point is not just how many calories a glass of wine provides. The metabolic context in which it is consumed matters. In Winemag’s “Alcohol and Health” column, nutritionist biologist Umberto Rossi explains why the order in which you eat fiber, protein,
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Cristina Mercuri has been proclaimed Master of Wine (MW), becoming the first Italian woman to obtain one of the most selective titles in the international wine scene. The recognition certifies technical expertise, academic rigor, and leadership skills. Born and raised in Tuscany and a resident of Milan for nearly twenty years, Mercuri is the Founder
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