ProWein Düsseldorf announces a change in leadership. From October 15, 2025, the management of the world’s most important trade fair for wines and spirits will pass to Frank Schindler, 50. Schindler will lead the Düsseldorf team and will be responsible not only for ProWein and the new ProSpirits section, but also for the six international
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Balan is the new distributor for Masseria Li Veli. The strategic partnership between the historic Padua-based company and the Apulian winery covers the entire national territory. Masseria Li Veli will serve as the exclusive distribution partner for the Balan catalog in Puglia. SYNERGY BETWEEN TERRITORIES The collaboration brings together two key players in the Italian
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Maison Ruinart has announced the appointment of Caroline Fiot as the new chef de caves. She will succeed Frédéric Panaïotis, who had been in the role since 2007 and passed away prematurely this year. The appointment will be effective from January 1, 2026. A Chardonnay expert, Fiot will lead the crafting of the Maison’s cuvées,
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From October 10 to 12, 2025, Biancavilla, in the province of Catania, will host the IV edition of the Etna Wine Forum. The event, created to showcase the wine heritage of Etna’s southwest slope, will take place at Villa delle Favare. The program features three days of tastings, masterclasses, conferences, cooking shows, and tasting stations.
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Casoni Fabbricazione Liquori announces the exclusive distribution in Italy and the United Kingdom of the Sir. James 101 line, an international brand of ready-to-drink non-alcoholic cocktails. The agreement consolidates the strategy of the Emilia-based company, which focuses on innovation and the ability to capture new trends in the beverage market. The NoLo (No & Low
The Vernaccia di San Gimignano Wine Consortium obtains the cancellation of the Spanish trademark “Varnacia 1321“. The decision comes after two years of legal battle conducted with the support of Intellectual Property consultants from Bugnion Spa. According to the ruling, the Spanish trademark was deceptive as it unduly exploited the reputation of the Tuscan PDO.
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More than 60 wineries and over 200 labels. Chianti Classico presents itself in Milan with a major tasting organized in collaboration with AIS Lombardia. An event reserved for industry professionals and members of the Italian Sommelier Association, on October 27 from 2:30 PM to 7:30 PM, at The Westin Palace Milan, in Piazza della Repubblica.
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The Sangiovese harvest has begun on the Tuscan coast. The Morellino di Scansano Consortium confirms that the first harvesting operations show healthy grapes and regular ripening. The balance between sugars and phenolic components suggests quality wines. On the production front, however, there is a decrease compared to last year. QUALITY IN THE SPOTLIGHT “The 2025
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The fourth edition of Harvest Beers is underway, the competition organized by Unionbirrai in collaboration with Italian Hops Company. The initiative is dedicated to the best Italian craft beers produced with fresh-picked hops, in both fresh and wet versions. The event is part of the Beer of the Year project with the goal of highlighting
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From January 26 to 28, 2026, the Parc des Expositions in Montpellier will host the 33rd edition of Millésime Bio, the largest international trade fair dedicated to organic wines and alcoholic beverages. The event, organized by SudVinBio, will feature a renewed format while maintaining its identity: a marketing-free exhibition space with identical stands for all
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