Wine Analysis and Trends gathers insights, data, critical readings, and news on the evolution of the wine sector. The section covers markets, consumption, production, agricultural policies, innovation, and economic scenarios that influence wine in Italy and abroad. A space for analysis to interpret the changes and dynamics of the wine world.
A new response to climate and phytosanitary emergencies comes from Tuscany. The first Sangiovese plant obtained with New Breeding Techniques (NBTs) has been created, with the aim of strengthening the resilience of viticulture in the face of drought and disease. The project stems from the collaboration between Coldiretti Toscana and Vigneto Toscana, together with CREA-VE […]
Tinazzi continues its non-financial reporting journey with the publication of the 2025 Sustainability Report. The document analyzes the company’s results and actions in environmental, social, and economic spheres, confirming the integration of ESG criteria into the corporate strategy. The report remains a central tool for monitoring performance and guiding future choices. The stated goal is
Welschriesling confirms its strategic role in the production of white and sparkling wines in Brazil. This is according to a recent study conducted by the Centro Estadual de Diagnóstico e Pesquisa em Fruticultura (DDPA/SEAPDR) of the Government of Rio Grande do Sul, with contributions from researchers at the Universidade de Caxias do Sul and Embrapa
Welschriesling: A (Brazilian) study on 3 clones for white and sparkling wines Read More »
An international wine axis looking toward Japan is being born in the Langhe. In Neviglie, in the heart of the Barbaresco Langa, a memorandum of understanding was signed between five Piedmontese producers and the Yoichi district on the island of Hokkaido. An agreement that marks a significant step in wine relations between Europe and Asia.
Langhe: Pact with Yoichi, the new frontier of Japanese wine Read More »
In a global context marked by economic uncertainties, climate change, and often contradictory messages about alcohol consumption, wine finds itself at the center of a complex narrative. According to enologist Graziana Grassini, the problem is not so much a structural change in preferences as it is consumer disorientation, as they are increasingly exposed to negative
Graziana Grassini is convinced: “We will return to drinking bold red and rosé wines” Read More »
The Italian National Commission for UNESCO, following a proposal from the Ministry of Culture, has decided to submit the candidacy of the Valpolicella “messa a riposo delle uve” practice as intangible cultural heritage. The motivation focuses on “winemaking wisdom as cultural heritage,” recognizing the withering ritual as an element that binds community, landscape, and production
Bayer strengthens its commitment to regenerative viticulture with the “Regenerate to Grow” project, presented today, March 11, 2026, at the San Patrignano Auditorium in Coriano (Rimini). The initiative involves several Italian wine estates and aims to promote agronomic practices focused on sustainability, biodiversity protection and vineyard resilience. The project was created to support the wine
Bayer accelerates regenerative viticulture with the ‘Regenerate to Grow’ project Read More »
Some believe that dealcoholized wines are—at least in part—a response to trends toward a diet more focused on alcohol’s caloric intake and health. But looking closely at the issue, (nutritional) labels in hand, the result is paradoxical. And no one is talking about it. Dealcoholized wine may be lower in calories due to the alcohol
Dealcoholized wine: less alcohol but is more sugar better? Read More »
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,
Wine without love handles: fiber, protein, carbohydrates in the right order Read More »
The No/Low alcohol segment consolidates its role in the global beverage industry. No longer a seasonal phenomenon tied to Dry January, but a structural category for retailers and producers, with double-digit growth in major markets. This emerges from “The 2026 No/Low Alcohol Beverage Report” published by Good Culture Ingredients, which analyzes trends, consumption occasions, regional
No-Low Alcohol: Market to Grow 37% by 2027. The Good Culture Report Read More »
