Wine Analysis and Trends

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.

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Marche Top Wines 2026: Consorzio Vini Piceni Partners with Istituto Marchigiano Vini

/ Market and Consumption, Wine News

Marche Top Wines 2026 is the name of the temporary business association established in San Benedetto del Tronto. It was born from the alliance between Consorzio Tutela Vini Piceni and Istituto Marchigiano di Tutela Vini – IMT. The agreement was signed before notary Flavia De Felice by Consorzio Tutela Vini Piceni president Simone Capecci and […]

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Bacchantes di Luchadora selezionata dalla Society of Illustrators di New York

Chianti Classico: Luchadora’s Bacchantes Selected by Society of Illustrators New York

/ Sustainability and Innovation, Uncategorized

Bacchantes, the work of Florentine artist Alessandra Marianelli, known as Luchadora, has been selected for the prestigious Annual Exhibition of the Society of Illustrators of New York. This selection places the project among the most significant expressions of international illustration and represents important recognition for the Consorzio Vino Chianti Classico, the promoter of the initiative

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Tasting like a Master of Wine: the secrets of MW President Rod Smith

/ Education, Wine News

In the world of wine, there is a two-letter title that allows no shortcuts. It is not enough to know how to taste, or to have a good olfactory memory. You need method. Rigor. Analytical skills. Mental clarity. Roderick “Rod” Smith, President of the Institute of Masters of Wine, made this clear from the start

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Dealcoholized and low-alcohol wines: use of designations clarified

/ No-Low Alcohol, Regulations and Policies, Wine News

Dealcoholized wine, partially dealcoholized wine, alcohol-reduced wine. The European Commission has provided a formal clarification on the labeling and presentation of alcohol-free and low-alcohol wines. This clarification is particularly important for partially dealcoholized wines with a final alcoholic strength between 6% and 9% ABV. The clarification was sent by the Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural

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Wine broker: “International transport crisis is changing export rules”

/ Market and Consumption, Wine Analysis and Trends, Wine News

The international transport crisis is directly impacting wine export dynamics. Conflicts, geopolitical tensions, route instability, and rising logistics costs are redefining the role of operators involved in marketing to foreign markets. Outlining the scenario is Pietro Marchini of Carratelli Wine, a Carratelli Holding company specializing in brokerage activities. “The crisis in international transport, due primarily

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Champagne, Migliori insieme Rapporto d impatto sulla responsabilità sociale

Champagne, “Better Together”: Social Responsibility Impact Report

/ Sustainability and Innovation

After two years of collaborative work, the Champagne industry presented “Better Together”, the Social Responsibility Impact Report. The document defines a structured vision for sustainable development, coherently integrating the economic, environmental, and social dimensions of the appellation. The Report covers an industry involving over 16,200 growers, 390 Champagne Houses, and 125 cooperatives. It identifies four

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2025 Harvest in Piedmont: Production Down, High Quality, and New Market Challenges

/ Wine Analysis and Trends, Wine News

The 2025 harvest in Piedmont marks a vintage with lower yields but good-quality grapes. A dynamic climate pattern, with a rainy spring and hot summer, accelerated ripening and brought forward the harvest in many areas. Regional production exceeds 2.15 million hectoliters, with 2 million DOP, equal to 93% of the total. The decline compared to

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Ukraine Wine Market Rebounds: Imports Grow, Italy Leads

/ International - News & Wine, Market and Consumption, Wine News

Ukraine is once again becoming an attractive market for international wine. After the collapse recorded in 2022, at the start of Russia’s invasion, consumption and imports showed signs of stabilization as early as 2023 and a more solid recovery in 2024 and 2025. This is indicated by the “Wine Market Overview – Kyiv, Ukraine” report

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Abruzzo Wine Academy punta a formare ambasciatori internazionali del vino regionale

Abruzzo Wine Academy aims to train international ambassadors for regional wine

/ Education

Creating a network of Abruzzo wine ambassadors in foreign markets: this is the goal of the Abruzzo Wine Academy, a project by the Consorzio Tutela Vini d’Abruzzo that has involved 26 industry professionals—sommeliers, buyers, and journalists—in lessons, tastings, and field visits. “When we conceived the Abruzzo Wine Academy, we wanted to reach out to stakeholders

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Siena, presentato Action Plan europeo 2027 per le Indicazioni Geografiche

Siena, European Action Plan 2027 for Geographical Indications presented

/ Regulations and Policies, Wine Analysis and Trends

The VII European Food Quality Forum was held in Siena, organized by the Qualivita Foundation with OriGIn, OriGIn Europa, Origin Italia, OriGIn France, Origen España and Qualifica-OriGIn Portugal. The meeting was attended by European Commissioner for Agriculture Christophe Hansen and the Ministers of Agriculture of Italy, France and Spain: Francesco Lollobrigida, Annie Genevard and Luis

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