International – News & Wine brings together news, insights, and analysis from the international wine world. This section follows current events in major producing countries, foreign markets, appellations, producers, and global wine business trends. It also covers agricultural policies, exports, international trade fairs, and the economic dynamics influencing the wine sector outside of Italy.
The European Union published the application for the amendment of the product specification for the protected designation of origin Tokaj / Tokaji in the Official Journal on March 6, 2026. This historic Hungarian wine region is famous for its sweet botrytized wines. The request was submitted by the Council of Wine Communities of the Tokaj
Sweet and sparkling Tokaj wines: Hungary reorganizes wine styles Read More »
European explorers traveling to the land beneath the Asian continent called it The Land Down Under. The Country Down Under. Australia, today, is no longer a mystery. Not even for “alternative” grape varieties. As Emma Symington MW demonstrated during the Wine Paris 2026 masterclass “The Rise of Australia’s Alternative Varieties,” the island also speaks Italian
Fiano and Sangiovese in Australia: A Taste of Italy in Oceania Read More »
Dosas. Meaning Twelve, in the Ticino dialect. Twelve wineries from Canton Ticino join forces to promote one of the symbols of Swiss winemaking: Ticino Merlot. The association brings together twelve independent producers with the goal of telling the story, through their wines, of the diversity of Ticino terroirs and the stylistic richness of this grape
Dodas: twelve Canton Ticino wineries unite for Ticino Merlot Read More »
Three major wine cooperatives from Castilla-La Mancha have announced their merger. These are Virgen de las Viñas Bodega y Almazara, Vinícola de Tomelloso, and SAT San José, historic entities from the Tomelloso area in the province of Ciudad Real. The operation creates a major new cooperative entity in the heart of Spain’s primary wine region
One of the world’s largest wine cooperatives is born in Spain Read More »
The Parliament of Georgia has discussed and approved a series of amendments to the national law “On Vine and Wine” in the agrarian committee. The stated goal is to support the development of commercial viticulture and winemaking and align regulations with modern market demands. A crackdown on commercial vineyards intended for Georgian wine production for
Georgia’s new vine and wine law: producers are reducing maceration times Read More »
Ten years after the harvest, Bordeaux returns to examine one of the most celebrated vintages of the last decade. The Wine Paris 2026 masterclass “Bordeaux: ten years later, what has become of the promises of the 2016 vintage?” focused on six great Bordeaux 2016 wines, revisited in light of their evolution in bottle. A dive
Bordeaux 2016, 10 years later in 6 great wines shaped for the future Read More »
In the heart of Les Riceys, a symbolic territory for Pinot Noir in the Côte des Bar, Domaine Alexandre Bonnet announces the appointment of Benjamin Courant as new vineyard manager. Thirty-six years old, with unconventional training and a clear vision: wine is born in the vineyard. Courant’s arrival strengthens the identity of a southern Champagne
Domaine Alexandre Bonnet appoints Benjamin Courant as vineyard manager Read More »
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
Napa Valley, a myth in crisis: Gallo closes, Vermeil leaves the city center Read More »
The rare Turkish grape variety Kolorko has the same genetic profile as Hungarian Furmint. The discovery was announced at Wine Paris 2026 by José Vouillamoz, one of the world’s leading grapevine geneticists, together with Seyit Karagözoğlu, founder of Paşaeli Wines, a winery active in western Turkey. DNA analysis revealed a genetic match between Kolorko and
Hungarian Furmint and Turkish Kolorko share the same genetic profile Read More »
The best wines of Slovakia are much more than a simple curiosity for Central and Eastern European enthusiasts. The tasting of over 100 labels, with more than 100 Winemag scores and a peak reaching 96/100, reveals a country capable of producing international-level Riesling, Grüner Veltliner, and Frankovka modrá. BEST WINES OF SLOVAKIA: 100+ WINEMAG SCORES
