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 International Symposium of the Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW), considered one of the most significant events on the global wine calendar, will be held in Adelaide, South Australia, from April 15 to 18, 2027. It will be the eleventh edition of the event, which began in Oxford in 1982 and was most recently
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From May 16 to 18, the Hofburg in Vienna will host VieVinum 2026, the leading international trade fair dedicated to Austrian wine. The event, scheduled in the heart of the capital, aims to be a meeting point for industry professionals, hospitality, trade experts, and enthusiasts, with an edition focused on the theme of diversity and
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Australian wine exports closed 2025 down, following the rebound linked to the reopening of the Chinese market in 2024. In the 12 months to December 31, 2025, Australia’s total exports fell by 8% in value to AUD 2.34 billion and by 6% in volume to 613 million liters. The average export price decreased by 3%
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Gunter’s Version was born as a selection project where wine is understood as an experience, a story, and a journey. At its heart is the idea that every bottle is an expression and a union of both a terroir and man’s work, a combination that creates a story to be told and shared. It is
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French bubbles aren’t just Champagne, especially during Dry January. Alongside the best-known appellations, there’s a diverse landscape of sparkling wines inspired by the style and production methods of the country’s Northeast. While maintaining a more accessible price positioning. Among these is Brut Dargent, a brand of Jura sparkling wines now also available in the alcohol-free
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Žilavka (often transcribed as Zilavka) is one of the most representative white grapes of Bosnia and Herzegovina, particularly southern Herzegovina. It is a historic variety, linked to an area of strong agricultural and cultural identity. Today, it is at the center of a qualitative enhancement process involving both agronomic research and increasingly successful oenological choices.
Žilavka: The native white wine of Bosnia and Herzegovina to discover Read More »
In 2025, Organizata Shqiptare e Sommelierisë (OSHS), the Albanian Sommelier Association, turns twenty. The celebratory ceremony took place at the Maritim Hotel Plaza in Tirana on the evening of December 12. Members, trainers, and representatives of the Albanian wine world gathered here—those who, over these two decades, have accompanied the growth of sommellerie in the
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Prošek is not “Italian sounding”: the sweet wine of Dalmatia has nothing to do with Italian Prosecco. Here are the best from Dalmatia. Prošek is a traditional sweet wine from Dalmatia. A style deeply rooted in Croatian winemaking history. It is often the subject of terminological and stylistic misunderstandings outside its context of origin. Italy
Prošek is not an “Italian sounding” version of Prosecco: the best from Dalmatia Read More »
Sometimes the past tells the story of the present better than a photograph taken here and now with the latest Polaroid model. The snapshot of Prokupac Day 2025—held in Belgrade in mid-October—reveals the profound change made by Serbian producers to what was, and is even more so today, one of the iconic grape varieties of
Prokupac: A New Identity in Serbia for the Balkan’s Iconic Grape and Wine Read More »
The 2025 harvest at Maison Perrier-Jouët is distinguished by an unusually rapid vegetative cycle. Stable spring conditions allowed for flowering between late May and early June, followed by a ripening period of just 81 days. This rhythm was much faster than the usual hundred days or so, requiring flexible harvest management. Picking began on August
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