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Italy's Wine Industry in Distress

Italy is at risk of starting the 2023 harvest with the highest inventory of the last 20 years. Can crisis distillation help?

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Disastrous Floods in Emilia Romagna

Following the devastating storms in Emilia-Romagna, many villages in the mountains are still isolated. The extent of the damage will only gradually become clear. Veronika Crecelius reports.

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Families of Wine

Extraordinary stories about successful families working together in wine from the world’s most famous viticultural regions. 

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Devil's Advocate: Wine Labels - Sexy or Sober? Sophisticated or Childish?

As Robert Joseph considers how to label a new Georgian blend, he looks back at designs over the last half century, and wonders slightly at the overt sexiness of quite highly priced wines from very different producers on both sides of the Atlantic.

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Australian Wine is in Crisis. Here’s Why

The loss of its Chinese market has come as a big blow to Australia, but as Robert Joseph reveals after studying the newly-published Wine Australia report, this is only one of its problems.

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Hybrids Planted in Champagne

After receiving approval in 2022, the first vineyards of the hybrid variety Voltis are being planted. The trial remains with restrictions.

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Unlocking the US Wine Market: 7 Key Insights from Industry Veteran Brian Rosen

The US wine market is one of the most lucrative in the world, but it’s complex and challenging for small wine brands looking to establish themselves. An industry expert offers Felicity Carter his key tips and insights on how wine brands can beat the odds.

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Sweden Bids Farewell to Heavy Bottles

As a part of its commitment to reduce its environmental impact, the Swedish alcohol monopoly, Systembolaget, has outlined specific maximum weights and permissible CO2 emissions for single-use glass in its purchasing conditions. 

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Nearly €1.2m in Damages for Château Petrus

The Bordeaux wine brand "Petrus Lambertini" has been convicted for "parasitic actions" at the expense of Château Petrus. 

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Ireland: Warning Labels Come Into Force

Ireland is implementing its plans for health warnings on alcohol, despite criticism from the EU.

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