The mood at Vinitaly this year matched the warm spring weather of Verona, with the fair buzzing with ideas and visitors. The general programme included discussions about the threats from the health lobby and the opportunities for alcohol-free wines. A report from Meininger’s.

Reading time: 5m

Like other wine exporters, Italy is trending down — but it’s doing better than its key competitors. Veronika Crecelius reports.

Reading time: 7m 30s

Creating wine-based, non-alcoholic products that take the category seriously has opened up new markets for Chavin, including the halal market. Felicity Carter reports.

Reading time: 5m

The ASI is adopting new rules, including a new code of conduct. Robert Joseph went to the annual general assembly to hear more.

Reading time: 4m 15s

Some of the biggest wineries in the world are headquartered in North America and Australia. Here are 10 of the biggest.

Reading time: 4m 15s

Drizly was supposed to reinvent DtC, offering consumers a way to access wine and other drinks whenever they wanted. Jeff Siegel reports on what went wrong.

Reading time: 5m 45s

It takes a lot of effort to build a brand, particularly in times of economic turmoil. Laura Catena explains to Felicity Carter how she does it.

Reading time: 6m

As a hub for exchange, the fair remains a gift to the wine industry. A commentary by Clemens Gerke, Editor-in-Chief of WEINWIRTSCHAFT, our German sister publication. 

Reading time: 2m 30s

German consumers are still drinking plenty of wine — but their preferences are changing. Felix Bodmann looks at the trends.

Reading time: 6m 15s

Two giant retailers are proposing a merger. If it goes ahead, it could have a significant impact on the American wine market. Jeff Siegel reports.

Reading time: 5m 30s

More than 21,000 wine professionals flocked to Barcelona, to a show that can’t stop growing. Felicity Carter paid a visit.

Reading time: 5m

Producers are protesting and revolution is in the air. Louise Hurren reports from France.

Reading time: 9m

The 2023 figures make uncomfortable reading for the southern hemisphere nation that once seemed to be an unstoppable champion exporter.

Reading time: 1m 45s

In response to declining sales, several Bordeaux winemakers are adopting innovative, sober strategies. Meanwhile, France is engaged in a debate over regulations for partially de-alcoholized wines with protected geographical indications.

Reading time: 2m

The annual SVB report may be focused on the California industry but, given the importance of the US market, its findings are of global significance.

Reading time: 2m 30s