The European Commission has removed the 15% minimum alcohol requirement for Sherry, lowering it to 14% ABV. This decision precedes the findings of a feasibility study by the Sherry Regulatory Council, which is temporarily halting its implementation.
Through the opening six weeks of 2025, the major bulk wine markets of the world continued where they left off at the end of 2024 – experiencing differing activity and pricing levels.
French wine producer Ravoire et Fils, based in Salon-de-Provence, has announced a collaboration with legendary French actress Brigitte Bardot, unveiling two new rosé cuvées set for release this spring.
With revised specifications and new appellations, white wine is gaining ground in traditionally red wine regions. French wine-growing areas are increasingly embracing white grape varieties, challenging long-standing traditions in a bid to attract modern consumers.
US wine consumers are aging, with younger demographics showing a declining interest in wine. High prices and shipping costs in the direct-to-consumer market may be contributing to the trend.
California’s 2024 grape harvest totals 2.84m tons, the smallest in two decades. The reasons behind this are heatwaves and unsold grapes, particularly among red wine varieties.
Prosecco is experiencing strong growth in the French market, with the Italian sparkling wine emerging as a top performer among the leading sparkling wine styles in France for 2024.
The picturesque Moselle Valley in Luxembourg is well known and firmly established as a preferred destination for discerning wine enthusiasts. Now – more and more – Crémant de Luxembourg is claiming a greater share of the spotlight.
