The first prices in the current En Primeur campaign have been released. Expectations are confirmed: prices are significantly lower than the previous year's campaign.
Each April, the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) presents its report on the "Situation in the global wine sector". In 2023, production volumes fell, but so did consumption. And there is still a surplus.
Since China imposed tariffs of up to 212% on Australian wines in November 2020, Down Under has been facing a flood of red wine. Now, China has announced the end of these tariffs. Does this solve all the problems?
The relevant committee of the INAO (Institut National de l'Origine et de la Qualité) intends to allow indications of geographical origin (IGP) for partially dealcoholized wines. However, this can only happen once the protection associations take action.
The global bulk wine market has experienced its second consecutive month of more normal activity levels following the acute slowness of 2023. What has been the driver and does it mean a corner has been turned?
Henkell Freixenet's annual report for the 2023 fiscal year reflects a surge in revenue. Particularly notable is the positive growth in the sparkling wine division, featuring the brands Freixenet and Mionetto.
The Freixenet representative has been elected as the new president of the Spanish Wine Federation (FEV). In his inaugural speech, he criticizes the current climate of debate regarding wine."
Joseph Drouhin becomes the first Burgundy winery to lower prices. On average, the 2022 wines from the Domaine will be 15% cheaper than the previous year.
Niederösterreich, Austria’s largest wine-growing area, consists of eight independent quality regions designated as DACs, or Districtus Austriae Controllatus. They stretch in close proximity to one another, often taking their names from their own distinctive landscapes.
