The International Organisation of Vine & Wine (OIV) estimate that 2023 wine production will be 7% lower than the below-average volume of 2022, and it says, the lowest output since 1961. Does this tally with what we at Ciatti are hearing, and what should we make of it?

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The wine production forecasts from the OIV indicate a significant decrease, falling by 7% to 244 mhl, marking a historic dip. Yet, this reduction might help to stabilize the international market.

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Unpredictable harvest volumes and sluggish markets have an impact on prices for bulk wine.

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Robert Joseph looks behind the news of French winegrowers attacking trucks full of Spanish wine, and finds a story that needs to be more widely known.

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October has arrived but the Northern Hemisphere harvest picture still lacks clarity due to a patchy performance in Europe and a lag in California’s growing season by up to four weeks. What have we been hearing?

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In the first half of 2023, the UK loses its position as the leading bulk wine importer. Smaller countries and Australia surprised.

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On November 20th and 21st, the World Bulk Wine Exhibition will be held in Amsterdam. Tickets are available for both exhibitors and visitors. At the conference, industry leaders will discuss hot topics.

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Slowing exports are leading to high inventories. Can falling inflation rates boost consumption?

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This year’s Northern Hemisphere harvests are now underway after an eventful growing season of heatwaves, humidity, hailstorms, flooding, and disease pressure. What does this all mean for the crops? Ciatti gives its assessment.

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