The 2025 Southern Hemisphere harvests have wound down and their sizes seem variable; the Northern Hemisphere vineyards appear in good springtime condition. However, the focus this month has been on tariffs and their potential consequences.
With vineyards uprooted and the 2024 vintage nearly sold out, Chile faces a shrinking white wine supply, while Argentina anticipates a rebound thanks to a frost-free spring.
In the first nine months of 2024, Chilean wine giant Concha y Toro reported a significant sales increase, bolstered by strong performances in key markets and a growing share of premium and high-end wines.
Despite a steady global bulk wine market, a looming white wine shortage in Chile is driving prices up, with 2025 grape contracts already being signed at significantly higher rates.
Easter Island, located in the Pacific Ocean, has been officially designated as a wine region under the DO Rapa Nui appellation. This marks the recognition of Easter Island as its own unique wine-growing area within Chile.
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