Freeze on Planting Rights in Italy?

The industry association Unione Italiana Vini (UIV) wants to temporarily suspend new planting authorizations.

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Five Billion for Wine Exports to the USA

EU approves French billion-euro export credit guarantees to support wine exports to the United States.

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Wine Accounts for Over Half of EU Alcohol Exports

In 2024, alcoholic beverages worth €29.8bn were exported to non-EU countries. Wine accounted for €16.8bn of this total, and the US market represented €8.9bn of those wine exports.

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Devil's Advocate: More Thoughts About the Trump Tariffs

Robert Joseph offers an updated version of his early reactions to the US president's on-again, off-again tariff policy.

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American Wine Sector Contemplates the Tariff Fallout

President Trump has imposed tariffs of between 10% and 20% on wines from Europe and other countries. Jeff Siegel reports.

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EU Lowers Sherry Alcohol Minimum

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.  

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Georgian Dreams. Georgian Nightmares

Robert Joseph reports from Georgia where he happened to find himself during the current protests.

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CEEV Advocates for Mercosur Agreement

Potential markets like Brazil could open new opportunities for European wine exporters.

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Dismal 2024 Harvests Mean Lower Production Across Europe

The estimated wine and must production for the 2024 harvest has dropped 10% compared to the five-year average.

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