Ciatti's bulk wine brokers explain the quietness in the northern hemisphere by the fact that many buyers are on summer holiday, while at the same time consumption as a whole is falling due to the economic situation. At the same time, the costs for logistics and dry goods continue to rise.
In the southern hemisphere, white varietal wines from Chile and Australia are in such demand that some stocks are running low. Due to two good harvests in a row, on the other hand, Sauvignon Blanc prices in New Zealand are falling, affecting both available vintages.
