France's prestigious Bordeaux region is struggling with too much wine and too little demand. Here's how the wine-growing region is planning to fight its way out of the crisis. Alexandra Wrann reports.
Recognizing trends and reinventing oneself is essential to survive on the market. Bordeaux has been taking these steps successfully. A commentary by Alexandra Wrann.
Bordeaux winegrowers will receive financial support to grub up 9,500 ha of vines - about 10% of the total area, . The plans would result in aid amounting to €6,000 per ha.
Chinedu Rita Rosa went from working in wine in Nigeria, to business in Bordeaux. Now she is using her experience to help Nigerian wine importers and European producers connect with one another. Felicity Carter reports.
Tradition demands the participation of individuals who are dedicated to preserving it. For the Trentino winegrowers’ cooperative Mezzacorona, this involves safeguarding the indigenous grape varieties Teroldego and Marzemino, showcasing their qualities both as monovarietal wines and in blends.