Wine Economics

Il Borro by Ferragamo: Where Tuscan Heritage Meets Wine, Art, and Eco-Luxury

Set against the rolling hills of Tuscany’s Valdarno di Sopra, Il Borro is a compelling fusion of history, environmental stewardship, and refined hospitality. This historic estate, transformed over the past three decades by Ferruccio Ferragamo and his family, has become a benchmark in organic viticulture and upscale enotourism. With a rich medieval past, a diverse […]

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Rioja Wine Tourism Surges to €197 Million in 2024

Spain’s most important wine region, DOCa Rioja, witnessed unprecedented growth in wine tourism, setting new records in both visitor numbers and economic impact. According to the annual Wine Tourism Monitor presented by the Regulatory Council of the Rioja Qualified Designation of Origin, prepared in collaboration with Dinamiza Asesores, presented May 27 2025, the sector generated

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Historic British Wine Merchant Berry Bros. & Rudd to Launch First U.S. Flagship in Washington, D.C.

As part of a strategic international expansion, the venerable British wine institution Berry Bros. & Rudd has announced the opening of its first bricks-and-mortar retail outlet in the United States, to be located in Washington, D.C. This significant development reflects a broader transatlantic demand for luxury British heritage brands, particularly within the fine wine and

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The 2025 Edition of Regina Ribelle – Vernaccia di San Gimignano Wine Fest Successfully Concluded!

The 2025 edition of Regina Ribelle—Vernaccia di San Gimignano Wine Fest concluded triumphantly, reaffirming its status as a pivotal wine event in Italy’s calendar. Dedicated to Vernaccia di San Gimignano, the historic white wine [the ‘White Queen’] in a land of reds, the festival drew over 1,500 visitors to the medieval streets of San Gimignano

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Barclays Predicts Global Alcohol Trends: Why Demographics Hold the Key

Several financial institutions, from Rabobank to BMO Capital Markets, have recently released reports on the state of the alcohol, including wine markets. But the most wide-ranging of these was The Future of Global Alcohol, produced by Barclays Investment Bank for its private clients, which is not publicly available. Areni spoke with Laurence Whyatt, the lead

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VinePair Reveals Top 10 Wine Tourism Destinations for 2025

Despite ongoing challenges in global wine sales, the pursuit of wine tourism continues to thrive. While traditional strongholds like Tuscany and Napa Valley remain vital to the wine narrative, today’s oenotourists are increasingly drawn to emerging, dynamic regions offering distinctive terroirs and cultural depth. According to VinePair’s newly released list of the Top 10 Wine

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Spain Moves Toward Smaller Vineyards and Premium Wines

Spain’s wine sector stands at a pivotal crossroads, preparing to undergo significant structural and strategic transformations over the next five years. According to the recently published report “Spanish Wine Market Forecasts 2025-2030: Strategic Analysis and Projections” by Vinetur on April 25,  the nation’s future in the global wine market will be shaped by a decisive shift

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Champagne Telmont Debuts the World’s First Ultra-Lightweight Standard Champagne Bottle

This Earth Day, Champagne Telmont introduced the world’s first ultra-lightweight standard champagne bottle to the U.S. market. Weighing 800 grams (1.76 pounds), this bottle’s debut with Champagne Telmont’s Réserve Brut marks a major milestone in sustainable winemaking, reducing carbon emissions by 4% per bottle and challenging long-held industry conventions. Bottle manufacturing accounts for nearly 30% of Champagne’s

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ENJOY NOW WINES, LLC:  Young Sommeliers Bridging the Gap Between Gen Z + Millennials to the Wine World

Enjoy Now Wines, LLC, based in Sonoma, California, announced last week the official launch of its new community of ‘young sommeliers.’ This new initiative is designed to serve as a transformative industry catalyst aimed at fostering meaningful connections between younger generations, specifically Gen Z and Millennials, and the wine industry. Enjoy Now Wines™ set up

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OIV’s 2024 Report on the Global Wine Sector: Emphasizing Adaptation and Multilateral Cooperation

The International Vine and Wine Organisation (OIV) reinforced the importance of multilateral cooperation and adaptation to changing conditions, as global data on the wine sector in 2024 was released at its online Press Conference April 15th,2025. The OIV also released statistics on production, consumption and trade from all producing and consuming nations (over 180) to

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