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Adapting Terroir to a Changing Climate: An Overview of Chablis’ 2025 Vineyard Regulation Reforms

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The 2025 regulatory revisions for the Chablis appellation represent a strategically calibrated response to accelerating climatic pressures. The adjustments—ranging from reduced vine density to higher authorized yields are intended to reinforce vineyard resilience without compromising the appellation’s stylistic integrity. These changes, outlined by The Drinks Business and corroborated through EUR-Lex, signal a regional shift toward […]

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OIV reveals growing role of re-export hubs in global wine trade

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A new report from the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) shows how re-exportation has become a structural force in the global wine market, shaping trade flows and value creation across continents. Re-exportation reshaping global wine trade The OIV’s latest Statistical Thematic Focus 2025, titled “The Global Trade in Wine: Role and Relevance of

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The International Wine Academy’s Historic Appeal to the United Nations

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Wine has long transcended its role as a simple beverage, serving instead as a living testament to humanity’s cultural, social, and agricultural heritage. Across civilizations, from the vineyards of Mesopotamia to the cellars of Burgundy and the valleys of Mendoza, wine has symbolized conviviality, peace, and continuity. Today, this millennia-old legacy faces an unprecedented challenge.

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EU Authorizes Three New Grape Varieties: Calardis Blanc, Magdeleine Noir, and Négret de la Canourgue

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The French Minister of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty submitted a formal request to the European Union to update the Official Catalogue of Species and Varieties of Plants Cultivated in France. At the culmination of this process, three grape varieties, Calardis Blanc (white), Magdeleine Noir, and Négret de la Canourgue (both red) have now received official authorization. Calardis Blanc, a hybrid derivative

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

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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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Old Vine Registry Surpasses 4,000 Entries: Vineyards Planted in 1990 Now Eligible

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The Old Vine Registry, recognized as the foremost global database dedicated to documenting old vine vineyards, has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing 4,000 entries. This accomplishment underscores the registry’s ongoing commitment to cataloging historic vineyards, with entries now encompassing 39 countries. In addition, vineyards established in 1990 are now eligible for inclusion. The registry

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15th International Terroir Congress: Bridging Local Wine Industry with Global Terroir Science [Mendoza, Argentina, November 18-22, 2024]

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For the first time since its inception in 1996, the congress will grace the soils of South America, choosing the Andean landscapes of Mendoza, Argentina. The three-day event is co-hosted by the Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias University of Cuyo, IBAM (Instituto de Biologi´a Agricola de Mendoza) and the Catena Institute of Wine. Scientific Sessions include:

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New study shows wine consumption does not increase cancer or mortality risk in healthy adults over 60

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A study published this week in JAMA Network Open and conducted by researchers based at the Autonomous University of Madrid, Harvard and other institutions investigates the impact of alcohol consumption on mortality among older adults, particularly focusing on those with health-related or socioeconomic vulnerabilities. The findings reveal that even what is typically considered low-risk drinking

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An Exclusive Conversation with Maximilian Riedel, CEO and President of Riedel, by Liz Palmer

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I am thrilled to conduct an in-person interview with Maximilian Riedel, the visionary CEO and President of Riedel, a company renowned globally for its innovative and high-quality glassware. Under Maximilian’s leadership, Riedel has continued to elevate the art of glassmaking, blending tradition with cutting-edge design to enhance our wine and spirits experience. In this exclusive

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European Commission sets out the continent’s first soil law

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Amid intense opposition to proposed laws on nature restoration and curbs on pesticides, the European Commission put forward proposals [the continent’s first soil law] in Brussels last week to revive degraded soils. Research indicates that this could help absorb carbon from the atmosphere and ensure sustainable food production. The new law would see Member States

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Wine Science

Adapting Terroir to a Changing Climate: An Overview of Chablis’ 2025 Vineyard Regulation Reforms

OIV reveals growing role of re-export hubs in global wine trade

EU Authorizes Three New Grape Varieties: Calardis Blanc, Magdeleine Noir, and Négret de la Canourgue

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

Old Vine Registry Surpasses 4,000 Entries: Vineyards Planted in 1990 Now Eligible

15th International Terroir Congress: Bridging Local Wine Industry with Global Terroir Science [Mendoza, Argentina, November 18-22, 2024]

New study shows wine consumption does not increase cancer or mortality risk in healthy adults over 60

An Exclusive Conversation with Maximilian Riedel, CEO and President of Riedel, by Liz Palmer

European Commission sets out the continent’s first soil law

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