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: […]
I was trilled to participate in the prestigious Concours Mondial de Bruxelles in Guanajuato, Mexico, just two months ago! Some key points: The wines were blind-tasted by wine trade, including buyers, journalists, wine merchants, and oenologists, who were selected by the CMB, representing 45 nationalities. We tasted over 7,500 red and white wines from 42
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In 2023, EU member states represented 48% of global wine consumption – drinking 107 million hectolitres. This figure reflected a ‘marginal’ decrease of 1.8% compared to 2022. However, the number was more than 5% below its ten-year average as multiple headwinds buffeted the industry. Source: oiv
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Far north of iconic wine regions like Bordeaux and Tuscany, Sweden is seeing a burgeoning industry of vineyards and a first generation of winemakers trying to carve out a niche. “There are millions of techniques, and I don’t have a grandfather or grandmother to ask. So we need to figure it out ourselves,” Lena Magnergard
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In 2023, EU member states accounted for 48% of global wine consumption, totalling 107 million hectolitres. This volume marked a slight decline of 1.8% compared to 2022. Nevertheless, this consumption level was over 5% below the decade-long average, as the industry faced several challenges. Source: OIV
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The second edition of Montefalco was held on June 12th and 13th in the beautiful medieval village of Montefalco, Umbria. Anteprima Sagrantino was relaunched in 2023 to celebrate the current vintage release of Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG and the wines produced in the area. This year, alongside the 2020 release Montefalco Bianco DOC, Montefalco Grechetto DOC,
May 9th and 10th, the Sicilian wine community achieved a new milestone in Cefalù, Sicily with over 100 wine journalists and 59 wineries who convened to explore and evaluate over 300 labels, participate in five masterclasses, and embark on ten curated wine tours. For over 25 years Sicilia En Primeur has been celebrating the evolution
Campania Stories, one of the most significant wine events in southern Italy, took place this year in Sannio on the northern edge of Campania from May 21st to 25th. The 12th edition welcomed wine writers and other trade professionals. This year was an incredible success with over 90 wineries who submitted their samples to a
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For wine lovers who love the outdoors, combining the enjoyment of wine tasting with leisurely cycling through some of North America’s most picturesque vineyard regions offers a unique and wonderful experience. Wine regions like Napa Valley, the Finger Lakes, and Niagara are not only renowned for their exquisite wines, but they also feature some of
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Few things in the world improve in quality and value with age. Aged wine is one of those things, defined by elegance, rarity and finesse. If you are drawn to the thrill of owning something truly one of a kind, this niche market will certainly appeal to you. We’ve all heard the expression “aging like
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