Wine Trade

FINE 2026: The International Wine Tourism Fair Strengthening Global Collaboration in Valladolid, Spain

FINE, the International Wine Tourism Fair, will hold its seventh edition March 3-4 in Valladolid, Spain, reaffirming its position as a leading international business platform for wine tourism professionals. The event will convene specialized stakeholders from Europe, Asia, and the Americas, including wineries, hotels, wine routes, tour operators, and destination management organisations, all focused on […]

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Niagara Icewine Festival 2026: Elevating Winter Wine Tourism at the Edge of Niagara Falls

The Niagara Icewine Festival returns in 2026 with an expanded footprint in Niagara Falls, marking a significant evolution in the region’s winter wine tourism strategy. With Niagara Parks serving as presenting sponsor, the festival integrates Niagara’s globally recognized Icewine heritage into some of Canada’s most iconic winter landscapes, reinforcing the destination’s position as a four-season

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The 34th edition of Benvenuto Brunello: Italy’s premier wine preview showcases a vintage of elegance and restraint

Montalcino opened its historic cellars and welcomed the world once again for the 34th edition of Benvenuto Brunello, held November 20–24 at the Chiostro di Sant’Agostino. As Italy’s longest-running wine preview event, this year’s gathering brought the international wine community together to taste the highly anticipated Brunello di Montalcino 2021, alongside Brunello Riserva 2020 and

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

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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The Michelin Guide Expands Its Expertise in Recommendations and Introduces a New Distinction in the World of Wine

For 125 years, the MICHELIN Guide has celebrated places and talents that embody excellence in gastronomy and hospitality, with the MICHELIN Stars introduced in 1926 and the MICHELIN Keys launched in 2024. This expertise now naturally extends to wine, a key reference in the gastronomic experience. The MICHELIN Guide has long highlighted exceptional wine lists

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OIV Releases 2025 World Wine Production First Estimates

The International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) published yesterday its annual first estimates for global wine production in 2025. The initial forecast for 2025 is between 228 and 235 million hectolitres, with a mid-range estimate of 232 million hectolitres. That is a 3% increase on the historically low 2024 harvest, but still 7% below

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The Return of Pink Chardonnay: A Lost Heir Rejoins Champagne’s Noble Lineage

Pink Chardonnay, officially recognized in the Champagne appellation since July 31, 2025, marks a historic return of a nearly forgotten grape variety to its rightful place in the region’s viticultural legacy. A natural mutation of white Chardonnay, this rediscovered gem becomes the eighth authorized grape variety in Champagne, joining the traditional seven and reflecting both

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Liz Palmer – Wine Journalist receives the 2025 ITER VITIS + The Council of Europe Award for Communication

“I am thrilled and deeply honoured to receive the 2025 ITER VITIS Award for Communication, recognizing my global advocacy in promoting wine culture, education, and responsible tourism.” The award was presented a few days ago at the ITER VITIS Conference in Thessaloniki, Greece.  This inspiring event brought together international experts and institutions to explore how

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

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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Global Wine Tourism Report 2025: A Comprehensive Analysis of Emerging Trends, Economic Impact, and Sustainability in the Global Wine Tourism Sector

The recently published Global Wine Tourism Report 2025 marks a significant milestone for the international wine and tourism industries. Conducted by Hochschule Geisenheim University in collaboration with UN Tourism, the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV), the Great Wine Capitals Global Network (GWC), and WineTourism.com, this comprehensive study draws on data from 1,310 wineries

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