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 […]
Born in 1971 in Zurich, Switzerland, Barbara Widmer grew up surrounded by a family that placed great importance on cooking, dining, and enjoying fine wines. This passion for food and wine was deeply ingrained in her upbringing and further strengthened in 1980, when her family acquired the Brancaia estate in Tuscany. Initially, Brancaia served primarily
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A recent study by the University of Bordeaux and the University of Verona suggests the wine industry could see a recovery starting in 2026. The research used Italian wine producer Masi as a case study. A few weeks ago, an academic research paper “Resilience and preparation for the next cycle of global wine consumption. Masi:
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Viña Vik has firmly established itself as a leader in the global winemaking community, achieving an unprecedented milestone as the second-ranked winery in the World’s Best Vineyards listing for 2024—a first in Chilean wine history. The winery is celebrated for its unparalleled commitment to winemaking excellence, sustainability, and the seamless integration of its unique experience
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The UK wine tourism industry continues flourishing, demonstrating its critical role in supporting vineyards and rural economies. According to WineGB’s Tourism Report 2024, vineyard visits rose by 55% in 2023 compared to the previous year, reaching an impressive 1.5 million. This influx of tourism now accounts for a substantial 25% of vineyard revenue. Wine tourism’s
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Examples of these challenges include the United States’ proposed 200% tariff on European wines, China’s recently lifted 218% tariffs on Australian wines, and the consistently high import duties imposed by emerging markets such as India and Indonesia (OIV, 2024). These key examples illustrate how wine often becomes entangled in broader economic and geopolitical conflicts. Below
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Discover Two Sisters Vineyards Located in the heart of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s renowned wine region,Two Sisters Vineyards exemplifies the Marotta family’s steadfast commitment to achieving excellence in both viticulture and hospitality. Established by sisters Melissa Marotta-Paolicelli and Angela Marotta, the winery embodies their shared vision of producing ultra-premium wines that honour the distinctive terroir of the Niagara
A few weeks ago, the Global Artisan Vintners Alliance (Global AVA) was announced, comprising nine prominent wine regions from around the world as its founding members. The Global AVA has been established with the objective of fostering a mutually beneficial and sustainable alliance among the member regions. This collaboration unites wine regions from various parts
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Air New Zealand has recently introduced an exclusive new wine label, “Thirteen Forty Five,” available exclusively to its passengers. Thirteen Forty Five was named in tribute to a significant milestone in the airline’s history – the inaugural flight from Auckland to Sydney in 1940, which covered 1345 miles. Operated by Air New Zealand’s predecessor, TEAL
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On February 1 and 2, the Valpolicella Wine Consortium celebrated the 20th anniversary of Amarone Opera Prima with world-renowned tenor Vittorio Grigolo, a former Sistine Chapel soloist and Arena Opera Festival star since 2013. The two-day event, hosted in the 17th-century Gran Guardia building on Piazza Brà, featured 70 producers. Consortium President Christian Marchesini focused
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