In her first visit back to China in 10 years, Priscilla Incisa della Rocchetta opens up on why China remains Sassicaia’s most critical market in Asia, how the estate is navigating a shifting global landscape, and why Bolgheri may be better positioned than most to withstand climate change. Read More
Italy
Domaine de La Chapelle, a well-known estate in the Hermitage appellation in France’s Rhône Valley, has announced the appointment of Chiara Pepe as Head of Viticulture and Winemaking, effective January 2026. Read More
Italian authorities have seized about 2.5 million litres of falsely certified wine, valued at more than €4 million ($4.3 million), in a nationwide crackdown on fraud in the country’s wine sector. Read More
Exports of wines from Italy’s Asti region to China rose 33.33% in 2025. What's driving the growth? Read More
Interprocom, one of China’s best-known Italian wine operators, has announced that it will join the Ethica Wines Group, marking a new phase in its development. Read More
53.3 million hectolitres — that was the volume of unsold wine sitting in Italian cellars at the end of November 2025, the highest level on record. Read More
As global wine markets shift into a new cycle, several traditional estates known primarily for their reds are now seeing renewed momentum led by their white wine portfolios. The Italian family estate Zenato is one of them. Read More
Imports of Italian sparkling wine into China surged in June, but is the spike a sign of booming demand, or simply the result of global trade jitters and changing drinking habits? We talked to leading wine groups and importers to find out. Read More
Faced with a looming 30% U.S. tariff on European goods, Italian wine producers are shifting focus to emerging markets in Asia, Latin America, and Africa in a bid to reduce reliance on their biggest export destination. Read More
Antinori on how a decentralised distribution strategy drove growth in China — and why it’s in no hurry to join the low- and no-alcohol wine trend. Read More