Compared with previous editions, there’s a noticeable increase of Chinese presence at this year's Vinitaly. We talked to several wine importers attending the fair to find out what they are looking for. Read More
Europe
Regional Bourgogne wines could serve as a "first date" for new wine drinkers, enticing them into a lasting relationship with Burgundy, suggests Frédéric Barnier, the chief winemaker at renowned Maison Louis Jadot, amidst a global decline in wine consumption. Read More
China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao said the country's anti-dumping investigation into European Union brandy isn't targeting any specific member state, though France is by the biggest brandy producer and exporter to China. Read More
In Zenato's Lugana and Valpolicella wines, there is a dialogue between the land and the vine, a harmony of tradition and innovation. Read More
The anti-graft watchdog in Xiamen is investigating the former deputy head of the state-owned conglomerate, C&D Group. Its wine division was once China's largest wine importer, wielding such significant influence that Bordeaux broke with tradition to accommodate the conglomerate.
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Chinese wine merchants interviewed by Vino Joy News are bullish about Prosecco's sparkling future in the country. Find out why here. Read More
For the fifth year, Champagne Louis Roederer has been named as the “World’s Most Admired Champagne Brand” for the 2024 edition of the Drinks International Awards, marking an unpredented history for a Champagne brand. Read More
Hong Kong's wine market has yet to rebound to pre-pandemic levels. In fact, its value dropped by more than a thrid compared with 2018. Here's our full analysis on the market's performance in 2023. Read More
Marking its 30th anniversary, this year's edition will unveil what organizers tout as "the world's largest and most comprehensive lineup of wines and spirits," with participation from 5,700 exhibitors spanning over 60 countries. Read More
The French wine and spirits sector witnessed a notable decline in exports in 2023, with figures falling 5.9% to €16.2 billion admist global economic challenges, prompting the President of FEVS to call it "a wake-up call" for French wine and spirits companies. Read More