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
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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
As Chinese wine accelerates its push overseas, the Ningxia Helan Mountain East foothills region is stepping up efforts to expand into global markets through international trade fairs. Read More
A self-described “UFO”, Yann Durieux is reimagining Burgundy from how wine is made to where its future terroirs may lie. Read More
Cognac had a difficult year in 2025, with both shipment volumes and sales declining sharply as demand weakened across its two core markets - China and the United States. Read More
Middle East tensions are starting to spill into your wine glass.
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Champagne house Louis Roederer has once again been named the “World’s Most Admired Champagne Brand” by Drinks International magazine, marking the seventh consecutive year the producer has received the title. Read More
Exports of wines from Italy’s Asti region to China rose 33.33% in 2025. What's driving the growth? Read More
French wine and spirits export volumes fell last year to their lowest level in at least a quarter-century, and industry leaders see little immediate relief ahead. Read More
A Chinese state media-affiliated social media account has suggested that Beijing could launch anti-dumping and anti-subsidy investigations into European Union wines, particularly those from France. Read More