Chilean wine group Viña Concha y Toro has agreed to acquire Maison Mirabeau, a leading rosé wine brand from France’s Provence region, marking its first acquisition in France as it deepens its push into premium wines. Read More
Europe
China is slashing whisky tariff down to 5%, which is expected to generate £250 million in economic benefits for the UK over the next five years. Read More
India’s high tariffs on European wine are set for a sharp reduction after the country and the European Union finalised a long-awaited free trade agreement, a move expected to significantly reshape market access for imported wine, spirits and beer. Read More
A 200% tariff threat on French wine and Champagne has put the industry back in Trump’s crosshairs, unsettling exporters and reopening old trade wounds.
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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
EU outlook shows consumption and production sliding through 2035 as younger drinkers turn away and vineyards are pulled out. Read More
European winemakers could soon gain cheaper access to India as a long-awaited trade deal could be completed as soon as this month. Read More
Castel heirs press for leadership change as management and trustees rally behind current chief executive. Read More
As wine volumes fall and baijiu prices invert, vermouth posts double-digit value growth, riding cocktail culture, home bartending and tariff tailwinds.
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A bottle of wine made in China by France’s Lafite Rothschild group found its way onto the diplomatic stage, presented to President Xi Jinping as a French state gift during Emmanuel Macron’s visit to China last month. Read More