Bourgogne wine exports to Hong Kong reached a new high last year, driven by robust demand for the region's white wines. This surge occurred despite a decline in the city's overall French wine imports, according to data from the BIVB. Read More
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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
As dry white wine gains popularity in China, local wineries are joining forces with the country's official drinks trade body to champion the category, targeting the nation's Gen-Z at top Chinese universities, signalling a strategic move to cultivate a distinct niche. Read More
This year marks the 60th anniversary of adopting screw caps for wine bottles. Previously, Chinese wine drinkers shunned them in favor of cork. But has there now been a twist in perception? Read More
In a striking indication of an emerging trend, wine has become the latest target for drug traffickers, as evidenced by two separate cases of liquid cocaine smuggling on the same day in Hong Kong. Read More
Global wine consumption has undergone a "structural shift", with white and rosé wines now surpassing red in popularity, largely driven by the success of sparkling wine such as Italian Prosecco, according to the (OIV). Read More