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A Summer Wine Journey Through Moldova: Three Estates, One Unforgettable August
In August 2026, we visited three of Moldova's most compelling wineries — Domaine la Prut in Codru, Javgur in Ștefan Vodă, and Crama Mircești back in Codru. Each estate tells... Read more...
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Moldova Wine Exports: What the January–July 2026 Numbers Reveal
New ONVV export data reveals Moldova shipped 61.5M liters of wine worth $116.2M in the first seven months of 2026 — down from 2025, but with rising prices per liter... Read more...
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Why Italian Wine Outgrew the European Average by More Than Two Points in 2025
Italy's wine value grew 3.1% in 2025, far outpacing the EU's 0.9%, as Italian prices held steady while European prices fell 2.2%. Read more...
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Champagne Named Europe's Most Profitable Vineyard Region
Champagne leads a new AAWE ranking of Europe's most profitable vineyard regions, generating over 60,000 €/hectare — nearly double its closest rivals. Read more...
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Why Italy's 2026 Harvest Is the Earliest On Record
Franciacorta's earliest-ever July harvest and Sicily's rolling 100-day picking season reveal how climate volatility is redefining Italy's 2026 wine vintage, from Gussago to Etna. Read more...
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Wildfires in Spain and France Put the Global Wine Trade on Edge
As wildfires tear through Spain and France, the world's two largest wine producers, the damage threatens supply, pricing, and export contracts well beyond the burned vineyards themselves. Read more...
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No- and Low-Alcohol Drinks Are Reshaping the Beverage Alcohol Category
No- and low-alcohol drinks are outgrowing the wider beverage alcohol market as moderation becomes a lasting habit. See what's driving the shift and what it means for brands. Read more...
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French Wine Exports Slide Again in Early 2026, Despite Pockets of Recovery
French wine exports fell 4% in value in early 2026, with US and UK volumes recovering but prices dropping and Europe still declining. Read more...
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How Moldova's Wine Industry Is Trading Volume for Value in 2026
New ONVV data reveals Moldova's wine industry traded volume for value in H1 2026, with divin exports nearly doubling and bottled wine outperforming bulk across most categories. Read more...
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Italian Wine Faces a Reckoning: Overflowing Cellars, Sinking Exports, and a Call for Hard Choices
Italian wine cellars hold a record 53M hectoliters as exports to the US drop 17%. UIV leaders call for planting freezes, yield cuts, and a new long-term strategy to survive... Read more...
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France's Wine Regions Brace for Early Harvest as Heat and Drought Cut Into Yields
Drought and heat push France toward an early, smaller wine harvest. Champagne, Bordeaux & Burgundy face reduced yields ahead of August picking. Read more...
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Moldova Approves 2026–2030 Wine Strategy to Strengthen Premium Wine Exports
Moldova has approved its 2026–2030 Wine Sector Strategy, focusing on premium wine exports, vineyard modernization, sustainability, indigenous grape varieties, and stronger global competitiveness. Read more...