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Less Wine, Higher Prices: How Italian Consumers Are Reshaping Retail Wine Sales
Italian wine retail sales fell in volume again in 2025, but higher prices and strong sparkling wine growth reveal changing consumer habits, not a collapsing market. Read more...
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Concha y Toro Enters Premium Provence Rosé with Majority Stake in Maison Mirabeau
Viña Concha y Toro has acquired a majority stake in Maison Mirabeau, strengthening its presence in the premium Provence rosé category and expanding its reach in global on-trade and international... Read more...
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Hawesko Holding Shows Resilience in a Contracting Wine Market
Hawesko Holding SE outperformed the wine market in 2025, achieving €622 million in sales and stable margins despite declining consumption and weak consumer sentiment. Read more...
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Record Growth for Sotheby’s Wine and Spirits Auctions in 2025
Sotheby’s wine and spirits auctions reached $127.5 million in 2025, with record participation from 63 countries and top lots like The Glenlivet SPIRA 60 Year Old. Read more...
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Why the Bid:Offer Ratio Matters for Fine Wine Investors
Discover why the Bid:Offer Ratio is becoming a key indicator for fine wine investors, offering early insights into supply, demand, and future price trends. Read more...
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From Vine Health to Sensory Analysis: How Artificial Intelligence Is Reshaping the Wine Sector
From disease detection to wine analysis, artificial intelligence is transforming viticulture and oenology across Europe’s wine sector. Read more...
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Market Fragmentation and Category Shifts Reshape French Wine Exports in 2025
French wine exports in 2025 show market fragmentation, with sparkling wines outperforming as China, the US, and core EU markets weaken. Read more...
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India’s Wine Market Outlook to 2030: Growth Potential Amid Tariffs, Fragmentation, and Reform
High tariffs and complex regulation limit India’s wine market today, yet long-term forecasts point to rising consumption, growing imports, and significant opportunities by 2030. Read more...
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How Italian Wine Is Rethinking Strategy After the 2025 Export Decline
After record exports in 2024, Italian wine faces new challenges in 2025, pushing producers to rethink markets, pricing strategies, and long-term positioning. Read more...
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How LVMH Is Repositioning Its Wines and Spirits Business Amid Global Headwinds
LVMH’s wines and spirits business faces pressure in 2025 as tariffs impact Hennessy, while Champagne, Provençal rosé, and Formula 1 partnerships support long-term strategy. Read more...
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From Surplus to Scarcity — Why California May Face a Grape Shortage in 2026
Explore why California may face a grape shortage in 2026 after years of surplus. Analysis of harvest trends, production shifts, and what it means for wine lovers. Read more...
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The Changing Colour of Europe’s Wine Exports: How Whites Are Redrawing the Market Map
Explore how white wines are reshaping Europe's wine export landscape. Analysis of market trends, regional shifts, and what this means for wine producers and consumers across European markets. Read more...