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Domaines Kilger Insolvent — Major Setback for Südsteiermark Wine Region
Domaines Kilger GmbH & Co KG in Südsteiermark has entered insolvency with EUR 80 million in debt, impacting wineries, restaurants, and wine tourism businesses across the region Read more...
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European Parliament Approves Comprehensive Support Package for EU Wine Sector
The European Parliament has approved a comprehensive support package for EU wine producers, introducing clearer labeling rules for non-alcoholic wines, expanded export funding, and strengthened crisis management tools. Read more...
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Cognac Producers Seek €40 Million EU Support
Cognac producers request €40 million EU support to remove thousands of hectares of vines after exports fall due to global trends and a Chinese anti-dumping investigation, aiming to safeguard the... Read more...
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Global Sparkling Wine Market Set for Steady Expansion Toward 2030
The global sparkling wine market is forecast to reach USD 30.15 billion by 2030, growing at a 5.5% CAGR. Rising demand for Prosecco, Champagne, premium options, and e-commerce expansion are... Read more...
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Six Forces Redefining Beverage Alcohol by 2026
IWSR identifies six key drivers shaping beverage alcohol through 2026, from Gen Z behaviour and affordability to developing markets, RTDs, travel retail and innovation strategy. Read more...
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Global Wine Trade Contracts in 2025 as Value and Volume Decline
Global wine trade fell 3% in volume and 4.6% in value during the first nine months of 2025, with declines across bottled, sparkling, and bulk categories. Read more...
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Italy’s 2025 Wine Harvest Holds Steady at 44.3 Million Hectoliters
Italy’s 2025 wine harvest reached 44.3 million hectoliters, but rising inventories and falling prices push the Italian Wine Union to call for urgent structural reforms. Read more...
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Franciacorta Shines in Paris: Italy’s Classic Method District Celebrates a Resilient 2025
Franciacorta showcased its Classic Method sparkling wines at Wine Paris, celebrating stable 2025 sales of 18.9 million bottles and export growth of 5.3%. Read more...
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Moldova’s Wine Export Strategy in 2026: Moving from Volume to Value
Moldova’s wine exports in January 2026 declined 30% in volume but only 6% in value, signaling a shift toward higher pricing and premium categories such as bottled wines and Divin. Read more...
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Macron Backs Vineyard Uprooting as France Confronts a Structural Wine Crisis
Macron defends vineyard uprooting at Wine Paris 2026 as France tackles wine overproduction, declining consumption, and economic pressure, backed by a €130 million government support fund. Read more...
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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...