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Mixed results in key markets for Australian wine exports
Australian wine exports declined by 1 per cent in volume to 627 million litres and 11 per cent in value to $2.01 billion in the year ended 30 September 2022, according to Wine Australia’s latest Export Report. While the decline is reflective of the tough market conditions over the past two years – including high…
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Harvest 2022 in the Douro Valley: «Wines never so “light”. And it will be a great Port»
Moderate alcohol and acidity, excellent fruit expression. Contrary to expectations, a low presence of overripe, dry or dehydrated grapes. The 2022 harvest in Douro was one of the most demanding and challenging ever, with a 30 to 50% drop in production. This is assured by the Douro Boys, a group of winemakers who got together…
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Harvest 2022 in Germany «exceptionally early»
The 2022 harvest in Germany will be «exceptionally early’. This is thanks to consistently sunny weather, reminiscent of the hot 2018 vintage. However, according to the German Wine Institute (DWI), the prospects for a high-quality 2022 vintage are ‘very promising’. «This is because most of the vineyards have responded well to the extreme drought – explains…
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CapeWine 2022: Sustainability 360 main topic of South African Wine Industry
Sustainability 360 will be the main focus of the recyclable stands of CapeWine 2022 (5-7 October, Cape Town International Convention Centre). The South African Wine Industry is ready to welcome trade and media visitors from around the world, to taste the latest releases and meet with the winemakers. The carbon footprint of flights will be…
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Shiraz or Syrah: the reasons for the success of Australia’s quintessential red wine
There is the Syrah. And then there is the Australian Shiraz. A wine that, with its style, has broken hearts around the world. Thanks to its generous fruit and characteristic spiciness. A real treasure for Australia, a country where it can now be considered an indigenous grape variety. In fact, it was one of the…
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Rosso di Montefalco 2019 is the real surprise of Anteprima Sagrantino 2022
If there is a Denomination in Italy that is questioning itself, attempting to project itself onto national and international markets with renewed enthusiasm and style, it is Sagrantino di Montefalco. The mighty Umbrian red is making giant strides in terms of appeal, thanks to the multifaceted “alien winemaker” recently chosen as President of the Consortium.…
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Tommasi, new winery on Etna: agreement with Tenuta Chiuse del Signore
New estate on Etna for Tommasi. The Venetian family, which celebrates its 120th anniversary in 2022, has acquired 15 of Tenuta Chiuse del Signore‘s 60 hectares of vineyards in Linguaglossa, including the 1,500 square metre semi-buried cellar with seven rooms for the vinification and ageing of Etna Doc Bianco and Etna Doc Rosso wines. The…
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Val de Loire Millésime 2022 between certainties (Cabernet Franc) and novelties in Champtoceaux and Anjou
In Val de Loire Millésime 2022, wines made from pure Cabernet Franc are confirmed at a high level in Saumur-Champigny, as much as in Chinon and Bourgueil. The news comes from the western area of the Loire Valley, where Champtoceaux has initiated the procedure for the recognition of Muscadet Cru Communaux (already on the label,…