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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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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…