Italy’s 2026 harvest is already well underway, and the country is heading into an unusually early vintage. In many areas, harvesting has started 7–14 days ahead of the usual schedule, […]
Category: EFI Observatory
Summer 2026 has provided interesting insights into the evolution of wine consumption patterns worldwide. According to EFI Observatory analysis, consumers are increasingly choosing wine based on the occasion, climate, food […]
A further deterioration of the geopolitical landscape The renewed escalation of hostilities between the United States and Iran is increasing global geopolitical uncertainty, with wider implications for international trade and […]
A more selective market, but a far more business-oriented one If 2025 was the year of caution, 2026 is proving to be the year of action. The leading international wine […]
A market consolidating after years of expansion Italian wine enters 2026 after an extremely positive growth cycle. 2024 marked a historic record with approximately €8.1 billion in exports (+5.5%), while […]
2022 was a truly favorable year for fine wines from all over the world, but especially for those from Italy; in fact, just think of the Liv-Ex 100 and Liv-Ex […]
The world of wine is going through a period of change and revolution from many points of view. First, we see that pre- and during-Covid volumes are extremely difficult to […]
The 2023 vintage can be considered one of the most atypical, difficult and ‘forgettable’ of the last century. After years, we have lost the lead in world wine production, leaving […]








