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, […]
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 […]
