Gianluca Atzeni

United, yes, but not forever: President Paolo Pasini explains how the upcoming Wine Paris will serve as an experiment to test the validity of the initiative

A battle in the European Parliament is on the horizon to try to soften the hard-line positions that also include warning labels and an advertising ban. UIV denounces: "The Commission is once again pointing the finger at the sector."

The new president says he is open to innovations but warns: "Experimentation comes first." The priority now is to make up for delays in the regulations that need to be modified

Europe has some hope of avoiding them but is preparing a tough stance. No concessions for China. Meanwhile, stock markets fluctuate

All major wine groups agree on the new opportunities linked to low alcohol content, but some push further: "We should have opened up to IGP and DOP." Next step? Low-calorie wines

Pros and Cons of materials for winemaking and ageing in Professor Gerbi’s Lecture at the Gambero Rosso Academy advanced training course

The Consortium’s report highlights the rise of more convivial wines: the audience for the Superiore DOCG is expanding, excellent results for Monferrato DOC Nebbiolo, and growing interest in Chardonnay

A debut at the fair for non-alcoholic wine and mixology. DG Rebughini: "Space also for technology and training. A pilot project that will become structural."

The decline of baby boomers, anti-alcohol campaigns, and the stagnation of premium wines: a harsh assessment for American viticulture. Some are even hoping for EU tariffs to reboot the market

Both the domestic market and exports are down. The Comité’s analysis: “This is no time to celebrate: inflation and conflicts dampen the desire to drink.”