New UK campaign for 2022 for Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG

The Consorzio of Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore is continuing its investment in the UK market with a new activity programme for 2022, managed by Swirl Wine Group.

Vinitaly Academy launches Buyer Program in the UK

Vinitaly International Academy, the educational arm of the Verona show which aims to showcase the breath and diversity of the Italian peninsula, is launching a brand new focus in the UK.

Coronavirus: Drinks trade disruption deepens as more events cancelled or postponed

As central banks around the world coordinate to fight the economic impact of coronavirus (Covid-19), the drinks trade is already feeling the impact of the crisis, with the postponement of events being the most visible effect.

Vinitaly latest to postpone

Vinitaly has become the latest trade fair to postpone its event, scheduled for April, due to coronavirus (Covid-19). 

Vinitaly 2016: Vinitaly celebrates 50 years and change is in the air

While Vinitaly celebrates 50 years since its first fair was hosted in Verona, both exhibitors and organisers have focused on making changes in order to keep people returning year over year.

Vinitaly 2016: Abruzzo region invests in global markets in order to expand

At Vinitaly 2016, being held from 10-13 April in Verona, the Abruzzo regional body announced that it will continue to invest in the UK despite it being an increasingly competitive one as well as other international markets.

Vinitaly announces 2012 dates

The official dates for the 46th edition of Vinitaly in 2012, have been announced.

English sparkling wines to showcase at Vinitaly

For the first time English Sparkling wines are to be showcased at Vinitaly.

VeronaFiere signs trade agreement with Hong Kong

Organizer of VinItaly, VeronaFiere, has signed a key partnership with the Hong Kong Trade Development Council to promote Italian wines in China.

VeronaFiere signs trade agreement with Hong Kong

Organizer of VinItaly, VeronaFiere, has signed a key partnership with the Hong Kong Trade Development Council to promote Italian wines in China.

Vinitaly opens its doors

The 44th international wine and spirits five day exhibition, Vinitaly, held in Verona opens today.

Vinitaly visitor levels at an all time high

Around 150,000 visitors descended on Vinitaly, held in Verona on April 3-7.

Communicator award shortlist

The six candidates for the International Wine & Spirit Competition's Communicator of the Year have been announced, and they include regular Harpers contributors Sarah Jane Evans MW and Jamie Goode.

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Wine trade fairs

If you've survived the annual jaunt to the two major events in the wine trade calendar, the London International Wine & Spirits Fair (LIWSF) and Vinexpo, it's now time to sit back and enjoy the brief lull before the next round of exhibition hall madness. But how many of us are already planning to visit some of Europe's smaller wine fairs next year too? And are wine trade fairs an essential part of an independent wine merchant's buying strategy, or simply a waste of time and energy?

ITALY: Islandfever

Sicily is technically a region of Italy, but really it stands alone. The island has been invaded by so many cultures over the years - Asians, African, Europeans - that it has its own brand of cosmopolitan charm that transcends the Italian canopy.
As a community, Sicily is virtually self-sufficient, and its main income has traditionally been agricultural exports. Dramatic mountain ranges slice through much of the landscape, with Mount Etna as their ruler, and, not surprisingly, considering that Sicily has a number of hectares under vine comparable to that of the whole of Australia, vineyards are never far from sight.

State of the Wine Nation

The messages from Enotria, land of wine, have been largely grim since 2002, so it is encouraging to report that a sunnier aspect appears to be emerging.

Watch fizz space

When faced with the juggernaut that is Champagne - complete with the biggest marketing budgets in the wine world, ultra-slick PR teams and profit margins that would make most producers dance naked through their vineyards - it is easy to forget that more than half the fizz drunk in the UK doesn't hail from northeast France.

Prowein chases UK visitors

ProWein, the major German wine and spirits show that is held in Dsseldorf in March, wants to attract more UK visitors.
With 2,773 exhibitors (Vinitaly, 4,064; Vinexpo, 2,500; and London International Wine & Spirits Fair (LIWSF), 1,300), ProWein claims the largest number of Italian and French exhibitors outside of their respective countries' own shows and also showcases the German wine industry with 700 producers exhibiting. The UK remains Germany's number-one export market, bringing in 971,315 hectolitres in 2004, compared to the number-two Netherlands with 380,870hl.

Language barriers

It may be hard to believe, but Lombardy, the most industrial region in Italy (its capital Milan is also the capital of the Italian press, Italian culture, Italian commerce and finance, and the fashion world), is also one of the most important Italian regions for agriculture. Not only does it produce grain, milk and cheese, but it also produces wine.