Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Friday Read: The coming taste of Pompeii

Published: 06 March, 2026

One of the more fascinating presentations on wine took place in late February in London, when the partners in an inventive Italian wine project began their international promotion of what was billed as ‘Cultivating History’. The setting was the Italian Cultural Institute (ICI) in Belgrave Square, and the cultivation in question was the planting of vines within the boundaries of the Pompeii Archaeological Park for The Pompeii Wine Project. And the aim of this ambitious initiative is – in the words of the Project organisers – ‘to revive the historical role of wine as an ambassador of civilization’.

Analysis: Making history with old vines

Published: 06 November, 2024

Jo Gilbert reports from the latest gathering of old vine aficionados in Italy.

Italy Report: Lighter, food-friendly wines ascend

Published: 24 July, 2024

Jo Gilbert caught up with some of Italy’s most influential producers to discover which market-shaping trends and styles are currently creating momentum in the UK.

Producer Q&A: Antonio Capaldo, Feudi Di San Gregorio

Published: 28 May, 2024

Campania icon Feudi di San Gregorio’s old vine project has landed the 2024 Old Vine Hero Award for Research. Jason Millar catches up with the estate’s president to find out more.

Southern Italy’s largest winery receives B-Corp certification

Published: 29 June, 2022

Feudi di San Gregorio in southern Italy has been awarded B-Corp status this month – a testament to the brand's success in adopting more sustainable farming and business practices.