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FMV adds Vigneti Tardis to its Italian portfolio

Published: 08 April, 2019

Fields, Morris & Verdin (FMV) has extended its Italian portfolio with the addition of Vigneti Tardis.

Stannary St Wine Co moves top end Italian release to en primeur model

Published: 28 March, 2019

Stannary St Wine Co has moved its annual Italian release of its top end producers to an en primeur sales model on the back of the "meteoric popularity of Italian wines".

The Consorzio Barbera d’Asti e Vini del Monferrato reports volume drop

Published: 25 March, 2019

The Consorzio Barbera d’Asti e Vini del Monferrato has reported a decrease in overall volume of bottling compared to 2017, but said 2018 was “a very positive year” for Monferrato wine.

Prowein: Angelo Gaja wins Winemaker’s Winemaker accolade

Published: 18 March, 2019

The Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW) has named Angelo Gaja as the 2019 recipient of the Winemakers’ Winemaker award, which is chosen by a panel of winemaking peers that comprise MWs who are winemakers and the award’s past winners.

Annessa Imports acquires Fiandaca

Published: 14 March, 2019

Annessa Imports has acquired Italian wine importer and distributor Fiandaca for an undisclosed sum.

UK ‘culture of wine’ central to Franciacorta’s export drive

Published: 11 March, 2019

Franciacorta is positioning itself as ideal for “a new drinking demographic”, with the UK at the forefront of a renewed export drive.

Consorzio Vini delle Venezie DOC embarks on ‘second era of Italian style Pinot Grigio’

Published: 11 March, 2019

Consorzio Vini delle Venezie DOC has embarked on the ‘second era of Italian style Pinot Grigio’.

Soave puts spring in step with summer campaign

Published: 07 March, 2019

Soave is ramping up its UK focus, targeting independents and restaurants this summer with a #SummerofSoave campaign.

Armit backs Italy with several new agency partnerships

Published: 07 March, 2019

Armit Wines is flexing its muscles in its Italian portfolio, having added several new producers through agencies or partner agencies.

Winetraders introduces Bellone and Nero Buono to the UK

Published: 13 February, 2019

Winetraders has added a Bellone and a Nero Buono from the Cincinnato winery to its portfolio.

Brunello di Montalcino appoints marketing director to target UK

Published: 12 February, 2019

Francois Colas has been appointed marketing director at the Brunello di Montalcino estate, La Fiorita.

Italian wine under investigation for diluting expensive wines with mediocre grapes

Published: 05 February, 2019

At least 50 Italian organisations related to wine production, including vineyards and bottling companies, are reported to be under investigation for diluting expensive wines with mediocre grapes.

North South expands Italian portfolio with Azienda Agricola Cortese

Published: 21 January, 2019

North South Wines has expanded its Italian menu with the addition of Stefano Girelli’s Sicilian estate, Azienda Agricola Cortese.

Liberty pushes into new frontiers ahead of Brexit

Published: 16 January, 2019

An English winemaker, a French winemaker and an Italian winemaker walk into a winebar.

Hatch Mansfield signs distribution deal for Gaja

Published: 07 January, 2019

Hatch Mansfield has signed a deal as the exclusive UK agent for the Gaja family, marking the first Italian producer to join its portfolio

Berkmann signs distribution deal for Franciacorta producer Ca’ del Bosco

Published: 21 December, 2018

Berkmann Wine Cellars has announced a new partnership with Franciacorta producer Ca’ del Bosco.

UN recognises vineyards of Soave as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System

Published: 07 December, 2018

The vineyards of Soave have been recognised as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS) by the Food and Agricultural Organisation of the United Nations (FAO).

The new face of Maremma

Published: 05 December, 2018

Maremma in the past decade or so has emerged from the shadow cast by the neighbouring and much-feted Bolgheri, which rather than imparting its prestige to the relative Italian backwater, had instead created for it an expectation of achievement that the region hadn’t so far managed. But this is changing as an exciting medley of wines come to the fore.