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Prosecco DOC reports ‘exceptional’ harvest

Published: 11 October, 2018

The Tutelary Consortium for Prosecco DOC has announced an “exceptional” vintage for this year’s harvest.

Hallgarten adds Frescobaldi Chianti Classico to portfolio

Published: 02 October, 2018

Hallgarten & Novum Wines has signed a deal as the exclusive UK distributor of Frescobaldi’s first Chianti Classico estate.

Treasury Wine Estates introduces Cavaliere d’Oro

Published: 21 September, 2018

Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has launched a new Italian wine brand called Cavaliere d’Oro.

First exclusive Consorzio DOC delle Venezie Pinot Grigio harvest closes

Published: 20 September, 2018

The first exclusive Pinot Grigio and the second grape harvest of the Consorzio DOC delle Venezie is coming to a close.

Prosecco DOC anticipates ‘one of the best productions’ to date

Published: 29 August, 2018

The Tutelary Consortium for Prosecco DOC has announced it is anticipating one of the best productions to date for the Italian bubbles.

Milestone eyes Spanish and Italian wines

Published: 03 August, 2018

Milestone Wines is looking to add two further agencies to the business, its new director of agency sales has said.

Armit Wines boosts Italian portfolio with Tua Rita duo

Published: 10 July, 2018

Armit Wines has launched two wines from Italian producer Tua Rita alongside new releases from the 2016 vintage.

FMV expands Italian menu

Published: 09 July, 2018

Fields, Morris & Verdin (FMV), the in-house UK trade arm of Berry Bros & Rudd (BB&R), has expanded its Italian portfolio with the addition of Mastroberardino.

Soave gears up for tighter production regulations as it elects new board

Published: 28 June, 2018

A new president and governing board has been elected for the Consorzio of Soave at a time of “major change” for the denomination.

Italian innovation

Published: 25 June, 2018

Harpers approached leading producers and consorzios to discover where investment is taking place and what new varieties, styles and initiatives are being driven forward

Bisol puts the spotlight on top tier Prosecco

Published: 22 June, 2018

Leading Italian producer Bisol has announced a portfolio overhaul to enforce its position as the “benchmark” for Prosecco Superiore di Valdobbiadene DOCG – one of the two main DOCGs for Prosecco.

Italian diversity paving the way for premium Prosecco?

Published: 20 June, 2018

A greater appreciation of Italy’s regions and varietal diversity could be laying the groundwork for the longevity of Prosecco, according to experts.

Bellavita reveals Best UK Sommelier 2018 ISWA Award winner

Published: 20 June, 2018

The winner of this year’s Bellavita Best UK Sommelier 2018 Award, sponsored by Italian Signature Wines Academy (ISWA), has been revealed.

Prosecco producers kick off UK push for premium fizz

Published: 04 June, 2018

Producers of premium Prosecco that can cost as much per bottle as Champagne have kicked off a campaign to encourage Brits to reappraise Italian fizz.

LWF: Lanchester launches Italian duo to challenge conventional packaging

Published: 20 May, 2018

Lanchester Wines unveiled a premium Italian wine duo today at the London Wine Fair (LWF).

Premium agenda at Sicilia en Primeur as bottled exports hit new high

Published: 08 May, 2018

Bottlings of Sicilian wine rose 123% in the first quarter of 2018 (vs Q1 2017), reflected in both an ongoing trend to more premium exports and a reduction in bulk sales following the short 2017 harvest.

EUIPO confirms validity of Bottega trademarks

Published: 12 April, 2018

Italian Prosecco producer Bottega has had the validity of its registered three-dimensional trademarks confirmed by the European Office for Intellectual Property (EUIPO).

Swiss Lausanne achieves Great Wine Capital status

Published: 11 April, 2018

Lausanne, centre of the vineyards of the Swiss canton of Vaud, has been named as the latest member of the Great Wine Capitals Global Network.

Zonin eyes new winemaking territories as Chilean portfolio roll out continues

Published: 21 March, 2018

Buoyed by its recent foray into Chilean production, Italian producer Zonin 1821 has revealed ambitions for further winemaking ventures beyond its homeland, with New Zealand and even the UK cited as potential countries of interest.

Italy tops wine educators’ list of great value wine for 2018

Published: 05 March, 2018

Italy has been singled out as the best country of origin for wines under £10, having topped the Association of Wine Educators’ (AWE) list of great value wine producers for 2018.