Stories and news Moët Hennessy's AI detects wine defects, 99% accuracy on ACF
Moët Hennessy, Analog Devices and UC Davis built a machine with chemical sensors and AI that spots wine defects early, starting with Champagne's ACF.
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Stories and news Vine genetic heritage at risk from patents, IFV geneticist warns
IFV geneticist Loïc Le Cunff warns that patents could lock up the grapevine genetic heritage, freely accessible today, and defends plant variety rights.
Regions and grapes Ribolla Gialla 2025 Borgo Conventi: the white wine that delivers
The Ribolla Gialla 2025 from Borgo Conventi, tasted at Farra d'Isonzo, pairs citrus and lively acidity perfectly with a vegetable risotto.
Regions and grapes Alta Langa Marchese Dalmasso: Piedmont's Rising Sparkling DOCG
Among the traditional method wines tasted during 2026, the Alta Langa Marchese Dalmasso confirmed itself as one of the most convincing.
Stories and news Pierre Vincent doubles his vineyard: 6 hectares in Meursault
The Pierre Vincent domaine doubles its Burgundy vineyard with 6 hectares in Meursault, acquired with partners on August 17, 2026 after the spring contact.
Stories and news ISG in Georgia: Georgian wine in professional training
The International Sommelier Guild (ISG) brought educators from six countries to Georgia: Georgian wine is already part of its training programs.
Wineries AI in the cellar: from Pommard to Italy, it works for one winery
Two different tools, built for different problems, but converging on the same lesson: AI works only when it learns from a single winery.
Wine tourism Wine Hospitality: How Fairs and Wineries Are Redefining Wine Tourism
Wine Hospitality is now the term used to define this new alliance between fair and estate.
Stories and news Jancis Robinson on Georgian Wine: Tradition Meets Modern Ambition
Jancis Robinson, the most authoritative British critic in the wine world, has devoted an extensive article to Georgian wine entitled "Georgia - no lack.
Wineries The Distinctive Character of the Prosecco Spumante DOC Bosco Brut dei Cirmioli
The Prosecco is often perceived as a service wine, a bubbly for a simple and immediate aperitif.
Regions and grapes Catarratto Reborn: Mandrarossa's Lalbìra Elevates Sicilian White
Catarratto reborn: The world of wine is dotted with stories of indigenous grape varieties, some celebrated, others long underestimated.
Qvevri and tradition Georgian winemaking spotlighted by View from Inside the Qvevri photo
His work was able to capture the essence of Georgian winemaking with originality.
Wine tourism Operational profiles for cellar hospitality: resident vs fractional
The operational profiles presented here place side by side an hospitality & retail manager with technical skills and a temporary fractional consultant.
Market and export Georgian wine in London tasting: what importers and restaurants need
Degustation of Georgian wine in London. The report of the event and the implications for importers and restaurateurs.
Stories and news Georgia on Netflix to Boost Global Tourism & Awareness
Boost global: Georgia is poised to gain global prominence thanks to Netflix, the world's most popular streaming platform.
Stories and news French vineyard: €4bn plan for hail nets, irrigation and soils
The term "French vineyard" appears several times to frame the policy and technical responses.
Market and export Market dynamics in the wine sector: tradition and digital adaptation
The ability to adapt quickly to new technologies and consumer behaviors is crucial for growth in the wine sector. The world of wine is in constant evolution.
Stories and news Evolution of the Wine World: Maps, Climate Change and Conversation
The celebrated "The World Atlas of Wine", a project started by Hugh Johnson in 1971, confirms itself as a fundamental guide in this evolving sector.
Regions and grapes Resilience in viticulture: financial and adaptation strategies
The global agricultural sector is undergoing profound changes, with extreme weather events and rapidly evolving market dynamics forcing new adaptation strategies.
Market and export Cognac purchase contracts upheld by Angoulême court
It is now facing judicial decisions that reaffirm the validity of long-term purchase Contracts for Cognac, even in adverse economic contexts.
Wineries Emidio Pepe Pioneer of Biodynamic Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
But his legacy as an Emidio Pepe pioneer continues to resonate deeply.
Stories and news French winegrowing crisis: 47% Roussillon drop and CAP risk
The future remains open, but immediate choices will mark the capacity of French winegrowing to survive and adapt.
Stories and news Wine Photographer Juan Miguel Ortuño Martínez Wins Louis Jadot Award
A Spanish photographer has recently achieved prestigious international recognition, shedding light on lesser-known but fundamental aspects of the wine sector.
Stories and news Nature Strikes Hard: European Vineyards' Devastation and Recovery
The situation becomes particularly critical when nature strikes hard. The global agricultural sector is increasingly exposed to the impacts of climate change.
Wineries Château de Pizay Vertical Integration and Transparency in Winemaking
Pizay vertical: Today transparency and authenticity are highly sought after. This applies both to the product and to communication.
Market and export Georgian wine balances global ambition and local challenges
The Georgian wine sector is experiencing a period of growing global attention, driven by its millenary history and distinctive production methods.
Stories and news Crisis in French wine: LVI restructuring and Saint-Sardos dormancy
The crisis is producing two opposite responses in the same market.
Stories and news Serralunga Day 2026: Barolo 2023 Preview and Winemaker Role
Serralunga Day 2026 was a day that revealed much about the producer community and even more about the practices that turn grapes into wine.
Market and export Georgian wine: Qvevri producers at Berlin fair and export challenges
Georgian wine producers like Ambokhi are trying to turn their quality into commercial opportunities.
Market and export Wine crisis drives farmers to diversify into almonds, cereals
The wine crisis is pushing farmers and cooperatives to reconsider their future, converting land to alternative crops such as almonds and cereals.
Stories and news Pascal Poteri, Architect of Modern Pet-Nat
Pascal Poteri, who died in July, is widely regarded as one of the architects of modern Pétillant Naturel.
Stories and news Artificial intelligence, Reproducibility and Trust in Wine and Food
Even artificial intelligence is beginning to set culinary trends and shape consumer experiences.
Market and export Global Wine Market Transformation: Exports, Climate, New Tastes
The global wine market is undergoing a period of profound changes, with trends reshaping the maps of production and consumption.
Wineries Gorghi Tondi Redefines Sicilian Traditional Method Sparkling Wine
A great traditional method sparkling wine can be produced in a land that, on paper, would not seem suited for excellent sparkling wine grapes.
Market and export Public accountability in wine: tools for importers and producers
Public accountability is the thread that links production choices and cultural choices when we talk about wine.
Market and export Administrative Management for Wine Exports, Shops and Declarations
Administrative management is the thread that ties together warehouse, export and direct sales. Practical mistakes in declarations and in the Electronic Administrative Document can turn a good bottle into a blocked shipment.
Qvevri and tradition French viticulture: contracts, uprooting and impact on importers
French viticulture is cracking. The fracture combines commercial disputes, cuts in purchases by major houses, public measures to reduce supply and climate shocks.
Market and export Natural wines: operational checklist for import, storage and service
Natural wines arrive with different rules than industrial ones and require precise information to import, store and serve correctly.
Regions and grapes South African Wine Quality: Terroir, Old Vines and Cellar Practices
The wine quality of South Africa stems primarily from three concrete elements: a geologically ancient terroir, historic vineyards and precise cellar practices.
Wineries Garnet Valley wines: Comparing Solvero and Haywire styles
The growing attention toward Canadian wines today focuses on a specific valley: Garnet Valley in the Summerland district of the Okanagan.
Stories and news Early harvest: acidity, yields and must analysis reshape vintages
Early harvest has become here the practical choice, not the romantic gesture. This account brings together signals from Cognac, Muscadet…
Regions and grapes Mosel Riesling: Read Vineyards, Scores and Service to Predict Quality
To select a reliable Mosel Riesling it is advisable to cross-check three sets of information.
Market and export Cornas 2022 vs Lepiga Soave: Practical Data for Importers
The Cornas 2022 by Franck Balthazar, a Northern Rhône producer, and the Lepiga Soave DOC from Tenuta Santa Maria alla Pieve offer practical criteria for importers, restaurateurs and sommeliers.
Market and export Documented Management for Wine Buyers Facing Climate Risk
Parcel maps, multi-year yield and ripeness records, insurance cover: which documents to ask a producer for, and how to read them as the climate shifts.
Wineries Shumi wines: Georgian tradition to award-winning modern range
Shumi turns Georgia's native grape collection into award-winning bottles: Shavkapino, Kisi and Tsolikauri, plus the checks importers should run before buying.
Market and export Brunello di Montalcino and Roberto Anselmi: Lessons for Importers
The collective trajectory of Brunello di Montalcino and Roberto Anselmi's solo career offer two different lessons for importers and sommeliers.
Stories and news Grapevine Trunk Disease: How Politics and Data Guide Wine Buyers
Coralie Dewasme, an engineer at Bordeaux Science Agro, analysed the effect of grapevine trunk disease on the sensory profile of wines over nine years.
Wineries Wine production strategies: balancing yields, markets and precision
Wine production requires an integrated approach that balances yield management, commercial adaptation and targeted investments.
Stories and news Early harvest 2026 forces change in European wine production
The climate crisis is causing an unprecedented early harvest in 2026. The European wine sector faces complex challenges.
Wine tourism Measuring Wine Tourism: Family Wineries' Visits, Conversions, Orders
Measuring wine tourism means recording annual visits, conversions and B2B orders.
Regions and grapes Agronomic challenges in Bordeaux: soil nutrition and economic tools
Only then can the current agronomic challenges be transformed into a shared project of adaptation and innovation.
Market and export Georgian Wine Technical Sheets Guide for Importers and Sommeliers
Georgian wine is often evaluated for three things: the grape variety, the technique and the region.
Market and export French wine sector: Strategic shifts and supply chain challenges
The French wine sector, a pillar of the agricultural economy and a symbol of excellence, is undergoing a period of intense transformation.
Stories and news Smoke taint risk and compressed harvests: adapting wine production
Dubernet laboratories, a private lab specialized in wine chemistry, formalized practical criteria to assess smoke taint risk.
Wine tourism Natural wine: preserving workshop skills and converting tourists
Natural wine lives on concrete practices and a narrative that knows how to welcome non-experts.
Regions and grapes Adapting vineyards to climate change to preserve wine freshness
Adapting vineyards is imperative to safeguard wine quality . The wine sector is undergoing a profound transformation. This is driven by climate change.
Regions and grapes Evaluate Rare Varieties: Data-Driven Selection for Natural Wines
In a market where curiosity meets uncertainty, natural wines are increasingly present on restaurant menus and in importers' cellars.
Qvevri and tradition Containers Influence Wine Evolution: Storage for Qvevri and Amphora
I containers influence the way a wine evolves and how it must be managed by importers, distributors, and sommeliers.
Qvevri and tradition Qvevri: how Georgia's UNESCO-listed winemaking method works
From must to maturation: a step-by-step guide to qvevri winemaking, regional differences, common myths, and practical advice for choosing and tasting.
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