Italian Sommeliers Association
Italian Sommeliers is an open association committed to the promotion of the culture of wine
As per the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam, exports have more than doubled in just two years. They went from €12.4 million in 2020 to €27.6 million in 2022! 📈
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I attended a seminar today about opportunities in Vietnam, and I’m still amazed by the facts I learned!
Did you know that the average age in Vietnam is just 32.5 years? That’s right, over half of the population is under 33! 🎉
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Singapore, 12th October 2023 – I enjoyed attending a wine-tasting event where 𝗨𝗴𝗴𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗼’s wines were showcased.
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Singapore, 8th September 2023 – I had the pleasure of meeting Alessandro to explore some fascinating wines that he’s considering exporting to Singapore.
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We all enjoy a good glass of wine, but have you ever stopped to think about the environmental impact of the wine industry? In 2020, the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) conducted a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to evaluate the environmental impact of the viticulture and winemaking industry.
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Demystifying the Malaysian wine market
Presenter: Justin Ho
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The legendary Chianti Classico DOCG is known worldwide for its iconic black rooster symbol, standing tall among other prestigious wines. With over 300 years of history, Chianti Classico continues to thrive, with a land of 70,000 hectares, of which 7,200 are dedicated to vineyards. In February 2022, the latest official data reveals that the value of Chianti Classico sales increased by 7% compared to the previous year, highlighting the growing trend of this exquisite wine.
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2023 Export of Italian wine: according to the analysis by the Uiv-Ismea Observatory based on Istat data, the year witnessed a 1% decrease in export volumes, totaling 21.4 million hectoliters, and a 0.8% reduction in value, amounting to just under 7.8 billion euros.
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Have you ever wondered how much money wine tourism brings in? Recently a report came out saying that California’s wine tourism industry is worth 8.6 billion US$ (25 million tourist visits). That seems like a large amount, but is it really that impressive?
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