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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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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Italian sparkling wine will make the holidays even more fun, both in Italy and overseas. It’s expected that 341 million bottles will be uncorked during Christmas and New Year’s.
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At least one glass of wine a day, but limited excesses as far as Italy is concerned. Eurostat reveals this by comparing the ways of consuming alcohol in the European member states.
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After the e-commerce boom in the first phase of the pandemic, the online sale of wine became a strategic channel for all wineries. Double-digit growth aroused the interest of investment funds and several mergers and acquisitions took place.
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Florence, March 25th 2022 – The Other Tuscany Preview is a great opportunity to taste wines of lesser-known appellations but equally special wines.
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In 2021, the ranking of the best-selling wines on retail saw the usual podium:
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From the Top 100 Italian Red Wines 2022 (by Gentleman)
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The Top 10 Italian Wines, by the Gentleman magazine, acknowledges wines that received the highest scores from both Italian and international critics:
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Wondering what is the best price and most popular Bolgheri Rosso DOC on Italian retail?
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