Italian Sommeliers Association
Italian Sommeliers is an open association committed to the promotion of the culture of wine
Have you ever wondered which Italian wineries are globally celebrated for their excellence? The Liv-ex 1000 index, spotlighting the world’s finest wines, proudly features nine Italian wineries renowned for their quality and appeal to collectors and wine enthusiasts alike.
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What really impressed me as I looked into some financial reports of 2023 is the surprising parallel between the revenue trends of a giant like LVMH Wines & Spirits and numerous smaller Italian wineries. Despite their luxury drinks and market strength, LVMH faced a challenging year with a 7% drop in revenue to 6.6 billion euros.
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Singapore, 4th December 2023 – I joined an appealing journey through the prestigious world of Barolo at a remarkable wine tasting hosted by Mr. Pietro Oddero from Oddero Winery, Piedmont.
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Isn’t it surprising to see that salami tops the list of Italian 🇮🇹 agri-food exports to Vietnam 🇻🇳, even surpassing pasta 🍝 and being five times more than cheeses 🧀!
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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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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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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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