Italian Sommeliers Association
Italian Sommeliers is an open association committed to the promotion of the culture of wine
Champagne vs Prosecco: Which One Wins?
When we talk about sparkling wines, Champagne and Prosecco are always in the spotlight. They’re not just known for their great taste; they also play a big role in the wine market.
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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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As reported by Wine World Magazine, in 2019, before the pandemic, on-trade ($ 197 billion) and off-trade ($ 178 billion) generated roughly equal wine sales values.
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The pandemic was not enough to convince Italian wineries to open the e-shopping channel.
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Good quality of the grapes, and in some cases excellent, for the 2020 vintage that promises to be very interesting. As per quantity, 2020 is in line with 2019, we expect 47.2 million hectolitres, -1% compared to 2019.
Continue reading “2020 harvest: which Italian Region is the largest wine producer?”An average decrease of 15% for Brunello, Nobile and Chianti.
Despite Italy is expected to remain the world’s leading wine producer with 47.2 million hectolitres, Tuscany is preparing for a good harvest but -15% production decline (estimated at 2.232 million hectolitres compared with 2.625 million hectolitres of last year, or 394 hectolitres less).
Continue reading “2020 Tuscany wine harvest overview: less but better”Good quality of the grapes, and in some cases excellent, for the 2020 vintage that promises to be very interesting.
As per quantity, 2020 is in line with 2019: expected 47.2 million hectolitres, -1% compared to 2019.
Continue reading “2020 Italian Wine Harvest: an overview”