on the main news in the world of wine and wineries, with a strategic eye for those working in the sector.
Key updates
- In Italy, the 2025 harvest is estimated at around 47.4 million hl , 8% compared to 2024: a recovering volume that brings the country back to the world top of production.
- In the Alto Adige region, the harvest ended early, with healthy, high-quality grapes: despite a season marked by significant temperature fluctuations, the qualitative result is considered promising.
- Italian exports in the first six months of 2025 recorded a modest increase: 1.5% in value to approximately €2.8 billion and 2.1% in volume (~703.5 million litres).
- However, the US market is reporting a sharp decline: sales to the United States in the months of July-August 2025 will decrease by 28% in value compared to 2024.
- In the global bulk wine segment: exports in June 2025 equal to ~16.5 million hl (-2.3% compared to the same period in 2024) but stable value at ~€1.2 billion (-0.3%), with an average price rising to ~€0.78/litre (2.1%).
- In the fintech/wine equity sector: for example, Feudi di San Gregorio issued two tranches of bonds for €5 million (€3 million over 7 years and €2 million over 6 years) to finance development and innovation.
- A recent M&A transaction: Castel-Vins acquired 100% of the Italian e-commerce platform Tannico, previously controlled by Campari Group and Moët Hennessy.
M&A Radar
| Operation | Parties involved | Size / geography | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acquisition of Tannico (Italy) | Castel‑Vins ← Tannic (Campari Moët Hennessy) | 100% of the platform, Italy/Europe | |
| Enartis ← Parsec Strategic Agreement | Enartis – Parsec | Global (winemaking equipment supplier) |
Prices & Harvest – Mini Box
- Fresh grapes in Italy: wholesale price in the last 4 weeks between US$3.68–5.52/kg (~€3.4‑5/kg) for generic grapes.
- Italian bulk wine: average price ~€0.78/litre (2.1% vs first half 2024) bulk export ~€155 million Italy in H1 2025.
- Production: Harvest reported to be increasing (8% year/year) in Italy but some areas (e.g. Tuscany) have voluntarily chosen to reduce yields (e.g. from ~2.7 million hl to ~2.4 million hl) to preserve quality.
- Climate notes: in the Alto Adige area the harvest is complete, healthy grapes despite temperature variations.