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Wine Report of September 18, 2025

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Recent Updates (Italy & Global)

News from the wineries and the winemaking industry:

  • According to the 2025 harvest survey by Assoenologi UIV ISMEA, Italian production is estimated at ≈ 47.4 million hectoliters , 8% compared to 2024. Grapes in good-excellent general condition.
  • At the regional level, Veneto remains the leading producing region (~12 million hl), followed by Puglia and Emilia-Romagna. Tuscany recorded a sharp decline (-13%) compared to the previous year.
  • Foreign markets: Italian exports grew in value (1.5%) and volume (2.1%) in the first six months of 2025 in the main international markets, despite trade tensions, tariffs, and inventory postponements.
  • Wine prices and segmentation: slight increase in producer prices (Producer Price Index 1%), but differing trends: 4% for white table wines; decline for DOC‑DOCG red wines; slight increase for IGT.
  • Domestic consumption in Italy is slowing: in large-scale retail channels, value is stable or slightly increasing, but volume is decreasing; “traditional” formats (0.75 L, bottles up to 2 L, bricks) are declining, while alternative formats such as bag-in-box are seeing slight increases.
  • Innovation & Sustainability: Recent studies highlight the growing use of targeted agronomic practices, water management, preventative pest management, and technologies such as artificial intelligence to monitor vineyards, predict phenolic maturity, and optimize resources.
  • Awards / Prizes: Italy wins 138 medals at the 2025 Decanter World Wine Awards , with 6 “Best in Show”.

M&A Radar

Operation / RumorParties involvedDimensions / terms if availableGeographySource & Date
Acquisition of Tenuta Rapitalà by Gruppo Italiano Vini (GIV)GIV acquires 100% of the shares of Tenuta Rapitalà (already owning 90%)Organic Estate, with organic vineyards; size: 176 hectares of organic vineyards in the Camporeale area (Palermo-Trapani)Sicily, ItalyJune 9, 2025
Fantini Wines acquires former Venta la Vega in SpainFantini Wines (Abruzzo) takes control of the former Venta la Vega, integrating it with Finca FellaOwnership of 60 hectares with rights to 180 hectares of vineyards; potential production to be multiplied within 10 yearsCastile-La Mancha, SpainJune 12, 2025
Campari sells Cinzano and Frattina to Caffo GroupCampari sells the Cinzano and Frattina brands to Caffo Group 1915Value around €100 millionItalyJune 26, 2025

Ideas for professional posts

  1. Title: “2025 Harvest: How to Make the Most of a Blessed Harvest in a Saturated Market” Focus: Analysis of strategies wineries can adopt to avoid devaluing their production — product differentiation (premium, organic, sustainable), supply chain agreements, contractual financing, strong territorial branding.
  2. Title: “Wine M&A Transactions: Emerging Opportunities Between Internationalization and Consolidation” Corner: Recent case studies (Fantini, GIV, Campari/Caffo) to understand the drivers of acquisitions: access to land, geographic diversification, economies of scale, quality control; tax and organizational implications.
  3. Title: “Prices, Costs, Markets: The Delicate Balance Between Profitability and Competitiveness in Italian Wine” Focus: Production costs (labor, energy, transportation), the risk of US tariffs, the € exchange rate effect, and how these factors are pushing or compressing margins; practical suggestions for protecting them (market diversification, added value, premiumization).

Wine Report of September 17, 2025

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Recent major updates (Italy & global).

Today’s wine world update:

  • The 2025 Italian harvest is estimated at ≈ 47.4 million hectoliters , 8% compared to 2024. Healthy grapes, favorable climate, quality promised to be good-excellent in most regions.
  • Regional production: Southern Italy is growing strongly, with Abruzzo up 25%, Molise 25%, Marche 18%, and Umbria 10%. Tuscany is down approximately 13%. Veneto is stable/slightly increasing compared to 2024.
  • Production surpluses are forecast in some areas, with consumption not appearing to be growing at the same pace. Existing inventories in Italy are quite high.
  • Exports in the first half of 2025: Italy up 1.5% in value and 2.1% in volume compared to the first half of 2024. Some concerns about markets with tariffs, a strong currency (the euro) penalizing exports.
  • Ranking & Awards: In James Suckling’s Top 100 Wines of Italy 2025, the wine of the year is Etna Rosso San Lorenzo 2023 (Tenuta delle Terre Nere) — a sign of how Etna is gaining global clout and credibility.
  • Innovations/sustainability: Increasing use of precise viticultural practices and meticulous health management; interest in technologies such as AI for sensory analysis and spectroscopy to predict grape quality and origin.
  • International Awards: At the 2025 Decanter World Wine Awards , Italy received 138 medals, including six “Best in Show” awards. The constant push toward quality recognized in international competitions is evident.

Prices & Harvest (Mini‑Box)

Region / Variety / SegmentCurrent situationTrend vs last year / vs last few weeksNotes on yield, quality, weather
Generic Italian black grapes (wholesale, counter)~ €4/kg for non-varietal/undifferentiated black grapes.Prices stable compared to recent weeks; slightly higher than the 2024 low for similar varieties.Good health conditions; some critical issues in isolated areas, but overall a positive spring and early summer; modest yields in some denominations to ensure quality.
2025 Italian Harvest (Volume and Regional Distribution)National estimate ≈ 47.4 million hl; Southern and central regions growing, Tuscany declining.8% vs 2024; some regions 20-25% (e.g. Abruzzo, Molise), others physiological reductions (e.g. Tuscany -13%).Expected quality is good to excellent; relatively favorable climate, but regional volatility remains; controlled yields in premium appellations.
Stocks & bulk winesBulk wine prices ex-cellar stable vs. previous month; relative shortage of white wine/must stock; red wine supply/demand more balanced.No strong fluctuations but pressure on costs, reduced availability for certain segments.Especially white wines/musts: risk of supply gap; red wines more protected; climate and phytosanitary management crucial in regions with spring rains/hot summers.

Ideas for professional posts

  1. Title: “2025: Abundant Harvest, but Strategic Balance Needed to Avoid Falling Margins” Corner: Concrete Analysis of Production Surplus: How Companies Can Plan Yield, Promote Premium vs. Volume Wines, Optimize Inventory, and Seek High-Value Markets to Counter Cost Pressure.
  2. Title: “Exporting in 2025: Tariffs, a Strong Euro, and New Safe-Haven Markets” Focus: Details on the impact of US tariffs and the currency; export diversification strategies (Asia, Africa, South America); examples of wineries already moving into alternative markets; international co-marketing.
  3. Title: “Sensory Innovation and Sustainability: The Key to Standing Out in International Rankings” Focus: Presenting how technologies such as AI, spectroscopy, and sustainable vineyard management are no longer optional extras but rather required by critics and consumers; practical cases; and opportunities for those targeting premium brands or prestigious denominations

Morning report for Sunday, September 8, 2025

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Designed as strategic support for your professional post in the wine and cellar sector:

Key Updates (5–7 points)

  • California 2025 harvest under pressure : the harvest is expected to be even more critical than 2024, with reduced production, vineyard abandonments, and approximately 100,000 tons of grapes unsold. The bulk market is stagnant and foreign competition is fierce.
  • Chianti turns to alternative markets : faced with fears of new tariffs from the US, the Chianti Consortium is pushing towards South America, Asia, Africa, Canada, and the Middle East to diversify.
  • US tariffs threaten Italian exports : the imposition of a 20% duty on European imports could reduce Italian wine revenues by approximately €323 million annually. Concerns are growing over the potential decline in consumption and product recalls.
  • Global trends favor Italian sparkling wines : despite the general decline, Prosecco continues to support exports. In some markets, demand for premium wines remains resilient.
  • Australia’s wine producers are declining : the number of producers is expected to decline by 13% between 2018 and 2024; in response, new South Australian laws will require grape pricing by the end of September.
  • Fine wine: a growing pillar of luxury : the high-end wine market reached €30 billion in 2024 and remains a strategic asset in the luxury sector, especially in the out-of-home sector (27% from 2022).
  • AI for sustainability and performance : a recent study highlights the role of artificial intelligence in optimizing irrigation, vineyard monitoring, production, and food and wine tourism.

M&A Radar

(There have been no recent transactions or significant rumors in the wine M&A sector at this time. Continued monitoring is recommended.)

Prices & Harvest (Mini Box)

  • Bulk wine prices (Italy, ex-cellar) : According to Ciatti (June 2025), prices are stable compared to the previous month , with limited stocks of white wine and grape juice, while red wine remains balanced between supply and demand.
  • Pre-harvest stocks : Reduced availability of white wine and grape concentrate; normal red wine stocks.
  • 2025 harvest conditions : scenario to monitor, with potential surplus in some areas and macroeconomic price pressure due to a strong euro and slowdown in consumption.

Post Ideas for Your Professional Audience

  1. Title : “California 2025: a harvest season to watch and learn from” Angle : highlights the response model – foresight and adaptation – in an area that is now climatically and commercially advanced.
  2. Title : “Diversification to win: Italy explores new markets despite US tariffs” Angle : tells how Chianti and other players are focusing on alternative areas, transforming a threat into strategic opportunities.
  3. Title : “Artificial Intelligence in the Vineyard: Sustainability That Produces Value” Angle : Illustrates the concrete application of AI in the supply chain (monitoring, wine tourism, production), positioning wineries as centers of innovation and resilience.

Morning Wine Report for September 7, 2025

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Updated with the latest news and data on wine and wineries, designed as an operational base for strategic and concrete posts in your role as a trusted partner, with 50 years of experience in the wine sector.

Key Updates (5–7 points)

  • Exports buoyant despite the complex context – In the first half of 2025, Italian wine exports grew by 1.5% in value (€2.8 billion) and 2.1% in volume (703.5 million litres), exceeding the global average.
  • Stocks and physiological reserves in moderate decline – At the end of July 2025, Italian vineyards had approximately 39.8 million hl of wine in stock (–8.8% compared to the previous June), 0.5% on an annual basis; red PDO wines grew (1.8%), while white wines and table wines recorded decreases.
  • 2025 Harvest: Quality Choices in Tuscany, Abundance in Veneto – In Tuscany, 2025 production is expected to drop to 2.4 million hl (from 2.7 million in 2024), with cuts of 10–15% to focus on quality; in Veneto , an additional 100,000 tons of grapes are estimated, in “excellent condition” and with increasing yields.
  • US Tariffs Unresolved but a Strategic Market – Chianti producers are looking to South America, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East as alternative markets, facing tariff threats on the US market (worth approximately €2 billion in 2024).
  • Margin pressure for small businesses – The imposition or threat of tariffs, combined with the strengthening of the euro, threaten the performance of manufacturers, particularly those exporting to the US.
  • Sustainable Innovation: AI Enters the Vineyard – A recent study confirms the positive impact of artificial intelligence on monitoring, irrigation, production, and food and wine tours, as a concrete lever for making wineries more efficient, sustainable, and attractive.

Prices & Harvest (Mini Box)

  • Estimated harvest :
    • Tuscany : approximately 2.4 million hl (–10-15% compared to 2024), from a qualitative perspective
    • Veneto : 100,000 tons of grapes compared to 2024, excellent health conditions, slightly increased yields
  • Stocks :
    • Total wines in stock: 39.79 million hl (–8.8% vs June; 0.5% vs previous year)
    • Red DOP wines: 1.8% trend, white wines decreasing, table wine –0.6%
  • Prices :
    • No recent reports of specific prices for grapes or bulk/bottle wines in today’s sources.

Ideas for Professional Posts

  1. Title : “Quality vs. Quantity: How Tuscany Reacts to the 2025 Harvest” Angle : Talking about the strategic choice of production cut to strengthen quality, with repercussions on positioning and perceived value in international markets.
  2. Title : “Pending US Tariffs: Keys to Understanding and Mitigation Strategies” Focus : Exploring the US dilemma – its strategic value, but also the tariff risks – by illustrating territorial diversification as a concrete lever for protecting business.
  3. Title : “AI in the winery: from the vineyard to the tourist, a smarter supply chain” Focus : Highlighting how the adoption of artificial intelligence tools is innovating the winemaking supply chain, creating operational, sustainable, and experiential value.
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