Key updates in the world of wine.
- Some rare bottles of Château Margaux (1948–2004) are being offered by SoDivin, with prices reaching up to €2,187.50 for the ’48, rewarding historic quality and scarcity.
- The global bulk wine market is experiencing a sharp slowdown: high inventories and weak demand are making the period between July and early August unusually quiet.
- In Italy , the 2025 harvest is upon us, but with worrying overproduction. Inventories exceed 46 million hl and could double to 90 million hl. Urgent measures such as green harvesting, distillation, and yield rationalization are being discussed.
- Franciacorta has started the harvest with promising quality and exports growing by 7%.
- The 15% US tariffs threaten Italian wines, with a potential loss of €317 million estimated over the next 12 months. Chianti producers are already exploring alternative markets—Asia, South America, Africa—to mitigate the risk.
- A new study on Artificial Intelligence in viticulture shows how AI optimizes vineyard monitoring, irrigation, production, and personalized wine tourism, contributing to sustainability and operational efficiency.
M&A Radar
To date, there have been no recent, significant M&A transactions in the Italian or global wine sector.
Mini-box “Prices & Harvest”
| Voice | Main details |
|---|---|
| Prices (grapes/wine) | No recent prices available. The context suggests downward pressure due to surplus production and high inventories. |
| Stocks | 46 million hl of wine already in the cellar before the 2025 harvest; a potential peak of 90 million hl if nothing is done. |
| Harvest 2025 | Current: Franciacorta gets off to a strong start (7% exports); general inventories and surpluses in Italy are a cause for concern; AI as a potential lever for efficiency and innovation. |