on the main news in the world of wine and wineries, with a strategic eye for those working in the sector.
Highlights
- In Italy, “Cantina Italia” stocks as of September 30, 2025, amount to 36 million hectolitres of wine (-9.6% compared to July, 1.3% on an annual basis) awaiting the harvest.
- The bulk wine market is holding up: despite a drop in volume, the value remains around 1.2 billion euros , thanks to an average price increase of 2.1%, which brings the average price to around €0.78/litre .
- Italian wine exports in the first half of 2025 grew by 1.5% in value (≈ €2.8 billion) and 2.1% in volume (≈ 703.5 million litres), a sign of resilience despite US tariffs and trade turbulence.
- In France, estimated output for 2025 has been reduced to approximately 36 million hectoliters, down 1% year-on-year and 16% compared to the five-year average, due to summer heatwaves.
- The adoption of alternative packaging such as bag-in-box is accelerating, especially in the UK and Northern European markets, thanks to advantages in post-opening freshness and logistical sustainability.
- Innovation: Artificial intelligence applications in the wine industry are growing—from vineyard monitoring to resource optimization to personalized wine tourism.
- A recent case of recognized excellence: Vecchie Terre di Montefili (Chianti) stands out in international reviews for its stylistic consistency, quality, and authenticity.
M&A Radar
| Deal / Rumor | Parties involved | Size (if known) | Geography / focus | Source & date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (No major M&A deals published) | – | – | – | – |
Prices & Harvest (mini box)
| Region / variety | Estimated or reference price | Trend vs previous year / week | Notes on returns / conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy – medium bulk wine | ~ €0.78/liter | 2.1% compared to the previous year | value stability despite volume reduction |
| Tuscany | 2025 estimates: ~ 2.4 M hl (vs 2.7 M hl 2024) | Targeted production reduction to contain “quantitative weight” | growing demand for organic wines (13-15%) |
| Italian Stocks (30/9/2025) | 36 million hl stored | -9.6% since July, 1.3% on year | Residual stocks influence the absorption capacity of the new harvest |
| Bulk export Italy (H1 2025) | 1.7 million hl exported (bulk) | stable with slight price growth | Spain leads the bulk market, with Italian bulk imports from France on the rise. |