Here’s the updated daily briefing on the wine/winery sector, with recent data and strategic insights.
Key Updates (5-7 points)
- In the first six months of 2025, Italian wine exports grew by 1.5% in value and 2.1% in volume , with top markets compensating for more fragile areas.
- The 2025 Italian harvest shows positive signs: increased volumes compared to recent years and quality judged “excellent/very good” in many regions.
- The Ciatti report notes that supplies of generic white wine are becoming “tight supply” — this reduces availability and regulates price pressure.
- In the “fine wine” segment, Bordeaux recorded an average price drop of 7.15% compared to 2024, with 80% of wines trading at lower values.
- Global vineyard valuations are undergoing corrections: up to a third lower in some key regions, due to the slowdown in global consumption.
- In the Champagne world, producers have cut the harvest by 10% to manage the supply/demand balance: the expected quality is high, while overall volumes remain under pressure.
- Innovation in Focus: A recent study analyzes the use of Artificial Intelligence in viticulture, production, and wine tourism to improve sustainability, efficiency, and experience personalization.
Prices & Harvest
| Element | Details / trends |
|---|---|
| Grape / bulk wine prices | In Italy, the ISMEA Index reports an average 1% for wines produced in the 2024/25 campaign; divergent variations: table wines 4%, DOC‑DOCG reds –2%. |
| Glera/Prosecco grape prices | Prosecco DOC certified Glera grapes are traded at ~€1.15/kg versus ~€0.40/kg for “generic” grapes — a substantial difference. |
| Availability / Scarcity | The Ciatti report indicates that generic whites, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio are becoming “tight supply” — some suppliers are sold out by 2025. |
| Yields, times and climatic notes | The 2025 harvest started early in many Italian regions (according to AVITO) with accelerated ripening, but also with phytosanitary risks for sensitive varieties. |
| Stocks / saturation | Stocks at the 2024/25 closing date are stable year-on-year (Cantina Italia), but the new harvest will exert pressure if market absorption does not accelerate. |
M&A Radar
| Market in global “timeout” | No major recent headline operations detected | — | Global | The agricultural/wine M&A market records the lowest number of announced deals in over 20 years. |
| Trend in the USA (Paso Robles) | Local winery/vineyard transactions | Variable size, careful financial scrutiny | California / USA | Sales in Paso Robles are expected in 2025 with more selective buyers and financing constraints.
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