On the world of wine and wineries—streamlined, strategic, and designed to assist you as a consultant in the sector:
Updates of the day
- Italy is heading for a plentiful 2025 harvest : production is estimated at around 47.4 million hectoliters . Quality is judged good to excellent in many regions, despite some critical climatic conditions.
- Italian exports in the first six months of 2025: 1.5% in value and 2.1% in volume compared to the first half of 2024. Italy above the global average in the main monitored markets.
- The global bulk wine market is slowing: inventories are rising, bulk exports are declining in some areas, and buyers are awaiting new harvests before making aggressive commitments.
- US tariffs continue to weigh heavily: Italian imports to the United States slowed in value in June, even though the first half of the year remained positive; the “slowdown” in June was attributed to the end of stockpiling.
- Winemaking / Territory: Veneto is seeing moderate growth (3-5%) according to initial data; Chianti is forecasting a decline in volumes (-10-15%) but high quality. Alto Adige is harvesting earlier than usual.
- Sparkling Wines / Prosecco: Prosecco DOCG is reported as one of the sectors with a record-breaking 2025 harvest, considered among the best of the last 30 years in terms of quality.
M&A Radar
There are currently no recent reports of large-scale international acquisitions in the wine sector (Italy/Europe) as reported in the sources just analyzed. However:
- Tommasi Family Estates has strengthened its presence in Southern Italy with the acquisition of Tenuta Eméra (Puglia) and Cantina Moros (LE), as reported by Wine Meridian.
- There are currently no reliable public figures for many local operations.
Prices & Harvest
| Region / Appearance | Current situation | Trends / Relevant Notes |
| Total Italian production 2025 | ~ 47.4 million hectoliters estimated | Significant increase compared to 2024; we return to medium-term levels. |
| Veneto | Harvest 3-5% less than last year; good-excellent grape health | Moderate growth; some areas hit by severe weather are overcoming the difficulties. |
| Chianti | Volumes down 10-15%, but high quality confirmed | Efforts to maintain quality; the drop in production does not appear to compromise organoleptic parameters. |
| South Tyrol | Earlier than usual harvest; favorable conditions with no significant hail/disease damage so far | Potential competitive advantage for early/fresh white grapes. |
| US prices. Italian imports | June slightly down in value, but overall half-year stable/positive | The US market is affected by the fine-stockpiling effect and tariffs; it may react, but with volatility |