In the red: global wine sales fall to lowest levels since 1961
Consumption and production falls in almost every market as industry fears a ‘generational’ change in drinking habits Worldwide consumption of wine fell in 2024 to...
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Ripe for the picking? Irish wine on the up – but ‘nobody will retire rich’
Global heating has made conditions more favourable for growing grapes – and finding the right variety is key Heard the one about Irish wine? Like...
Restaurant in Italy offers free bottles of wine to customers who hand in phones
Owner of Al Condominio in Verona says response to the initiative during meals has been very positive An Italian restaurant is offering a free bottle...
Pint of wine anyone? UK looks to bring back ‘silly measure’
Winemakers question plan as government champions Brexit ‘freedom’ to allow old-fashioned size The poet Robert Burns imagined a man toasting his lover with a “pint...
Tall ship to embark on ‘Made in Italy’ world tour to promote national identity
Giorgia Meloni’s rightwing government puts food and wine at heart of its nationalistic expression A tall ship named after the Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci will...
Sardinian winemaker denies his two oxen logo is Red Bull copy
Mattia Muggittu says he feels like David v Goliath as energy drink firm disputes branding on his first bottles A small wine producer in Sardinia...
