Oscar Farinetti’s Eataly food chain has a turnover of €300m and ambitious plans for further international expansion, but he is also a major player in the Italian wine industry. Michèle Shah reports.
At an age when many men are considering retirement, Aurelio Montes is more vital than ever, with plans to expand the Viña Montes brand he co-founded in Chile in 1987 – with a little help from feng shui. Dr Stephen Quinn reports.
From the outside, the UK market looks to be dominated by supermarkets and big wine chains. But it still has a thriving independent sector. Richard Woodard identifies the top ten independents.
Bordeaux-based Castel Group, a wine empire whose interests span the globe, work to a simple principle: if consumers want something, then provide it. Sophie Kevany reports.
The UK remains one of the world‘s most important import markets, and a showcase for the world. Richard Woodard identifies who the movers and shakers are.
The Wine Society, a British institution, is not-for-profit. That means in their quest not to turn a profit, they can cellar wines for long periods and offer members excellent deals. Adam Lechmere takes a look.
Although Switzerland is known for chocolate, watches and skiing, it also boasts a thriving wine culture. Yves Beck reports on who the most significant people in the industry are.
After a gap of 15 years, an Australian icon is once again moving into international markets. Dr Stephen Quinn visited Wynns Coonawarra Estate in the famous red soil region of South Australia to talk about strategies.
The penal colony on Gorgona, an island off the coast of Tuscany, has a recent addition – a viticultural project overseen by the fabled Marchesi deʼ Frescobaldi. Michèle Shah reports.
Every year under the glare of television lights, a jury of 70 wine experts watches as young women compete to become Germany’s next Wine Queen. Felicity Carter was among them.
India is a paradoxical market. On the one hand are investors planting vineyards and growing wine tourism. On the other stands a government hostile to alcohol. Subhash Arora takes a closer look at what’s happening on the ground.
South Africa’s beverages behemoth Distell has long failed to capitalise on its stellar wine assets, says Michael Fridjhon. But Richard Rushton, the new managing director, has plans for the wine division.
The US now consumes the most wine in the world. But it’s not just buyers, retailers and sommeliers who carry weight and influence, says Robert Joseph, but also data providers and infographics creators.
The Netherlands, the fifth-largest import market in the world, is a small country with an open mentality – even if it does have a reputation as a market built on low prices. After speaking with representatives from the Dutch trade, Cees van Casteren MW has spotted 11 trends.
It’s got a wine-growing history that dates back to the Roman world. It’s got more than 220 authorised grape varieties over 55,000 hectares of vineyards, and it’s one of the most exciting wine-growing countries in Europe.
