“The US Certification Mark is not always so easy nor predictable to obtain,” said Consortium of the Vermouth di Torino president Roberto Bava. “It took three years of work during which the Consortium operated in close collaboration with the iconic Vermouth di Torino manufacturers, which made their archives available in order to collect the documents necessary for the preparation of the dossier. “This authentic evidence…

The appointment of La Place de Bordeaux across Penfolds ‘Luxury & Icon’ portfolio is part of the brand’s ambitions in the region, aiming to maintain the “strong growth the brand has enjoyed in recent years”, the company said in a statement. Daevid Warren, sales director for Penfolds EMEA, said: “As Penfolds enters its 180th year, we are looking to take the brand to…

Following a successful plc takeover bid, the purchase is a 50/50 joint venture between the two British-owned businesses.  Lizzy Rudd, chair of Berry Bros & Rudd, said: “Together, we are committed to sustainable viticulture and winemaking, and we believe that this business, which was the first commercial English vineyard of the modern era, has the foundations and potential to lead the way in…

Speaking from the OIV’s headquarters in Dijon, by web conference, the head of the statistical department, Giorgio Delgrosso, presented the first estimates of 2023 world wine production. Based on information collected from twenty-nine countries, which account for 94% of global production in 2022, world wine production (excluding juices and musts) in 2023 is estimated between 241.7mhl and 246.6mhl, with a mid-range estimate at…

In preparation for the position, Torres Maczassek will undertake, for a minimum period of one year, various training courses and will analyse projects and businesses that can add value to the governance function of the company. During this transition process, he will continue to be a member of the advisory board and it has been agreed to initiate the selection process for the appointment of…

The conflict which broke out on October 7 between Israel and Hamas has had an immediate, concrete impact on Israel’s wine sector. Harvest began shortly before the attacks, which meant that the sorting, crushing and fermentation processes were largely carried out under the threat of attack. For many wineries, production teams have been depleted as employees have been called up to help defend the country.

Launched at the end of September in Chile, it made its international debut in the Brazilian market this week and is also looking to China and Mexico. “The reception has been very positive in Chile in the few weeks it has been on the market, and now in Brazil we have seen promising interest,” said Sebastián Aguirre, Casillero del Diablo’s marketing manager. …