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The Burgundy Phenomenon: While the World Slows Down, the “Cradle of Terroir‑Driven Winegrowing” Takes Off The Burgundy Phenomenon: While the World Slows Down, the “Cradle of Terroir‑Driven Winegrowing” Takes Off France At a time when global wine consumption is losing momentum, and even Bordeaux – its neighbour in both geography and prestige – is facing declining demand and falling vineyard values, Bourgogne continues to move in the opposite direction. The region is not merely holding its ground; in 2026 it is setting new records, posting positive results against a market that is broadly contracting. More
Antonio Arrighi Leads Elba’s Winemakers in a New Chapter for a Legendary Family Estate Antonio Arrighi Leads Elba’s Winemakers in a New Chapter for a Legendary Family Estate Italy One of the most renowned wineries on the island of Elba – Azienda Agricola Arrighi – began 2026 with a major milestone. In February, the estate’s owner, Antonio Arrighi, was unanimously elected President of the Elba Wine Consortium, which brings together 19 producers and represents an annual output of approximately 500,000 bottles of wine. Among the new leadership’s key priorities are the international promotion of Elba wines and further strengthening the region’s reputation on global markets. More
London Wine Fair 2026: The Year of the Debutants London Wine Fair 2026: The Year of the Debutants Great Britain Almost no one remembers it today, but Olympia, London's exhibition centre in Kensington, stands on the site of a vineyard that grew here back in the 19th century. And that fact is a good key to the central message of London Wine Fair 2026. Because a vineyard that was once here and then vanished is a story about how the world's wine map is never final. It is forever being crossed out and drawn again. This year, it was the newcomers holding the pen. More