Within the landscape of international exports, Australia today represents one of the most interesting markets for mid-to-high-end and premium Italian wine. This is not simply a commercial opportunity linked to the appeal of Made in Italy, but rather a sophisticated market that is redefining its purchasing and selection criteria. For buyers, importers, sommeliers, and Italian wineries, understanding the changing Australian consumer means understanding where quality wine is heading on a global...

There is a new route in the wine world. It no longer runs only through the United States, Germany, or the United Kingdom. It is shifting eastward, where the market is growing, evolving, and—above all—listening. In recent years, Italian wine exports have experienced a slowdown in traditional markets. Nothing structural, but enough to push producers, distributors, and wine merchants to look beyond. Those who have anticipated market movements are now turning their attention with increasing...

Italian Wineries of Excellence and International Markets: the Partnership Between Freschi&Bufano Wine Merchants & Co. and Paestum Wine Fest Kicks Off