In this interview, George Christie speaks with Adolfo Rebughini, General Manager of Veronafiere S.p.A., about the upcoming Vinitaly.USA event on October 5-6, 2025, at Chicago's Navy Pier. This third edition will showcase Italian wine excellence to the American market, featuring top-tier producers...
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April 15th – The 18th Vinitaly International Academy (VIA) Italian Wine Ambassador Certification Course Agile Edition will be held in two modules: Online theoretical lectures, access to the study platform available upon completion of the registration; from 20th to 23rd June 2021 the in-person...
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Afternoon Brief: Treasury Wine Estates Rejects Bankruptcy Speculation
Australia's largest wine producer has dismissed claims that rising debt could push the company towards bankruptcy. Treasury Wine Estates says it has sufficient liquidity despite heavy short selling and a sharp fall in its share price...
Afternoon Brief: Economy Continues to Press Wine Market
A tumultuous 2025 economy likely depressed wine sales. In 2026, the higher-end segments should continue to outperform, and the grape market should be less oversupplied when harvest begins...
Afternoon Brief: Roberta Corrà Named "Person of the Year" in Wine Enthusiast's 2025 Wine Star Awards
Roberta Corr, CEO of Frederick Wildman & Sons has been named Person of the Year by Wine Enthusiast Magazine in the 2025 Wine Star Awards. The annual awards celebrate the most influential leaders in the beverage industry, recognizing their outstanding achievements, vision, and impact...
Afternoon Brief: California Wine Production Plummets - Lowest Since 1999
Late Friday, Sept. 26, the Wine Institute released its 2024 production figures. The numbers are stark and deepen the strain on an industry already on its heels...