High-end Burgundy attracts rising demand

London, August 2026 – For the first time since 2022, Burgundy has overtaken Bordeaux as the most traded wine region by value, according to new analysis from Liv-ex, the  global fine wine exchange for market data, insight and trading.

For collectors and investors considering a return to the market,  it may now be wise to consider Burgundy’s top names. Mid range Burgundies, however, face continuing pressure.

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Abruzzo wines
The regional government approves measures for the 2026 grape harvest: reduced yields and production caps to safeguard the value of the produce.

Ortona, August 2026 Ahead of the 2026 grape harvest, the Regional Executive, following a proposal from the Consortium for the Protection of Wines of AbruzzoConsorzio Tutela Vini d’Abruzzo – (link)  – as has been the case in previous years – has approved measures to limit production, designed to help restore the balance between supply and demand with the aim of supporting the growth in value of Abruzzo wines. The measures adopted provide for a reduction in vineyard yields and the administrative withholding of a portion of the grape production harvested during the forthcoming harvest. As at 31 May 2026, there were still 1,084,336 hectolitres of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC in cellars, whilst stocks of Pecorino totalled approximately 240,000 hectolitres across all types, more than half of which relate to the Terre d’Abruzzo PGI.

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The regional government approves measures for the 2026 grape harvest: reduced yields and production caps to safeguard the value of the produce.“
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Montalbera “360 Experience”
A Luxury Hospitality Project In The Heart Of Monferato

Castagnole Monferrato (Asti) Italy,  6th august 2026 – Montalbera 360° Experience is the ambitious hospitality project developed by Montalbera (link) in Castagnole Monferrato, conceived by owner Franco Morando to offer guests a fully immersive journey into the world of Ruchè and the unique landscape of Monferrato, a UNESCO World Heritage Site (link).

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A Luxury Hospitality Project In The Heart Of Monferato“
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The 2026 Harvest Begins For SICILIA DOC:
A 90-Day Journey Through Biodiversity And Exceptional Quality

Following the beneficial winter rains, Sicilian producers begin harvesting with grapes showing excellent quality and health potential

Palermo, 29th July 2026 – It begins in the west and will conclude 90 days later in the island’s highest vineyards in the northeast. This is how the long 2026 harvest begins for the producers represented by the Consorzio di Tutela Vini DOC Sicilia (link).

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A 90-Day Journey Through Biodiversity And Exceptional Quality“
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Sicily’s 2026 harvest begins: a journey lasting nearly one hundred days

Palermo, July 29, 2026 – The 2026 grape harvest begins in western Sicily with the picking of the earliest white grape varieties. Over the course of nearly one hundred days, from the end of July onwards, the harvest will unfold across the island—from western Sicily to the inland areas, from the hyblaean plateau to the slopes of Mount Etna and the smaller islands—telling the story of the diversity of landscapes, grape varieties and expertise that make Sicily a true wine-growing continent.

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80 years of Domaines Auvigue & 90 years of the Pouilly-Fuissé appellation

Located in the former church of Fuissé, thoughtfully restored as both a winery and a welcoming visitor space, Domaines Auvigue (link) embodies a vibrant vision of Burgundy’s heritage. This year marks a double milestone: the estate celebrates its 80th anniversary, alongside the 90th anniversary of the Pouilly-Fuissé appellation.

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Weinland Südtirol:
Massgeschneiderte Touren für Biker und Wanderer

Zürich/Bozen Juli 2026: Von Weingut zu Weingut biken oder wandern – das ist mit Sicherheit die genussvollste Variante, um das Südtiroler Weinland (Link) zu erkunden. Deshalb ist das Oenotourismus-Angebot (Link) in den letzten Jahren für jedes Fitnesslevel kontinuierlich ausgebaut worden. Wer mit dem Fahrrad unterwegs ist, kann jetzt gar vom profunden Wissen eines «Bike Wine Ambassadors» (Link) profitieren. Sicher ist: Wer einmal zu Fuss oder per Bike im Südtiroler Weinland unterwegs war, kommt mit Sicherheit sehr schnell wieder…

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Massgeschneiderte Touren für Biker und Wanderer“
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The unmatched elegance of Rosé
RosaMara enters the international wine colour map

Costaripa (link) becomes a leading reference in the new language of rosé wine: from scientific rigour to aesthetic vision, Florence de La Rivière’s work redefines the role and value of wine colour. Costaripa is the global benchmark for the “Powder Pink” colour category.

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RosaMara enters the international wine colour map“
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FOLLADOR PROSECCO DAL 1769:
Over 250 Years Of History Shaped Into A Method

In the heart of Valdobbiadene, the winery redefines Prosecco Superiore DOCG through family heritage, winemaking research and a contemporary vision of tradition.

Col San Martino, July 2nd 2026 – Follador Prosecco dal 1769 (link), a historic winery based in Col San Martino, confirms its role within the Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG appellation through a path that brings together family roots, deep knowledge of the vineyards and technical innovation.

„FOLLADOR PROSECCO DAL 1769:
Over 250 Years Of History Shaped Into A Method“
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