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 Wine trends: sweet is advancing
Gazeta.ru, 8 June 2010
Fashion in wine changes slowly, but it does change. More Armenian wine: ancient and modern
«Vinnaya Karta» ¹5 (112) June-July 2010
An international archaeological expedition discovered a winery in Armenia built over 6,000 years ago. More Ornellaia as art patron
«Vinnaya Karta» ¹5(112) June-July 2010
The renowned Tenuta dell’Ornellaia continues with its charity programmes to support the world of art. More Electricity from wine pressings
«Vinnaya Karta» ¹4(111) April-May 2010
Tuscan Ginori Lisci now provides electricity for its own estate and also for 1,300 Italian families entirely from alternative sources. More All go to Twitter, or future of wine presented at the WineFuture
www.drinktime.ru, 23 November 2009; Drinks Plus, March 2010
Pancho Campo broke down. More A vineyard as a sign of wealth
September 2009
A vineyard can indicate to prosperity of its owner, as appears from the recent poll of the richest 500 people in France, conducted by Challenge magazine. More Wine industry: time for bad news
August 2009
Among all drinks businesses the wine industry in the past years left an impression of the one living in own closed space, being detached from market realities. More Prosecco: new rules
July 2009
This analytical material (unlike the previous one, Prosecco DOCG: celebration without euphoria, with my personal reaction to recent changes for Prosecco wines), was commissioned by a new Russian wine business magazine. More Prosecco DOCG: celebration without euphoria
July 2009
Not waiting for the release of official documents, on 25 June the consortium of Conegliano-Valdobbiadene wines announced that its sparkling wines production zone DOC Prosecco Conegliano Valdobbiadene received the highest in the Italian wine hierarchy status of DOCG. More The Russian market thaws
Meininger’s Wine Business International issue 3 June 2009
Eleonora Scholes argues that the worst may be over for the Russian wine market — but the shake up from the financial crisis may have altered its shape. More Pink initiatives
June 2009
Summer season is open, and at this time winemaking estates get more active in promoting rose wines. More Russia turns the corner
www.wine-business-international.com, 14 May 2009
The Russian wine market is continuing to feel the effects of the current financial and economic downturn and is likely to do so for some time yet. More Crisis and Italian winemaking
Drinks+ Bars & Restaurants ¹3-4 2009
Global recession affected all industries, including winemaking. More Wine Future 2009
May 2009
Wine Future 2009, a new high profile event, has been announced for the autumn this year. It is set to embrace current issues of the global wine industry. More Wine market in 2009
«Vitrina» January-February 2009
One always wishes for the best, but the crisis has already affected the wine market and will continue to do so in the near future. More Wine in a time of crisis
Meininger’s Wine Business International Issue 6 December 2008
The question that people are asking now is not whether the financial meltdown will affect the wine business in Russia, but rather how great this impact will be. More Gault Millau new edition
November 2008
The sixteenth annual edition of the famous German wine guide Gault Millau has been published. More Harvest-2008 in the Southern Hemisphere: climate caprices
(fine)wines ¹5 summer 2008
While winemakers in Europe and North America surmise how the current vintage will go, their colleagues in the Southern Hemisphere have already picked the grapes and completed initial stages of vinification. More WineCreator
(fine)wines ¹5 summer 2008
“Winemakers should be humble workers and not ‘wine creators’” — that is the stance taken by Alvaro Palacios, one of 12 winemakers who were invited to the international WineCreator symposium. More A look at the Russian wine market
www.wine-business-international.com, 24 April 2008
After a tumultuous 2006, peace and prosperity appear to have settled on the Russian wine market. More Georgian wine exports plummet in 2007
www.wine-business-international.com, 31 January 2008
According to information released by the Interfax news agency, Georgia exported 11.1m bottles of wine in 2007, 43% less than in the previous year. More Climate change, wine change?
CWW Circle Update November-December 2007
Climate change is no longer an issue only for small environmentalist groups. More New excise stamps to be introduced
www.wine-business-international.com, 19 October 2007
In order to comply with a new law, Russian producers and importers of alcoholic beverages face yet another change. More Moldova can export to Russia
www.wine-business-international.com, 11 October 2007
Valeri Mironescu, head of the state agricultural agency Moldova-vin, confirmed the issuance of excise stamps for wine exports to Russia starting from 9 October. More Bargain champagne
«Vinnaya Karta» ¹8 (89) October 2007
British department stores Woolworths are now selling the cheapest champagne in the country. More Danish wines go regional
«Vinnaya Karta» ¹8 (89) October 2007
Danish wine has been accepted on the international level since 2000 when the European Union recognized table wines from grapes grown in this northern country. More On changing climate and wine
«Vinnaya Karta» ¹8 (89) October 2007
Rapidly changing climate and global warming are the issues of new concern for the winemaking industry. More La Chapelle sets new price record
September 2007
A new price record was set at wine sale at Christie’s London. More More organic vineyards in France
September 2007
According to the French agency Agence Bio, 1 640 wine estates in France were classified as organic in 2006. More Antinori new purchase
«Vinnaya Karta» ¹7(88) September 2007
Marchese Piero Antinori and Ste Michelle Wine Estates acquired a cult Californian winery Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars. More Vineyards on YouTube
«Vinnaya Karta» ¹7(88) September 2007
Le Vigne di San Pietro, an Italian winery from Veneto, joined the circle of producers who use Internet channels for their wine promotion. More Austrian zone changes name
«Vinnaya Karta» ¹7 (88) September 2007
A decision to rename the Donauland winemaking area was recently taken in Austria. More Wine fund for art and nature
August 2007
Famous Australian winemaker Jeffrey Grosset established a charity Grosset Gaia Fund that will serve to support programmes for the youth, art and environment. More Major new wine chain for Russia
www.wine-business-international.com, 14 August 2007
Svarog, a St. Petersburg-based importer of premium wines, announced plans to open a new wine retail chain. More Wine exports grow
«Vinnaya Karta» ¹6(87) August 2007
According to the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV), worldwide wine exports equaled 83 mln. hectolitres in 2006, a 5.3% increase on the previous year. More Penfolds and pop culture
«Vinnaya Karta» ¹6(87) August 2007
Penfolds, producer of the Australian wine ¹1 Penfolds Grange, launched a series of web cast episodes on wine and popular culture. More Small harvest in France
«Vinnaya Karta» ¹6(87) August 2007
The French statistic service has published an unfavourable forcast for 2007 vintage. More New president of the Brunello consortium
July 2007
The administrative council of the Consortium of Brunello di Montalcino wines appointed Francesco Marone Cinzano as president for a three-year term. More Moldova rebuilds its Russian market
www.wine-business-international.com, 23 July 2007
Two Moldovan companies have received a green light from Rospotrebnadzor, Russia’s Federal Service for Consumer Rights Supervision, to export their wines to Russia. More Spain tops the volume charts in Russia
www.wine-business-international.com, 12 July 2007
According to statistic released by Russian customs, sales of Spanish wines to Russia doubled in volume in 2006 to 156 million litres, making Spain the largest supplier to Russia, ahead of France with 106 million litres. More «Oxygen» from Bordeaux
«Vinnaya Karta» ¹5(86) June-July 2007
The association of young producers Bordeaux Oxygene presented Oxygene wine of 2005 vintage at Vinexpo fair. More Inter Sud goes offensive
«Vinnaya Karta» ¹5(86) June-July 2007
Inter Sud de France that represents interests of four wine organizations in the south of France… More Early start predicted for 2007 vintage
«Vinnaya Karta» ¹5(86) June-July 2007
Vineyard development started very early this year, state producers in many European winemaking zones. More A slow return of Moldovan wines?
www.wine-business-international.com, 21 June 2007
Although Moldovan president Vladimir Voronin signed an agreement with Vladimir Putin to ensure the resumption of sales of Moldovan wines to the Russian market, the Russian Ministry of Agriculture has yet to confirm that the ban on Moldovan wines has actually been lifted. More Consortium of Brunello wines anniversary: tasting, discussion, comedy
June 2007
A vertical tasting of wines from 1967-1997, open discussion with the Minister of agriculture and a premiere of the comedy — this was the programme that the Consortium of Brunello di Montalcino wines had for celebrating its 40th anniversary. More Interactive Hugel
«Vinnaya Karta» ¹3(84) April 2007
Hugel, a renowned company from Alsace, has created an interactive map of its vineyards More Russia is 4th largest market for Tetra Pak packaging
www.wine-business-international.com, 3 April 2007
According to Tetra Pak CEO Dennis Jonsson, Russia has doubled its use of Tetra Pak packaging for wine in the past three years. More New wine regulations to be developed in Russia
www.wine-business-international.com, 7 March 2007
Vice Prime Minister Alexander Zhukov has instructed the Ministry of Agriculture to work out new wine regulations in Russia. More Chianti Classico: changes for the better
March 2007
It’s been nearly two years since Nicolas Belfrage voiced his concern regarding the future of Chianti Classico on the pages of Magnum magazine. More On eternal values
«Magnum» ¹3(16) March 2007
Reverse osmosis filters and tools for measuring pH levels are used not only in wineries. More New labeling rules won’t lead to another crisis in Russia
www.wine-business-international.com, 15 February 2007
Following changes in governmental requirements for the packaging of alcoholic beverages in December 2006, new health warnings were to appear on labels of all alcoholic beverages sold in Russia. More Year 2006 results
«Vinnaya Karta» ¹1 (82) January 2007
At its annual meeting Moscow Wine Press-Club traditionally discusses the most exciting names, events and trends which influenced the Russian and world wine markets in the past year. More Who needs Italian varieties?
December 2006
An Italian Vinum Loci fair that specializes in ancient and autochthonous varieties disclosed results of its recent poll. More Wine in cube
«Vinnaya Karta» ¹11 (81) December 2006
Tetra Pak launched a new type of packaging for wine in the coming Christmas season. More Chianti Classico expects a five-star vintage
«Vinnaya Karta» ¹11 (81) December 2006
Excellent weather conditions allowed Chianti Classico producers to get wines of exceptional quality. More Castel to plant vineyards in Russia
www.wine-business-international.com, 2 December 2006
Castel, France’s largest wine producer, has announced plans to develop their own vineyards in Russia. More Moldovan wine returns to Russia
www.wine-business-international.com, 30 November 2006
Presidents Vladimir Putin and Vladimir Voronin agreed on resumption of supply of Moldovan wines to the Russian market. More Russkaya Loza is bag-in-box of the year in Russia
www.wine-business-international.com, 13 November 2006
Bag in box wines now account for almost 80% of total table wine sales in Russian retail outlets. More Will sales of alcohol in Russia soon be a state monopoly?
www.wine-business-international.com, 2 November 2006
Statements by various Russian officials on the sales of alcoholic beverages and the alleged mass poisoning through counterfeit products culminated earlier this week in a proposal to introduce a state monopoly on the sales of alcohol. More VDP change of leadership
October 2006
After a term of almost 17 years, Michael Prince zu Salm-Salm, President of the VDP announced his retirement. More First Russian appellations?
www.wine-business-international.com, 28 October 2006
On the 27th of October the Russian Ministry of Agriculture introduced a draft of the proposed federal law "On grapes and wine". More Gastronomic guide of Italian proletariat
«Magnum» ¹6-7 (9) 2006
Italian communists opened a new page in the gastronomic history of the country. More Prince Salm-Salm: VDP today
«Vinnaya Karta» ¹6(76) June 2006
German association of wine producers VPD is one of the oldest in the world. More Brunello under glass stopper
"Vinnaya Karta" ¹5(75) May 2006
Corte Pavone, one of the leading Montalcino wineries, will now use Vino-Lok glass stoppers for some of its wines. More Pinot Noir: wine, films and…
"Gastronom Profy " ¹7 April 2006
Wine becomes fashionable for various reasons. Pinot Noir acquired a star status after the Sideways film was shown around the world. More Wine as aperitif — new Italian trend
March 2006
Which bar drink is the most fashionable in Italy at the moment? More Italy is coming out of crisis?
"Vinnaya Karta" ¹2 (72) February 2006
In 2005 Italian wine industry continued to strengthen its position after the difficult situation of 2002-2003. More Name or price?
"Vinnaya Karta" ¹1 (71) January 2006
Labels become price tags for wine buyers in the shops. Such bold pricing initiative was recently adapted by several producers of Piedmont. More Austrian invasion
"Gastronom Profy" ¹6 January 2006
A new trend is seen on the world market for wine white wines. More The Moscow wine press club: 2005 year results
December 2005
The Moscow wine press club that unites leading wine and spirits authors has, for the third time, named the most important events on the Russian and world market of alcohol. More Difficult vintage in Austria
December 2005
The 2005 vintage was not very successful for the majority of the Austrian winemakers. More Vini d’Italia 2006
"Magnum" ¹3 (3) November 2005
The wine fair Salone del Vino in Turin featured a tasting a wines which won tre bicchieri in the latest edition of Vini d’Italia 2006 by Gambero Rosso and Slow Food Editore. More Vintage 2005 in Europe
"Vinnaya Karta" ¹10 (69) November 2005
Traditionally for European producers, autumn is the season of hard work and the moment to make first observations about the quality of future wines. More Novello 2005
November 2005
First weekend in November was the holiday for the new Italian wine novello. More Hugh Johnson — for the authenticity of ’our’ winemaking
winenews.ru, 28 October 2005
Russian wine journalists regularly discuss issues concerning the development of winemaking industry on the territory of the former USSR. More Will Russia love Austrian wines?
winenews.ru, 22 September 2005
Russia has finally got interest in Austrian wines. More ’Magic moment’ for Austrian wines
September 2005
Moscow and St Petersburg were discovering wines of Austria in September. More Wine trends from the ’first’ winemakers
"Gastronom Profy" ¹4 August 2005
World wine consumption is growing and wine regions go through a revolution. More What is ‘family winemaking’?
«Vasha Vinnaya Karta» ¹5 (64) June 2004, «Vinnaya Karta» ¹5 June 2004
Primum Familiae Vini, association of the leading winemaking families, for the first time held its annual tasting in Moscow. More Key for Wine
«Gastronom» ¹6 (41) June 2005
A new product has been invented for wine lovers. It is called ‘Key for wine’ (Clef du Vin). More ‘First’ winemakers in Moscow
«Gastronom» ¹6 (41) June 2005
Members of Primum Familiae Vini, ‘Leading winemaking families’, visited Moscow. More Fashionable means light
«VINOlyubitel» ¹2 Mayl 2005
Summer is on the doorstep and we will again be drinking the so called ‘summer’ wines. More Wines they drink in Europe
«VINOlyubitel» ¹1 April 2005
One famous French winemaker who heard a lot about the ‘boom’ on the Russian market was keen to find out Russian drinking patterns during his recent trip to Moscow. More Single quinta port
«Gastronom Profy» ¹2 January 2005
Port production means blending of various wines. Yet world trends are referring wines to the place of their origin. More New Bordeaux
«Gastronom Profy» ¹2 January 2005
The last twenty years in Bordeaux marked an epoch that got a revolutionary name of the New Bordeaux. More Russian journalists announce 2004 results
January 2005
The Moscow press club, an association of leading Russian wine journalists, concluded the year by announcing the most significant events and people on the Russian wine market. More Vine rentals enjoy success in Europe
December 2004
WineShare, an innovative vine rental scheme — created by English wine merchants when they bought a vineyard in France — has recently expanded its vine rental selection. More Award winner shakes up Georgian winemaking
decanter.com November 24, 2004
A Georgian winemaker aims to radically change his country’s vinification techniques — after winning a trip to France with the Geoffrey Roberts Award. More ‘Closed’ topic
«Vinnaya Karta» ¹9-10 (57-58) October-November 2004
For the past few years the wine world has been shaken by the debates around traditional and alternative types of closures. More New Franco-Russian project takes off
decanter.com October 12, 2004
A new Franco-Russian project called Chateau Le Grand Vostock is about to launch its wines on the Russian market. More Syrah/Shiraz: double attack
«Gastronom Profy» ¹1 October 2004
The traditional top three red leaders — ubiquitous Cabernet Sauvignon, popular Merlot and capricious Pinot Noir — are forced to give room to another grape variety. More ÀÎÑ reform — cure from hangover?
«Vinnaya Karta» ¹6 (54) July 2004
Rene Renou, president of the French institute of appellations, INAO, announced revolutionary plans to review wine laws of France at the April British restaurant forum. More New Favourite of the New World
July 2003
Suddenly Australia became a hot topic. More
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