Banfi joins Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Banfi, one of Tuscany's leading producers and a stalwart of Brunello di Montalcino, has become part of the Hallgarten family.

Ferrari Trento joins Liberty Wines

Liberty Wines has been appointed the exclusive importer in the UK and Ireland for Italian sparkling brand, Ferrari Trento.

Liberty Wines reflects on Autumn/Winter portfolio

As the year’s final quarter unfolds, Liberty Wines remains committed to providing strong service and support across all departments, from sales to logistics. The company's recent Autumn/Winter tasting event highlighted the importance of offering a diverse range of high-quality wines to inspire consumer spending and maintain market leadership.

Buyer’s Spotlight with Jason Millar: Campania

Jason Millar makes the case for an under-represented Italian region, the wines of which he says rival those of Sicily.

Italy’s hot topics

Vinitaly Academy launches Buyer Program in the UK

Vinitaly International Academy, the educational arm of the Verona show which aims to showcase the breath and diversity of the Italian peninsula, is launching a brand new focus in the UK.

Demand for US and Italian wines leads fine wine investment spike

BI, the fine wine and spirits merchant, has reported something of a boom in its fine wine sales during the era of coronavirus, with sales of both US and Italian wine leading the pack.

French wines weaken on fine-wine market

France’s premier wine regions continue to weaken on the fine-wine market, according to the first-quarter 2020 trading data released this morning by Liv-ex.

Trump's tariffs provide bump for Italian wines

Wine tariffs introduced as part of a transatlantic dispute on aeronautics have provided something of a boost for Italy on the secondary market, with the value of the country’s top wines increasing by an average of 12.5% during 2019 on a leading UK platform. 

Italian wine poised for big growth on Liv-Ex

The price of Italian wine on the secondary market still lags behind its critical reputation, according to a new report from fine-wine trading platform Liv-Ex. But that could be changing.

Tre Bicchieri heads to London

As UK sales of Italian wine continue to boom, some of Italy’s top winemakers are converging in London next week for Tre Bicchieri Grand Tasting.

Subscription service pushing Italian wines set for launch

A new subscription service aimed at pushing Italian wine in the UK is set for launch next week.