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Wines without Sulfites: Wines of Tomorrow? Winemaking is experiencing a significant turning point, illustrated by the growing interest in wines with fewer #sulfites. A survey conducted by CIVB, Vins de Bordeaux in November 2022 reveals a change in consumer trends, propelling these wines to the forefront as the wines of tomorrow. Consumer Trends Today’s consumers favor wines that are fruity, light, with soft tannins, less woody, and that faithfully reflect the terroir. This #evolution marks a departure from traditionally heavy and woody wines towards lighter and natural options. Sulfite-free wines are perfectly in line with this #trend, offering a healthier and more authentic alternative. Producers on top  Among #organic winemakers, 40% now produce at least one cuvée without sulfites, whether it is white or red wine. The majority are small producers who have developed a good mastery of sulfite-free winemaking, adopting environmentally friendly production methods without chemical inputs. These wines are the result of a conscious approach by committed winemakers. A niche but promising market The sulfite-free wine #market remains largely a #niche market, with few large volumes, but it is experiencing stable growth. Wine merchants and specialty stores are often the main distributors, with growing #demand from consumers looking for authentic and less processed products. Exports are also crucial, particularly to countries such as the United States and Canada, where demand for these wines is increasing. Informed and Demanding Consumers Consumers of organic wines express a marked preference for sulfite-free wines over regular organic wines. This trend is supported by better #control of the fermentations without the use of sulfites, allowing to production of wines of superior quality that meet the #expectations of the most informed consumers. Recognizing their potential as the wines of tomorrow, PWS strives to meet the growing consumer demand for healthier and authentic products. #LowSulfiteWines #SustainableWinemaking #OrganicWines #NaturalWines #WineTrends2024 Vins de Bordeaux - CIVB

Wine color has become a #crucial #indicator in wine consumption trends, as confirmed by the OIV! The recent report by the OIV - International Organisation of Vine and Wine outlines changes in #red, #white and #rosé wine preferences from 2000 to 2021. This study provides crucial information for producers eager to understand the dynamics of the wine market, especially for rosé wines, which are growing steadily according to the Wine Reference Body. SMΔRT ANALYSIS allows our producers to perform wine color analysis using CIELab, the reference method chosen by the OIV itself. With our dedicated software we offer winemakers the tools to easily measure and interpret the colorimetric analysis of their wines, ensuring stability and optimizing production and aging processes. And delivering a product of excellence to the market! Discover how color analysis can elevate your production and adapt to the needs of modern consumers! Write to commerciale@dnaphone.it #Wine #WineRosé #QC #QualityControl #Color #ColorAnalysis #CIELab #StudioOIV #EnologicalInnovation #News #Sfotware #Wine #Monitoring #worksmarternotharder OIV - L'Organizzazione Internazionale della Vigna e del Vino https://lnkd.in/dG9tw8Fm

Do you like German wines or do you mainly associate them with being too sweet? Have a look at our latest article to learn more about the history of sweet wine production, how things are changing, and why if you haven’t tried a dry Trocken style Riesling from Germany, you really should! You’ll also discover the different wine growing regions in Germany and the traditional and VDP classification systems, plus get some practical tips on how to read German wine labels (they’re not always easy). Lastly, if you’ve ever wondered why some dry wines can still taste sweet, this article has the answers your looking for: https://lnkd.in/efMGB-qQ Prost & have a great weekend!

In my Wine Industry Advisor op-ed: the finest Zinfandels of today are now far more comfortable "in their own skin," tasting like where they come from rather than bigger-the-better. This much was clear at the last big ZAP Grand Tasting in San Francisco: Zinfandel has "grown up" because more and more consumers are demanding that of the varietal category. Re https://lnkd.in/gi2dfSUS

Wine Market - A bleak picture for those wine producers operating at the EUR8 (US$8.75) or less end of the per-bottle retail price ladder. The prognosis is based on a low level of engagement with younger LDA consumers coupled with high inventory levels at the distributor and retailer levels and the recently forecast low wine production figures globally for this year It’s important that we adapt to the world we live in today, which has given the whole wine industry an additional level of complexity. It’s not enough anymore to only talk to the community of wine lovers #wine #wines #winebusiness #wineindustry #winemarket #entrylevelwine #wineproduction #wineries #winery Rodolphe Lameyse great insights

The last four years have included a lot of energy and more than a few dollars researching and tasting non-alcoholic wine, with a special interest in the changes around dealcoholized wine. Spending a significant amount of time around an agricultural product (fifteen years buying, selling, teaching wine) you begin to understand seasons and their impact. To see this tide of a large publication covering the increased quality and availability of dealcoholized wine is encouraging because at the same time we're seeing continued coverage on the down trend of folks drinking wine at all - see Q2 article from Reuters: https://lnkd.in/ghdinw-c I recently wrote about the vast opportunities with on premise offerings of dealcoholized wine, and what developing a zero proof program looks like (inclusivity and more dollars to the bottom line). You can check that out here (now with the option to listen!): https://lnkd.in/g32fT_Rt https://lnkd.in/gQqJSApF

Global wine consumption could see a ‘shift’ by 2027   Wine consumption trends could “shift” according to a new report analyzing the global wine market changes between 2022 and 2027. This new report was led by analysts at Research and Markets of which findings were brought together by multiple data sources, which collates data from over 107 countries.   The data showed that the global wine sector was valued at US$346.8 billion in 2022 and is expected to register a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8% during 2022-27 to reach US$528.2 billion. Additionally, in volume, the findings show that the global wine market will reach 26.7 billion litres in 2027, up from 24 billion litres in 2022 with leading territories being Western Europe with a 49.5% market share, followed by the US with 21.6%.   The report also provides an overview of changes in the consumption of wine over 2017-27, at global and regional levels and has hinted that it pinpoints “high potential countries” for wine consumption as well as provides analysis based on market assessment, economic development, governance indicators, socio-demographic factors, and technological infrastructure. Offering a more-detailed analysis of each of the countries, analysts have revealed that the data covers the key challenges, competitive landscape and demographic analysis that can help companies gain insight into the country-specific nuances. The report also noted that the analysts have outlined how the findings will contain a significant emphasis on the key trends that drive consumer choice and the future opportunities that can be explored to help the sector and wineries boost revenue.   The wine world has long been expanding as more regions come into the international limelight and new markets continue to develop. Link to Report: https://lnkd.in/gnv45Tx4 #wine #winenews #winedata #wineeconomics #wineconsumption #winetrade #Saturday #saturdayvibes #weekend #vin #winelife #redwine #whitewine #rosewine

Thank you Liz for the voice of reason and balance. It often feels like the general sentiment in our industry is a doomsday attitude when all signs show positive growth, highest per-capita consumption in the U.S. market when including the non-alc wine: 1) as it should be, being grown as a wine grape; 2) harvested and delivered to wineries to produce wine; 3) finished as wine; 4) delivered to wholesalers as wine; 5) delivered to and merchandised at retailers as wine; 6) and consumed by consumers as wine…. …yet the growth of non-alc is being treated as negative consumption in “table wine”. These metrics are simply inaccurate. Everything is clear that consumption continues to rise overall. With a global balancing of grape supply and international trade policy balancing, wine is as strong or stronger than ever! #sustainablepolicy #internationaltrade #winebusiness #wineconsumption #winemakersforum Bill Tolar Christopher Sawyer Elizabeth Kelly MW

Global wine consumption could see a ‘shift’ by 2027   Wine consumption trends could “shift” according to a new report analyzing the global wine market changes between 2022 and 2027. This new report was led by analysts at Research and Markets of which findings were brought together by multiple data sources, which collates data from over 107 countries.   The data showed that the global wine sector was valued at US$346.8 billion in 2022 and is expected to register a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8% during 2022-27 to reach US$528.2 billion. Additionally, in volume, the findings show that the global wine market will reach 26.7 billion litres in 2027, up from 24 billion litres in 2022 with leading territories being Western Europe with a 49.5% market share, followed by the US with 21.6%.   The report also provides an overview of changes in the consumption of wine over 2017-27, at global and regional levels and has hinted that it pinpoints “high potential countries” for wine consumption as well as provides analysis based on market assessment, economic development, governance indicators, socio-demographic factors, and technological infrastructure. Offering a more detailed analysis of each of the countries, analysts have revealed that the data covers the key challenges, competitive landscape and demographic analysis that can help companies gain insight into the country-specific nuances. The report also noted that the analysts have outlined how the findings will contain a significant emphasis on the key trends that drive consumer choice and the future opportunities that can be explored to help the sector and wineries boost revenue.   The wine world has long been expanding as more regions come into the international limelight and new markets continue to develop. Link to Report: https://lnkd.in/gdE4vEuc #wine #winenews #winedata #wineeconomics #wineconsumption #winetrade #Saturday #saturdayvibes #weekend #vin #winelife #redwine #whitewine #rosewine

Global wine consumption could see a ‘shift’ by 2027   Wine consumption trends could “shift” according to a new report analyzing the global wine market changes between 2022 and 2027. This new report was led by analysts at Research and Markets of which findings were brought together by multiple data sources, which collates data from over 107 countries.   The data showed that the global wine sector was valued at US$346.8 billion in 2022 and is expected to register a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8% during 2022-27 to reach US$528.2 billion. Additionally, in volume, the findings show that the global wine market will reach 26.7 billion litres in 2027, up from 24 billion litres in 2022 with leading territories being Western Europe with a 49.5% market share, followed by the US with 21.6%.   The report also provides an overview of changes in the consumption of wine over 2017-27, at global and regional levels and has hinted that it pinpoints “high potential countries” for wine consumption as well as provides analysis based on market assessment, economic development, governance indicators, socio-demographic factors, and technological infrastructure. Offering a more detailed analysis of each of the countries, analysts have revealed that the data covers the key challenges, competitive landscape and demographic analysis that can help companies gain insight into the country-specific nuances. The report also noted that the analysts have outlined how the findings will contain a significant emphasis on the key trends that drive consumer choice and the future opportunities that can be explored to help the sector and wineries boost revenue.   The wine world has long been expanding as more regions come into the international limelight and new markets continue to develop. Link to Report: https://lnkd.in/gdE4vEuc #wine #winenews #winedata #wineeconomics #wineconsumption #winetrade #Saturday #saturdayvibes #weekend #vin #winelife #redwine #whitewine #rosewine