Zamora Company acquires majority stake in Godeval

Licor 43 owner Zamora Company has acquired a majority stake in Bodegas Godeval in the Valdeorras region in Galicia, Spain.

Bollinger threatens English wine brand over 'Bollie' ad

Champagne house Bollinger sent a cease and desist letter to English wine brand Folc over a social media post referencing “Bollie”.

Brice Bezin named Maison Telmont cellar master

Maison Telmont has announced Brice Bezin as its new cellar master and ‘head of grape supply’ succeeding Bertrand Lhôpital.

Pink chardonnay named as eighth champagne grape variety

Pink Chardonnay has been named an official grape variety authorised for use in champagne production by the Comité Champagne.

Ramón Bilbao named the official partner of the Spanish National Soccer Team

Spanish winery Ramón Bilbao has teamed up with the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), becoming an official partner of the Spanish National Football Teams.

Eisberg launches non-alcoholic canned wine range Be Free

Alcohol free wine brand Eisberg has launched a new canned RTD range called Be Free which is specifically targeted at a younger generation of consumer.

Frank Schindler named new Prowein director

Frank Schindler will take over as director of Prowein from 15 October 2025 as part of the show's repositioning strategy.

Maison Ruinart names Caroline Fiot new cellar master

Maison Ruinart has appointment Caroline Fiot as cellar master following the passing of Frédéric Panaïotis earlier this year.

Familia Torres launches solar energy project in Penedès

Spanish wine producer, Familia Torres, has announced the installation of an agrovoltaic pergola in one of its Penedès vineyards as part of the Solarwine initiative.

Familia Torres strengthens commitment to sustainable forest management

Familia Torres is reinforcing its role in sustainable forest management as part of its long-term Torres & Earth programme, implemented in 2008 to tackle climate change. 

D.O. Cava to offer 100% organic Cava de Guarda Superior going forward

D.O. Cava has announced a significant step forward in its commitment to sustainability, as Cavas de Guarda Superior launched from 2025 onwards will be 100% organic.

Rob Symington joins Berry Bros & Rudd as managing director UK

Rob Symington has been appointed managing director UK for Berry Bros & Rudd and will be effective from September.

Viña Concha y Toro announces new chairman

Viña Concha y Toro has announced that Rafael Guilisasti Gana, vice chairman of the firm, has been appointed to chairman of the board as Alfonso Larraín Santa María leaves the position.

Concha y Toro opens new visitor centre in Chile

Concha y Toro has opened a new visitor centre in Chile, with the goal to elevate the country’s wine tourism offering and celebrate Chilean wine culture.

Comité Champagne announces 2025 harvest conditions

The Comité Champagne has announced the conditions for this year’s upcoming harvest, after Champagne winegrowers and houses met in Épernay.

Familia Torres appoints new general manager

Vilafranca del Penedès-based wine group Familia Torres has announced the appointment of Fabrice Ducceschi as the company’s new general manager.

China’s wine market sees growing interest

The fifth China (Ningxia) International Wine Culture and Tourism Expo, has reported a “subtle transformation” in its wine industry.

Treasury Wine Estates opens $15 million low and no winemaking facility

Australia’s Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has unveiled a new in-house facility for low and no alcohol wine production.

Loire wines experience record volume and value growth in 2024

Interloire has declared a growth in Loire wine exports for 2024 in both value and volume to reach record levels in the 21st century.

Familia Torres declares 40% CO2 emissions drop

Spanish winemaker Familia Torres has declared a 40% reduction in CO2 emissions as it continues to strive for net zero emissions by 2040.

19 Crimes moves into Spanish wine

19 Crimes, Treasury Wine Estates’ global wine brand, has expanded into the Spanish wine category with the launch of its Tempranillo red.

Vinarchy appoints global chief executive

The board of global wine business Vinarchy has appointed Danny Celoni as its chief executive officer.

Korbel Champagne Cellars appoints Henkell Freixenet as new global partner

California Champagne producer Korbel has announced a partnership with Henkell Freixenet to oversee global sales, marketing and distribution as of 1 July 2025.

Henkell Freixenet FY24 growth driven by Prosecco

Henkell Freixenet has closed the fiscal year with 1.5% growth in net revenue, primarily driven by Prosecco.

Pernod completes wine sale to newly named Vinarchy

Pernod Ricard has announced the successful completion of the sale of its portfolio of strategic international wines to Australian Wine Holdco Limited (AWL), effective as of 30 April 2025.

Raventós Codorníu achieves B Corp status

Raventós Codorníu has achieved B Corp status with the highest score for any winery or beverage group in Spain.

Concha y Toro volumes up nearly 5% in 2024

Viña Concha y Toro has recorded a 9.1% growth in revenue and 4.7% in volume during the fourth quarter, accumulating a 14.5% increase in value to CLP$958.6 billion.

Louis Roederer tops Admired Champagnes list 2025

Louis Roederer has retained its title as The World’s Most Admired Champagne Brand for the sixth year in a row.

Penfolds launches second edition of grant program in France

Global wine producer Penfolds has launched a new social impact initiative, the Evermore Grant Program.

Familia Torres makes advance in CO2 capture technology

Familia Torres has piloted a successful test conducted at its Pacs del Penedès winery to concentrate carbon dioxide from wine fermentation.

Barcelona Wine Week sees 30% growth in 2025

Barcelona Wine Week experienced a 30% increase in both exhibitor numbers and exhibition space in its fifth edition, which concluded 5 February.

Mentzendorff adds Napa Valley's Spottswoode Estate to portfolio

UK wine importer, Mentzendorff, has announced the addition of Napa Valley’s Spottswoode Estate Vineyard and Winery to its portfolio.

Tuscany’s Tenuta Valdipiatta receives €1m investment

The founder of Monteverdi Tuscany has announced a €1m investment into the expansion of estate vineyard and winery in south-eastern Tuscany, Tenuta Valdipiatta.

Familia Torres declares 7% sales increase for 2024

Familia Torres has declared an expected sales increase of 7% for its wine and brandy business for 2024 on the previous year.

Bollinger renews Royal Warrant

Bollinger champagne has had its royal warrant renewed by King Charles marking 140 years of continuous supply to the Royal Household.

California 2024 harvest begins early

The 2024 California winegrape harvest has reported an early start in many regions following a rainy winter, a cool spring and a warm summer. 

Familia Torres recognised for innovation at Golden Vines Awards

Familia Torres has been named the most innovative winery at the Golden Vines Awards 2024 held in Madrid.

Sparkling wine veteran Josep Ferrer Sala passes

Josep Ferrer Sala, Friexenet’s honorary co-chairman and former managing director has died at the age of 99.

Familia Torres launches Colección Privada vintages

Familia Torres has launched a collection of vintage wines called Colección Privada aimed at highlighting the ageing potential of its wines.

Moët Hennessy acquires stake in French Bloom non-alc sparkling wines

Moët Hennessy has made a strategic investment in French Bloom alcohol-free sparkling wines, through the acquisition of a minority stake.

New Zealand wine sees drop in exports

New Zealand wine has released its annual report, revealing a drop in wine exports in volume and value terms over the last 12 months.

Perelada to host first Symposium of Mediterranean Wines

Spanish wine brand Perelada will host the first Symposium of Mediterranean Wines on 24 March 2025.

Mentzendorff appoints new director of brand management

UK-based wine importer, Mentzendorff has announced the appointment of Christine Allen as the companies new director of brand management.

Catena Zapata launches 2021 vintages

Catena Zapata has released the 2021 vintage of Nicolás Catena Zapata and Adrianna Vineyard Mundus Bacillus Terrae.

Cramele Recaș invests €11m in Romanian wine

Romanian winery Cramele Recaș has announced an €11m investment plan with the aim to consolidate its position as the country’s largest wine producer.

Juvé & Camps supports English translation of Wine Sapiens

Juvé & Camps recently hosted the world premiere event for the English editions of Wine Sapiens Volumes III and IV in Japan.

Viña Concha y Toro renews B Corp status

Viña Concha y Toro has achieved the re-certification as a B Corporation, which recognises those companies that meet high standards of environmental, governance and social performance.

Concha y Toro sees near 20% revenue rise

Viña Concha y Toro has seen revenue growth of 17.7% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2024 to Ch$237,348 million, while profit also increased 243.1%.

Freixenet launches French sparkling wines

Freixenet has entered the French sparkling wine category with the launch of two expressions immediately available in the UK.

Prosecco production in July one of biggest in history

The Consorzio di Tutela Prosecco DOC has revealed that more than 500,000 hectoliters were bottled in July, the second highest in history.