We head to wine next in Global Drinks Intel‘s review of 2023, with a look at the most-read category analysis articles this year.

Thirsty for new consumers, the wine category is moving on from its traditional positioning by embracing innovative infused variants.

From fruit fusions to RTDs, wine producers are luring ‘generation moderation’ to their wares with innovative no- & low-alcohol extensions.

While prosecco’s global exports have held firm, fierce competition is coming from other sparkling wine categories. This, alongside economic headwinds, is bringing a note of caution.

Drought and heatwaves drove early wine harvests in Europe last year – but also brought climate-related challenges into sharper focus.

Argentina’s wine industry has witnessed a swathe of changes in recent years as its producing regions have expanded and new techniques have been introduced. Some things, though, remain very much the same.

Wine exports from Australia may be in a downward spiral, with double-digit losses in the segment’s key markets, but the industry has dusted itself off and is busy embracing new opportunities.

From Cornwall to Kent, English wine producers are on a roll, even though the UK market for sparkling wine has been hit by turbulence recently.

Champagne and sparkling wine producers face a new set of challenges as they rebuild their sales in Global Travel Retail, but they remain committed to the channel.

Rosé wines from Provence, famous for their light, fresh flavours and delicate, pale colour, continue to dominate the rosé segment globally.

With demand for Champagne skyrocketing, especially in the US, Italy and Japan, producers have been forced to restrict allocations to protect supply.
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