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Bitters/spirit aperitifs, liqueurs and grappa still dominate Italy’s spirits market, but the gin category is gaining ground.
Bitters and spirit aperitifs represent close to 40% of Italy’s spirits market by volume, according to IWSR Drinks Market Analysis, with liqueurs and grappa together accounting for a further 25%. Gin is catching up rapidly, however, becoming the fourth-largest spirits segment in the country. Gin volumes increased by
How to capitalise on spirits growth in Italy – Market Intel
Bitters/spirit aperitifs, liqueurs and grappa still dominate Italy’s spirits market, but the gin category is gaining ground.

Sandra is an experienced researcher and writer specialising in international business intelligence. She has covered the Global Travel Retail and luxury goods sectors for more than 20 years, including 12 years focusing on wine and spirits as GTR research director at IWSR Drinks Market Analysis.



