2011 wine export? Istat: "a record"

€ 4.4 billion. Over 4,200 of them at Vinitaly from 25 to 28 March, to meet buyers from as many as 100 countries, as confirmed by lstat.
12% more than 2010, 9% in total volume.

United States, Germany, United Kingdom our first importers: 948, 919 and 509 million euros respectively.

The ranking changes in terms of quantity, with Germany and the United Kingdom ahead of the United States, with nearly 716,000, over 338,600 and more than 297,300 hl respectively.

"In recent years there has been a growth in the professionalism of our producers, even of small ones, who have learned to relate to international traders - says Giovanni Mantovani, general manager of Veronafiere -. So alongside big names it is increasingly easy to find small producers who are appreciated in restaurants and wine bars all over the world. Everyone finds their own channel or market niche based on their potential and this is another positive fact because it demonstrates a generalized propensity to export ».



Source: cs Vinitaly