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Wine in Italy suffers from competition from other drinks, but remains a must for Italians especially when consumed outside the home. White wines and bubbles maintain a strong position thanks to their popularity among all age groups, from aperitif to after dinner. "No and low alcohol" wines are considered a growing opportunity.

This week, the Italian wine sector appears resilient despite an inevitable stabilization of sales after years of continuous growth.

In the first quarter of 2024, Italian wine exports recorded significant growth, with an increase of 7% in value and 5.8% in volume compared to the same period of the previous year, exceeding 2.5 billion euros and 690.76 million litres.

The Italian wine market is experiencing a period of great uncertainty.

The Italian wine sector confirms its strategic importance, closing 2024 with a certified production value exceeding 9.2 billion euros and a volume of almost 44 million hectolitres, data that reaffirm the country's global leadership.

The Italian wine sector is going through a crucial phase, marked by severe imbalances between supply and demand, declining exports, and international pressure.

2025 marks a slowdown for Italian wine exports: in the first four months of the year, a decline of -0.86% in value was recorded compared to 2024. Sparkling wines overall fell by -1.1%, but Prosecco DOP remains the positive exception (1.5% in value and 3.4% in volume), representing over 76% of sparkling wine exports.