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Cantina Toblino – as told by Giovanni Luigi Brumat
Cantina Toblino, represented by its brand manager Giovanni Luigi Brumat, featured in 5StarWines – the Book, with five of its amazing wines represented. Two of which fit the requirements of Wine Without Walls, the selection dedicated to organic wines. During the last...
Let’s have a chat with Cantina di Soave
Cantina di Soave’s Lessini Durello DOC Spumante Brut “Settecento33” was awarded “Best Sparkling Wine of 2019” by 5StarWines – the Book, with a phenomenal score of 93/100. Since that was not the only bottle by Cantina di Soave that made it in our guide, in this blog...
Sustainable Wine: the Market of the Future
Sustainability and sustainable wine production. It might seem like a straightforward concept, but what does it actually mean? It is something becoming more and more relevant, especially throughout the food and beverage industry. It is a keyword, influencing both the...
Behind the scenes: who are the typical judges of 5StarWines
April 3rd, 2019: it’s a warm spring morning at the Veronafiere. At Vinitaly International, 5StarWines is ready to kick off: the selection of Italian and foreign wines, made by highly qualified international experts will be held here for the next three days. The main...
Italian Wine Import into South Africa: a brief discussion
Importing Italian wine into South Africa (SA) might seem daunting since it is a prolific wine-producing nation in its own right. Breaking ground in this market takes effort, creativity and smart planning. To understand which wines would do well, and which are the...
How to make sure you win over your Chinese clients
Some of the cultural and ethical values deeply rooted in Chinese society are reflected in the way many of its companies operate. Understanding and knowing these principles is a great advantage for all those entrepreneurs who aim to gain a stronger and long-lasting...
4 things you should know about the Indian wine market
Often referred to as one of the most important emerging markets, the Indian market is inherently fascinating both for its opportunities, as well as for the challenges it presents. Such a multifaceted panorama deserves special attention, especially when it comes to its...
The land of the tsars: some tips on how to export your wine to Russia
After the political crisis of 2014, the Russian market underwent considerable transformation and the repercussions endure to this day. The collapse of the Russian Ruble and the embargo on products from certain countries made things difficult, however, these were not...
What to pair with your Italian wine: the Brazilian market
Imagine staring at a crowded shelf of wine labels. Most of them come from Brazil, Chile and Argentina; some from Portugal and Italy; a few from France and Spain. Now imagine that this shelf is in a wine shop, in the eleventh most populated city in the world, in the...
Not only China: wine export countries you should seriously consider
Participation in wine competitions can provide several opportunities to wine exporters. There is greater consumer appeal as the wine receives a promotional boost and there is a general improvement in brand reputation. It is clear that these factors give impetus to...