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The Cellar & Vine

Exploring the world of wine, from tasting notes and food pairings to vineyard profiles and industry news.

Juxtaposition of sun-scorched Italian vineyard and frost-covered vines, symbolizing the dual threats of heat and cold to global grape harvests.

Extreme weather accelerates Franciacorta's 2026 grape harvest to July 30

In Italy's Franciacorta region, the 2026 grape harvest is set to begin on July 30, marking the earliest start on record, according to Winenews It .

Marco Alves· Jul 30· 3 min read

Mexican wine pioneers redefine tradition with innovative techniques

In 2023, sparkling wine sales in Queretaro alone topped US$481,000.

Marco Alves· Jun 23· 2 min

A bottle of Aubert et Mathieu's BoogieWoogie blouge wine on a table in a vineyard, with a couple toasting in the background.

Aubert et Mathieu's Blouge Wine: A Summer Crush Success Story

Aubert et Mathieu's blouge wine, BoogieWoogie, sold 20,000 bottles in 2023, a 40% increase over the previous year, according to The Guardian and Bon Appetit .

Marco Alves· May 28· 2 min

Opinion & Editorial

EU Funds Help Wineries Adapt to Climate Crisis, But Deeper Changes Are Needed

Marco Alves · Jul 10

Analysis & Trends

Emerging Wine Regions Face Land Use Crisis Amid Climate Adaptation Challenges

Marco Alves · Jun 29

Essex Wine Tourism Booms, Driving Visitor Growth

Marco Alves · Jun 18

Explainers

How Do Soil, Climate, and Topography Shape Wine Flavor?

Marco Alves · Jul 18