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The Drinks Business 02 March 2021 By Patrick Schmitt Italian fizz Ferrari Trento has been named the Official Sparkling Wine of Formula 1 motor racing, it was announced today before the start of the 2021 FIA Formula 1 World Championship in Bahrain. The new partnership will see Ferrari Trento’s sparkling wine become the official toast of Formula 1 celebrations for the next three years.  “We are very excited to announce this partnership with Formula 1, which is both an achievement and a starting point for us,” said Ferrari Trento’s president and CEO, Matteo Lunelli. ...

The Drinks Business 24 February 2021 By Patrick Schmitt As the weather warms up in the UK, we’ve selected a fine, fresh white from southwest France that costs £15, but tastes like something selling for double that price. Our chosen drop for this week is from Domaine du Grand Mayne, whose Réserve Sauvignon Blanc / Sémillon picked up a Gold medal in 2020’s Global Sauvignon Blanc Masters in the ‘oaked blend’ category. Using grapes from the limestone-clay soils of the Côtes de Duras, a region immediately south of Bordeaux, this area has the same...

Moët Hennessy partners with Jay-Z through stake in Armand de Brignac Champagne 23 February 2021 By Patrick Schmitt Moët Hennessy has partnered with Shawn Jay-Z Carter through the acquisition of a 50% stake in the American rapper’s Armand de Brignac Champagne. Jay-Z acquired Armand de Brignac Champagne from Sovereign Brands in 2014 after making the company an offer it “simply couldn’t refuse” News of the tie-up was announced yesterday, and means that Moët Hennessy will now be distributing Armand de Brigand as well as the luxury group’s existing pr...

Timed to coincide with International Margarita Day, the quest has begun for Patrón Perfectionists Margarita of the Year.

After a December comeback in Champagne shipments, the figures for January show an 18% decline compared to the same month last year.