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INAO approves six new grapes in Bordeaux 27th January, 2021 by Rupert Millar The Institut National de l’Origine et de la Qualité (INAO) has formally approved the use of six new varieties in Bordeaux that were first proposed in 2019. Portuguese variety Touriga Nacional which is one of the new red varieties to be approved The French agricultural governing body has approved the use of four new red varieties – Arinarnoa, Castets, Marselan and Touriga Nacional – and two white varieties – Alv...

Cullen and Bodegas Emina commit to IWCA 25th January, 2021 by Rupert Millar The International Wineries for Climate Action group has welcomed two new applicant members, Cullen Wines and Bodega Emina. The wineries have committed to the IWCA’s action plant to begin reducing their carbon emissions. All members have to produce at least 20% of their own power through renewable energy, reduce 25% of their carbon emissions per unit of wine produced and complete an annual greenhouse gas audit verified ...

The Drinks Business 25 January 2021 By Rupert Millar Leading Spanish winery Vega Sicilia has announced a new trade distribution partnership in the UK with Berkmann Wine Cellars with immediate effect. The agreement covers Great Britain and the Channel Islands and covers all trade channels although Berry Bros & Rudd, parent of the winery’s former agent Fields, Morris & Verdin, will continue to import the wines for sales to private clients. The latest vintage releases from Vega Sicilia, including the 2011 ‘Unico’ and Valbuena 5º 2016 will be released next month. Antoni...

The Drinks Business 25 January 2021 By Rupert Millar Symington Family Estates has added a new wine to its ‘Altano’ range from the Douro to support the Rewilding Portugal initiative, including in ‘bag-in-tube’ format. The ‘Altano Rewilding Edition’ is a blend of classic red varieties from the Douro Valley, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz and Tinta Barroca and as well as being offered in bottle, the new blend will also be packaged in a 2.25 litre bag-in-tube format – which is easily recyclable and has a much lower carbon footprint than glass. Every sale of the new ...

Bordeaux Index reports sales of US$125m in 2020 22nd January, 2021 by Rupert Millar Fine wine and spirit merchant Bordeaux Index has reported total sales in 2020 of US$125 million (£90.8m), with “strong performances… despite the challenges of the Covid pandemic”. The results were particularly driven by “the intensity of the buying in Asia”, said founder and CEO Gary Boom, with the merchant seeing a “resurgence” in trade across the region in the second half of the year. Buying was ...