Understanding for whom wholesale wine sales works, and for whom it doesn't // Australian “Prosecco” to be limited to domestic market as EU trade deal unleashes broader benefits for wine exporters

In 26 markets, we're with one of the "Big 3" distributors. In 2025 those states sold 39% less than the size of the markets would predict. In the 25 markets where we're with an independent, we saw an overperformance of 22%. Thanks to Alfonso Cevola, I finally understand why.

Australian Grape & Wine (AGW) said it has “welcomed key elements of the Australia–European Union Free Trade Agreement, including the removal of tariffs on Australian wine exports to EU member states” while simultaneously highlighting the “significant implications” the agreement will have for producers exporting Australian Prosecco.

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The 5th International Volcanic Wines Conference (IVWC) will be a full-day educational program for wine industry professionals and media.

Event to take place at UC Davis Conference Center