The Local Europe https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Europe in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Italian producers downgrade bottles as wine piles up in cellars Winemakers said on Wednesday they were struggling to shift a year’s worth of produce after a drop in exports to the United States. https://www.thelocal.com/20260709/italian-producers-downgrade-bottles-as-wine-piles-up-in-cellars Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:10:07 +0200 italian-producers-downgrade-bottles-as-wine-piles-up-in-cellars Italy to remain 'world's biggest' wine producer as bumper harvest expected Italy was set to hold on to its lead over France as biggest producer in 2025, amid concerns about the impact of US tariffs on sales. https://www.thelocal.com/20250911/italy-to-remain-worlds-biggest-wine-producer-as-bumper-harvest-expected Thu, 11 Sep 2025 12:07:49 +0200 italy-to-remain-worlds-biggest-wine-producer-as-bumper-harvest-expected Why are Spain's Riojas often not considered fine wines? It's one of Spain's most famous tipples, and yet there are a number of reasons why Rioja wines are widely respected but not always considered fine wines by international experts and the general public. https://www.thelocal.com/20230920/why-are-spains-riojas-often-not-considered-fine-wines Wed, 20 Sep 2023 12:57:53 +0200 why-are-spains-riojas-often-not-considered-fine-wines