Wine Trends
Europe's 2026 harvest is among the earliest on record, but the real story is water. While France faces a historic drought with Bordeaux yields down 20%+, Italy's winter and spring rainfall kept quality intact. Here is why SWIRL's Italian-focused portfolio is built for exactly this kind of year.
Signorvino, Italy's experience-led wine retailer, is opening seven new stores in 2026 on its way to fifty. Federico, a decade-long fan, on why exploring the whole range of Italy is the real pleasure, and how Swirl offers the same.
Bordeaux, Rioja, Germany and Chianti Classico are all rewriting how they classify wine. Here is what Chianti's move and Bordeaux's Claret revival mean, with Swirl's view.
Italian restaurants are shifting toward 'drink less, drink better': wine by the glass, half bottles, and well-chilled, lighter whites. For Japan's hot, humid summer, here are four whites Swirl recommends.
Tatsuhiko Ozaki, Japanese-born and a Tuscan for 13 years, has begun growing Koshu, a native Japanese grape, high in Tuscany's Mugello hills. Our take on another story that bridges Italy and Japan.
France's 2026 Champagne crop has been devastated by frost and hail. Here is the SWIRL view on why you should secure the scarce current vintages still on the market now, plus a smart, affordable alternative: Prosecco blended with Pinot Noir.