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Posted @withregram • @sommelierschoiceawards The U.S. wine market remains the largest single-country market in the world by retail value, estimated at $109 billion in 2024, with California producing over 80% of the nation’s wine. Despite market pressures, Italian wines continue to shine on U.S. on-premise wine lists, delivering unmatched quality, heritage, and memorable experiences for diners. 🍷 Importers are the bridge that brings these wines to restaurants, hotels, and bars, combining craftsmanship with commerce to help sommeliers and beverage directors curate exceptional wine programs. This year, Today Imports was honored as Importer of the Year – Italy 2025, a recognition of outstanding curation, expertise, and strong trade relationships. As we celebrate the importers shaping America’s on-premise wine scene, producers have the opportunity to join this movement and have their wines discovered by the experts who influence top U.S. wine lists. Could your wines earn this honor next year? 🍷 🚨 Super Early Bird is now open. Enter your wines for the 2026 Sommeliers Choice Awards and save $40 per entry. Enter now via the link in bio! 🔗 . . . . [U.S. wine market, Italian wines, on-premise wine programs, wine importers, sommeliers, beverage directors, restaurant wine lists, Sommeliers Choice Awards, wine competition, wine trade, hospitality industry, wine distribution, Italian wines USA] #lyrawine #vinoitaliano #sommelierchoiceawards #italia

Posted @withregram • @vinitalyofficial 🍷 seven Producers Selected for OperaWine 2026 🇮🇹 🌟We are proud to share that five producers from the @lyra_wine portfolio — @braidawines @borgodeltiglio @passopisciaro_cantina @tenuta_di_trinoro @_quintodecimo_ @filippocastelloromitorio @tabarrinimontefalco — have been selected by Wine Spectator among the 150 Italian wineries chosen for OperaWine 2026. @myoperawine • Organized by Veronafiere in collaboration with Vinitaly and Wine Spectator, OperaWine is the prestigious opening event to Vinitaly 2026, held in Verona on April 11, 2026. This exclusive tasting will bring together the top 150 producers from all over Italy, as well as journalists and trade professionals from around the world. @vinitalyusa @vinitalyofficial @wine_spectator • We are deeply honored to see seven of our remarkable family-owned producers among this prestigious group—each representing the excellence, authenticity, and character of Made in Italy. 🇮🇹 • • • #OperaWine2026 #lyrawine #braida #passopisciaro_tenutaditrinoro #tabarrini #borgodeltiglio #castellodelromitorio #ItalianWine #MadeInItaly #FineWine #Verona #VinitalyUSA2026

Podere Sapaio new release 2021 vintage and volpolo 2023 with Massimo Piccin new project Paradiso dei Conigli (100% Ansonica from Giglio Island ) perfect pairing from @federico.simoncini.94 and chef @roccodesantischef #poderesapaio #paradisodeiconigli #vinoitaliano🇮🇹 #lyrawine #itália

Posted @withregram • @wine_meridian The Italian wine market in the United States is experiencing a phase of strong change. According to the importer Cristian Valbruzzoli, the premium segment is now at a standstill: bottles over 70 dollars no longer have the same appeal as they used to and consumers are moving towards quality wines in the 20-25 dollar range. To weigh on the sector were first the pandemic and then the duties, which caused a 28% drop in sales in recent months. In this scenario, companies capable of maintaining competitive prices find space, while many small import companies risk closure. Red remains the absolute protagonist, with 85% of consumption, followed by rosés, but today in overproduction and strongly hindered by French competition. Low-end or alcohol-free wines, on the other hand, according to Valbruzzoli, will remain a niche. The biggest challenge concerns communication: “Made in Italy” works, but the knowledge of the American consumer is limited to a few iconic denominations. Native grapes, wines from the South and even fine bubbles such as Franciacorta remain little known, penalized by the direct comparison with Champagne. To remain competitive, according to Valbruzzoli, greater collaboration along the supply chain and a review of excessive top-ups in American restaurants are essential. Only in this way will Italian wine be able to regain momentum in a rapidly evolving market. 👉 Read the full article on winemeridian.com #lyrawine #vinoitaliano #wine #wineimport #winemeridian

Posted @withregram • @shelleylindgren Monday, September 8 @a16sf we welcome Naomi Calbucci from @ceraudowineresort - an incredible winery and working farm to visit near Strongoli ~ Calabria / where the sun-soaked 60-hectare garden of vineyards and a 17th century hamlet with citrus orchards that stretch all the way to sea. I’ll never forget @kateleahybooks and I visiting the January I was pregnant with Finn and we had no idea how the Calabrian air would carry orange blossom sweetness and were in awe of the natural beauty of their pastoral countryside. See the excerpt from 2007 in A16 Food & Wine. We’ll be pouring Ceraudo’s Pecorello, Mantonico, Greco Bianco , Gaglioppo & Magliocco with a few a la carte regional dishes prepared from Valerio Martorelli. We’ll be pouring a few incredible @lyra_wine by the glass with lots of great producers in the house tomorrow, Monday. Join us! 🇮🇹💫 #lyrawine #a16 #vinoitaliano🇮🇹 #california

*Lyra Wine Portfolio Tasting is a Trade Only event. Please bring a business card to drop at the door. RSVP office@lyrawine.com

Posted @withregram • @marioschiopetto James Suckling rating Gli ultimi riconoscimenti ci riempiono di orgoglio: 10 vini premiati e un traguardo straordinario per il Pinot Grigio Collio 2024, che ha ottenuto 96 punti su 100. Un risultato che celebra la nostra storia e il nostro impegno quotidiano per vini sempre più identitari ed emozionanti. Scopri tutti i punteggi in questo carosello. Grazie @james.suckling • James Suckling ratings The latest accolades fill us with pride: 10 awarded wines and an extraordinary achievement for our Pinot Grigio Collio 2024, which received 96 points out of 100. A result that celebrates our history and our daily commitment to crafting wines of true identity and emotion. Discover all the scores in this carousel. Thank you @james.suckling www.schiopetto.it #schiopetto #schiopettowine #marioschiopetto #lyrawine

Posted @withregram • @the_cellar_table The 2015s are on full display. Rich and balsamic in the glass, the 2015 Castello Romitorio Brunello di Montalcino shows the ripeness of the vintage while maintaining excellent balance. Cherry sauce, plum, cloves, and a whiff of vanilla spice form its inviting bouquet. It’s cool-toned and sleek with mentholated red berry fruits that glide across a wave of silken textures as moderately grippy tannins add tension toward the close. A pleasantly bitter tinge lingers as hints of dark chocolate and inner cedar tones swirl through the long and slightly chewy finish. The 2015 should continue to drink well for a handful of years, yet I expect its bouquet will quickly decline in another five or so. As for the moment, it’s a total pleasure and is overdelivered in every way.  . . #sangiovese #brunello #brunellodimontalcino #montalcino #Italy #italianwine #lyrawine

Ready for USA tour @lyra_wine let’s promote and sell some delicious wine from our book #vinoitaliano #lyrawine #california #tuscany #travelling

Posted @withregram • @gwenla Join us September 10th for a special winemaker dinner featuring wines from Massimo Piccin, owner and winemaker of Podere Sapaio in Bolgheri, Tuscany. Massimo will share his wines and stories while guests enjoy a 4-course menu curated by Executive Chef Marcell Hatten. Limited tickets available | $234 (includes tax & gratuity) Visit our link in bio to book.