Italian wine exports have faced significant challenges in the past year, with a sharp decline in shipments to the United States and other traditional markets. According to data presented by the Federvini Observatory at Vinitaly 2026 in Verona, Italian wine exports closed 2025 with a 3.6% drop in value, amounting to nearly €300 million less than the previous year.
The most notable decrease was seen in the U.S., where imports of Italian wine fell by 12% in value. This decline is attributed to tariffs imposed by the U.S. government one year ago, which continue to impact trade into early 2026. In the first two months of this year, Italian wine exports to the U.S. dropped by 34% compared to pre-tariff levels in 2024.
