WTH Road Tour 2026: A Review of the First 3 Events
Three intense stages, hundreds of kilometers traveled and, above all, an invaluable wealth of stories, discussions, and ideas. Between the end of May and mid-June, the Wine Tourism Hub Italy Road Tour 2026 kicked off, stopping in three iconic regions of Italian wine: Tuscany (in Montepulciano, hosted by Terra Antica), Sicily (in Marsala, at Cantine […]
Mail Boxes Etc. launches MBE Wine For Europe: the solution developed by Direct From Italy.
Selling wine directly to private individuals in Europe is a huge opportunity, but producers know all too well that the real obstacle is not the distance, but the bureaucracy. Shipping a case of wine to Paris or Berlin means clashing with different excise duties, specific tax regulations, and customs management that can discourage even the […]
Split Payment and Excise Duties: Clarifying with the Customs and Monopolies Agency
Selling wine abroad directly to private individuals (B2C) is every winery’s dream, but it often turns into a labyrinth of acronyms and compliance requirements. One of the most frequent doubts we hear concerns the Split Payment. Can it be done? Is it legal? To clarify, we have taken advantage of the expertise of the Eng. […]
The new B2B HoReCa feature is here: selling wine in Europe has never been easier
And what if your HoReCa market in Europe depended solely on your choices? For a winery, expanding across Europe has always been tied to complex technical and bureaucratic constraints. Often, the possibility of serving a new restaurant in London or a boutique hotel in Zurich hits a wall: the requirement for the customer to have […]
Vinitaly Tourism 2026: The Era of Integrated Omnichannel Strategies Between D2C and HoReCa
We are excited to announce our participation in Vinitaly Tourism 2026 in Galleria Hall 2-3, the leading event for global wine tourism, which will take place on April 15, 2026, in Verona as part of the 58th edition of Vinitaly. The sector is evolving: today, the challenge is not just selling a bottle, but managing […]
The success story of Cleto Chiarli with D2C Customs
“The average American customer is a high spender. Thanks to self-ordering, those who previously bought only one bottle for their suitcase now purchase 12 or 18. Volume has significantly increased.” Tommaso Chiarli Member of the Board of Directors / Export Area Manager Cleto Chiarli In the heart of Modena’s Food Valley, where Lambrusco traces its […]
Cantina Masseria Torricella’s success story with D2C Customs
“The feedback is immediate: we see it in the customer’s smile. The review comes later, but that smile is the quickest and most valuable feedback.” Giuseppe Consoli Owner of Cantina Masseria Torricella Here is what was reported by Giuseppe Consoli—owner of Masseria Torricella along with his wife, Eva—with whom we had the pleasure of chatting […]
Elise Hütterer of Manincor awarded Best Wine Hospitality Manager by Direct From Italy
The future of Italian wine tourism today hinges on the ability to combine passion and human connection with a solid economic vision. On Wednesday, February 4th, within the setting of the Hospitality Fair in Riva del Garda, we celebrated this vision by awarding Elise Hütterer, Hospitality Manager of Tenuta Manincor, as Best Wine Hospitality Manager. […]
The success story of Cantine Lenotti with D2C Customs
“We have achieved the completeness of our commercial and distribution proposal, even for all those we previously could not reach.” Claudio Lenotti Owner – Cantine Lenotti This is what Claudio Lenotti, owner of Cantine Lenotti, confirmed to us. Cantine Lenotti is a historic winery established back in 1906 in Bardolino, on the shores of Lake […]
The Italian Wine Tourism Handbook: An Operational Guide for Wineries
Italian wine tourism is undergoing a profound transformation: innovation, operational management, and internationalization have become essential elements for creating successful and sustainable experiences. To support wineries on this journey, the Italian Wine Tourism Handbook by Wine Tourism Hub was created—a comprehensive volume that gathers the practical experience of nine active industry players, including Direct From […]