The global wine industry in early 2026 is navigating a major crisis characterized by historically low consumption and production, forcing widespread vineyard removals in France and California. While volume sales slump due to changing demographics and health trends, the market is shifting toward premiumization.
We’re proud to present the Aromo Winery, from the Maule Valley in Chile. This is a family owned and operated winery. All Aromo branded wines are estate bottled so more than satisfying the move to more premium wines.
Key 2026 Wine Trends
- Market Contraction & Structural Change: Global wine consumption has dropped to 1960s levels, with significant vineyard removals in France (14% in some regions) and California (37,000 acres removed in 2024).
- English & Welsh Wine Growth: The sector is experiencing a “golden age,” with over 1,000 vineyards, 15–16 million bottles estimated for 2025 production, and exports up 35%
- Italian Quality Focus: Despite a 2.1% decline in overall bottling, Italian quality wine (DOCG/DOC) held firm, with a 1% increase in bottled volume, indicating a shift toward premium.
- With Tesco offering an ongoing 25% discount if you buy six bottles or more and supermarkets offering Valentine’s meal packages for two, from £12 to £25 it’s hard to see the UK On trade having a more comfortable existence.
- The 2025 Chilean harvest: The 2025 Chilean vintage is defined by exceptional quality and a “tale of contrasts,” marked by a rainfall-rich winter followed by a hot summer that led to significantly lower yields—estimated at 15% to 25% below average nationally. Central Zone (Cachapoal & Maule): Yields here were hit hardest by summer heatwaves, with some Sauvignon Blanc production dropping by 20% to 40%. However, the remaining fruit shows high concentration and deep colour.
- Style: Look for white wines with vibrant acidity and reds particularly Carmenère and Cabernet Sauvignon with “remarkable depth of colour” and refined tannins. We can offer both these styles form the Aromo Winery.