It was an honour for Nic to be asked to write a column in issue 66 of Foodism magazine. In the piece he addresses the current global wine ‘crisis’ and shares his thoughts on where we go from here. Some excerpts can be read below, or you can read the full piece by following the below link

Nic Rizzi of Modal Wines on the state of the wine world

“The “wine glut” is often discussed in the context of mass-market wines and in terms of economics, but on the ground it’s deeply human. It affects families whose core belief is land stewardship. It affects growers who have invested years into converting their vineyards to organic practices or beyond. When the market slows, it’s not just the big players who feel the pinch, in fact it’s often these careful, farming-led producers who feel it the most."

“Over the past decade there has been huge growth in interest around natural wine. Some of it has been positive, such as the renewed focus on farming. But as the category expanded, the conversation often drifted away from its core principle. Farming became secondary to fashion.”

“Nuvo Nivo also addresses another uncomfortable truth: wines farmed with integrity have become financially out of reach for many people. If we believe that better farming benefits everyone, then access matters. Ethical drinking cannot be reserved for a niche audience. I have personally struggled with this concept from day one and I would never pretend to hold the key. It is still very much a work in progress for us, but Nuvo Nivo is a step in the right direction.”