Supporting Small Independent Wineries In today’s world, small independent wineries are facing an unprecedented challenge. The global wine market is seeing a significant decline in sales and consumption, driven by a range of factors, from changing consumer habits to economic slowdowns and even climate-related issues. For small winemakers, the impact is devastating. Unlike large industrial vineyards, which can overproduce and then cut prices to compete, small, independent wineries do not have the same flexibility. The result? Many of these family-owned vineyards are struggling to survive, and if we do not act to support them, we risk losing a valuable part of our cultural heritage, along with sustainable and environmentally