Coldiretti: Italy is Leader Once Again in the U S
Staff Writer - February 2, 2005
 The demand for Italian wine in the United States increased in 2004!
The Italian wine imports to the United States rose by 4.2 percent, overtaking French and Australian competitors, stated Coldiretti, (Italian Farmer Association). Notwithstanding the difficulties created by the unfavorable exchange rate, because of the increased value of the euro against the dollar, the Italian Wine & Food Institute figures for the first 11 months of 2004, made Italy the main wine exporter to the US.
"Different from the past," explains Coldiretti, "there has been Australian competition in the big US market, with its wines growing by 14.2 percent in value and overtaking the French who have suffered a debacle."
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