Italian wine exports experienced a 16% increase in April, contributing to an overall growth of 7% in the first four months, reaching 2.53 billion euros. The 12-month total also saw a slight increase to 7.93 billion euros, despite a setback in March. The rise is attributed to favorable comparisons and the timing of Easter. Sparkling wines outperformed still wines with a 23% and 15% growth respectively. Notably, Russia's market experienced a significant surge, with a 75% monthly increase and a 126% growth over the past four months, returning to a 4% share of the total market.