More Italians are embracing the UK-born “Dry January” phenomenon — a post-holiday commitment to one month of alcohol abstinence — with public figures like actor Luca Argentero declaring their participation and beverage brands adjusting their marketing for the season.
The Italian wine and spirit market has sobered up over the past three years. As reported by Il sole 24 ore, sales of alcohol-free wine, spirits and beer have increased by 14.8% since 2022, while alcohol sales have dipped by 2.7%.