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Scandinavian wines come to Piedmont

Italian wines are since long loved by Scandinavians. But on Monday the 27th of May the roles were changed when

Champagne J. Lassalle: Special champagnes from a pioneering grower run by three generations women | Britt on Forbes

Club Trésor du Champagne is an association of independent growers in Champagne that has gained a reputation for high quality

Sybille Kuntz – a traditionalist open to new trends

When the cork screw slowly works its way down, you probably have quite a good idea of what is in

Languedoc in great need of irrigation

The department of Hérault accounts for a large part of Languedoc’s wine production. A wine production that may be in

Has organic lost momentum? What counts now is sustainable? | New Brief out, #189 | The Wine Newsletter

Has organic lost momentum? What counts now is sustainable? The trend towards organic wine has lost momentum. More and more

BKWine Brief nr 189, May 2019

Has organic lost momentum? What counts now is sustainable? The trend towards organic wine has lost momentum. More and more

Bellavista, an exciting bubble wine from the Italian quality region of Franciacorta

Each wine region has its own character. The same thing goes for sparkling wines. Franciacorta is considered by many to

Ruffino invests in the environment, launches an organic range of wines

In recent years, Ruffino has invested heavily in extensive environmental work that includes both the production process and new organically

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Scandinavian wines come to Piedmont

By Sara Nässén on June 19, 2019 in Tastings

Italian wines are since long loved by Scandinavians. But on Monday the 27th of May the roles were changed when Scandinavian wines were presented in Piedmont during a seminar held for the Master in Wine students at UNISG in Pollenzo. The presentation gave an overview of the long and sometimes complicated history of alcohol in […]

Champagne J. Lassalle: Special champagnes from a pioneering grower run by three generations women | Britt on Forbes

By Britt Karlsson on June 18, 2019 in Wine Producer Profiles

Club Trésor du Champagne is an association of independent growers in Champagne that has gained a reputation for high quality champagne. The Special Club champagnes, made by each member at vintage years and bottled in a specific bottle, are now very sought after by champagne lovers all over the world. If you are curious about […]

Sybille Kuntz – a traditionalist open to new trends

By Sven-Olof Johansson on June 17, 2019 in Wine Producer Profiles

When the cork screw slowly works its way down, you probably have quite a good idea of what is in the bottle. Probably one of your favourite wines from a trusted producer, or at times, a recommendation from a wine friend. But how often do you totally leave your comfort zone? Sybille and her husband, […]

Languedoc in great need of irrigation

By Britt Karlsson on June 4, 2019 in News

The department of Hérault accounts for a large part of Languedoc’s wine production. A wine production that may be in danger if they do not increase the irrigation area, they worry. At present, almost 35,000 hectares of the vineyards here are irrigated (of a total of just over 90,000 hectares). A project is now underway […]

Bellavista, an exciting bubble wine from the Italian quality region of Franciacorta

By Tomas Eriksson on May 28, 2019 in Wine Producer Profiles

Each wine region has its own character. The same thing goes for sparkling wines. Franciacorta is considered by many to be one of the best bubbly wines from Italy. The grape composition in Franciacorta means that it is often compared to champagne, not seldom to Franciacorta’s advantage. One of the many exciting producers there is […]

Ruffino invests in the environment, launches an organic range of wines

By Ola Öhlund on May 27, 2019 in Wine Producer Profiles

In recent years, Ruffino has invested heavily in extensive environmental work that includes both the production process and new organically grown vineyards. As part of this, they are now launching a number of organically certified wines. Ruffino Prosecco Treviso and Ruffino Pinot Grigio delle Venezie are currently available on the Swedish market. In mid-June, Ruffino […]

Barrels in the cellar in Medoc, Bordeaux

2018 in Bordeaux: a challenging year that turned out very good in the end

By Britt Karlsson on May 27, 2019 in News

The first week in April, the primeur tastings take place in Bordeaux. This means that buyers, importers, wine merchants and journalists come to Bordeaux to taste the latest vintage. We also had the opportunity to try some 2018 when we visited Bordeaux on one of our wine tours recently. Everyone agrees: it is a brilliant […]

A stainless steel tank with organic wine

Bottling time for 2018, a fantastic vintage in Champagne

By Britt Karlsson on May 26, 2019 in News

Many wine producers in France are happy with the vintage 2018, a record harvest, not least in Champagne, where many now have started the bottling. Jean-Baptiste Geoffroy at Champagne Geoffroy in Aÿ says that it is a fantastic year, both in volume and quality. Sébastien Mouzon at Champagne Mouzon Leroux in Verzy is also very […]

Yes please, more white wines in the Rhone Valley

By Britt Karlsson on May 23, 2019 in News

The demand for white wines is increasing. Not least in the Rhone Valley, a region most known for its red wine. But it is a region that also produces magnificent whites with grapes like roussanne, marsanne, viognier, clairette, bourboulenc and grenache blanc. Today, about 80% of the production is red and only 6% is white. […]

Rui Falcao, co-founder of Must, Fermenting Ideas

Inspiration for your wine business at Must, Fermenting Ideas | Per on Forbes

By Per Karlsson on May 22, 2019 in More

People go to conferences for two main reasons. To get inspiration or learn things about their business. And to meet other people in the same business, to network. But there are not many such events in the wine business. But since a few years there is “Must, Fermenting Ideas”. It is a three-day conference filled […]

Sauvignon Blanc wines change with the terroir | Britt on Forbes

By Britt Karlsson on May 21, 2019 in Wine Producer Profiles

Some grapes are easier to recognize than others. Sauvignon Blanc is easy but not the easiest. That distinction goes to Muscat and Gewürztraminer. But still, in a blind tasting you have a fair chance of identifying the Sauvignon Blanc. However, Sauvignon Blanc, like most other grapes, is influenced by their environment, be it the soil, […]

Montepulciano village and landscape in Tuscany

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2015 and 2016, a selection of the best wines

By Åsa Johansson on May 20, 2019 in Wine Regions

Every year in the spring, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano presents its latest vintages at the “anteprima”. This year they presented the 2016 and the riservas of 2015, the latter with some extra ageing. Vino Nobile, as it is sometimes called for simplicity’s sake, is one of the legendary wine regions in Tuscany and one of […]

Grapes in a vineyard in Veneto ready for harvest

Resistant grape varieties spark debate

By Britt Karlsson on May 19, 2019 in News

The vine is in many ways a robust plant that can withstand difficult conditions and drought. But it has weaknesses. One is that it is prone to fungal diseases. No vineyard can survive without spraying. Have you heard the opposite? Don’t believe those who tell you that some wine is made without the use of […]

Can a tarpaulin over the vines protect against frost?

By Britt Karlsson on May 18, 2019 in News

The spring frost has struck again in several places in France. Warm spring weather led to an early budding but then the weather changed again, as it usually does. In the Loire Valley, they are now experimenting with a new way of protecting their vines from spring frost, which can potentially cause major damage. The […]

How best to irrigate a vineyard

By Britt Karlsson on May 13, 2019 in News

If drought is a recurring feature of the weather, then the wine growers become experts in handling it. This is the case, for example, in South Africa. Here they have learned how to optimize irrigation so that the vines get exactly what they need and not one drop more. Heinrich Schloms is a soil scientist […]

International Sauvignon Blanc Day On May 3

By Britt Karlsson on May 3, 2019 in News

Many grapes have their own specific day. So, we were not surprised when we heard that this is also the case with Sauvignon Blanc. The International Sauvignon Blanc Day takes place on the first Friday of May, which this year is May 3. Celebrations starts in New Zealand, of course, and then continues in London, […]

Primitivo (zinfandel) grape skins after pressing

Seghesio, from Italy to California with a focus on Zinfandel

By Tobias Karlsson on April 29, 2019 in Wine Producer Profiles

Seghesio is a wine producer in northern California, in Healdsburg. The vineyard was established in 1895 by Italian immigrants. The first grapes they planted were zinfandel. It is this grape that has become Seghesio’s signature. In the beginning they did not make wine themselves but sold grapes to other winemakers in California. This was changed […]

Bottles in pupitres in the cellars of Champagne Paul Dethune

Delicious growers and small-house champagnes from a specialist importer

By Sven-Olof Johansson on April 28, 2019 in Wine Regions

“The promotional mailing you do not want to miss”, producer visits from Champagne. There are around 3000 small champagne producers, growers and similar, but only about 300 so-called “houses”. The “houses” are the big, well-known brands but it is mainly among the others, the small producers that you today find the most exciting champagnes. BKWine […]

A vine suffering from Phylloxera vastatrix

Phylloxera strikes in Australia

By Britt Karlsson on April 26, 2019 in News

When we talk about countries with non-grafted vines, most people think of Chile, the only country in the world that is completely free from phylloxera, the small wine louse that infects the wine roots and kills the vines. But also in Australia a significant proportion of the vineyards are planted with non-grafted vines. However, the […]

OIV welcomes Pau Roca, the new general director

By Britt Karlsson on April 24, 2019 in News

OIV, the International Organisation of Vine and Wine, welcomed a new director general in January. BKWine was present, as one of two invited media, at his inauguration and we took the chance to say hello to the new general. Pau Roca is Spanish and has been representing Spain at the OIV since 1992. He was, […]

Champagne bottles that are organic, "bio"

New rules for additives in organic wine

By Britt Karlsson on April 18, 2019 in News

New rules came into force for vinification of organic wines on January 1st, 2019. Six new additives are allowed. Autolysate of yeast: Nourishes the yeast during the alcoholic and malolactic fermentation. Inactivated yeast: Nourishes the yeast during alcoholic and malolactic fermentation. Potato protein: Vegetable protein used as a fining agent. Provides a faster and often […]

World wine production reaches record level in 2018, consumption is stable

By Per Karlsson on April 14, 2019 in More

The brand new numbers for 2018 show a positive picture. Wine production reached a record level in 2018 reaching 293 million hectolitres, a good recovery from a catastrophic 2017. The biggest wine producers in the world in 2018 are Italy, France, Spain and the USA. Global vineyard surface remained stable with Spain having the world’s […]

Views over Brunello di Montalcino and vineyards

Brunello di Montalcino 2014, a selection of the best

By Åsa Johansson on April 10, 2019 in Wine Regions

2014 is one of the most difficult vintages in memory in Brunello di Montalcino. It was the year when northern Europe enjoyed sun while the Italian summer was more like in Scotland. Rain, rain and rain. Add cold and ta da: you have the vintage 2014 in a nutshell. We give you here BKWine Magazine’s […]

Good and great from Chablis, from petit to grand cru

By Sven-Olof Johansson on April 9, 2019 in Wine Regions

“No thanks, not Chardonnay, but yes please, a glass of chablis” The wine producers in Chablis love the Swedes and the Swedes love Chablis. So it is. Eight percent of the production in Chablis is gobbled up in a Swedish home, in the sailboat, on the beach or on a picnic. Although the wine producer […]

Martino Manetti and Michele Braganti of Monteraponi and Montevertine

Contrasting vintages, 2017, 2016, 2015, from Monteraponi and Montevertine in Tuscany

By Åsa Johansson on April 8, 2019 in Wine Producer Profiles

Monteraponi and Montevertine celebrates with festive elegance Every year, when the two wine estates Montevertine and Monteraponi in Radda in Chianti present their new vintages, it is a celebration. A Sangiovese celebration. For if there’s something they’re good at, Martino Manetti and Michele Braganti with their other halves Liviana Midollini and Alessandra Deiana, it is […]

Dream Big! Pinot noir from California, selected producers

By Carl-Erik Kanne on April 7, 2019 in Wine Regions

The California Wine Tasting in March 2019 was a big event with no less than 135 wine producers present. The title chosen for the event, Dream Big, promised a lot. One had better set priorities and my priority was to focus on pinot noir from as many interesting producers as possible. Why then pinot noir? […]

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