We started the story on Conca de Barberà in Catalonia, the historic Catalan wine region with its peculiar geography—a basin shielded by mountains, in the
During my visit to Conca de Barberà in Spanish Catalonia in April this year, I met some very enthusiastic and ambitious wine producers. They all
Ardagh Glass Packaging-Europe (AGP-Europe) has recently launched a super-light 300-gram lightweight glass bottle. The idea behind this bottle is to combine a stylish design with
Chenin blanc, one of the world’s top white wine varieties, is planted in 29 wine countries, but 98% of the area is in five countries:
In 1955, Systembolaget, the Swedish alcohol monopoly stores, started selling Mateus Rosé. For 70 years, this legendary, unpretentious rosé wine has been on its shelves.
New Zealand’s wine history is short but intense. It was not until the 1980s that it became famous for its sauvignon blanc. Montana (now called
Who would have thought the French drink so much prosecco? Or is the harsh truth that everyone drinks prosecco now? Either way, the Italian fizz
How times have changed. In the past, higher alcohol content was a mark of quality—an indicator of ripe premium grapes. But it is time to
Swedes can now purchase Italian wines from Vino.com, an e-commerce company founded in 2014 by four Italian friends with a shared passion for wine and
In the heart of Languedoc Roussillon, close to Béziers, Domaine la Colombette is mostly composed of new resistant types of grape. This large estate keeps
Etna is the highest active volcano in Europe and is located in an impressive landscape in eastern Sicily. It erupts regularly, often small, and rarely
A grapevine can live for many years. In Barossa Valley, some vines are 250 years old—but that’s extremely rare. (There are several claims around the
“Choosing wine for a barbecue can be a challenge.” That’s what it said in a food magazine I read last week when we were in
— No, it is not difficult to choose a wine for the barbecue! — “Choosing wine for a barbecue can be a challenge.” That’s what
In a recent digital masterclass hosted by Robert Mondavi Winery (*), participants were invited to take a closer look at one of Napa Valley’s most
Moldova, which joined the organization only three years ago, hosted the OIV’s – the International Organisation of Vine and Wine – annual congress this April
In Languedoc, the number of appellations has increased over the years. There were only a few AOC districts before the 1980s. At that time, Languedoc
Wines from the Northern Rhône Valley are almost always produced in small quantities. The appellations here are among the smallest in France. There is no
One way to reduce spraying against fungal diseases in the vineyard is to plant fungal-resistant grape varieties. These grape varieties are so-called interspecific hybrids, i.e.
The 2024 vintage in Bordeaux, presented to buyers and journalists in April, has already garnered significant attention. 2024 was a challenging year, marked by incredible
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