As exciting as it’s rare: The 2019 edition of the Rioja TOP 100 presents Spain’s star appellation in all its creative power and shows just how diverse and dynamic the wine scene on the Ebro is.
Sooner or later, every serious wine connoisseur wonders what it would be like to make their own wine. At Quinta dos Vales in the Portuguese Algarve, this thought led to an interesting proposition. The concept involved living close to the vines and making wine with professional help. Rolf Klein reports.
Delicato Family Wines has been taking care of vineyards since the era of Prohibition. Their care for their vineyards has helped make them one of the top wine companies in the US today.
Last year Rioja announced a new regulatory framework that allows further specific terroir descriptions on wine labels. This new opportunity will bring forth a wealth of new wines.
When Christian Wylie accepted the role of managing director of Bodega Garzon he knew he was becoming part of something special. “The scale and the vision behind this project are, as far as I know, second to none,” he says.
Spain’s most renowned wine designation of origin displays vitality – not only thanks to new laws but also to the broad range of styles it has to offer. We have put more than 350 wines to the test.
Do you dream of one day becoming a winegrower? Without buying a winery or doing a three year wine degree? There is a way to do it. Rolf Klein reveals all.
One corner of Piedmont has everything – fashion, culture, sport and renowned foods. Most of all it’s the land of Gavi DOCG, home of one of Italy’s most treasured white wines.
Tradition demands the participation of individuals who are dedicated to preserving it. For the Trentino winegrowers’ cooperative Mezzacorona, this involves safeguarding the indigenous grape varieties Teroldego and Marzemino, showcasing their qualities both as monovarietal wines and in blends.
