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Did you know that 18th August is International Pinot Noir Day? Let’s celebrate by discovering more about the history and origin of Burgundy’s quintessential grape variety, this unique grape’s characteristics, tasting notes and some mouthwatering food pairing suggestions. The History and Origin of Pinot Noir The variety has its origin in Burgundy, around the year 100 AD. The first documented mention of the grape, in the same territory, dates back…

The star of the Argentinian wine industry, Malbec is appreciated around the world for its bold and intense flavours. Full-bodied, juicy, easy to drink and great value, you’d be hard-pressed to find someone who didn’t like it. But how much do we actually know about this humble grape? To celebrate annual World Malbec Day on April 17th, let’s explore 5 things you didn’t know about this popular varietal, including its…

The Amarone della Valpolicella is a very particular wine. The producers elaborate the wine from partially sundried grapes. This production method is similar to the one used for the Pedro Ximénez variety to obtain the sweet wine of the same name. They produce most wines made from dried grapes the same way. But the Amarone differs in more than one way. Firstly, winemakers use local red grape varieties instead of…

We’ve come to the end of our #StayatHome series, whose goal was to give you ideas for parties and family events to organize during the Coronavirus quarantine. Today we give you another idea. We are all passionate about wine here: we like to discover its aromas, flavors, nuances and secrets. So, what do you think about organizing a wine tasting by videoconference? Below, you will find some of our suggestions…

Being quarantined because of Coronavirus does not mean giving up social events, even if they must necessarily occur by video call! And is there anything more social than having lunch or dinner with friends and family? That’s why we have prepared a short guide of great wines for your online dates, both for these weeks at home and for the future, when we can reunite again with our loved ones.…

It’s three weeks until Christmas, just in case you haven’t noticed. All the lights on the streets, Christmas markets, the smell of mulled wine mixed with wet asphalt, that’s the holly jolly season in the city. But there’s one thing that really matters, and that’s wine. The right wine for your personal Christmas feast makes the difference. And it doesn’t even have to be just for one day, Christmas is a…

You shouldn’t miss these food and wine museums if you are going travelling or are planning an exciting wine route. Take note and write them down on your bucket list. And remember to enjoy the wine! Vivanco Museum of Wine Culture, Spain One of the most interesting and oldest wine museums in the world is the Vivanco Museum of Wine Culture in Spain. The museum is catalogued as the best…

We have already stated several times what the benefits of red wine are. In addition to containing polyphenols from the grape, which are antioxidants, being good for memory and offering us doses of well-being, now it is also an ally against prostate cancer. This is confirmed by a study in which urologists have shown that red wine can reduce the risk of prostate cancer. However, white wine can increase the risk…

Every so often new studies documenting the health benefits from drinking wine are published, and almost just as often other studies showing links between diseases and frequent wine consumption appear. Some of the benefits of enjoying a daily glass of wine include the reduction of cholesterol, stress and diabetes; on the other hand, you also risk the possibility of developing cancer and liver problems. With all this conflicting information it…