The wines of Verona: an itinerary for passionate wine tourists
Rioja’s Iconic Art of Blending
Nowadays the conversation in Rioja is all about terroir and specificity, with a focus on the vineyard, which almost always means a single varietal. The Rioja blend however, has a long history and certainly deserves to be called iconic.
CHEERS TO THE MALBEC WORLD DAY!!!
April 17th is the Malbec World Day, a great excuse to celebrate and make a toast to Argentine Malbec. Cheers!
Napa Valley – the home of Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley is one of the most renowned wine regions in the world, known for producing exceptional quality wines from a variety of grape varietals. Among the many grape varieties grown in Napa Valley, there are several that are considered flagship grapes due to their popularity and significance in the history of the region.
Vineyard Richness of the Casablanca Valley
The Casablanca Valley has more than 5,000 hectares planted with vineyards. The most emblematic white grapevines are Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay, along with Pinot Noir and Syrah, which have received the widest recognition among red varieties.
Vinho Verde is unique in the world, and there is one for every moment!
The Vinho Verde region is diverse and versatile in wine styles and profiles, known for producing not only light and fresh wines, but also complex, structured and mineral wines. It is exclusively produced in northwestern Portugal.
Smart cities – on the way to the future
More and more cities are taking on the challenge to become a “smart city” – learn about what Mainz is doing here.
The wine stars of Rheinhessen
Geographical conditions and personal preferences make certain grape varieties the stars of their region. Here are the wine stars of Rheinhessen!
Visit the Casablanca Museum
The Casablanca Museum, the Best Of Wine Tourism Award Winner in the Art & Culture category, was established by Municipal Decree on November 10, 1992, as a result of the need to create a space where the community’s heritage and cultural aspects can be appreciated in the same way they are valued in the community. This idea became a reality in 1994 when, by chance, a major archaeological find was discovered on Playa Grande de Quintay.
Wine Tourism Conference 2023
The South African Wine Tourism conference is now in its seventh year and has become a must-attend event for the tourism industry in South Africa and internationally.
Bordeaux Flagship grape varieties
You can find a ‘Bordeaux blend’ all over the world, where ever wine makers harvest Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and perhaps Petit Verdot and Malbec. Blending is the Bordeaux signature, there are single varietal wines here, but they are the exception. Bordeaux blends its whites too, mainly Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon with a touch of Muscadelle.
Cinema among the Vineyards in Mendoza
Vino el Cine is organized every year by Megacine Audiovisuales in Mendoza. It consists of outdoor cinema sessions in wineries. The participants enjoy a good movie while toasting with great wines and savoring some tasty bites.