The capital of Vaud ranks fifth in the Smart City Index of the Lausanne Business School IMD, which measures the ability of cities to use technology for the benefit of its citizens.
DIONISIAS WINE FAIR
On Saturday, April 29th, Mendoza had its first fair of wines produced by women. It was called ‘Dionisias Wine Fair’ and it took place in Lamadrid Estate Winery, in Luján de Cuyo. The fair showcased the wines of 25 female wine makers or wineries owned by women. It was the opportunity to taste more than 90 great labels.
Pioneers of sustainability
“Weingut Brüder Dr. Becker, Ludwigshöhe” near Mainz is a pioneer of sustainability, with many decades of commitment to organic viticulture, and a Great Wine Capitals prize winner in this field.
2023 OIV Ampelography course in Chile: Applications are open
For the first time in South America, the new edition of the course will occur from December 4th to 8th after a 33-year gap. During this edition, students will travel to Chile and learn about its wine regions, including Metropolitan, Maule, and Valparaíso.
Tres Sabores Winery: Taste Sustainable Terroir of Napa Valley
Being a regional Winner of the Best of Wine Tourism Award in the Sustainable Wine Tourism Practices category, the Tres Sabores estate on Napa Valley Rutherford Bench is home and the backdrop of every stage of owner and winemaker Julie Johnson’s winemaking process.
Chardonnay – At home in the Adelaide Hills
In May, the Adelaide Hills Wine Region indulges in one of its true passions, Chardonnay. Chardonnay May is part trade, part consumer, and all flavour. Tijana Laganin takes time out to talk about her favourite South Australian grape variety.
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.
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!