Pour a glass of amber wine into good light and the first thing you notice is that the color is wrong. It should be pale straw, or green-gold, or the buttery yellow of a Chardonnay. Instead it is amber — the color of tea steeped too long, or of honey held up to a window. Take a sip and the second...
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The days are growing warmer, and soon the pleasant summer will arrive – it's time to move to white wines! A perfect pairing for a vacation to the countryside and a lively party before dawn, a romantic dinner or Sunday brunch. White wine has always been linked with elegance and refinement. We...
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What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the word ‘Porto’? A beautiful Portuguese city? If you’re Italian, probably a harbour, or – if you are a wine enthusiast – the first thing you might recall is the iconic Port wine. Check out our new blog post entirely...
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Your guide to 2024 grape harvest experiences For winemakers, the arrival of autumn and the end of long summer days can only mean one thing: it’s time to harvest! Grape harvesting marks the end of one cycle at the winery and the beginning of another. A new vintage means new wines, new aromas,...
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“The amphora allows us to discover the origins of wine, display its native character, and prevent foreign flavor while keeping the purity of the grapes.” Amphora: forward to the past – Why do we still use amphorae? This is the philosophy of modern winemakers who prefer clay vessels. Thousands of...
Read More about "Amphora wines around the world"Pour a glass of amber wine into good light and the first thing you notice is that the color is wrong. It should be pale straw, or green-gold, or the buttery yellow of a Chardonnay. Instead it is amber — the color of tea steeped too long, or of honey held up to a window. Take a sip and the second...
The days are growing warmer, and soon the pleasant summer will arrive – it's time to move to white wines! A perfect pairing for a vacation to the countryside and a lively party before dawn, a romantic dinner or Sunday brunch. White wine has always been linked with elegance and refinement. We...
What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the word ‘Porto’? A beautiful Portuguese city? If you’re Italian, probably a harbour, or – if you are a wine enthusiast – the first thing you might recall is the iconic Port wine. Check out our new blog post entirely...
Your guide to 2024 grape harvest experiences For winemakers, the arrival of autumn and the end of long summer days can only mean one thing: it’s time to harvest! Grape harvesting marks the end of one cycle at the winery and the beginning of another. A new vintage means new wines, new aromas,...
“The amphora allows us to discover the origins of wine, display its native character, and prevent foreign flavor while keeping the purity of the grapes.” Amphora: forward to the past – Why do we still use amphorae? This is the philosophy of modern winemakers who prefer clay vessels. Thousands of...
The popularity of Natural, Organic and Biodynamic wines has been growing in recent years, in part due to the global environmental issues that the world is facing. In the search for something greener and more sustainable, we tend to buy products that have less environmental impact. Therefore,...
Every year, several sporting events are sponsored by beverage companies or important wine companies. This practice might look very modern and used in our modern society, but it’s actually as old as Ancient Greece; as a matter of fact, Krimisa was the official wine of the Olympics and it...
