Hay una hora específica en octubre cuando el Nebbiolo tiene todo el sentido. Es el amanecer, o justo antes de él. Estás en alguna parte de las colinas de Langhe — Barolo, o Barbaresco, o Roero — y los valles de abajo se han llenado durante la noche con una espesa niebla blanca que llega casi...
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Vierte un vaso de vino ámbar en buena luz y lo primero que notas es que el color está mal. Debería ser un amarillo pálido, o verde-dorado, o el amarillo mantecoso de un Chardonnay. En cambio, es ámbar — el color del té infusionado demasiado tiempo, o de la miel sostenida frente a una ventana....
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Camina por un viñedo regenerativo en octubre y notarás lo que falta antes de que esté presente. No hay suelo naranja desnudo entre las filas. No hay olor a químicos. Casi no hay sonido de maquinaria. Lo que verás en su lugar es una alfombra verde baja de cultivos de cobertura entre las vides,...
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You are standing on a slate slope above a river in August. The vineyard runs almost vertical. The Mosel curves below like a green ribbon. It is 22°C, there is a breeze coming off the water, and someone has poured you a glass of Riesling that is 10.5% alcohol and tastes like citrus zest,...
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El verano es cuando un viaje de vino se convierte en algo más. Los días son más largos. Los almuerzos se extienden hasta las tardes. Las catas que terminarían a las cuatro en octubre se alargan hasta las siete, y para entonces alguien ha sacado aceitunas y pan y el sol aún brilla en la terraza....
Leer más sobre "Bodegas favoritas de los viajeros: 5 bodegas para visitar este verano"Best Wine festivals to attend in Tuscany in 2026 The end of summer marks the beginning of the grape harvest and Wine festivals in Tuscany, one of the most famous and prolific wine regions in Italy. The region’s most beautiful villages hold countless Tuscany wine festivals, dedicated to wine...
Lake Trasimeno, the fourth largest lake in Italy, was already known for its beauty yet in Roman times. Located right in the heart of Umbria, the surrounding of Trasimeno is a real natural paradise, full of history, art, traditions, and of course, great food and wine. The ideal location of...
The Etna Wine Route welcomes visitors to explore the Etna region, bringing them to the ”Volcano” with distinct and striking tastes, aromas and magnificence. The association includes vineyards, farms, living apartments, and restaurants, providing travelers with an unforgettable experience in...
Ready, set… cheers! Wine is the best companion for any dinner or special event, but it’s also perfect to sip on the couch while watching a film. Even better if the film is about wine! After a long discussion among our team members, and several hours spent on Netflix and Amazon Prime, here’s our...
Corvina is a red grape variety which makes medium-light bodied red wine with low tannin content and medium acidity. It is usually characterized by its sour cherry flavor and almond notes. Corvina wines tend to have light red color and light texture. The grape's thick skin is perfect for...
Your Complete Guide to Fortified Wines Before or after a meal, a glass of fortified wine is always a special treat. As there is a great range of fortified wines out there, it is almost certain you will find at least one or a couple of them, absolutely matching your preferences, whether you are...
Penedès Wine Route - Wine Paradise of Catalonia “It does good also to take walks out of doors, that our spirits may be raised and refreshed by the open air and fresh breeze: sometimes we gain strength by driving in a carriage, by travel, by change of air, or by social meals and a more generous...
Verdejo Blanco or simply Verdejo is a traditional Spanish varietal. Its wines have medium acidity with herbal nuances and light hints of black currants and minerals. Verdejo wines are white, aromatic, and very subtle. They are characterised by flavors of lemon, grapefruit and herbs. This grape...
Complete guide to sweet wines When talking about wines, there’s always a little confusion with the use of the words “sweet” and “fruity”. It is common to think that a fruit-forward wine automatically implies that the wine is sweet. Even though most sweet wines present strong aromas of a...
“Champagne has no aim. There is only time when it is necessary to uncork the cork.” Haruki Murakami Sparkling wines have a universal appeal, crafted across diverse corners of the globe. Foremost regions include Champagne in France, home to the world-renowned wine that set the standard for...
Todo lo que necesitas saber sobre los mejores vinos y bodegas griegas Aunque a menudo se pasa por alto como destino vinícola, Grecia cuenta con algunos de los vinos más emocionantes e interesantes de Europa e incluso del mundo. Este hermoso país histórico tiene una increíble variedad de uvas y...
A Guide to Brazilian Wines Every wine connoisseur desires unique experiences. For those hoping to find the labels that will amaze the globe today, Brazilian wines are the greatest bet. Bottles that give the lightness, freshness, and energetic spirit that is distinctive of Brazil, but with quality...
There are wine regions around the world where you can encounter one winery after the other, and if you are as much of a wine lover as us at Winetourism.com, then you don’t want to miss any of these wine domains. The best way to get to as many wineries as possible is to drive along wine routes and...
When it comes to winemaking in Spain, the Rioja Alta is unrivaled. This is the place, where the Spanish wine culture arose, and where the best wines of Spain have been produced since antiquity. The Rioja Alta Wine Route is for individuals who want to experience top Spanish wines, plunge into...
When we think of South African wines, white full-bodied wines appear first in our head. Particularly, we are thinking of Chenin Blanc and all the regions dedicated to its production. Wines of this grape variety have high acidity and medium-light body. Chenin Blanc is one of the most versatile...
Happy International Chardonnay Day! Today, on the 26th of May, the world celebrates International Chardonnay Day. This day, in 2010, California designer and sommelier Rick Bakas created a Twitter poll to celebrate a wine day on the eve of Memorial Day. You probably guessed who won based on the...
There has always been a strong bond between celebrities and wine. It could be because there is no award ceremony in which no champagne or some sort of sparkling wine is served, or could be the fascination of owning expensive bottles, who knows. What we know is that celebrity-run wineries are not...
Albariño (in Spanish) or Alvarinho (in Portuguese) is a white grape variety. Its wines are easy-to-drink and light with a moderate alcohol content. Albariño can be aged in steel tanks to preserve the citrus flavor of the grape. However, the grape also has great aging potential in oak barrels....
The Land of Wine and Surrealism Art Let's start with the fact that the trip to Costa Brava was included in National Geographic's selection of the best trips on the planet in 2012. The Empordà wine route, a treasure of Catalonia, passes through here. The Empordá D. O. Wine Route has been promoted...
As the name suggests, Pinot Blanc, or Pinot Bianco in Italian, is a white grape variety used to produce white wine. This grape is a mutation of Pinot Noir as and they share many characteristics. However, Pinot Blanc contains little to no tannins (it is a white grape after all) and has...
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