Hermitage is a small wine-growing area with a vineyard of less than 140 hectares cultivated on a slope, where the Syrah variety is predominant. Despite its small size, it is a very diverse area.
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Chateauneuf du Pape, one of the best known appellations in the Southern Rhône Valley, has 13 authorised grape varieties planted on very particular soils known as galets. Find out more in the following post.
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Portugal is a small country but with a large number of wine-growing areas on the mainland and its islands. The country has almost 300 varieties of native grapes.
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Classic Rioja vs Modern Rioja: two different ways of understanding wine, two different ways of carrying out the winemaking process, each with its own nuances.
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Behind so many different Spanish wines are equally diverse grape varieties, some of them are more widely known than others, but in this text we hope to interest you with a few curious examples of rare grape varieties you can find in Spain.
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When it comes to adding specialised equipment to your winery, it can be challenging to know which machines you truly require and which ones are just an extra. In this text, you will discover the most essential materials you need to make the wine you are striving for.
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The harvest period is one of the main factors in winemaking, alongside the location and the grape variety. These may change depending on the quality of the wine you are looking to achieve, which is why we want to outline some helpful facts for you in this article.
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Spanish people take great pride in their wine: every autumn,across the Iberian Peninsula there are wine festivals that celebrate the harvest and production of local wine. A great opportunity to learn about Spanish culture and try some wine while you are at it.
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