Juan Luis Vanrell tells us in this post what it was like to meet Pierre Overnoy in person and, moreover, to spend a day with him in Pupillin, his village.
Read moreA lost war
Wine or beer? Spain is the country with the largest surface area of vineyards in the world; however, beer leads in the consumption of alcoholic beverages.
Read moreWine according to Sabino Blanco
The wink to the world of wine in the novel: Valencia and the testament of Violeta García. A reflection by the secondary character, Sabino Blanco, with which the author of this blog, Juan Luis Vanrell, is in complete agreement.
Read moreWine and the different terms for wine
The term ‘caldo’ in reference to wine has recently been eliminated from the RAE. Wine has nothing to do with broth, although it seems that the term has its historical origin.
Read moreSignature wine
How many times have we heard the famous words “signature wine”? Too many… Although, honestly, I have never been very clear about the meaning of such a phrase. Click on the post to find out more.
Read moreBobal: Mediterranean DNA
Bobal is the perfect representation of the Mediterranean essence, with over 30,000 hectares planted in the Valencian Community.
Read moreMy wines from 2022
Juan Luis Vanrell makes a selection of twelve special wines that have marked this 2022. Find out which ones they are and if you share any of them.
Read moreBooks and cinema
Juan Luis Vanrell presents a selection of interesting books and film references on the wine scene, perfect for any wine lover.
Read moreTerroir, clones and producers
What is more important when it comes to making a wine from the same vineyard, its terroir, the varietal clone or the producer? Read the following article to find out the answer.
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