In the large French wine region, which is somewhat vaguely called the Southwest (Sud-Ouest), a multitude of small wine appellations are included. Some fabulous wines
In wine production, adapting to local conditions is paramount. Many wine producers adhere to the principle of never leaving the land bare, advocating minimal ploughing,
White asparagus is a seasonal delicacy that is difficult to resist. French asparagus comes mainly from Provence, Les Landes, Languedoc, and the Loire. It is
In 2023, world wine production decreased by 10% due to droughts, heat waves, fires, early frosts, and rains, which led to floods and diseases according
In the middle of March, warm temperatures hit France, meaning the growing season started early in the vineyards. In some places, the budding began as
We have tasted wines from the northern part of the southern Rhône, namely from the excellent producer Clos Bellane in Côtes du Rhône Villages Valréas.
Describing wine is, at the same time, very personal and very scientific. What you perceive when you sniff or taste a wine depends on your
Le Marche on the Italian Adriatic coast does not have Ponte Vecchio, the Verona Arena or the Forum. But it does have spectacular Italian landscapes,
During one afternoon in July 2021, 132 people died from a downpour from hell that hit Ahr. In a few hours, the water rose to
Barone Pizzini was the first winery in Franciacorta to become organic. Today, it is one of the leading producers in this small district of Lombardy,
The alcohol content in wine has been controversial for some time. We often hear people complain that the alcohol is too high and that it
— High alcohol content? Don’t blame (just) climate change — The alcohol content in wine has been controversial for some time. We often hear people
Earlier this year, Stockholm was visited by Antoine Veiry, stepson of the wine legend Alain Brumont, and now winemaker at Brumont’s estate. Alain Brumont is
The effervescent world of Cava produces 250 million bottles each year from 38,000 hectares of vineyards, not unlike Champagne, which makes around 300 million bottles
The screw cap (“screw cork” or “screw top”) is a success story. All wine countries use it for some of their wines and it largely
Today’s wine industry in Europe often feels opposed by politicians, temperance movements and environmental activists. According to a new report by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), it can
Blue Nun is a German bestseller and legend (perhaps not for the best reasons), a riesling sold in a blue bottle with low alcohol content
Lightweight bottles are starting to appear even among prestige wines. This is good. Consumers will realise that it is not just cheap wines that come
A new study by INRAE, a French research institute, in collaboration with the universities of Bordeaux and Québec, shows the tolerance of different grapes to
The Southern Hemisphere is in full swing with the 2024 harvest—or they have already finished. We visited South Africa in mid-February, and some producers had
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