Vinitaly has supported wine industry producers since 1967, making an active contribution to the growth of the wine system by creating business opportunities in Italy and around the world, as well as promoting occasions for networking between wine-makers and sector professionals. Vinitaly promotes wine culture 365 days a year through qualified training courses, valorises companies
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Now more than ever, South Australia’s beautiful Adelaide Hills and Kangaroo Island regions need your support. Tour with one of our local guides, meet the wildlife, buy the local produce, spirits and wine and stay a few nights. So much of the Adelaide Hills and Kangaroo Island look exactly as you’d expect, pristine, pure and
A Hierarchical, Five-year Classification The first classification will be featured on the labels of the selected Chateaux for the 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 vintages. The classification also introduces a hierarchical structure with three levels: Cru Bourgeois, Cru Bourgeois Superieur and Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel. The Cru Bourgeois family will now be evaluated every 5
Background: Summer 2019/2020 has seen the most devastating fire season Kangaroo Island has even known. Major fires, sparked by dry lightening strikes, began burning on Kangaroo Island mid-December. On January 3rd storms sparked new bushfires on the western end of the Island, the extreme weather conditions created a firestorm which burnt approx 30% of the
Vinitaly has supported wine industry producers since 1967, making an active contribution to the growth of the wine system by creating business opportunities in Italy and around the world, as well as promoting occasions for networking between wine-makers and sector professionals. Vinitaly promotes wine culture 365 days a year through qualified training courses, valorises companies
Wine tourism events abound in the Rioja region. Every week our cities, towns and individual wineries organize activities for visitors and locals alike. Here are three of the most popular events for you to enjoy. The Haro Train Station Experience (June 20) The opening of the railway line from Tudela to the port of Bilbao
The 300 Bordeaux wine merchants sell 70% of Bordeaux wine, a system of merchants and brokers allows the wines from the region to reach over 160 countries. Much of this wine is sold as ‘Primeur’ or futures, while the wines are still aging in barrels in the chateau cellars. They will not be bottled for at
Essência do Vinho – Porto 20-23 February, Palácio da Bolsa, Porto There will be about 3,000 national and international wines from 400 producers available for open tasting, from 20 to 23 February. The 17th edition of Essência do Vinho is back to the imposing Palácio da Bolsa with masterclasses, wine tastings with commentary, including the
Magical lighting, delicious food and festive atmosphere all over! Whether at the historical Christmas Market of Mainz, several other charming Christmas markets across the region or at Rheinhessen’s Best-Of-Winners – Christmas is in the air. And where else will you find the perfect match of Christmas culinary specialties and mouth-watering (mulled) wine in cosy corners
Verona, UNESCO heritage city and meeting point for culture and traditions, is transformed and dressed in lights, sounds and colors for Christmas. The entrance to the city is illuminated by hundreds of lights, going through all the streets of the historic center till the beautiful Piazza Bra, with the Arena and the impressive Comet Star.
Christmas in Mendoza Christmas comes early in Mendoza, with the main celebration taking place on the night of the 24th. Families gather in the early evening to begin the festivities with a spread of local savoury delicacies or a traditional asado, all of course in the company of a good Malbec, and then welcome in
1 – The not so classic bottle of wine Wine lovers love… Wine. Yes, a bit uninspired. Although Portuguese wines are! Portuguese wines are some of the most inspired and awarded wines in the world. Bold personality wines made using the perfect mix of traditional methods and the best modern science. Portuguese wines are singular
You will receive a warm welcome too; properties aren’t as busy as in the high season leaving more time to spend with visitors. There’s things happening in the cellars such as vats being run off into barrels and in the vines, on a clear day, you may see the beginning of winter pruning with columns
Mendoza chose the best of wine tourism 2020. Governor Alfredo Cornejo and the head of the Tourism Bureau, Gabriela Testa, led the award ceremony of the Best Of Mendoza’s Wine Tourism 2020 contest.Guests, authorities and representatives of different institutions and companies of the wine sector enjoyed the ceremony that recognized the excellence in local wine
Villa Quaranta Tommasi Wine Hotel & Spais a location that combines tradition and modernity: an ancient villa that houses a restaurant that can offer a wine list of over 1300 labels, a hotel, a modern conference center, a centuries-old park for outdoor activities, and a Romanesque church for intimate celebrations. Highly recommended is a visit
Porto has announced its Best of Wine Tourism 2020 winners, last June, during the closing dinner of the interim meeting of the Great Wine Capitals Global Network. The award ceremony took place at Monverde Wine Experience Hotel, in the presence of the representatives of the member cities of this international Network and representatives of various
Château de La Dauphine was crowned International Best Of Wine Tourism 2020, but there was fierce competition for all seven categories. Château De la Dauphine visitors climb into an iconic Citroën 2 CV for the “Heritage Tour” of the estate. Starting in the park of the chateau the guide will give an insight into the history
Villa Quaranta Tommasi Wine Hotel & Spais a location that combines tradition and modernity: an ancient villa that houses a restaurant that can offer a wine list of over 1300 labels, a hotel, a modern conference center, a scenturies-old park for outdoor activities, and a Romanesque church for intimate celebrations. Highly recommended is a visit
7-10 November 2019: Fieracavalli celebrates 121 editions at Veronafiere, confirming its status as the most prestigious event dedicated to the national and European equestrian scene. For over a century, it has been the perfect link between passion for the horse world, sport, business and entertainment. In 2018, the Show attracted 160,000 visitors from 60 countries
Le Marathon des Châteaux du Médoc is known as the world’s longest marathon. The route is the official 42,195 km distance of course, but for some it is a lot longer thanks to the many distractions on the route. Created in 1984, by a group of enthusiastic runners and La Commanderie du Bontemps du Médoc et
Wine, a gift from the gods since the days of old Greece and the drink of choice by the gladiators of imperial Rome, has a connection, sometimes osmotic, with the sports world. Perfect examples of this partnership are the Douro and Vinho Verde regions, leading symbols of portugalidade (Portuguese national identity) of territories as exceptional
A winegrower’s job is old-fashioned? As if! Mainz and Rheinhessen prove the opposite! The region boasts with a lot of talented young winemakers who have decided to dedicate themselves to wine with conviction and passion. A gem of wine It is well known that an apple does not fall far from the tree. Growing up
Come to Bordeaux and meet the young generation of wine makers and vineyard owners who are making changes in Bordeaux and are keen to meet their clients face to face. Originally from Limoges, just north of Bordeaux, Magalie and Thibaut Decoster made the vineyards of Bordeaux their home 15 years ago when they purchased Clos
Text and photos by José Silva She lives in Ovar where she is also a very successful lawyer. She is stubborn, persistent, dedicated to what she does and has an amazing energy, taking everything by storm. But she has another feature so typical of her: she is extremely friendly and polite, always ready to help
Corte Canella is a family winery founded by Adriana and Francesco (2009) with passion and enthusiasm in Illasi, on the Eastern hills of Verona, and this is also the place where their daughters Veronica and Gloria are born, among wines releasing inebriating fragrances and aromas. To be a family company is not always easy! But
A Perfect Match: Prune Armagnac Ice Cream Chefs Clare de Boer and Jess Shadbolt of King restaurant in New York give ice cream an adult twist with Armagnac-soaked prunes and an extra splash for a subtle caramel flavor. Wine Spectator’s Hilary Sims explains why the spice of an aged Armagnac pairs perfectly. Sep 4, 2019