Although Britain seems to have an enduring love relation with Rioja, as almost half of the Spanish wines imported here come from this region, not everyone knows that Tempranillo is the most important red grape variety responsible for the production of the Rioja wines. The name comes from the word temprano which in...
In the mid 90’s I agreed to do my final dissertation at Turin University on a rare grape variety on the brink of extinction, which a few viticulturists (Walter Massa in particular) were trying to revive: Timorasso With my second-hand Citroen AX, I drove around the hills surrounding Tortona town...
As interest in vegan and vegetarian diets grows, our customers at Vinarius often ask which wines are suitable for these two types of regime. In general, there is a bit of a misconception about vegan wines and how they are produced. Also, it is a very technical subject, which can...
From the Wine Guide of LOVEEAST Magazine issue 43First of all I would like to congratulate Karen for the relaunch of LoveEast. I think it is a pretty, useful and informative magazine. It is also a fruit of a private-enterprise, free and an important publication for all the different communities...
Bottling is a very delicate and important step in the winemaking process and it requires expertise and lots of attention. After the wine has settled and before its final journey to the bottle and through hours of mixing and tasting, winemakers prepare the different blends, while in the cellar bottling preparation...
