When people talk about European viticulture, the United Kingdom is certainly not the first country that comes to mind. Yet in recent years the picture has changed remarkably fast. New vineyards keep being planted, investment keeps growing, and areas that would have been considered marginal for grape-growing just a few decades ago are turning into […]
When you think of a Mojito, rum, lime, brown sugar and ice usually come to mind first. Yet there’s one ingredient that, more than any other, gives it that unmistakable aroma: mint. Many people assume that any mint plant will do for a proper Mojito, but that’s not quite true. The traditional Cuban recipe actually […]
In recent years, the term PIWI has appeared more and more frequently in discussions among winegrowers, winemakers and wine enthusiasts. For some, these varieties represent the future of sustainable viticulture; for others, they remain a curiosity destined to stay within a niche market. As often happens, the reality is more complex. PIWI grape varieties are […]