Stars wine 2

The stars of wine: Part 2

Distributors and sommeliers play an essential role in promoting wine. From leading names such as Vila Viniteca, Lavinia, and Bodeboca to more specialized projects such as Á la volé and Minimal Wines, each one contributes to bringing great labels to consumers. At the same time, internationally renowned sommeliers such as Gerard Basset and leading names in Spain such as José Antonio Navarrete, Pitu Roca, and David Rabasa take the wine experience to a higher level.

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Stars wine 1

The stars of wine: Part 1

The world of wine also has its stars: legendary wineries, cult winemakers, and names that have made history. In this first part, we review the three great international legends—Romanée-Conti, Petrus, and Château D’Yquem—and the Spanish leaders headed by Vega Sicilia and Álvaro Palacios, without forgetting figures such as Pierre Overnoy, Nicolas Joly, and Jacques Selosse, true icons of world oenology.

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Interesting phrases about wine

Wine has inspired great figures throughout history, from Salvador Dalí to Lily Bollinger, Louis Pasteur, and Federico García Lorca. In this post, we bring together some of the most brilliant quotes that capture the essence of wine with humor, emotion, and wisdom. A tribute to those who know that a glass of good wine is much more than just a drink.

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The wine circles

Wine unites, excites and generates bonds that go beyond the glass. This article reflects on the different profiles of wine lovers, from those who only know Rioja and Ribera to those who seek in each sip a connection with the land and history. Beyond fashions or labels, there is a world of wine to be discovered, and this text is an invitation to explore it with an open mind and a willing heart.

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taste of wine

The senses of wine: the flavor

Flavor is the last phase of the sensory analysis of wine. Beyond the aromas, five fundamental flavors unfold in the mouth: the sweetness from the residual sugar, the salty taste typical of Atlantic wines, the acidity that gives freshness, the bitterness of the tannins and the umami, with its spicy and mineral nuances. Each brings character and depth to the wine.

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