When it comes to the world of viticulture and winemaking, the quest for innovation and sustainability is unceasing. In recent years, a remarkable group of grape varieties has been making waves in the industry, drawing attention for their unique characteristics and environmental benefits. These varieties, known as Piwi grapes, are becoming increasingly popular among growers and wine enthusiasts alike. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the fascinating realm of Piwi grape varieties, exploring what makes them special and why they’re gaining traction.
In a world where fizzy drinks and sugary sodas dominate the beverage scene, a peculiar elixir has quietly gained a cult following: Kombucha. This effervescent and tangy drink, with its origins shrouded in mystery, has captivated the taste buds and piqued the curiosity of health-conscious individuals and flavor adventurers alike. Learn everything about kombucha now!
If you’re into wine (as we are), you sure have met Mr. wine-sediment in your glass or bottle! This phenomenon is common, especially in older bottles or high acidity wines, but do not be alarmed! Wine sediment is nothing to worry about, it’s something to learn about! In our ultimate wine sediment guide we’ll try to answer all your questions and problems regarding this topic. What is wine sediment? How does it form? Is it safe to consume and many, many more! Find out now!
Now that we gathered around our cheese shrine, lets take out the Pecorino! Pecorino is a really old (traditional) cheese which originated in Italy (somewhere around Lazio). It’s as old as the Romans, and as you know, we need to always “do as the Romans do”, and believe us, they ate their Pecorino!
Hello, my little oranges! If you’re a wine geek (as we are) you probably somehow stumbled upon a few bottles of orange wine and now you ask yourself “how the heck is orange wine made”? Well, find out now in our quick orange winemaking guide!
Today it’s time for our ultimate, quick and easy sake guide! What is sake really? If you ever wondered what the heck is in those little sake glasses, and why is everything so cute around sake? Well, now you’ll find out!
The ultimate guide to “noble rot”! What is “noble rot” really? Find out everything you need to know!
Hello my noble wine geeks, today we are talking about little things, hidden things, weird things, and it’s not your first door neighbor! You sure knew we are talking about noble rot (yea, sure)! What is noble rot and how does it affect wine, is it harmful, is it good, bad or ugly (yeehaw), and…
You sure have seen a Beaujolais or two (who counts, eh?), so you know what red “young” wine is, but did you know that there is also plenty of young white wine? Learn everything about it in our ultimate young wine guide! What is young wine? New to the story? Hold your glasses my friends …