Swartland is a wine region of the Republic of South Africa, located about 50 km north of Cape Town. This territory involves the cities of Piketberg, in the north, Malmesbury in the south, Darling in the west, Riebeek West and Riebeek Kasteel in the east, with Moorreesburg in the middle. The name Swartland was assigned […]
Cabernet Sauvignon: Origins Cabernet Sauvignon is the most cultivated red grape variety in the world. There are two varieties of Cabernet grape: Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, both derived from Vitis Caburnica. This grapevine arrived in Italy from Greece, already in Ancient Roman times, as reported by the roman author Pliny the Elder, in his […]
The Chocolate Block of Boekenhoutskloof Winery, a wine to rule them all … the most succulent recipes, of course, the ones you would see the protagonist of a sumptuous royal banquet. Thanks to an intense charm that adds soft fruity sensations to intriguing spicy and toasted notes that, lo and behold, are reminiscent of chocolate. […]
All wines are born with their own style: so here is a complete Guide to know them all. By Wine style we mean the set of features that determines the wine’s structure and organoleptic profile, such as the grapes, the place of origin, the fermentation and aging methods and, of course, the colour, aromas and […]
Pinot Noir Grape Origins Pinot Noir, also called Blauburgunder in German-speaking countries, is a red grape variety, considered to be of French origin. In fact, it was introduced in the Burgundy region of France, during the conquests of Julius Caesar. It was precisely due to the presence of the Romans that the Aedui tribes began […]
Make yourself comfortable, you are about to savor an excellent Pinot Noir Reserve: the special one made by Villa Maria Winery and awarded 91 points by James Suckling. Just uncorking it, this nectar creates a magical, elegant, relaxing atmosphere. The perfect setting for special moments and pleasant evenings. All this with a glass of Villa […]
Jackson Estate is a 30-year-old winery in New Zealand Marlborough region. However, the Jackson family’s adventure began long ago, with pioneer Adam Jackson buying his first land on what was later called Jackson Road – the very heart of Marlborough territory. From then on, the beating soul of the Jackson family has been the agricultural […]
Sauvignon Blanc Stich is a white wine that surprises and makes you fall in love. When you ask someone what it is like, the answer is not simply “it’s good”, but rather: “I’ll definitely buy it again”. It has charm and it has a juicy story to tell. Stich was born in one of the […]
The beginnings Villa Maria is a New Zealand Wine Estate with over 60 years of experience, in different territories of the nation. It all began with the enterprising Sir George Fistonich who, in 1961, at the young age of 21, inherited from his father 5 acres of land, in Mangere, near Auckland. There, he planted […]
Origins Sauvignon is a white grape variety, most likely native to the French region of Bordeaux. Its name derives from the French term “sauvage”, indicating a connection with the wild Vitis Labrusca. Sauvignon Blanc is considered an aromatic grape variety. The strength of its aromas is due to the synthesis of pyrazines and methoxypyrazines, aromatic […]
