The magnificent 10: top Bordeaux winemakers
The ancient world had its seven wonders but the Bordeaux wine region has its magnificent 10: get Vincarta's list of the top Bordeaux winemakers.
Category: Wine regions
Romanian wine: 10 essential facts for wine lovers
When it comes to Romanian wine, Jancis Robinson calls Romania ‘the land of hope‘. Learn more about Romanian wine and it's growing reputation for quality.
10 essential facts about Valpolicella
Hands up who’s heard of Valpolicella? If you’re a wine buff, you might already know a thing or two about the Italian wine-making region. If not, sit back and let us take you on a guided tour. While Tuscany and Piedmont grab the headlines, Valpolicella is a hidden gem just East of Lake Garda, Verona. […]
World’s weirdest wineries: Nine vineyards in impossible places
When you think of vineyards, where does your mind naturally wander? Piedmont and Burgundy are two obvious candidates or perhaps the Napa Valley. But what about Finland or floating vineyards in Thailand?
Cascina Fontana – traditional Barolo producer
After visiting Manuel Marinacci, we reached the final stop in our day of Barolo wineries with David Berry Green. The trip ended on a high note with a visit to Cascina Fontana, to meet Mario Fontana, a traditional Barolo producer.
Manuel Marinacci: making wine the traditional way in Barbaresco
We visit Manuel Marinacci, a winemaker in Barbaresco, Piedmont and taste a flight of his wonderful Barbarescos.
Cornarea: exploring Piedmont’s less well-known wines
Wine buffs know Piedmont for its luscious reds, especially Barolo, but that's not the whole story. We visited Cornarea in May 2016 with David Berry Green to find out more.
Piedmont and Barolo: Italy’s majestic wine country
Piedmont (Piemonte in Italian) is home to Barolo, Barbera, truffles, Nutella and some of the most beautiful scenery we have ever seen. What more could a wine lover want?
Wine of the week: Chateau Brane-Cantenac 2001
Chateau Brane-Cantenac 2001 is our wine of the week and, in fact, our wine of the Christmas holiday. A classic Bordeaux from a famous producer.
Novaia: what do pigeons and wine have in common?
We visit Novaia, an organic vineyard dating back to the 14th century where an old pigeon loft sites side by side with a modern winery.