Sweden is emerging as an unexpected cool-climate wine country, with around 50 commercial vineyards and southern Sweden, particularly Skåne, at the heart of the developing industry. Solaris leads the way, alongside PIWI varieties such as Souvignier Gris, Muscaris, Donauriesling and Cabernet Cortis, while Rondo, Pinot Nova and Regent are among the red grapes being explored.
Vitematta in Casal di Principe is preserving extraordinary Asprinio d’Aversa vines, some over 200 years old and reaching 15 metres high, trained on poplar trees in the ancient Alberata Aversana tradition. The vineyards stand on land confiscated from organised crime and transformed into productive agriculture, employment and opportunities for the local community. The story brings
Carla Benini, owner of Sassotondo in Pitigliano, has been appointed to the Italian Academy of Vine and Wine in recognition of her contribution to sustainable viticulture, research and the preservation of rare grape varieties, including Nocchianello Nero.
From Byzantine basilicas and Ottoman palaces to hidden wine bars and ancient vineyards, Istanbul is a city shaped by centuries of cultural exchange. One of the world’s great crossroads, Michèle Shah explores its layered history through food, architecture and wine
Today, Malbec and Zinfandel are among the oldest and most culturally embedded wines of Argentina and California, even though they originated in distant lands, writes Michèle Shah.
OVC conference report on the strategic role of old vines for climate resilience and the economic sustainability of the wine sector.
Michèle Shah explores how medicine and science drive the preservation of Argentina’s high-altitude historic vineyards at Catena Zapata
The island of Cyprus is undergoing a wine renaissance, focusing on rediscovering indigenous grapes and ancient vineyards, with Commandaria as its historical emblem.
As reported by Wine Meridian, an event in Pompeii connected archaeology and viticulture, showing how authenticity is the new frontier for the global wine market. The rediscovery of the past is a strategic necessity.
In my latest feature for Sommelier India, I explore how Tuscan wine has evolved over the past 25 years. From the rise of Super Tuscans to a renewed focus on Sangiovese and terroir, the story unfolds through interviews with key figures like Francesco Ricasoli, Francesco Marone Cinzano, and Renzo Cotarella. A journey into identity, innovation,
