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Žilavka: treasure from Herzegovina
Photo: vineyards near Trebinje.Who crosses the high mountain range of Dalmatia, enters almost directly in another world: Herzegovina, one of Europe´s most beautiful regions because of its wonderful countryside and nature. Suddenly there is no stress of overtourism, no aggressive billboards, no B&Bs shouting at you at every corner: this is a relaxed country with […]
MARE E VITOVSKA IN MORJE
Wine brings people together and few products are so suited for creating parties and events as wine. But no wine event can match this wonderful event ´Mare e Vitovska/Vitovska in Morje´ near Trieste. It takes place every year in June and is one of the most magical and picturesque wine events in a unique setting. […]
IRPINIA, STRONG AND UNIQUE
Photo: Monte Tuoro, the most central mountain in Irpinia, situated between Avellino and Taurasi Irpinia is one of the most remarkable and particular wine regions of Italy. It has to be considered among Europe´s most prominent wine regions, together with Langhe, Cote d´Or, Pauillac, and others. The wines of Irpinia possess a special character, fine […]
IL MERCATO DEL VINO HA DIMENTICATO IL CONCETTO DI TEMPO
Qual è il momento giusto per aprire una bottiglia di vino? Questo è un discorso complesso e troppi vini vengono bevuti troppo giovani, soprattutto bianchi. Questo è un grosso problema, soprattutto perché significa che molti vini vengono consumati esattamente nel periodo in cui il vino è ancora in fase di sviluppo in bottiglia e non […]Coronica Gran Teran
Photo: Moreno Coronica in his vineyards Istria is that wonderful peninsula in the shape of a grape bunch south of Trieste. During Yugoslavia it was a touristic hotspot, but the cooperative system did not allow attention to quality – it was mass production. Today, Istria has developed into one of Europe’s most interesting wine regions. […]The wine market has forgotten the concept of time
When is the right moment to open a bottle of wine? This is a complex discussion and too many wines are drunk too young, especially whites. This is a big problem, especially because it means that many wines are consumed exactly in the period when the wine is still developing in the bottle and did […]
Sulcis Iglesiente: interesting discoveries
The region Sulcis-Iglesiente (in Sardinian:(Meurreddìa-Igresiènti) in Southwest Sardinia offers wonderful landscapes, modern and ancient architecture, unique vineyards and a beautiful coast. On the search for interesting wines I arrived in the area of the town Iglesias where sommelier Simone Franceschi introduced me to the area. He told me about the importance of the mining history […]
North Adriatic: One terroir, three countries
Why does this book cover wine regions in three countries? The answer: because the real, physical wine region is situated in these 3 countries and these territories share the same terroir, the same history, the same viticultural traditions, culture, and ...
My New Book Almost Published!
The book offers an introduction to the regions of Friuli Venezia Giulia – West Slovenia – Istria – Kvarner. Are you interested in a copy?
Blends: An Answer to Over-alcoholic Wines
This wine, Goriška Brda belo 2015, is a blend of 50% Sauvignonasse, 30% Rebula, 15% Pinot Blanc and 5% Pinot Gris.