The prestigious Prosecco Superiore DOCG brand is the official sponsor of the reception hosted by the Italian Consulate in Zurich on June 3rd May 26, 2025 — The historic Follador […]
Lumo, the precision irrigation system growers use to irrigate to plan, has just released their new Irrigation Insights Report titled, Closing the Execution Gap: How Block-Level Irrigation Data Drives Profitability. The […]
PHILADELPHIA, PA – May 27th – The Wine School of Philadelphia has named Anna Binkovitz its 2025 Sommelier Student of the Year, spotlighting one of the city’s most compelling new voices in […]
WIA thanks International Viticulture and Enology Society (IVES) for permission to reprint this article. In the past decade, what is now known as “biochar” has been widely endorsed for a variety of […]
“Have you tried this?” is one of the sweetest phrases a bourbon fan can hear for several reasons. First, it means you’re probably hanging out with another person who’s into the category. Also, there’s a pretty good chance that whatever is being poured is an underhyped label that’s flown under your radar. There’s no shame …
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In order for a liquid to qualify as a “spirit” in the U.S., it must contain at least 40 percent ABV, and most brands hit that target proof without going over. Even though spirits tend to come off of their respective stills at a much higher strength, distillers will proof them down to achieve a …
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Vineyards in Côte d’Or, Burgundy. Buying a vineyard in Burgundy’s Côte-d’Or department was never more expensive than in 2024, as wine real estate prices there shrugged off an industry malaise that weighed on property values elsewhere in France. The average cost for a hectare of vines in Côte-d’Or, home to the Côte de Nuits and …
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Let me begin with a quick story about a different winery – the anti-Beaurenard, if you like. I won’t mention its name, but it’s Italian. I drank one of its wines that was so delicious I shared a photo of the bottle with friends in a WhatsApp group. Fresh, structured, with an array of herbs …
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Researchers found that Europe has endured the worst effects of climate change, with higher temperatures and more extreme heat days than other continents. Dr Elizabeth Wolkovich of the University of British Columbia, who led the study, said the data was ‘sobering’. Her team studied the phenology of grape vines, focusing on the timing of different …
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Violent weather and a shock tariff impact on Italian wines dominate the headlines in this week’s news round-up.