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Do the British make wine?
What comes to mind when I say “Bacchus”? Probably the coolest Roman god of all: the god of wine, sensual pleasure, and celebration. But during a recent trip to London, I discovered that Bacchus is also the name of the grape variety…
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What’s a PIWI?
How many of you have heard of PIWI and wondered: what exactly are they? PIWI is a German acronym that stands for “pilzwiderstandsfähig,” meaning “fungus-resistant”. Basically, these grape varieties are created in the lab by crossing European Vitis vinifera with hardier American…
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Emilia Romagna wines: the known and the unknown
Emilia Romagna is one of Italy’s most delicious regions: you may have heard of Parmigiano Reggiano, Aceto Balsamico, Lasagna Bolognese, Piadina and Sangiovese, right? But beyond its fame lies a world of forgotten grape varieties and authentic wine traditions. What not everyone…
Wine tastings in Ravenna and surroundings
