Overal in Europa maken wijnboeren zich op met de druivenoogst te beginnen. Op sommige plaatsen is hij zelfs al een week geleden gestart. Vrienden van ons waren op Santorini, en stuurden de bijgevoegde foto. Een selectie van de persberichten die mijn mailbox binnenstromen verschijnt komende tijd onder de kop 'Oogsttijd 2014', niet vertaald en niet geredigeerd. Vooral in … [Lees meer...] overOogsttijd 2014 #1
Sicily
The Return of Mamertino, Julius Caesar’s Favorite Wine
The news is three years old, but still worth paying attention too, especially since I am working on a talk on famous persons and their favorite wines. Pity we still have to wait another two years for the first bottles! The Planeta winery, producer of high quality Sicilian wines, is attempting to recover Mamertino, Julius Caesar's favorite wine. According to historical … [Lees meer...] overThe Return of Mamertino, Julius Caesar’s Favorite Wine
Old vines, impressive wines – Vineyards and wine on Mount Etna
When I check in online for my flight to Catania, I decide to choose a window seat, on the side from which I suspect I can see her. And I have chosen well: it is a beautiful day and she is very impressive, Mount Etna. White clouds drift around the summit, and the contours of the mountain are silhouetted sharply against a very blue sky. An hour after this first meeting, I am … [Lees meer...] overOld vines, impressive wines – Vineyards and wine on Mount Etna
