The area acquired official Denominación de Origen status in 1997. The low altitude also helps to prevent late frosts. Have you ever wondered about the Mencia grape? So from Helio’s presentation, I understood Mencia to be a high-acidity red grape from Galacia, where it rains quite a bit. Winds can be strong. MORE >>

As Aldo Vacca reflected, “we took him of course for his talent and potential, but also because he was so young that we could help mold him in a direction that would ensure that the traditional style of the Produttori wines would never be in jeopardy again.” asked him six questions; he replied with over 10,000 words! think not. am not hopeful. MORE >>

Daniel remembers his grandfather as a small boy and would help him in the winery. In 1997 Daniel was in Bordeaux and visited La Tour, a first growth. an absolutely fabulous visit to Pisano Wines today. The story started three centuries ago in Italy. In the picture above, you can see a picture of Daniel's great great grandfather. MORE >>

Mr. Gaia spent a fully two hours talking about his family and his philosophy and helping the audience understand what we were about to taste a few hours before our first taste. The father of Mr. Gaia gave him these maps and it were these maps that helped him identify the Sperss vineyard. Fabulous vertical of sperss today at  Vinexpo. MORE >>

This is good business branding as it helps sell the current release and at the same time, sends Chateau Kirwan ambassadors to various countries in the world. Overall, we tried the 1993 (dried fruit spices, slight coffee), 1995 (creamy), 1997, 1999 (surprising blue cheese and candied lemon!). “A French insurance company owns a Chateau?” MORE >>