EU subsidies have encouraged vineyard expansion in Romania, says Dr Caroline Gilby MW. Now all those grapes are coming onto the market. What will this mean for Romania?
In the not-so-distant past, Montalcino was one of the poorest places in Tuscany. Today, finds Richard Woodard, the market can’t get enough of Brunello. He charts the transformation.
Tradition demands the participation of individuals who are dedicated to preserving it. For the Trentino winegrowers’ cooperative Mezzacorona, this involves safeguarding the indigenous grape varieties Teroldego and Marzemino, showcasing their qualities both as monovarietal wines and in blends.
