The germ of an idea about slow wine started in 1982 when Carlo Petrina, an Italian political activist, author, and founder of the international Slow Food Movement, met with a few friends. Born in Bra, his skillset was proper when he and his colleagues formed the Friends of Barolo Association. The group produced a catalog […]
Wines of South Africa Struggle to Be Globally Relevant
Approximately 7 years ago (2016), South African wines were removed from the wine shops in Nordic countries. The reason? South African workers in the wine sector were fighting against poor working conditions for farm workers at several vineyards in the country and the wine retailers were supporting their actions. According to the Human Rights Watch (HRW), […]
3000+ Years of Winemaking: Learning Takes Time
Republic of Georgia: History Creates a Unique Wine Profile
Do you happen to know what Marco Polo, Alexander Dumas, Anton Chekhov, and John Steinbeck all have in common? They all visited the Republic of Georgia and were so impressed with the distinctive wines (among other unique attributes) that when they returned home, they wrote about them. Georgia Oozes History If you live in Georgia, you are most likely […]