Which countries produce the most wine? More importantly, which countries consume the most? Benjamin Hennig investigates The geography of wine – the product obtained exclusively from the total or partial fermentation of fresh grapes – can be viewed both from the perspective of producers or consumers. This cartogram visually depicts the consumer side of a…
2008 is a Barca Velha year When it comes to making great wines, mastering viticulture naturally marries with the art of winemaking. However, a Barca Velha demands an extra dimension in the decision making process: time. Eight years after an outstanding harvest at Quinta da Leda, winemaker Luís Sottomayor believes now is the right time…
Sogrape judged the world’s best wine producer, again! Sogrape Vinhos was judged to be the world’s best wine producer in 2016, thus repeating its 2015 award from the World Association of Wine Writers and Journalists (WAWWJ). “The first time we won this award, it was a very memorable surprise, but to be honoured for the…
