Torres Brandy, among the top ten brandies and cognacs. For the second year running, Torres Brandy has been listed among the top ten preferred brandy and cognac brands by the world’s best bars and cocktail establishments, according to Drinks International. The brandy distilled by Bodegas Torres in the Penedès, stands out among the great cognacs…
New study shows a glass or two of wine with dinner is good for your health Having a glass of wine with your dinner could lead to better mental and physical health and higher self-esteem. Contrary to UK Government advice suggesting keeping several days ‘alcohol free’, a new study from researchers in Finland, published…
A bunch of grapes in Japan has sold for 9500 Euros. A bunch of grapes in Japan has sold for 9500 Euros,breaking last year´s when a similar bunch sold for almost 8000 euros. It is a bunch of grapes of the Ruby Roman variety, produced in Ishikawa Prefecture. This time we can say that the grape…
Bordeaux is world-renowned for being the largest wine growing area in France. With total vineyard coverage of around 120,000 hectares. Wine has been linked to Bordeaux for hundreds of years, with a surge of popularity in the UK occurring when Henry Plantagenet, better known as Henry II, married Eleanor of Aquitaine in the middle of…
New Opportunities for Spanish Wine Exports to China China is the world’s leading wine importer, and Spanish wines from Rioja are especially popular among consumers there. Spanish producers have a new and interesting way to get their products to Asia: the Yixinou train, which connects Yiwu, in China, and Madrid. It is the longest…
Rivers and Wine If you were to travel the world, visiting the world’s favourite wine regions, you would notice that many of them have a significant feature in common – a river. From a holidaymaker’s perspective, this means you can enjoy spectacular views with your tasting experience, but from a viticulturists’ perspective, it’s far more…
The best Spanish wine in China´s 100 Wine Trophy competition Finca La Emperatriz, Terruño 2011, has been awarded “Best Spanish wine” in the 100 Wine Trophy competition held in China. It is a professional event created in 2012, with the participation of wines from 18 countries and 76 classic demarcations. Its aim is to distinguish the…
VEGA SICILIA MOVES BASE TO LONDON As reported by Harpers, Bodegas Vega Sicilia has been placed under the ownership of Mezqual Limited, a London-based company founded by the winery’s managing director Pablo Alvarez, via its holding company El Enebro. In addition to Alvarez, Mezqual Limited is run by four of his siblings, who collectively…
Archaeologists from the University of Sheffield have uncovered a unique insight into the life of one of the Roman Empire’s most prominent landowners. Until now, very little was known about Rome’s Imperial leaders aside from their battle triumphs, territorial conquests and monumental legacies. Researchers from the University of Sheffield’s Department of Archaeology investigating the vast…
Bodegas Torres are building a winery in Lleida on their farm in L’Aranyó, at the heart of Les Garrigues. It will be used to develop Purgatori, the only one of its wines under the DO Costers del Segre. The winery will cover an area of 1,650 m2 and will be located in the historic grounds, ‘Mas…
