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Château Montelena
Château Montelena, located in Calistoga in Napa Valley, is a historic California winery that produces Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon from its estate vineyards (Oak Knoll, Calistoga). It is known for its classic, French-inspired wines that emphasize terroir, freshness, and a restrained expression of fruit.
Sable de Camargue
Sable de Camargue is an AOP from the Mediterranean coast of the Camargue, between Sète and Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer. This vineyard, situated on sandy soils influenced by salt, produces rosé, Gris, and Gris de Gris wines made from Grenache, Carignan, and Cinsault. It is distinguished by sustainable viticulture and fresh, refined, and briny wines that reflect a unique terroir.
New Zealand Pinot Noir 2026 – Vertdevin
New Zealand Pinot Noir is now recognized as one of the most promising in the world. From Martinborough to Central Otago, discover the regions, styles, and fascinating history of this exceptional grape variety inspired by Burgundy.
Beyond the Bottle: Loess and Ambition
The Szekszárd wine region in Hungary is renowned for its indigenous grape varieties, such as Kadarka and Kékfrankos, its distinctive Bikavér, and a rigorous quality control system. Driven by dedicated producers and supported by a Master of Wine, it is striving for international recognition.
Georgia, the birth of Nimbi
written by Erika Mantovan The Cotarella team’s new project debuts at Vinitaly and Looks to the great terroirs of the Caucasus In Kakheti, in the district of Khashmi, about 40 kilometers from Tbilisi, a new name is emerging on the Georgian wine scene: Nimbi, produced under the technical direction of the Cotarella team. Presented at Vinitaly, the project is overseen locally by Francesco Fossati, a long‑time collaborator of Riccardo Cotarella,
Prošek: the dalmatian sweet wine with centuries of mediterranean heritage
Prošek, a traditional Dalmatian dessert wine, is a Croatian passito wine made from dried grapes that concentrate sugars and aromas. This sweet Mediterranean wine, produced from local grape varieties such as Maraština, is distinguished by its artisanal production and its identity, which is deeply rooted in Croatian viticulture.