While many sparkling wine lovers know and appreciate Prosecco, many still don’t know that the best ones come from the Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG appellation. Dotted with vineyards nestled between forests and hillsides, perched villages and a rich wine tradition of over 150 years, the region is a prime destination for wine tourism...
Where to buy wine in Madrid?
Wine lovers will be delighted in Madrid. The Spanish capital is surrounded by a multitude of vineyards within an hour’s drive. But if you don’t have the opportunity to take a trip to the vineyards, you can also enjoy good wine in Madrid’s restaurants and tapas bars. During my recent visit to Madrid, I...
The wines of Malta
Even the most experienced wine lover will probably never have tasted a wine from the island of Malta. Almost all of the wine produced is consumed locally by the Maltese and the horde of sun-seeking tourists who flock to the island year-round. Only a tiny quantity of the Maltese wine production is destined for...
Eating out in Amsterdam
Are you planning a trip to Amsterdam and do you like good restaurants? You’ve come to the right place. During a recent trip to Amsterdam, I was able to try out the new culinary scene in the Dutch metropolis. I found a refined and very creative cuisine. Here is a brief review of the...
Marsovin : an iconic estate in Malta
Founded in 1919 by Anthony Cassar, Marsovin is one of the oldest wine producers in Malta. With an annual production of almost two million bottles, it is today the main producer and exporter of wine in Malta, just ahead of the other major producer on the island, Delicata. Marsovin owns a little more than...
Meridiana Wine Estate
Meridiana Wine Estate is a pioneer in the cultivation of international grape varieties on the island of Malta. In 1985, the founder of the estate, Mark Miceli-Farrugia, met the famous Bordeaux oenologist Denis Dubourdieu. From this important meeting, Mr. Miceli-Farrugia became convinced that it is possible to produce high quality wine in Maltese soil....