Twelve months of archaeological work have discovered an Iberian site in the vineyards of Segura Viudas’ winery, in the location of Torrelavit. There were found hundreds of ceramic pieces from this period, that are dated between the 4th and 3rd centuries before Christ. Some of these pieces are parts of a jar, amphoras and bowls. […]
July 2018
How and Why we Taste Wine.
Anyone can taste wine, all you need is a glass of wine and your brain. There are 4 steps to wine tasting: Look: A visual inspection of the wine under neutral lighting Smell: Identify aromas through orthonasal olfaction (e.g. breathing through your nose) Taste: Assess both the taste structure (sour, bitter, sweet) and flavors […]
HOW TO HOLD A WINE GLASS
In case you’re curious, here’s how to hold a wine glass with the utmost social etiquette. Hold all stemmed wine glasses (red, white, etc) towards the base of the stem between your thumb, forefinger and middle finger. You’ll find that your other fingers will just rest on the base naturally. Don’t worry, it’s totally socially […]