Wine tourism near Valencia is not a simple task. We chose to visit Requena by train. Ferevin and Mesón Fortaleza saved the day.
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Reviving Istria’s ancient winemaking tradition
Vina Matošević in the Istrian village of Krunčići is a leader in showing the world the potential of the white grape Malvazija Istarska.
Boccaccio’s ‘Decamaron’ and the solace of stories and wine
The news from Italy, especially in the north, is nothing short of horrific. So quickly has … Boccaccio’s ‘Decamaron’ and the solace of stories and wineRead more
Honoring the past, Rocca di Montemassi aims for the future
About 20 minutes southeast by car from the marvelous stone town of Massa Marittima with its … Honoring the past, Rocca di Montemassi aims for the futureRead more
Rocca di Frassinello balances Bolgheri and Scansano
Draw a line on the map between Bolgheri and Scansano, and Gavorrano is right at the … Rocca di Frassinello balances Bolgheri and ScansanoRead more
Emerging winery points to Maremma’s future
You can’t quite see the ocean from the winery at Fattoria di Magliano (Località Sterpeti 10, … Emerging winery points to Maremma’s futureRead more
Wine from a stone: Sassotondo thrives on tufo
Stone cities, stone Etruscan tombs, and vineyards bursting from soil of broken stone. The slightly porous … Wine from a stone: Sassotondo thrives on tufoRead more
Maremma Toscana DOC: Tuscany’s next great wines
Every wine lover knows Tuscany. Most of us cut our teeth on Chianti Classico, grew up … Maremma Toscana DOC: Tuscany’s next great winesRead more
Fomenting a wine revolution close to the Liberty Bell
Serious modern winemaking took root several decades ago in Pennsylvania, but a handful of small wineries … Fomenting a wine revolution close to the Liberty BellRead more