The independence question for Catalunya wine
Imagine you are a grape grower in say, Alella, and you’ve been selling your grapes to a corporation making wine in Madrid. Every year the corporation gives you less money for your grapes, citing all sorts of problems they are experiencing with their internal...
Mas Igneus and the Priorat organic wine movement
The soft brand of Priorat has become well known in wine circles thanks to the new wave of winemakers centred around Gratallops. High scores, critical acclaim and incredible scenery are some of the things people discuss when it comes to the area. So it’s easy to...
The living history of Torre del Veguer
When I lived in North America, the wine business became slightly mundane when it came to architecture, marketing, and the typical enotourist visit. It’s as if marketing companies have whitewashed how the wine business is portrayed, or executed (with the...