Discovery

Discovery

03 Feb 2022

Wines Overland: the gateway to Asia-Pacific for European wines

Philippe Carrant and Michael Rogers are two like-minded partners who created Wines Overland to help European winegrowers export their wines to the Asia-Pacific region.

Discovery

03 Feb 2022

Montalcino, the ‘promised land’ for Sangiovese in Tuscany.

Brunello di Montalcino is, without doubt, one of the most significant designations both in Italy and worldwide, but few people know its history.

Discovery

03 Feb 2022

AMKA GROUP : Looking to the long-term

What started off in 1978 as a hobby for Anna-Marie and Karsten Søndergaard, who sold wines to friends and family from their garage in a small village in Denmark, has evolved into a multi-million-bottle business spanning 9 North European countries. Their son and current AMKA CEO Frank Søndergaard outlines the company’s ethos and growth prospects across the region.

Discovery

02 Feb 2022

Are Bordeaux Cabernets under threat?

In around 2050, the Bordeaux wine region is likely to experience weather patterns similar to today’s climate in central Spain. Merlot is already in the hot spot, which obviously begs the question – will global warming affect other varieties such as the Cabernets (Franc and Sauvignon)? Their growing cycle at least could undergo profound changes, leading to transformations in style and structure. Gilbert & Gaillard travelled to the vineyards to find out more.

Discovery

02 Feb 2022

Vins de France: a space of freedom with real quality

Vins de France are free from many of the rules laid down in the regulations governing protected designations of origin. Yet this category is by no means limited to lesser wines. It stands out for its genuine specific features and some very fine qualities, as our survey of winegrowers and négociants shows...

Discovery

02 Feb 2022

Romain Roux, born to be an entrepreneur!

You can’t help but like Romain Roux. Possibly a little gruff, by his own admission, but this immediately disappears behind his loquaciousness, his joviality and his ability to listen to others. After dreaming of a career in finance, he ultimately chose a job that brings him down to earth every day. And he certainly is not complaining.

Discovery

02 Feb 2022

Casa Santos Lima: Portugal's standard-bearer abroad

Founded in the late 19th century, Casa Santos Lima is a winery that predominantly exports Portuguese wines. So much so that it is one of Portugal’s largest exporters. After being passed down through five generations, it is now in the capable hands of José Luis Santos Oliveira da Silva, the current CEO, a man who puts his heart and soul into advancing this family-run project.