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SLOVENIA: A LAND OF ARTISAN WINE
If you are reading this article, the chances are you are either a wine professional or a wine enthusiast. However, let me ask you a simple question: have you ever tried wine from Slovenia? Without wishing to be disparaging, there is a high probability that you haven’t. Well, that is about to change soon …
Touring the vineyards of Languedoc
As France’s largest wine region, Languedoc is home to a unique collection of wines spanning all three colours. Boasting myriad vineyard sites, grape varieties and spectacular scenery, the region allows visitors to take a deep and breath-taking dive into an endless world of flavours and beauty.
The Unknown Portugal
When we talk about Portugal and its wines, we have all heard, to a greater or lesser degree, about the historical wines of Porto, the Douro’s potent pours, the highly regarded Madeira and ‘Vinho Verde’ and its connoisseurs. However, there is much more to Portugal’s wine scene than these seminal regions, and wine enthusiasts have an undeniable soft spot for them.
An immersion of the senses in Provence
The vineyards of Provence extend over 200 kilometers, through the departments of Var, Bouches-du-Rhône and part of Alpes-Maritimes. Basking in virtually uninterrupted sunshine, the scenery is breathtaking and setting foot in the vineyards alone is enough to create a true holiday feel.
Classic Beverage, a focus on sustainability and artisan wines
Classic Beverage was launched by Classic Fine Foods UK in June 2023 with the aim of expanding the company’s beverage portfolio. Jérôme Poussin, head of the beverage department, explains the company’s ethos, along with current trends in the UK market.
South America goes sparkling
Sparkling wines are beginning to make festive noises in South America and are rippling outwards to global markets. Argentina, Uruguay and Ecuador are witnessing new developments that deserve a toast.
Prosit Group: From nought to sixty (markets) in five years
In just five years, Prosit Group has gone from inception to a holding company with five wineries, a US import company and sixty export markets to its credit. Its CEO Sergio Dagnino and marketing manager Luca Maruffa explain the ethos driving the group’s development, and its plans for the future.