The wine region of Lower Galilee is located in the region of Galilee of Israel. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Recanati or the Domaine Jezreel produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Lower Galilee are Tempranillo, Merlot and Malbec, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Lower Galilee often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.
In the mouth of Lower Galilee is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 7 estates and châteaux in the of Lower Galilee, producing 42 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Lower Galilee go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, game (deer, venison) or spicy food.
At a lunch in Brussels, the 2021 PFV ‘Family is Sustainability’ prize was presented to Jan Strick and his son Matthijs of Maison Bernard, who triumphed over more than 100 applicants from around the world to win the €100,000 (£84,000) award. ‘Selection was difficult,’ said Matthieu Perrin, president of the PFV, ‘but ultimately the jury felt that Maison Bernard is a brilliant example of exquisite handicraft and the maintenance of an ancient artisanal tradition in family hands, exactly as we fight ...
Galicia is the wettest region in all of Spain with average rainfall starting from 800mm in the driest areas all the way up to 2,200mm for those along the Atlantic coast. Given this concern, fungal issues in the vineyards are quite common and viticulture has been adapted accordingly, for example with vines being trained to pergolas or by higher trellising which allows for good air circulation. In addition, the use of antifungal chemical treatments is widespread to contend with issues such as Esca ...
A trade deal signed by the UK and New Zealand this week promises benefits for winemakers, merchants and drinkers, according to industry bodies. Miles Beale, CEO of the UK Wine & Spirit Trade Association (WSTA), said the deal means the country’s wine lovers ‘will have greater choice’. He said it was also ‘a very good deal for the wine and spirit industry’. New Zealand Winegrowers, representing the country’s wine sector, also welcomed the free trade deal, which was signed in London yesterday ( ...
