The wine region of Ronchi di Brescia is located in the region of Lombardie of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Molvina or the Domaine Colline della Stella - Andrea Arici produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Ronchi di Brescia are Marzemino, Sangiovese and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Ronchi di Brescia often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices.
In the mouth of Ronchi di Brescia is a powerful. We currently count 10 estates and châteaux in the of Ronchi di Brescia, producing 12 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Ronchi di Brescia go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb.
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On 19 September 2021, the Cumbre Vieja volcanic ridge in the island of La Palma, Spain began a massive, three-month long eruption, that was a catastrophic event for this westward island in the Canarias. The volcanic fumes caused breathing problems as well as the cancellation of flights and fruit harvests, including grapes. Despite 7,000 people needing evacuation from the flow of the lava, there was only one fatality during the entire eruption. As the lava flow eventually covered over 1,000ha, mo ...
