The wine region of Lake Skadar Valley is located in the region of Podgorica of Montenegro. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Monte Grande or the Domaine Monte Grande produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Lake Skadar Valley are Chardonnay et Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. We currently count 1 estates and châteaux in the of Lake Skadar Valley, producing 5 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture.
The wines of Lake Skadar Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian.
Researchers examining remnants of jars dating back to the kingdom of Judah found evidence that royal elites in Jerusalem may have been drinking wine ‘flavoured with vanilla’. It’s already known that wine has a long history in the region, and some studies suggest wines contained added spices or herbs. Yet researchers said they were surprised to find traces of vanillin in some of the ancient storage jars, which were excavated from debris caused by the Babylonian destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BCE ...
Both Mouton and Margaux 2021 were released en primeur at €420 per bottle ex-Bordeaux, down 2.8% on the 2020-vintage debut last year, according to Liv-ex, a global marketplace for the trade. While the market dynamics vary between these two First Growths, their 2021 grands vins were being sold en primeur as the cheapest of the last four vintages – below current prices on 2018, 2019 and 2020. Merchants were offering Mouton 2021 and Margaux 2021 at £5,100 (12x75cl in bond). Initial signs suggested t ...
The world’s largest and most influential wine competition, Decanter World Wine Awards results offer a definitive guide to the dynamic world of wine. Each year’s results offer surprises and revelations, highlighting growth in quality and consistency – or lack thereof. An all-time record for wines tasted, discover the results from the 19th edition of the competition. Quick links to DWWA 2022 results Search all Best in Show medals Search all Platinum medals Search all Gold medals Search ...
