The wine region of Beni M'tir is located in the region of Meknès of Morocco. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Les Celliers de Meknès or the Domaine Les Celliers de Meknès produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Beni M'tir are Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Beni M'tir often reveals types of flavors of oaky, vanilla or plum and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, spices or chocolate.
We currently count 11 estates and châteaux in the of Beni M'tir, producing 33 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Beni M'tir go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, spicy food or lamb.
There’s been a focus on making wine production less energy intensive as well as environmentally friendly in order to address climate change. The efforts continue but, as is the case for electric cars where it’s the battery technology that needs innovating, it’s in wine bottles where we’re seeing rapid change. It comes in a two-pronged attack to reduce energy use in manufacturing and then an even bigger emphasis on reducing bottle weight for shipping to reduce fuel usage and thus CO2 production. ...
Penfolds has announced it is to launch its second rare wine NFT with direct-to-consumer wines and spirits NFT platform BlockBar. The second rare release will comprise limited edition NFTs tied to 300 bottles of Penfolds Magill Cellar 3 Cabernet Shiraz from the 2018 vintage. Crafted under the watchful eye of chief winemaker Peter Gago, recipient of the Decanter Hall of Fame award last year, the wines will not be available from retail, nor Penfolds Cellar Doors. The release coincides with BlockBar ...
Celebrated Soave producer Pieropan is due to unveil its new winery in April 2022. Dubbed ‘Leonildo Pieropan‘ after the estate’s pioneering late owner, the winery is considered groundbreaking for its eco credentials and use of materials – and is largely hidden under a hill, with just the frontage visible. Pieropan’s project began in 2015, when the family realised they had outgrown the existing winery in the centre of Soave town, and subsequently acquired a site in th ...
