The wine region of Stredoslovenská of Slovak Republic. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Kasnyik Rodinné Vinárstvo or the Domaine Vinárstvo Miro Fondrk produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Stredoslovenská are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Pinot noir and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. We currently count 8 estates and châteaux in the of Stredoslovenská, producing 10 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture.
The wines of Stredoslovenská go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison).
World wine production in 2021 is set to fall by 4% versus last year, to around 250 million hectolitres (mhl), equal to 25bn litres and close to the historic low witnessed in 2017, the International Organisation for Vine & Wine (OIV) has estimated. Its figures are preliminary, but they highlight the ‘severe impact’ of ‘adverse climatic conditions’ on the 2021 vintage in parts of Europe, said OIV director-general Paul Roca during a virtual press conference. Europe’s big ...
It’s easy to forget that the southern Rhône’s four most prevalent red varieties aren’t indigenous. Grenache, Carignan and Mourvèdre all appear to originate from Spain; Syrah made its way down the river from the northern Rhône. Of the long tail of other grapes, most have their roots closer to home. Plantings have dwindled in recent years, but today local varieties are experiencing renewed interest. One that’s finding a lot of fans – both in the Rhône and further afield – is Counoise. Scroll down ...
Château Climens owner Lurton has sold a majority stake in the prestigious, Barsac-based estate to Jean-Hubert Moitry and his family, via the family’s Patrimonia Développement group, it was announced this week. It marks the Moitry family’s first investment in the wine sector, and represents a major deal in the Bordeaux wine world. Financial details weren’t disclosed. Nicknamed ‘Lord of Barsac’, Climens is one of the Premier Grand Cru Classé estates of Sauternes and Barsac listed in Bordeaux ...