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Monte Zovo in Valpolicella by Decanter

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The Monte Zovo range is produced from 140 hectares of family-owned vineyards and crafted to be the authentic expression of the three principal denominations of the Verona area: Valpolicella, Garda and Lugana. Diego Cottini is the innovative winemaker behind Monte Zovo, backed in Valpolicella by consultant Riccardo Cotarella. HILLSIDE VINEYARDS:  PURSUING ELEGANCE IN AMARONE Monte […]


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Move over Brangelina, Leo is the new Hollywood icon in French wine and he’s backing Green credentials

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Oscar-winning actor and environmentalist Leonardo DiCaprio has acquired an equity stake in a Champagne house.  To combat the effects of climate change, throughout the wine industry there are many producers looking into their processes in order to become more sustainable. You may be wondering what they can do to achieve this? Here are some measures […]

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All for wine and wine for… Prince Charles’ 51-year-old Aston Martin!

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In a new BBC interview where The Prince of Wales talks about the environment and climate change, Prince Charles reveals how he has modified his 51-year-old Aston Martin so it now runs on surplus white wine and cheese rather than conventional fuel. We’re being completely serious, at around 10 miles per gallon, the car consumes […]

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Have you heard there are predicted wine shortages later on this year in the 2021 vintage? Between us squirrel friends, now is a good time to stock up!

2021 vintage wine shortages

The past year certainly showed us the world can turn upside down in a hurry, and the wine world is no exception. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses have been disrupted in lots of ways. It hammered hospitality industries, winery tasting rooms, restaurants and bars. Ultimately, wine shopping saw a dramatic shift towards online instead […]

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