Wine & Winemakers

The stories behind our wines: portraits of the wineries we work with, short explainers on regions and grape varieties, and news from the world of wine. You will usually find the matching wines right in the article.

Drei Gläser Rioja von rubinrot bis ziegelrot auf einem Eichenfass im Gewölbekeller
Rioja

Crianza, Reserva, Gran Reserva: Rioja levels simply explained

Crianza, Reserva, and Gran Reserva tell you how long a Rioja has aged. What the levels mean, how you recognize them, and how they taste.

Oct 20, 2026
CavaZwei Gläser Cava auf einer Steinmauer über den Weinbergen des Penedès, dahinter der Montserrat

What is Cava? Spain's sparkling wine simply explained

Cava is Spain's sparkling wine made via bottle fermentation. How it is created, what Reserva and Gran Reserva mean, and how it differs from Champagne and Prosecco.

Oct 17, 2026
MoscatelMuskatellertrauben, Orangenblüten und zwei Gläser Moscatel, trocken und süß, auf einem Holztisch

Moscatel, Moscato, Muskateller: one grape variety, many names

Moscatel, Moscato, and Muskateller are one family. Which varieties belong to it, how they taste, and which styles exist from dry to sweet.

Oct 14, 2026
ProseccoThree glasses of Prosecco on a marble counter with olives and breadsticks in an Italian bar atmosphere

Scavi & Ray: which Prosecco is the right one?

Frizzante, Spumante, Rosé, DOCG, Moscato, ready-mixed Sprizz and Hugo, Magnum and glitter: We are sorting through the Scavi & Ray range and telling you which bottle belongs to which evening.

Oct 12, 2026
ApulienFeudi di San Marzano Sessantanni Primitivo di Manduria

Feudi di San Marzano: Apulia's powerhouse from the south

Old Alberello vines, the glowing sun of Salento, and the famous Sessantanni: Who Feudi di San Marzano is and which wines you should know.

Oct 8, 2026
BolgheriTuscan wine landscape in the morning mist

Super Tuscan: The rebels of Tuscany explained simply

Sassicaia, Ornellaia, Tignanello: How a rebellion on the Tuscan coast created Italy's most sought-after wine category – and where you can start.

Sep 25, 2026
Credenza The Vinoscout fine-food magazine The October 2026 issue Long evenings: Italy's delicacies for the dark seasonWith the first cool evenings, the kitchen moves closer to the table again, and Italy provides the perfect ingredients for it. This issue takes you from a Frescobaldi olive oil…Read the current issue

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