Understanding the Vines Category
Plantation of a Vineyard in La Rioja, Spain
Posted on May 2, 2012
Springtime is finally here, as of today, May 2, 2012, Finca La Emperatriz is a buzz with the sounds of the tractors preparing the land for the next generation of vines that will create future wine for Bodegas La Emperatriz in the years to come. Today, Bodegas La Emperatriz has planted six hectares (14.82 acres) […]
Working on a Vineyard
Posted on March 27, 2012
I work in Rioja Alta for a winery called Bodegas La Emperatriz. Bodegas La Emperatriz is a beautiful winery located in the border of Rioja Alta between Santo Domingo de la Calzada and Haro. As it is outside of Logroño, it takes about 35-45 minutes to drive out there but the drive out there is beautiful and every day I pass […]
Follow up Video: Pisco Winery Tour: Vista Alegre
Posted on February 15, 2012
This was my first visit to a Pisco winery, Bodegas Vista Alegre is located near Ica, Peru. They have 180 Hectares of land dedicated to the production of grapes that are later used not only for Pisco but also still dry wines such as Malbec, Tempranillo and Pinot Blanc. This place may be better known […]