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Douro, Portugal- An unforgettable experience in the Iberian Peninsula
Posted on September 19, 2011 2 Comments
Having just returned from the beautiful country of Portugal, half exhausted, half recovering and not at all functional, I have to say that there are very few places like this in the world. I had the pleasure to accompany 6 other Viticulture and Enology Master students to Oporto and Douro river valley where we took a boat along the Douro, ate amazing foods paired to perfection with wines and visited spectacularly placed wineries. I will soon be posting the videos and explaining more about this region. Stay tuned!
DinastÃa Vivanco Winery in Briones, La Rioja, Spain
Posted on September 11, 2011
El Rioja y los 5 Sentidos, Tren del Vino. Wine train from Logroño to Briones to visit on of the most famous wine museums and wineries in the region. Located about 15 minutes from Haro, the wine capital of La Rioja, Briones is the main stage for wine lovers and wine learners. You can come here to take a wine class, walk through the extensive amazing wine museum, or visit their world-class winery. Join me on my tour of the winery. Soon to come…the Museum!
Juan Alcorta: Campo Viejo Winery in La Rioja, Spain
Posted on September 11, 2011
Visit to the Juan Alcorta- Campo Viejo Winery located just outside of Logroño. This new winery was inaugurated in 2001. It is one of the most innovative and beautiful wineries to date and has sparked a movement to renovate older wineries in La Rioja. The winery itself is integrated in the landscape and has a presence of harmony with the environment. You almost wouldn´t even know it´s there from far away.
We got a private tour of the winery and had a chance to try one of my favorite value priced wines from Juan Alcorta, the Marques de Villamagna, Reserva 2005 which is a 100% Tempranillo with 18 months in 80% French and 20% American oak. It is a easy to drink, full bodied wine that proves to be a favorite amongst friends. Enjoy!
Special thanks to Campo Viejo, some video footage was taken from their video played upon entering the winery.
