Balilla, Baldo or Carnaroli: around three dozen varieties of rice are grown in Italy, most of them in the Po Valley in Piedmont. One of the finest and noblest, however, grows south of Verona: the origin-protected Vialone Nano - protagonist of the annual travel fair in Isola della Scala. more…
Viniculture in Poland has a long history: Already in the 14th century monks planted the first vines. In Zielona Góra they want to remember this tradition - and celebrate every September a grape harvest festival. more…
Douja is the ancient wine jug in Piedmontese dialect. Douja d'Or also means a festival in Asti to honour the wine. more…
Traditional grape tasting, tasting or workshops on the theme of wine: At more than 100 events, visitors to the Jerez Vintage Festival get to know sherry in theory and practice. more…
Madeira: a flowerpot in the middle of the Atlantic. The island of eternal spring owes its flowering splendour to the mild climate all year round. This also gives rise to a special wine: Madeira, which is mixed with alcohol and matured under heat. The islanders dedicate a festival to it: at the beginning of the grape harvest at the end of August. more…
