The search that defines Other Grapes has always been about looking in the margins—for a forgotten … The book I had to write: discovering the other story of Chianti ClassicoRead more
Author: Nacho Vega
For over 20 years, I’ve explored vineyards across continents, spoken with passionate winemakers, and opened bottles that surprised, puzzled, and delighted me. I’m not a sommelier, nor do I claim to be an expert in oenology. What I bring instead is experience — not behind a tasting counter, but at tables, in kitchens, and on hillsides, listening, sipping, and learning.
Here you have a free PDF tasting guide: your essential companion for Vino al Vino 2025
With just one week to go until the opening of Panzano’s Vino al Vino on September … Here you have a free PDF tasting guide: your essential companion for Vino al Vino 2025Read more
Essential guide to Vino al Vino 2025: navigating the wines amd wineries of Panzano
Panzano in Chianti is the vibrant epicenter of a quality revolution in Italian wine. Nestled between … Essential guide to Vino al Vino 2025: navigating the wines amd wineries of PanzanoRead more
The Canary Islands wines: forged in fire and wind
There are few wine regions in the world that feel as otherworldly as the Canary Islands. … The Canary Islands wines: forged in fire and windRead more
The Cru awakening in Tuscany: how Gran Selezione is unlocking the terroir of Chianti Classico.
In the world of wine, fame can be a double-edged sword. For decades, Chianti Classico, one … The Cru awakening in Tuscany: how Gran Selezione is unlocking the terroir of Chianti Classico.Read more
The grapes of the Conca d’Oro: a varietal atlas of Panzano in Chianti
In the geographical and spiritual heart of the Chianti Classico denomination, nestled between Florence and Siena, … The grapes of the Conca d’Oro: a varietal atlas of Panzano in ChiantiRead more
Panzano: the organic heart of Chianti Classico – A story of soil, science, and community
Introduction: forging an identity in the heart of Tuscany Today, a walk through the vineyards of … Panzano: the organic heart of Chianti Classico – A story of soil, science, and communityRead more
The ice wonder: Beibinghong and China’s extreme ice wine
When the topic of ice wine arises, the conversation inevitably turns to the frozen vineyards of … The ice wonder: Beibinghong and China’s extreme ice wineRead more
China’s adopted star: the rise of Marselan
For years, the Western perception of Chinese wine has been clouded by skepticism, often dismissed as … China’s adopted star: the rise of MarselanRead more
Red Dawn in the Palatinate: the Pfalz’s Spätburgunder secret
Challenge a wine lover to name a German wine, and nine times out of ten, the … Red Dawn in the Palatinate: the Pfalz’s Spätburgunder secretRead more