Per Karlsson, a respected WTA judge, co-founder of BKWine Magazine and BKWine Tours, and co-author of a dozen wine books, raises a seemingly simple question in his latest publication: ‘Should a winemaker enter their wines into competitions?’ Ass we see, this question is as pertinent today as Hamlet’s query. Wine competitions have become the most effective tool for promoting wineries in the modern world.
We are excited to celebrate Miguel Leal, whose passion for Portugal’s wine and gastronomic experiences has been recognized year after year at the Wine Travel Awards (WTA). Since the inception of the WTA, Miguel has proudly represented Portugal in the Wine Guide category. His remarkable contributions and exceptional service in the wine tourism sector have earned him multiple accolades from public voting over the years.
An experienced wine guide in Tuscany, Antonio Sferlazzo with his company DiVine Wine&Gourmet Tours is organizing a glamping trip in Tuscany, in picturesque Liguria, in September.
Winner of the Wine Travel Award 2023-2024 in the Wine Guide/Top Guide, Miguel Leal, founder and CEO of ML Private Tours, received an award from the Prémio Nacional de Enoturismo for his services in the field of wine tourism.
TOP 24 BEST WINES OF UKRAINE, a professional tasting by Masters of Wine from Great Britain, Finland, the Netherlands, Germany and Poland, will be held in Warsaw on July 28-29, 2024.
The flagship international event of the wine and spirits industry is changing its name from Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris to Wine Paris, but remains one of the most important in the industry.
The south of Ukraine, Odessa, despite the war, is turning into a Klondike for the modern gourmet. Here you can find both expressive wines and the unique Odessa cuisine, which has absorbed the brightest flavors of the traditional tables of various peoples who have lived on these lands since time immemorial. The fame of the Odessa cuisine is spreading around the world: it is natural that Ukrainian Bessarabia’s Wine and Taste Route was the best in the Region of the year category of the international Wine Travel Awards 2022-2023.
Tenuta Santa Maria’s story unfolds in the rolling hills of Valpolicella, where the Bertani family’s winemaking heritage spans nearly five centuries, from early records in the 1500s to the official founding in 1735. The 18th-century Villa Mosconi Bertani stands as a lasting symbol of this legacy.
This year’s VieVinum expo has demonstrated that Austria’s wine industry is becoming increasingly attractive to the global professional community: 16,000 visitors, 1,200 wine experts from 58 countries responded to the invitation and came to Vienna’s Hofburg Palace, setting a new exhibition attendance record. Drinks+ columnist was among the international journalists invited from all around the world.
Per Karlsson, a member of the Wine Travel Awards community (this year his wife Britt Karlsson took part in the WTA as a nominee in the Top Guide category, and his travel agency BKWine Tours was nominated for Travel Operator of the Year), shared with D+ his article published on the portal www.bkwinetours.com.
The Wine Travel Awards Ceremony in London is a prestigious event that celebrates the fusion of wine and travel. At the heart of this gathering is Robert Joseph, a distinguished member of the WTA jury, editorial consultant, and columnist for Meininger’s Wine Business International. His expertise and insights have been invaluable throughout this journey.
The spring edition of the RO-WINE festival, held from May 24-26, 2024, at Fratelli Studios, attracted thousands of wine lovers from across the country and abroad. The event offered a unique and memorable experience, featuring over 10,000 bottles of wine, more than 2,000 pizzas with carefully selected ingredients, and over 2,000 specialty coffees from Constantin Coffee.
