Last Friday, October 6th, the stage of the centennial Teatre Casal in Vilafranca del Penedès shone with the splendor of the Vinari Awards, in their eleventh edition. The eagerly awaited ceremony was masterfully conducted by actor and comedian Pep Plaza, who brought his characteristic touch of humor and elegance to the event. The audience, expectant […]
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Left to right: Anna Espelt, Anna Vicens, Marta Pedra, Carme Casacuberta and Laura Masramon at the winery Celler Espelt, Vilajuïga. Photo by Carles Palacio and Berta. Recently, the newspaper ARA highlighted five exceptional women who are leaving their mark on the world of wine. These trailblazers are transforming the agricultural, viticultural, and sommelier landscape, and their
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The Catalan wine scene is experiencing exciting changes and advancements thanks to the efforts of the Catalan Institute of Vine and Wine (INCAVI). Recently, this institute has achieved a significant milestone: the incorporation of two new traditional grape varieties into the Catalan Wine Potential. This news has come to fruition through comprehensive studies conducted by
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On Tuesday July 18th, we experienced a heatwave with record temperatures in the region of Alt Empordà. The thermometers soared above 45ºC, which, along with the warm wind, increased the thermal sensation to almost 50ºC. This caused heat strokes and sudden burns on the surface of the grapes that were beginning to ripen. The grape
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4th of August 2022, a date we will remember forever: The earliest harvest in Emporda’s history. The data and the facts can’t change. It’s more than obvious that we are facing climate change maybe even faster than we initially thought. In the recent years grape harvest date has had to be changed from early September
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