A wine educational programme organised by the Singapore Polytechnic in conjunction with Wine Resources, Wine for Asia and co-ordinated by Indian Wine Academy for Indian participants will see the likes of Stephen Henshcke ...more Archives
This DOCG Tuscan wine made in from a cooler climate Chianti region, from Sangiovese grape is a good value at the Retail Price of Rs. 1300. At the special wholesale price of Rs. 990 ($ 23) each for 6 bottles or more is a great value-for-money, recommends Subhash Arora, All Chianti wines are designated DOCG and are ...more
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Wines have been made here since the Roman occupation, as evidenced in southern Navarra along the Ebro River by the remains of several wineries, such as the one at Funes, that date back more than 2,000 years. In the Middle Ages, Navarra was a sprawling kingdom that included Bordeaux, French Navarre, parts of La ...more
The number of importers has increased from about 35 a couple of years ago to nearly 80, servicing the foreign wine market which touched 220,000 of 9-liter cases in 2007-08 and is expanding at over 30% a year despite the sudden and frequently encountered speed-breakers. Indian Wine Academy conducted an extensive survey for Meininger Wine Business International Germany, in which 44 current importers were studied. Here is a report compiled by Subhash Arora. Unrestricted Import of wine and other alcohols has been ....more Archives
Brunello di Montalcino wines, also known as the Tuscan King, got into controversy earlier this year on the grounds of quality and US blocked its shipments of the 2003 vintage. Subhash Arora found out more about this during his recent trip to Montalcino region in Italy. Top three varietal red wines Italy can boast ...more Archives
When President of India Pratibha Patil went to Chile in April this year, part of the interesting sightseeing tours her entourage enjoyed was ...more