Altosama Brut (Kuhlmann Bodega) The only winery in Bolivia to focus on bubbly, Kuhlmann winemaker (and part of the family) Franz worked at Freixenet’s sparkling wine houses in Napa and Mendoza to learn the art of sparkling and brought his knowledge back to Bolivia …
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Want to understand the soils, climate and wine varieties of Tarija, Bolivia? Learn this and more in our easy to understand infographic on wines and wine production in the region. We’ve been researching with the experts to pull together all the most useful and …
From the moment you land in Tarija, it’s clear you are in Bolivia’s wine capital: posters are splashed all over the airport with the wine route, welcoming you to the ‘capital de la sonrisa’ (the smiling capital) with a boozy smile. The massive wine …
Take a 360° view of Brazil’s wine region Vale dos Vinhedos in this vineyard interview with winemaker Flavio Pizzato who talks to Amanda about climate, soil, varieties and all the joys and difficulties of making wine in Brazil. Don’t forget to spin your tablet …
We interview Claudia Morales from La Concepcion winery in Tarija, Bolivia, to learn about the terroir of Tarija, the varieties that best suit the climate, and their production of singani. Discover some of the gems of Bolivian wine with our visit to Harvest 2, …
Peru is a well-established food mecca in South America. Its cuisine has travelled to the shores of every continent and has found its place in the trendiest restaurants in cosmopolitan capitals around the globe. Needless to say, I had high expectations for what we …
Pairing a wine with the complex cuisine of Peru is no mean feat. The spices, the aromatics, the citrus, the sweetness, the umami… These combinations are not always a wine’s best friend. Which is perhaps why beer and pisco sour seem to be imbibed …
Quebrada de Ihaunco (Quebranta, Pepe Moquillaza) Winemaker Pepe Moquillaza is on the road to revolution in Peru’s wine scene, and Quebrada de Ihuano is his first apostle. Made from the Pisco grape, Quebranta, the wine is tawny coloured with complex aromas and an attractive …
Ever wondered how you can make wine in a desert? We talk to winemaker Lyris Monasterio from Vinos de Arena about how new plantations in Ica, Peru, are in places you might not expect! We talk climate, conditions and grapes, and sweat a little …
Learn about Peru’s vineyards, regions, winemaking and history through this handy, visual guide to South America’s first wine country. Hover over the image to take a look at the photo captions for an explanation and more useful drops of wine info. Photographer: Amanda Barnes