Judging Romanian wines by the label: themes and symbols
Clothes, posters, book covers, labels … how much does the graphical presentation matter for our choices? Neither of us admits they judge people, movies, books, and wines according to these criteria, but we do it at a subliminal level. We are not superficial; we do…
The Saga of Moldovan Wine: From Garage Wineries to International Brands
The Russian influence on Moldovan wine is over two centuries old. After 1812, Tsar Alexander I encouraged agriculture in the area, by bringing French wine specialists and settlers from Germany and Switzerland, to whom he offered land and religious freedoms in return of good wine-making….
Wine-from legend to country brand
In the centennial year, there is a lot of talk about getting closer to Moldova. When it comes to the country’s brand related to wine, the Moldovans should be appreciated and closely watched. The first airport of wine was already inaugurated in Chisinau in the…
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Silvia Palasca- web dev by day, wine storyteller by night (or the other way around)
Hello, I'm Silvia, wine and travel enthusiast. Looking to turn my passions into a lifestyle. As I writer and web designer I thrive on great sips and epic scenery. WSET Level 2 graduate, I love writing, talking and analyzing wine. If you have a project in mind, let's talk!
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5 lessons from craft beers for wineries
Beer is the start-up; wine is the corporation. While the beer market is agile, flexible, and reacts within a few months, the wine seems to have frozen in a past era. Lumbersexuals in printed t-shirts are getting ahead the sommeliers with white gloves. The explosion…