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A Guide to Gin Styles: Gin, London Dry, Old Tom and More
A Guide to Gin Styles: Gin, London Dry, Old Tom and More Gin, Distilled Gin, London Dry, Old Tom… When looking at a bottle of gin, you may come across many different terms, and it is not always obvious what each one means. Some refer to the production method, others to sweetness levels, while others describe historical or commercial styles. But they all share one essential ingredient: juniper. In this guide, we explain the main differences so you can understand gin labels better and choose the style that best suits each occasion.
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TOKAJ: AN EXPLANATORY GUID
What is Tokaj? Tokaj is a historic wine-growing region in north-eastern Hungary, internationally renowned for its white wines and, above all, for its great botrytised sweet wines. The protected designation in the European Union is the Tokaj / Tokaji PDO. The distinctive character of Tokaj’s sweet wines is based on the action of Botrytis cinerea, commonly known as noble rot. Under specific conditions of humidity, fog, dry and sunny days, and good ventilation, the fungus partially dehydrates the grape berries, concentrating sugars, acids and aromatic compounds without causing undesirable rot.
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How should wine bottles be stored: upright or lying down
How should wine bottles be stored: upright or lying down? The position of the bottle affects its preservation, but temperature, humidity, and light are even more important. For decades, the horizontal position has been considered the best option for preserving wines sealed with natural cork. However, various studies have shown that other factors, such as temperature, humidity, light, or vibrations, have a much greater impact on the wine's evolution. Most wines with cork stoppers can be stored either lying down or upright for short periods. However, for long-term aging, the horizontal position remains the most widely used by wineries, collectors, and industry professionals.
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The color of wine isn't what it used to be
The color of wine isn't what it used to be There was a time when looking at a wine was almost enough to judge it. If it was red, we wanted it dark, almost impenetrable. If it was white, clear, bright, perfect. We ourselves have thought this more than once in front of a glass. But the more we taste, the more we understand something: the color of wine isn't the truth, it's just a clue.
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Alcohol-free wines
Can you really enjoy an authentic wine… without alcohol? The answer is yes, but it's not simply a matter of "removing the alcohol" from wine. Behind a good alcohol-free wine lies science, sensitivity, and a meticulous technical process that begins long before fermentation.Removing alcohol without losing the soul of the wine is one of the great challenges in winemaking today. Alcohol provides body and persistence on the palate. Removing it alters the organoleptic balance, so precise work is required from the very start to preserve the wine's essence.
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Investing in whisky in 2025: between passion, rarity, and profitability
Far from being a passing fad, investing in bottled or maturing whisky has become an established alternative for collectors, specialized funds, and individuals seeking to diversify their portfolios with tangible assets of high emotional and financial value.
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Priorat: landscape and wine go hand in hand
Priorat, territory occupied by the Saracens until the 12th century, retains vestiges of bygone eras that take us back in time. Christianization left the region's most notable monument: the Carthusian Monastery of Santa María de Escaladei, founded at the end of the 12th century, which represents the historical cradle of the wines and viticulture of the Denominación de Origen Calificada Priorat.
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Award-winning wines and cavas
Every year, countless events recognize the best wines of the moment. The Decanter World Wine Awards is without doubt one of the largest and most prestigious accolades in the world. Spain manages to position itself as the world's second wine power in these awards, comfortably surpassing Italy.
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