Wines from Portugal – Quinta da Plansel It all started when a sailing boat sank off the coast of Portugal in 1961. Jörg Böhm, the founder of the Viveiros Plansel nursery, was forced to spend some time in Portugal as a result of the accident. During this time he discovered the different Portuguese landscapes. The…
A family history of viticulture The Franzosi family has been involved in viticulture for generations, and although the exact origins of this tradition are not known, the first winery in the center of Puegnago was founded in 1938 by Giovanni Franzosi. Giovanni came from Polpenazze sul Garda and was the grandfather of the current junior…
The history of Torre d’Orti The name Torre d’Orti has appeared on topographical maps of San Martino Buonalbergo for centuries and refers to a part of the mountain that overlooks the inhabited center of the Marcellise district. The lords of the Castello di Montorio once built a watchtower on this ridge, which offered an excellent…
Historical roots of Farnese Vini In 1582, Princess Margarethe of Austria purchased the town of Ortona for 52,000 ducats. Fascinated by the clean air and picturesque landscape, she had a large palace built here. Her enthusiasm for the region and her initiative in wine production laid the foundations for the Abruzzo wines that are prized…
The philosophy behind Cavalchina Cavalchina stands for the art of high-quality wine production, which requires attention to detail, intelligence and patience. The winery follows a clear philosophy in which nothing is left to chance. Three essential factors take center stage: the soil, the vineyard and the vinification. Thanks to many years of experience, Cavalchina is…
German wines from Rhenish Hesse In its fifth generation, the family business is cultivating its vines in Rhenish Hesse and near Bad Kreuznach an der Nahe. In addition to the classical vines such as Riesling and Silvaner, extravagant varieties are also cultivated on widely differing soils. Grape varieties such as St. Laurent and Muskateller are…
OuSyra Winery: A Family Passion on the Island of Syros We at wine-love.de are proud to have discovered the exceptional OuSyra Winery. It brings us immense joy to be one of the few in Germany to offer these unique wines. Our journey of discovery led us to the picturesque island of Syros, where we encountered…
French wines from Domaine Saint Antoine The Domaine Saint Antoine is located in one of the oldest wine-growing regions in France, the Haut-Minervois.There, a couple originally from Berlin produce wines that are shaped by the wind and sun of southern France. The extraordinary wines grow in the original landscape of the Minervois, which is characterized…
Idaia Winery: A tribute to ancient Crete Idaia Winery is more than just a winery. It is a homage to ancient Crete, named after Idaia, mother of the ten Kouretes and wife of Zeus, king of Crete. At Idaia Winery, the rich history and culture of Crete comes to life in every glass of wine.…
German Wines from Erbach in Rheingau The motto of the Winzergenossenschaft Erbach is “Small but fine”. And rightly so, because the company was titled by Hugh Johnson as the “best wine cooperative in Rheingau”. If the wine pope says that, who wants to contradict him. 31 member winemakers from Erbach deliver their grapes in Erbach.…