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Italian spritz aperol: the future’s orange

('Eva Vanhee',) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:00:00 -0000

The Italian-born spritz aperol has gained official international recognition, being classed as a ‘new drink’ by the international bartenders’ association. We took this as an excuse to try out the sparkling brew, which the Italians will tell us is anything but new

Wine production in Georgia: ‘passport to civilised world’

('English language version of cafebabel.com',) — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 11:14:28 -0000

If you are thinking of going on a wine-tasting holiday, skip the south of France and head to the Caucausus. Wine tourism and industry is booming in Georgia, as it is largely supported by the current government

Sherry, an English love story

('Akli Hadid',) — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 01:00:00 -0000

One of the most typical European wines has to be 'vino de Jerez', a white wine fortified with brandy which is known as 'sherry' in the English-speaking world and 'Xérès' amongst French-speakers. The name comes from the vineyards near the town on the southern tip of Europe

Greece 2010 mayoral poll: first social(ist) media elections

('Georgios Kokkolis',) — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 11:48:39 -0000

New Athens and Thessaloniki mayors George Kaminis and Yiannis Boutaris managed the impossible on 14 November. This socialist victory sends five main messages - including the fact that 'people dont give a monkeys about the politicians'. Extract from the cafebabel.com blog in Athens

Berlin to Champagne: anecdote of harvesting wine

('Annie Rutherford',) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:00:00 -0000

For many people picking grapes off the vine and throwing them into a bucket is farmwork like cutting asparagus or picking strawberries. In one way they are right: the intellectual requirements of each of these activities is at most low. For me though other criteria counted

South Italy tempts its tourists back

('Miriam Franchina',) — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 11:00:00 -0000

In recent years the South of Italy has witnessed a decline in its tourist industry. Now, tourists are returning to hidden spots such as the awe-inspiring Castelvenere grotto, said to be the birthplace of Cupid. A guided visit into oblivion

One day at the European parliament in Strasbourg

('Soili Semkina',) — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 17:41:37 -0000

For one week in each month the European parliament travels to Strasbourg to make decisions. The EP microcosmos runs in full speed in its Louise Weiss building. But how does it all really work?

The impact of the financial crisis on wine in 2008

('Sarah Gray',) — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 18:23:46 -0000

Even the luxury wine market has been hit by the global economic crisis. Champagne is being replaced by other wines which are just as tasty - but not as expensive

Fabienne Bruguière: ‘the agricultural world can be hostile to women’

('John Smith',) — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 10:21:46 -0000

The forty-something winemaker from the Pic St. Loup commune in France’s Langeudoc region on love, green fingers and the increasing role of women in wine-making

'Living off our reputation is no longer enough'

Fri, 17 Nov 2006 12:14:00 -0000

Some French wine producers see globalisation as a fact, not a fatality. They are fighting back with two weapons: quality and marketing

Vineyard Europe dries up

Fri, 17 Nov 2006 11:52:00 -0000

2007 promises to produce special vintage for European wines as the prospect of reform looms on the horizon

Moldovan Wine: Business and survival

Thu, 16 Nov 2006 12:00:00 -0000

For Andrey, 26, tending to grapevines is not just a question of love, but also one of business - as it is for the majority of his countrymen.

Siesta time

Mon, 21 Aug 2006 07:02:00 -0000

Carpignano Salentino, Italy, July 2006