wine
Italian spritz aperol: the future’s orange
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, paris, best of cafebabel.com, united states, beverages, aperitif, party
Wine production in Georgia: ‘passport to civilised world’
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
wine, georgia, alcohol, tourism, exports, tbilisi, russian federation
Sherry, an English love story
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
wine, jerez, flemming, alcohol, sherry, england, united kingdom
Greece 2010 mayoral poll: first social(ist) media elections
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
wine, vote, social entrepeneur, greece, youth, blogs, macedonia
Berlin to Champagne: anecdote of harvesting wine
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
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
wine, monument, tourism, greece, architecture, travel, museum
One day at the European parliament in Strasbourg
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?
wine, european parliament, vote, brussels, mep, politicians, internships
The impact of the financial crisis on wine in 2008
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’
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
wine, languedoc, weinanbau, brunch, agriculture, mas theleme, fabienne bruguiere
'Living off our reputation is no longer enough'
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
2007 promises to produce special vintage for European wines as the prospect of reform looms on the horizon
wine, european union, politics, european commission, society
Moldovan Wine: Business and survival
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
Carpignano Salentino, Italy, July 2006
