Grapes•
Jul 24, 2026
Lambrusco
A family of a dozen grapes making the dry, sparkling reds Emilia drinks with lunch. 1 AT A GLANCE Lambrusco names a family of
By Alexandre Vaz
4 min read
Cork Tales
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Grapes•
Jul 24, 2026
Furmint
The Hungarian white grape behind Tokaji, a noble-rot sweet wine older than Sauternes. 1 AT A GLANCE Furmint holds acidity like almost no
By Alexandre Vaz
3 min read
Grapes•
Jul 23, 2026
Tempranillo
The Spain's red grape answer to Bordeaux, aged so long in oak it tastes of leather and dill. 1 AT A GLANCE
By Alexandre Vaz
4 min read
Grapes•
Jul 23, 2026
Garnacha (Grenache)
The red, high-alcohol grape behind Châteauneuf-du-Pape that Spain quietly owns. 1 AT A GLANCE Garnacha ripens late and stockpiles sugar, so
By Alexandre Vaz
4 min read
Cork Tales•
Dec 04, 2024
Corkified: True Wine People
If every bottle tells a story, there’s one story that echoes through them all—a story we know how to craft, honor, and
By Alexandre Vaz
1 min read
Cork Tales•
Nov 01, 2024
The Disruptive Technology Bringing Wine Authenticity to the Forefront
Corkified: The Disruptive Technology Bringing Wine Authenticity to the Forefront. Life is too short to drink bad wine.
By Corkified
5 min read
Roots•
Nov 01, 2024
Portuguese Wine and the Adoption of New Technology: A Modern Renaissance
Portuguese wine has long been celebrated for its unique, indigenous grape varieties, rich terroir, and centuries-old winemaking traditions. However, in recent decades, Portugal has embraced a new wave of technology and innovation, marking a modern renaissance in its winemaking approach
By Corkified
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