Europe has been hit by an unusually high number of forest fires this summer. So far this year, there have been twice as many compared to the same time in 2024. In early August, violent fires started in Corbières, one of the major wine regions in Languedoc. Although there is still no clear overview of […]| BKWine Magazine
There are a few wine regions around the world that have not been affected by phylloxera, the dreaded vine louse. This depends on various factors, such as the soil composition (for example, a high sand content) or a protected location (as in the case of Chile). The Canary Islands are one such region. However, the […]| BKWine Magazine
The severe drought in Catalonia over the last three years has considerably reduced the production and supply capacity of the D.O. Cava. Thankfully, the rain did come at last this winter, and hopefully, the producers can look forward to a normal growing season in 2025. In 2024, the D.O. Cava sold 218 million bottles, a […]| BKWine Magazine