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Decanting and aerating in your wine routine
22.07.2024
A frequently asked question by customers is whether the wine they have purchased needs to be decanted. Most people actually mean aerating when they ask this. But how do you best explain the difference between decanting and aerating to your customers? And when is it necessary? You’ll find the answers here!
Aperitif: 8 Ideas for your customers
15.07.2024
Sparkling wines of all tastes and styles are the classic choice for an aperitif. They are as versatile as they are varied, making them an ideal base for combinations with other ingredients. But what if your customers want to enjoy something different as an aperitif? Here are 8 tips to surprise and inspire your clientele, because a little variety never hurts when it comes to indulgence.
Tartrate crystals: no reason for complaint
08.07.2024
Sooner or later, every wine merchant will face this scenario: an unhappy customer presents a wine cork or a tissue, with the famous small crystals known as tartrates clearly visible. For someone encountering tartrates for the first time, it’s easy to assume that these particles shouldn’t be in the wine, which would indicate a flaw.
Sommelier: Duties and training
01.07.2024
Whether in gastronomy, the hotel industry, or a wine shop with an associated gastronomic concept – sommeliers can work in all these market sectors. But what exactly does a sommelier do? And how and where can you train to become a sommelier? We have summarized all this and much more for you here.Japanese Sake
01.01.2020
Sake is made from rice. In Japan, sake has been consumed since ancient times. It was not exactly the same sake as what we have these days. The technique has advanced over time to the present day. This history of sake goes back about 2,000 years.The Giant is Wide Awake - Argentina
01.11.2019
Argentina is one of the world’s five top wine producers. For a long time though the Argentinians consumed most of their own wine. The domestic market was and is extremely thirsty. The country indeed has one of the highest per capita consumption. Amidst large volumes of everyday wines there are outstanding fine pours, some of which have not yet travelled anywhere else in the world.Wine in glass bottles – a no-brainer?
01.09.2019
Glass bottles are still the default packaging for wine. Made from silica and with no potential to cause permanent environmental damage, they are considered to be the ideal material. But is this really cut and dried? Consumers and environmentalists increasingly want more flexible solutions. Other containers have their advantages too.Gascony – an unknown treasure deep in the south-west
01.06.2019
Armagnac is France’s oldest and most traditional brand, the dashing d'Artagnan one of the most influential figures in French literature. And foie gras is officially part of the nation’s gastronomic heritage. Nevertheless, Gascony is hardly known internationally. The region has quite different attractions for the wine industry.Brda – Remarkably good
01.05.2019
Slovenia boasts everything that’s beautiful in the world, just in a smaller size. Slovenians even promote their country’s qualities on this basis. With wine however, it’s possible to think on a larger scale. This is especially true for the small but standout region of Brda.Bonjour ProWein. It still feels like the first day!
01.03.2019
France is proud to be the partner country for the 25th anniversary of the world’s largest wine fair. We love sharing our savoir-faire. We love sharing these special moments with you. Just like we have done for the last 25 years, and for many more to come.