With these three wines, Puglia Pop has succeeded in creating a fusion of emotions, culture and flavour that we have never experienced before. For Hugo Rojo de Castro, his project is about more than just wine: "When a bottle of Puglia Pop is served anywhere in the world, people should taste Puglia and hear its unique 'sound'. But that's not all! I want them to be filled with a desire to travel here and visit us. So that they can experience the emotions that our region radiates."

Simon Frech felt a strong connection to nature from an early age. As a boy scout, he spent many nights outdoors, later deciding to study biology before deciding to become an oenologist at the age of 22. "As a winemaker, I have the rare privilege of designing a product from A to Z according to my philosophy: from planting to bottling and marketing. I move between art and science, history and culture - that fascinates me." Simon grew up in Bordeaux, where his grandfather was a winemaker. But the oenologist has decided in favour of another region: "I think the south of France is one of the best places in the country. Both for people and for wine. The weather, the terroir and the Mediterranean... I never want to leave here!" Understandable, because with Domaine du Météore, Simon has found an absolutely unique and scientifically exciting winery. The vines are partly located in a meteorite crater, surrounded by the breathtaking landscape of the Haute-Languedoc Natural Park. Here, he works in harmony with nature and also incorporates biodynamic principles.

He believes that many things have an influence on wine, especially the moon: "Wine really is a special product. It's almost magical... definitely a mystery. We will probably never understand all the connections and mechanisms. In this sense, wine is similar to the universe," says Simon, who is very interested in astronomy and space travel. He likes to name his wines after astronomical phenomena. The name Carignides, however, is a play on the name of the Carignan grape variety and the French word for clusters of shooting stars, which typically ends in the syllable "-ides". Indeed, the wine is as dark as night - and then a firework of flavours hits us: sour cherry, raspberry, cocoa, pepper, aniseed and the scent of summer rain. The drinker remains amazed - and perfectly happy.

Nostalgic trams, golden pastéis de nata, selfies from atmospheric wine bars... On social media, one cannot help but wonder whether half the world has been drawn to Lisbon? The answer is clear: yes! The Portuguese capital attracts visitors with its irresistible specialities and its unique, melancholy atmosphere.

Anyone who has ever rattled up the picturesque alleyways on the famous "28", enjoyed the views over the city from the Castelo São Jorge, and then listened to fado in a rustic bar will be drawn back to Lisbon again and again. Fortunately, there are more and more Portuguese restaurants in this country to satisfy our cravings a little. Because piripiri, bacalhau and cozido are just a few of the magic words with which Portuguese cuisine seduces us. A lot has happened in Portugal's vineyards over the last twenty years. Today, Portuguese wine offers top quality at great prices and is becoming increasingly popular. Luã is a prime example of this: a top seller for years, its berry notes and fine roasted flavours transport us straight to a Lisbon wine bar. The wine has a dark warmth and catchy elegance reminiscent of the voice of fado singer Ana Moura. Here and there, liveliness and melancholy are beautifully combined.

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Barone Ricasoli can boast of being the oldest winery in Italy - as well as one of the most influential. Anyone browsing through the winery's ancestral history will quickly become acquainted with Baron Bettino Ricasoli. He was a formative figure in Italian history, playing a decisive role in the unification of the country. He later served twice as prime minister and brought about important reforms in the young state. Apart from his political career, Ricasoli was a pioneer in the field of viticulture. At the family estate Castello di Brolio, he experimented with different grape varieties and blends in order to develop the ideal wine for the region. In 1872, Bettino Ricasoli stipulated that Chianti should consist of at least 70 per cent Sangiovese. With this decision, he created the fruity, slightly spicy style of Chianti as we know it today. In doing so, he made the Sangiovese grape variety the queen of Tuscan viticulture and one of the most respected varieties in the world. For this reason, Francesco Ricasoli - the 32nd Baron of Brolio and head of the estate since 1993 - dedicated a very special wine to his ancestor, namely a single-varietal Sangiovese. The Brolio Bettino shows the variety at its best: lively, fruity and with spicy aromas of pepper, juniper and dried herbs.