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Stories, culture and curiosities about wine
Stories, culture and curiosities about wine, with a special focus on Canary Island wines. A new article every week.
Latest article · 1 November 2026
Vino Esencial: my first book, now on pre-sale
My first book: the essential handbook for wine lovers and professionals, and an original Christmas gift. Now on pre-sale.
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Iván Monreal
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1 November 2026 · 4 min read
Vino Esencial: my first book, now on pre-sale
My first book: the essential handbook for wine lovers and professionals, and an original Christmas gift. Now on pre-sale.
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25 October 2026 · 5 min read
Phylloxera: the tiny insect that brought the wine world to its knees
Phylloxera devastated Europe's vineyards in the 19th century, transformed La Rioja and is a concern again today in the Canary Islands. Here is its story.
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16 October 2026 · 6 min read
Canary Sack: when Canary Island wines conquered Europe
There was a time when Canary Island wines were prized at the European courts and crossed the Atlantic to the tables of England. Their fame even reached the works of William Shakespeare.
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