Travel - I've been presenting Italian wines in the Republic of Macedonia

Paul Caputo

Jun 7, 2016 — 1 min read

I've been back in Macedonia this week presenting a range of Italian wines to the hospitality sector in Skopje. The event formed part of a trade delegation organised by the Italian Chamber of Commerce.

The Museum of National Revolutionary Struggle made for an excellent venue as winemakers from across Italy brought their wines to Macedonia. I flew in to offer an introduction and masterclass to varieties such as Nebbiolo, Sangiovese and Primitivo, as well as little known grapes such as Albarossa.

Needless to say I took the opportunity to visit Chateau Kamnik while I was there and taste the latest vintage.

🍇 Grape guide: Ciliegiolo

Ciliegiolo is a very old red grape variety grown in central Italy, most notably in Tuscany. For a long time it was used as a blending variety in the two Chianti appellations, but there is now a growing list of mono-varietal wines produced exclusively from Ciliegiolo, particularly close to the

💯🕰️ A 25 year vertical at Fattoria di Grignano

In this article I focus on the Chianti Rufina subzone and the aged wines of Fattoria di Grignano.

💯 Tasting: The Historical SuperTuscans

Earlier this year, I attended a rare tasting of wines from members of the Association of Historical SuperTuscans. Predominantly hailing from the 2016 vintage, these were a joy to taste and and a reminder that they remain some of the finest wines in the world. As Tuscany’s wine scene

🇬🇪 Reflections on the Gurjaani Wine Festival

It’s mid afternoon in Eastern Georgia and an October sun loiters in the boundless blue sky. A shimmering heat haze lingers over the Alazani river plain, distorting the vast snow capped profile of the Caucusses. We’re just over 100km from Tbilisi, in the Kakheti region’s principle winemaking

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🍇 Grape guide: Ciliegiolo

💯🕰️ A 25 year vertical at Fattoria di Grignano

💯 Tasting: The Historical SuperTuscans

🇬🇪 Reflections on the Gurjaani Wine Festival