Category: Wine Culture

  • The best wines for Christmas 2023: Recommendations
    The best wines for Christmas 2023: Recommendations

    Christmas is just around the corner, and with it comes moments of celebration, joy and, of course, good wine. At Bodegas Monje, we understand the importance of choosing the perfect wine for every occasion, and Christmas is no exception. This year, we offer you a carefully chosen selection of our best wines to make your […]

  • From the vineyard to the glass: Premium wines by Bodegas Monje
    From the vineyard to the glass: Premium wines by Bodegas Monje

    In the Canary Islands, surrounded by the majesty of the Atlantic Ocean, are the vineyards of Bodegas Monje, a benchmark in the production of premium and high-end wines. Our family winery has managed to combine tradition, innovation and the privileged natural environment of Tenerife to create wines of excellence that delight the most demanding palates. […]

  • The art of giving a good wine as a gift
    The art of giving a good wine as a gift

    Are you looking for elegant gift ideas to suit any budget? Giving a bottle of wine as a gift is undoubtedly a very good option.Regardless of whether the person being honoured is a wine lover or not, there is a wide variety of options that transform wine into an elegant, accessible and very tasteful ally […]

  • Wine crisis, a walk through history
    Wine crisis, a walk through history

    Throughout the centuries there have been many economic and historical crises that affected the wine industry. From political and social crises that have impacted the sector, such as the approval of the Prohibition in the US, to wars and plagues that have ruined the crops of entire countries. If you want to discover more about […]

  • 100 years of Prohibition
    100 years of Prohibition

    On January 16, 1920, the Prohibition was established in the United States, which prohibited the consumption of alcohol, until 1933. What did “Prohibition” mean? It has been a century since one of the most controversial laws ever introduced in the United States: the Prohibition. The Eighteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibited the manufacture, sale […]

  • The so-called Monje of Author
    The so-called Monje of Author

    How did this idea come up? It was a novel idea that sought to break patterns of the wine world in the Canaries, as well as to confront a prevailing mentality that underestimated the capabilities and possibilities of wine production in the archipelago. Thus, it was decided to make crianza wines, an unusual event in […]

  • Black Listan, the red grape of wine
    Black Listan, the red grape of wine

    In the Canary Islands, almost 90% of the cultivated area is made up of 6 varieties. Among them is the black listán, which occupies about a quarter of these crops (about 24%). How’s the black listán grape? Resistant, rustic and vigorous, blue-black colored. The bunches are compact, of medium size and long length. Conical in […]

  • Which wine to gift?
    Which wine to gift?

    Be original: give volcanic wines as a present There are many occasions when giving wine becomes a fantastic option; meeting with friends, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, birthdays, celebrations, important dates… However, there is always the question of which one to choose in order to be right, to look good, or to “seem understanding ” wines. […]

  • The best glass for every wine type
    The best glass for every wine type

    In past times we used to drink wine from all kind of cups, ceramic mugs, wooden vessels…but over time we realized that this precious beverage needed to be served in a very specific style of glass to appreciate all its delicate flavours and aromas. Totally transparent and very thin glasses are the best for wine […]

  • Volcanic Wines: Why are they special?
    Volcanic Wines: Why are they special?

    Wines produced in volcanic soils are getting popular around the Globe. Held in San Francisco, the Volcanic Wines International Conference might have something to do with the increasing acceptance of these particular wines. “Peeling Back the Lava Layers” is a special workshop held at the Conference and hosted by the author of “Volcanic Wines…Salt, Grit […]