Intermediate
The importance of the quality of the ‘Aguardente’ in the making of Port wines
The ‘Aguardente’ (also called ‘Aguardiente’) is a distilled alcoholic spirit that is used to fortify wines when a winemaker wants to make a fortified wine…
Spirits
Mexican Brandy, Its Relevance Throughout History
The Early Days The Spanish conquerors arrived in what we know as Mexico in 1517, and by 1520, the territory had become New Spain. The Spanish colonists soon turned the new fertile land into a mirrored image of their European home. This included planting enough grapevines to satisfy their thirst Read more…