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Picture this – a bottle not just as a vessel for vinous deliciousness but as a canvas, a work of art that transcends the liquid within. Two examples of this are the classics of Mouton Rothschild and the avant-garde strokes of Vietti winery – two icons pushing the boundaries of wine and art. Mouton Rothschild, the undisputed master of this, has been leading the way since 1945 with labels that read like a VIP guest list at the Louvre. Picasso, Chagall, Warhol – each label is artistic royalty. These labels aren't just eye candy; this is where art and wine...

The largest island in the Mediterranean, the furthest south region in Italy and the hottest place in Europe, with the highest temperature recorded at 48.8C in 2021. There’s also an active volcano here, this is an extreme place to make wine. The wines are dominantly red, with local varieties such as Nero d’Avola, Frappato and Nerello Mascalese being the most commonly planted. Ancient Greek civilisations have been making wine here since 4000 BC, they recognised the potential of the Island, as well as being a strategic base and trading port. In the 19th Century, the town of Marsala was one...

Some of the best mature wine I’ve ever drank has come from Bordeaux, with vintages such as 1985, 1986, 1989, 1996, and 1998 amongst my favourites. 

Georgia's culture and history are deeply rooted in wine. They are believed by many to be the birthplace of viticulture, with artefacts dating back to at least 8000 BC—even their unique language links to wine, with their letters resembling the curvy form of a vine.   Georgians are famous for having some of the world's most unique and authentic wines. However, the Soviets strangled the industry, demanding mass-produced bulk wine – a lot of the identity and sense of place was removed from the wine. The hangover is still there, with some wines being made and exported to former Eastern Bloc...