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The Engineering of WineDivaa Art
By Martha Cisneros Paja I have been developing a new project WineDivaa Art: The Intersection of Engineering and Wine Communication To my fellow lovers of art and the vine: There is a common misconception in our modern world that art and engineering exist in entirely different spheres: one governed by the whims of emotion and […] This post The Engineering of WineDivaa Art was posted on WineDivaa .
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Exploring Lipari’s Volcanic Soul with Tenuta di Castellaro
From Obsidian to Glass a Journey to Tenuta di Castellaro Virtual meetings have become a staple of my professional life as an engineer, but when the “winedown” begins, I swap my technical blueprints for a tasting glass. While the world has largely returned to in-person events, I find immense value in these digital rendezvous. As […] This post Exploring Lipari’s Volcanic Soul with Tenuta di Castellaro was posted on WineDivaa .
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Light to Medium Body Red Wines for Spring Updated 2026 Selection
Written by: Martha Cisneros Paja Published: May 10, 2024 Last Updated: April 14, 2026 As the sun finally begins to stick around and we reclaim our daily dose of Vitamin D, the heavy, oak-laden “winter” reds feel increasingly out of place. We are officially in grill season and picnic season, and that means one thing: […] This post Light to Medium Body Red Wines for Spring Updated 2026 Selection was posted on WineDivaa .
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How Many Bottles are in a Barrel of Wine? A Guide to Yield, Oak, and Upcycling
Written by Martha Cisneros Paja How Many Bottles are in a Barrel of Wine? A Guide to Yield, Oak, and Upcycling Wine-making is a delicate process that involves several factors, and the vessel chosen for aging is perhaps the most influential “silent ingredient” in a winemaker’s toolkit. While the type of barrel used —traditionally French […] This post How Many Bottles are in a Barrel of Wine? A Guide to Yield, Oak, and Upcycling was posted on WineDivaa .
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Spring Wine Pairings 2026: Brunch, Easter & Tinned Fish Guide
This spring, we are focusing on producers who have spent decades, and in some cases centuries, mastering their regional grapes. From the gravelly terraces of Friuli to the volcanic soils of Sicily, these wines aren’t just beverages; they are liquid postcards. 1. The Garden Aperitif: Attems Sauvignon Blanc 2024 Region: Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy Price: SRP […] This post Spring Wine Pairings 2026: Brunch, Easter & Tinned Fish Guide was posted on WineDivaa .
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Agiorgitiko The Greeks Noble Red Grape
The Blood of Hercules: A Deep Dive into Agiorgitiko, Greece’s Noble Red By Martha Cisneros Paja If you are looking to expand your palate beyond the standard Cabernet and Merlot, let us introduce you to a grape that carries the weight of history and the vibrance of the Mediterranean sun: Agiorgitiko. This varietal is the […] This post Agiorgitiko The Greeks Noble Red Grape was posted on WineDivaa .
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Sagrantino di Montefalco the sacred soul of Umbria
By: Martha Cisneros Paja Let’s unveil Sagrantino di Montefalco: The Bold, Sacred Soul of Umbria If you’re the type of wine lover who finds “light and airy” a bit too polite, then welcome to your new obsession. While many flock to Tuscany for their Italian red fix, true wine aficionados know that the real power […] This post Sagrantino di Montefalco the sacred soul of Umbria was posted on WineDivaa .
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Poderi Luigi Einaudi: A 125-Year Legacy and the 2022 Barolo Preview
The Soul of Dogliani in the Heart of Barolo: A 125-Year Journey with Poderi Luigi Einaudi There are moments in a wine writer’s journey where the past, present, and future converge in a single glass. Recently, I had the distinct pleasure of sitting down with Matteo Sardagna Einaudi to celebrate a monumental milestone: the 125th […] This post Poderi Luigi Einaudi: A 125-Year Legacy and the 2022 Barolo Preview was posted on WineDivaa .
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The Remix of the La Grande Dame 2018: Emmanuel Gouvernet’s High-Stakes Harmony
By Martha Cisneros Paja Meet one of the winemakers from Veuve Clicquot Emmanuel Gouvernet The light inside Café Louis Vuitton bounces off the crystal like a lens flare in a Villeneuve frame, casting sharp, expensive shadows across the table. Emmanuel Gouvernet leans forward, his movements possessing a rhythmic fluidity that immediately betrays his past life […] This post The Remix of the La Grande Dame 2018: Emmanuel Gouvernet’s High-Stakes Harmony was posted on WineDivaa .