The first place on the American continent where the vine (vitis vinifera), brought from Spain, began to be cultivated was in 1524 in Mexico by order of Hernán Cortés.
What does ex libris mean? We tell you what an ex libris is and why they are so important. Don't miss the ex-libris of the Documentation Centre at Vivanco.
We chat with Alberto Corazón, author of the exhibition Vivanco Suite, which will be on display until June 2020 at the Museum Vivanco de la Cultura del Vino (Briones, La Rioja).
On the occasion of the 200th anniversary of the Prado Museum, we take a look at its history and origins. Why is it the most important art gallery in Spain?
Roman amphorae, Grigian and Phoenician... what was their role in the history of wine? We tell you about it below.
Today we will drink wine with the adventurers of the motto "Primus circumdedisti me" ("You were the first to turn me around"), which appears on the coat of arms of Juan Sebastián Elcano.
Alberto Corazón's latest project is Vivanco Suite. A reflection of his particular vision of wine through 20 paintings in different techniques and formats, and a large mural made up of 18 engravings.
In Egypt, more wine was consumed during the Festival of the Drunken or Drunkenness than in the rest of Egypt during the rest of the year. Do you want to know what it consisted of?
We invite you to take a look at this selection of literary creations that we have entitled El protagonismo del vino en diez novelas. They come from all times.
Learn about the history of the Persian poet Abu Nuwas and his relationship with wine in the following article. We share with you some pieces of his work.
