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Discover Perelada: A Journey Through Time, Innovation and Sustainability Nestled in the heart of Catalonia’s Empordà region, Perelada Winerystands as a beacon of winemaking excellence and cultural significance. Founded in 1923 by the visionary Mateu family, Perelada has evolved from a historical castle-based operation into a modern icon of quality, innovation and sustainability. Below, we delve into the winery’s deep history, pioneering spirit, sustainable practices and unique offerings. The story of how and why Perelada remains a prestigious name in the global wine industry is as rich as the wines it makes. A Legacy Rooted in History   Perelada Winery’s origins date back to the early 20th century, when the Mateu family, driven by a passion for art, acquired the medieval Perelada Castle. Upon their arrival, they discovered the cellars beneath the Convent del Carme, a heritage site that inspired them to revitalize the winemaking tradition. This ambitious project bre...

There’s no need to purchase store-bought sauce, with this hearty and flavorful Homemade Spaghetti Sauce . Simple ingredients such as ground beef, onion, garlic, and spices of oregano and basil bring a bold flavor to this simple sauce. This recipe is extremely simple. If you like easy Italian-inspired sauce that you can make at home then you need to try this Bolognese Sauce or this Alfredo Sauce recipe! Reasons to Make Homemade Spaghetti Sauce Affordable: Making spaghetti sauce at home is easy, delicious, and way more affordable than restaurant prices! Quality Ingredients: Fresh ingredients make the best sauce and it tastes way better! Food Storage: You can easily prepare this sauce and have plenty for leftovers or for freezing and using later. Homemade Spaghetti Sauce Homemade spaghetti sauce is a classic recipe that can be prepared quickly and one everyone will love. This simple sauce is not only nostalgic but classic for a good reason. You’ll love the flavorful toma...

In the 1300s, King Edward I demanded that Bordeaux wines—Saint-Émilion, specifically—be shipped up to England for his pleasure. Ever since then, the reds, whites and sweet Sauternes of Bordeaux have been collected and traded by kings and queens, nobles and notable wine aficionados. There’s the grand chateaux of the Left Bank—the Lafites and Margauxs, all classified first growth during Napoleon III’s C lassification of Bordeaux Wines in 1855 . Then there’s the Sauternes region on the banks of Garonne, where botrytis -afflicted grapes transform into wildly ageable dessert wines. And there’s the Right Bank , where the legendary producers of Saint-Émilion and Pomerol usher Merlot into perfect ripeness. “Bordeaux is the region for aged wine,” says Nick Daddona, advanced sommelier and founder of Wine Key . “Reds begin to develop secondary characteristics at about five years; dusty earth, cedar, white mushrooms and herbs. Even whites are meant to age—the Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc win...