“India is a country of bright colors, diverse terrains and natural beauty, a melting pot of cultures and religions, with a heady mix of spices and cuisines and a source of immense ancient knowledge and wisdom. How do wines fit in this beautiful and surreal picture of India?
Modern wine-making started in India about 30 years ago and yet very little is known about Indian wines. It is indeed a joy to give a simple but rounded account of the local wines and the Indian terroir, the current wine-making standards, the growing wine market, and the challenges of making and selling wines in India.”
Imagine an expensive five star restaurant with shining cutlery, beautiful plating, complex gourmet food and contrast this with an old wooden table with simple food made from local ingredients in the middle of a vineyard, garden or home. Which setting would you prefer? Fancy gourmet food made from imported exotic ingredients and expensive foreign wine… Read more »
One of the most crucial activities in December is the planting of a new vineyard using grafted vines. The whole month is ideal for plantation but the earlier it is done, the better it is. Planting an Indian vineyard with grafted vines requires making a plan beginning of July or August. There is a list… Read more »
Growing wine grapes in India is as easy as growing good quality mangoes in Switzerland. Grape vines normally grow best in the region of 35 to 45 degree latitudes in both the northern and southern hemispheres. The mildly cool climatic conditions in these belts, the inclination of sunlight and the slow ripening of the grapes… Read more »
