WINE BLOG

Original wine accessories If you are a good wine lover you surely have some of the most typical complementary items. When you think you have all kinds of wine accessories at home, after the decanter, thermometer, Drop stop drip cutter, technological corkscrew… It turns out that there are new alternatives to surprise you, either to […]

How to train your sense of taste The world of flavours and wine is fascinating. When drinking a sip of wine we can discover a myriad of sensations derived from our palate. If the first thing that comes to mind when you drink a glass of wine is simply that it tastes like wine, you […]

Which glass to use for each wine It is important to take into account which glass to use for each wine, as the container we use to drink a great wine will enhance or ruin the experience. The sensations that a wine produces when we taste it, as we have already mentioned in other posts, […]

Why most wine bottles are green? Surely you have noticed when visiting any wine cellar or wine shop: most of the wine bottles are green, dark green or, directly, dark shades. Is it a coincidence? Green wine bottles are not the result of chance. Wine is a delicate beverage with many nuances, it is often […]

Main aromas of red wine Smell is the sense with the greatest memory of all and the one most closely linked to emotions. Therefore, if we learn to recognise the smells and aromas of red wine, it will help us to enjoy it much more. First of all, we must distinguish between what is a […]

Is vinegar good for health? Vinegar has been popularly used as a home remedy for medicinal and healing purposes. Both apple cider vinegar and wine vinegar have many followers, due to their health benefits. Historically, Hippocrates used to recommend vinegar to treat colds and coughs and to prevent wound infections; during the outbreak of plague […]

How to preserve wine once it has been opened At Bodegas Murillo Viteri we know for sure: the best thing you can do with an open bottle of wine is to drink it. Even so, we are sure that more than once you have had to keep an open bottle of wine. Wine is a […]

Decoration ideas with recycled pallets We would like to introduce you to eco-design, an easy, ecofriendly and stylish way to decorate your home with style. Here are some ideas for decorating with recycled pallets, the latest trend in home decoration. Recycling and reusing, as well as being a way of caring for the environment, will […]

5 healthy reasons to toast with wine Toasting with wine has numerous health benefits, provided it is consumed responsibly and in moderation. It is considered a key food in the Mediterranean diet, as it is a traditional product of our land, present on our tables for thousands of years. It accompanies us throughout our lives, […]

Sirloin steak in red wine sauce recipe Wine, apart from being the perfect accompaniment for any meal, is also a very useful ingredient to prepare delicious recipes, such as the previously proposed “Chicken in white wine”, our “Drunken spaghetti in red wine” or the delicious “Oxtail in red wine”. This time, we show you how […]

What is terroir? Many wine lovers will have heard this word in the wine vocabulary. When we ask ourselves what the terroir (in French) of a wine is, it is easy to assume that the term comes from the soil, but what does it refer to? The first thing to bear in mind is that […]

How to store wine at home Whether you are a wine lover or simply open a bottle from time to time, in almost every home there are several bottles of wine. As a wine lover, you may have often wondered whether you are storing your wine properly to keep it in perfect condition. We advise […]

How to remove wine stains We are sure that on more than one occasion you have stained yourself with a few drops of red wine. It’s a risk that we are happy to run because we can enjoy a good red wine, but sometimes it can spoil the evening or the plan. Don’t panic! Here […]

Summer pairings and Rioja With the arrival of summer, many lucky people start their holidays, those longed-for days of relaxation and disconnection to rest and spend time with family and friends. Summer rhymes with beach, terraces, paella, salad… and what better way to accompany these special moments than with a good wine. White or red […]

What is a toast and where does it come from? What is the toast? There is no self-respecting celebration in which we do not raise our wine glasses to toast. Do you know the history behind this popular gesture? According to the Royal Spanish Academy of the language, the origin of the term brindis comes […]