The most awaited moment for all of us has arrived, the summer holidays! After such a difficult year, where we have been caught up in a pandemic and where our travels have been limited, we deserve those longed-for days of the year to be able to disconnect and rest.
Although travel restrictions have been relaxed, many cautious people still prefer not to go too far away and let things settle down, so the summer holidays will be spent close to home.
For all those who have decided to stay, but would like to discover new places, Vinissimus, Europe's leading eCommerce in online Spanish wine sales, proposes a trip around the world without leaving home to discover different countries in the best possible way, through their wines.
Argentina
Meat, tango, mate... when we think of Argentina we are invaded by a bohemian and dreamy idea. Its streets, its people, the rhythm of life, everything is bathed in a culture that makes Argentina very special. To further savour the customs of this country, there is nothing better than drinking a glass of Catena Malbec 2019, a young, floral and juicy wine with enormous freshness and elegance, which will immediately transport us to the Argentinean Pampas or the Andes Mountains. A perfect wine to accompany a veal dish.
Slovenia
We continue our trip around the world by visiting Slovenia, a country full of history. Wine is part of the culture of this magnificent place, where it is said that there is a winery or vineyard for every 75 people. Whether red or white, Slovenian wines are of world-class quality. What better than closing your eyes and sipping a glass of Valter Sirk Malvasia 2016 to transport you to the popular Lake Bled, or the iconic Solkan Bridge, the world's longest stone arched railway bridge?
South Africa
Let's jump to South Africa, known as the rainbow nation. This country has a unique cultural diversity and is home to some of the most spectacular and majestic animals in the world. If you want to be transported to one of its unforgettable sunsets, have a glass of Raats Original Chenin Blanc 2018, a white wine with a citrus and mineral flavour, accompanied by a plate of chicken curry, you will fall in love instantly.
United States
Some of the US states have great quality wines, but none like those of California. This state has a great reputation for its wines. It was the Spanish Franciscan missionary Fray Junipero Serra, who planted the first vines in "Mission San Diego" in order to obtain wine for the masses. Beaches, surf, palm trees, music? California is paradise. Immerse yourself in the iconic Venice Beach and Santa Monica to the rhythm of The Beach Boys with a glass of Francis Ford Coppola Diamond Chardonnay 2018, an extremely well-balanced white wine, with exotic fruit aromas of guava, toasted pineapple and floral notes, perfect to accompany a good seafood dish.
Greece
The history and culture surrounding Greece is infinite. With streets full of lore, smells and customs, places like Athens, Mykonos and Crete have become favourite destinations for tourists. Savour a rich Ktima Gerovassiliou Malagousia 2020 and you'll instantly find yourself wandering the beautiful white streets and gazing at the crystal blue beaches of the Greek islands.
New Zealand
When you think of New Zealand, you're transported to an incredible wilderness of mountains and mist-shrouded fjords. The tranquillity of its beaches is all around you. Relax and enjoy a glass of Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc 2019, an organic wine with smoky and citrus notes that will make you fly to the most incredible green valleys of this country.
