Spring is finally here! Time to get outside, soak up the sun, and drink some wine! To celebrate, we’ve got a few things to share with you, friends! Pairing ideas! Visits from our Winery Partners! A late night dance party in Houston! Read on to get the latest news and such from Circo Vino! Flavors […]
It’s not every day that you get the opportunity to join the circus. We are thrilled to welcome our newest Winery Partner, Günter & Regina Triebaumer! Hailing from the town of Rust in Austria’s famed Burgenland, Günter & Regina bring their unique approach, sensible philosophy, and stunning wines to our portfolio! _______________________________________________________________________________ Roots in Rust […]
Circo Vino welcomes our newest Winery Partner! Hailing from the Burgenland village of Rust, and packing over 300 years of winemaking tradition, Günter and Regina Triebaumer bring a lot to the table. Experts in the many specialties of their region, the Triebaumers are thoughtful stewards of the land as well as top-notch winemakers. We are […]
Lively. Racy. Silvery. Bright. However you describe it, acidity is what makes a wine sing. This month, we’re going to talk about the role acidity plays in balancing a wine, and how it affects other aspects as well. We’ll also take a look at the key factors that influence acidity. Buckle up and take a […]
It’s winter, but fear not. We’ve made it past the shortest day of the year, and if history has anything to teach us, it’s a time for celebrating. This month, we’re looking at some of the ways ancient people celebrated the expected onset of spring and all that comes with it: love, fertility, new growth, […]
Happy holidays from all of us at Circo Vino! We had a busy and productive year in 2018, and we wanted to wrap it up with some holiday cheer, highlights from some recent events, and a curated list of some of our exceptional premium value offerings from our portfolio. After a year like this, we’re […]
Harvest 2018 is in the cellar in Austria, and the news is good. From auspicious beginnings to brutal heat and lack of rain, the 2018 growing season was quite a ride, but our Winery Partners were up to the task. Mother Nature doesn’t always make it easy for farmers, and the challenging conditions of the […]
The idea that a wine should transparently express its origin is the central thread running through most of the current discussions about viticulture. While the most-explored topics are varietal differences, soil characteristics, and microclimate variations, we wanted to wrap up our series on the human element of winemaking by focusing on what is perhaps the […]
The bond between farmers and their land is as old as agriculture itself. This month, we wanted to explore that relationship as it applies to viticulture. From Austria to Arizona, vintners strive to make wines that faithfully reflect their geographic origin. This creates a very special relationship between the farmer and his land, and fosters […]
Our visit to Austria last month got us thinking about the human element of the wine business. While the hours spent tasting and discussing all the nuances of soil, climate, and vintage were certainly informative, it was the opportunity to relate to our Winery Partners on a personal level that left a lasting impression. We […]