Christina Makris is a writer, lecturer and consultant who specialises in the relationship between hospitality and culture. She is the author of Aesthetic Dining: The Art Restaurant Around the World, published by Cultureshock.
The wines of the Veneto need no introduction, but it’s worth getting to know the ones produced inside the city itself
Last week Peter Doig was revealed as the latest artist to design a label for the chateau – a tradition that began in 1945 and remains shrouded in mystery
Mulled wine may be the fuel for contemporary Christmas celebrations but drinking it is a tradition that dates back to antiquity
The maison’s limited-edition bottles designed by contemporary artists, designers and architects have secured its place as leader in the luxury market
The proprietors of Castello di Ama commission artworks as an offering of thanks to the land and its spirit, which infuses their winemaking
The distinctive saucer-shaped glass may have fallen out of fashion, but the story of its invention remains as racy as ever
Recent initiatives are expanding on the traditional model of patronage through community engagement, cross-disciplinary collaboration and mentorship schemes
The graphic designer Jean Carlu was the first artist to create a label for the historic wine estate in 1924, marking the beginning of a long-standing tradition
Though France is now better known for its winemaking industry, the country owes the survival of its connoisseurship to Algeria
Blending wine, art and hospitality, Viña Vik wine estate invites visitors to indulge in the totality of aesthetic pleasure
