'The Wine Van' discovers and investigates the process of cork stoppers.
There were many young people who longed for cross the borders of the wine universe , so close and unknown at the same time, for immerse yourself in history that hides behind an excellent glass of wine.
And that was the raison d'être of The Wine Van. Developed by the berciana producer Mil Ojos Producen, the series, which has already premiered its third season in the United Kingdom and the United States , landed for the first time in Spain this summer.
'The Wine Van': millennials and wine
The protagonist of the fun as well as didactic production is Ian Chapman, a millennial who, knowing nothing about wine , he has decided get in a van to know some of the best wineries in our geography and show viewers that the wine world, if viewed from the right perspective, can be very funny.
Throughout his adventure, Ian , accompanied by different characters and an incredible self-confidence, is not only responsible for setting down useful ideas (especially for the younger audience) such as, for example, that he does not have to be ashamed to ask for a wine that is within reach of our pockets , but also invites us to learn with him the multiple facets, stages and varieties of wine.
Asking what no one dares throw into the air is his way of soaking up the savoir faire of the most interesting wine projects in the country.
Through humor and in a close way, The Wine Van has the aim of remove that elitist label that accompanies wine bottles to convince young people that it is a fascinating product that It is not only made to be consumed on special occasions.
The Serie is recorded entirely in English with the aim that it could reach to millennials around the world , which is why it first premiered in the United States and the United Kingdom, as well as it will in the coming months in Germany.
Every capital lasts about 10 minutes , a format that allows you to enjoy the series on any device and at any time . In addition, The Wine Van has also taken an active role on social networks to get closer to the lifestyle of the young public.
SPAIN FROM CELLAR TO CELLAR
Ian's Grape Flavored Journey started in Arzuaga. Also in the first season the young man learned the difference between a red, a white and a rosé in Protos , he discovered the tannins in Gordonzello and the true meaning of balance between body and structure in Numanthia.
In turn, in San Román he learned what the soil contributes to the flavor, in Menade the importance of the ecosystem, and in Torremilanos, the influence of the oak barrels.
From the hand of Veronica Ortega , Ian also had the opportunity to taste the wine as the ancient Romans did: in amphorae. At Luna Beberide, he met a family committed to a unique way of making wine, while at Tomás Postigo, he was in contact with one of the most veteran winemakers in Spain.
Lastly, on this first pitch, he also made a stop at Herrero Bodega, a brave new project. And the final touch was at Teso de la Monja, where he said goodbye with a wine recognized with 100 Parker points in hand.
The Wine Van visits Valencia in order to get to know the Vicente Gandía Winery
In the second season from The Wine Van, Ian Lives the vintage from the perspective of a winery (Bodegas Adriá) , he experiments in his flesh fermentation (Bodegas Godelia) , learn to pamper the vineyards (Paco & Lola) Discover the secret power of Resveratrol (Emina Wineries) What do they mean when they talk about sustainable wineries (Campo Viejo) and how he works himself on a family winery (Gaintza).
Once he had started in the Sherry (Lustau) , he had tasted the Sparkling Wine (Vicente Gandia) he had understood wine tourism in La Rioja and had witnessed how cork is made thanks to corchex, he embarked on a trip with friends from Barcelona to Priorat (Perinet).
What experiences did Ian have pending for the third installment of the series? He, well, he has starred in nothing more and nothing less than ** eleven adventures that are condensed in the following chapters: **
1.'A quiet life': narrates the slow life of four towns converted into a brand, in Bodegas Tarón.
2.'Fall in love': Ian is seduced by the passion of Adegas Valmiñor, in Galicia.
3.'Peace and mindfulness': the sun on the face, the smell of the earth, the murmur of the water... Ian's senses are triggered at Bodega Laus.
4.'A Chateau Oh la, la!': much more than a warehouse, Otazu is a castle with a lot of art.
5.'Rosé is the New Red': Ian discovers the pink potential of claret that they make at Bodegas Comenge.
6.'Drink nature': Atavus Vines is a winery where only lunar cycles and manual labor is involved in winemaking.
7.'The Spanish Serengeti': in Pago del Vicario, in the heart of La Mancha , Ian learns what a Appellation of origin from a single warehouse.
8.'Talking to a mermaid': the siren of Bodega Las Virtudes, where tradition and modernity merge to give wine a future.
9.'Millennial Winemakers': Ian came across this rare species, a millennial who wants to dedicate himself to wine, at Bodegas Volver.
10.'Very cool homework': Ian became a Oenology student at the University of La Rioja , for a day.
11.'Vegan wines': the protagonist discovers vegan wines from Bodegas Zinio and his bond with the storks.