PIWI Grape Varieties

Piedmont was the area we first imported the delicious Bossotti wines from nearly 25 years ago. We begin with a little insight into importing wine and our recent difficulties getting wine from Italy! Seriously though, this is a delightful region to explore. Piedmont offers wine, hazelnuts and delicious food and one of the producers, Cerrino, has hazelnut trees as well as vines.An introduction to Jack's foray to Pinoso - more to come on that in the next episode - to Bodega Pinoso in Spain. And Osian has done some interesting research into the etymology of a couple of grape names!Also mentioned for the Vermouth connection is the excellent Ultracomida in Aberystwyth, Narberth and Vermut in Cardiff. Do visit if you are there, it is an unique experience and the Curado Bar is next door for more food!Shop Vincenzo Bossotti Wines:https://dylanwad.co.uk/?s=bossottiShop Cerrino Wines: https://dylanwad.co.uk/?s=CerrinoSend us Fan MailDropyn – Gwin Dylanwad Wine Chat is recorded in our little wine shop in Dolgellau, North Wales. Join Dylan, Llinos and Osian as we chat about wines, winemakers and the stories behind the bottles.🍷 Visit us at https://dylanwad.co.uk/ 💬 We’d love your feedback and reviews to help us grow.  Diolch!

Dyma Rhys o Gwinllan Y Dyffryn yn Nyffryn Clwyd yn rhannu y hanes o fo a'i wraig Gwen yn penderfynu tyfu grawnwin.Cawsom noson hamddenol a hwyl gyda Rhys yn blasu yn Dylanwad cyn iddo ddod i'r 'stiwdio' i recordio podlediad i ni. Mae'n son am y tirwedd arbennig sy'n cyfrannu i lwyddiant y winllan yn ogystal a'r penderfyniadau diddorol o rawnwin sy'n gallu ffynnu yn ein hinsawdd ni yng Nghymru.Roedd yr mewnwelediad i'r datblygiad o'r winllan yn wir ddiddorol yn ogystal am pam tydi Rhys a Gwen byth isio gwneud y gwin llonydd rhosliw 2024 eto!A Welsh language podcast with Rhys from Vale Vineyard in the beautiful Vale of Clwyd. Find out why Seyval Blanc is called the 'Save-all' grape!Send us Fan MailDropyn – Gwin Dylanwad Wine Chat is recorded in our little wine shop in Dolgellau, North Wales. Join Dylan, Llinos and Osian as we chat about wines, winemakers and the stories behind the bottles.🍷 Visit us at https://dylanwad.co.uk/ 💬 We’d love your feedback and reviews to help us grow.  Diolch!

In our latest episode of the Dropyn Wine Chat, we’re briefly embracing the summer with a conversation about why chilled red wines deserve a place in your fridge. Then we move on to introduce one of our newest producers, Weingut Wohlgemuth-Schnürr from Germany, and explore the fascinating world of PIWI grape varieties – innovative, disease-resistant vines that are helping shape the future of sustainable winemaking. Whether you’re looking for your next refreshing red or curious about where wine is heading, there’s plenty to discover in this episode.We also mention:Charlie Herring English WineSend us Fan MailDropyn – Gwin Dylanwad Wine Chat is recorded in our little wine shop in Dolgellau, North Wales. Join Dylan, Llinos and Osian as we chat about wines, winemakers and the stories behind the bottles.🍷 Visit us at https://dylanwad.co.uk/ 💬 We’d love your feedback and reviews to help us grow.  Diolch!

What do bread, beer, and wine have in common? They're all brought to life through the incredible process of fermentation, thanks to the mighty yeast! In this episode, we dive headfirst into the fascinating, and admittedly complex, world of wine fermentation. You might wonder how we can fill an entire podcast with the subject of yeast, but trust us—it's easier than you think, especially when Llinos gets a bottle open!Join us as we muddle our way through the intricacies of how yeast transforms grape juice into the vibrant wines we love. We navigate topics that might be a bit over our heads, but with plenty of curiosity and a splash of humour, we uncover the vital role fermentation plays in shaping the flavours and characteristics of wine. Whether you're a wine enthusiast or just starting to explore the world of winemaking, this episode promises to be an enlightening and accessible journey into one of the most essential processes in winemaking. Tune in and ferment your understanding!Send us Fan MailDropyn – Gwin Dylanwad Wine Chat is recorded in our little wine shop in Dolgellau, North Wales. Join Dylan, Llinos and Osian as we chat about wines, winemakers and the stories behind the bottles.🍷 Visit us at https://dylanwad.co.uk/ 💬 We’d love your feedback and reviews to help us grow.  Diolch!

In this episode of the podcast, Osian, Pip and Jack look back on the Dylanwad staff trip to the vineyards of the Loire Valley in March. From underground cellars and family-run wineries to food and memorable tastings, they share their experiences exploring one of France’s most diverse and historic wine regions. Expect relaxed conversation, a few laughs, behind-the-scenes stories from the trip, and a closer look at the wines, people and places that made the Loire such an unforgettable visit.We visited:Domaine Ogereau Domaine Huet, Louis de GrenelleGuy AllionWe stayed at:Gite La SeigneurieSend us Fan MailDropyn – Gwin Dylanwad Wine Chat is recorded in our little wine shop in Dolgellau, North Wales. Join Dylan, Llinos and Osian as we chat about wines, winemakers and the stories behind the bottles.🍷 Visit us at https://dylanwad.co.uk/ 💬 We’d love your feedback and reviews to help us grow.  Diolch!

Welcome to another exciting episode of our podcast, where your hosts Dylan and Osian sit down with Woody from Montgomery Vineyard for an engaging exploration of winemaking in Wales. We have been buying from Woody for years now and this vineyard is known for its exceptional elevation, it boasts unique growing conditions that imbue their wines with distinct characteristics. In this lively conversation, Woody shares the intricacies of growing grapes in such a remarkable setting, offering listeners an inside look at the challenges and triumphs of Welsh viticulture. Get ready for a fascinating journey into the world of Welsh winemaking and discover what makes Montgomery Vineyard a standout in the UK wine scene. Tune in and enjoy!Here are links to places mentioned:Montgomery VineyardPenmaenuchaf Hall HotelFanny TalbotGwenYnyshirSend us Fan MailDropyn – Gwin Dylanwad Wine Chat is recorded in our little wine shop in Dolgellau, North Wales. Join Dylan, Llinos and Osian as we chat about wines, winemakers and the stories behind the bottles.🍷 Visit us at https://dylanwad.co.uk/ 💬 We’d love your feedback and reviews to help us grow.  Diolch!

How do you like your wine presented? Wine in a bottle, can, box or bag? Does it bother you? After a chat about Wine Paris and Raw we move on to discuss what can be quite a controversial - or should we say emotional? - topic would you believe. There are many choices out there so what should you choose and why? From ease of use to sustainability in the wine world we taste, tease and weigh up the pros and cons of different packaging for wine.Since recording and before I contacted them, the Talking Rubbish podcast has released an episode on microplastics! See link below!Here are some promised links:Marcel Lucont 'Wine in a Can'Talking Rubbish PodcastTalking Rubbish MicroplasticsMarks & Spencer RoséChateau FolietteSend us Fan MailDropyn – Gwin Dylanwad Wine Chat is recorded in our little wine shop in Dolgellau, North Wales. Join Dylan, Llinos and Osian as we chat about wines, winemakers and the stories behind the bottles.🍷 Visit us at https://dylanwad.co.uk/ 💬 We’d love your feedback and reviews to help us grow.  Diolch!

So, Osian had an idea for a little game! We had to choose a set of wines for each other and then think of ideal meals to match!Will we have enough to say? You can't stop us! There's so much fun to be had discussing why you choose a certain wine with a certain food. What you have to remember is not to be too serious about it and also drink what you like.Join us to listen to the sometimes quirky  choices and some of the stories behind the food and wine.Send us Fan MailDropyn – Gwin Dylanwad Wine Chat is recorded in our little wine shop in Dolgellau, North Wales. Join Dylan, Llinos and Osian as we chat about wines, winemakers and the stories behind the bottles.🍷 Visit us at https://dylanwad.co.uk/ 💬 We’d love your feedback and reviews to help us grow.  Diolch!

Welcome to a lesser known area of Italy which produces some really good wines. We have slotted in a little interview with Marco from Tenuta Santori winery from when he visited us in November 2025. His wines are truly impressive and great care is taken right down to the beautiful labels, have a look at  Marco's Wines on our website.Send us Fan MailDropyn – Gwin Dylanwad Wine Chat is recorded in our little wine shop in Dolgellau, North Wales. Join Dylan, Llinos and Osian as we chat about wines, winemakers and the stories behind the bottles.🍷 Visit us at https://dylanwad.co.uk/ 💬 We’d love your feedback and reviews to help us grow.  Diolch!

Who remembers Cloudy Bay? Pip joins Dylan and Osian for this episode. Pip joined the team 3 years ago and is a big Sauvignon fan. From the traditional Sancerre to the famous and very popular Marlborough style from New Zealand, this aromatic grape is to be found everywhere.They chat about its popularity - waning with some, however, still sold in most bars and restaurants - and even touch on a Sauvignon Scandal!Diolch am wrando, thank you for listening. We really appreciate reviews and suggestions as well as questions.Send us Fan MailDropyn – Gwin Dylanwad Wine Chat is recorded in our little wine shop in Dolgellau, North Wales. Join Dylan, Llinos and Osian as we chat about wines, winemakers and the stories behind the bottles.🍷 Visit us at https://dylanwad.co.uk/ 💬 We’d love your feedback and reviews to help us grow.  Diolch!