21 Nov 2024
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The Hidden Gem of Mexico’s Spirits Unveiled in Stockholm! 

Tequila and mezcal aficionado or not, get ready for a wild ride through the world of spirits! We’ve got a tale to tell that might just introduce you to your new favorite drink, and it goes by the name of Sotol. We were invited by Alias Smith, in partnership with the Mexican Embassy, to explore the […]

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It’s Margarita Day!

On our column “Trust the Mexican”, today marks the Margarita Day/Week in Stockholm. No, we don’t actually have a column called that, but maybe we should, considering what you’re about to read. Margarita Day is being celebrated all over the world now, with countries like Mexico, France, Denmark, England, Spain, and Sweden joining in on […]

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Sthlm Food & Wine Fair: A Gastronomic Extravaganza

This weekend marked a culinary fiesta at the Sthlm Food & Wine Fair—a unique experience day where new flavors took center stage. Enthusiasts from near and far gathered for a delectable journey featuring wine and food tastings, inspiration from renowned chefs, champagne extravaganzas, mouthwatering pastries and chocolates, irresistible street food, an array of beers, spirits, […]

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Uncategorized Wine

Grandi Marchi ‘Great Italian wines ‘ visit Stockholm

The “Istituto Grandi Marchi” visited Stockholm last month – “Istituto Grandi Marchi” is the result of the determination and enthusiasm of eighteen of the most important Italian wineries to promote the culture and commercialisation of Italian high quality wine on world markets. Your Living City was there at a unique master class where we had […]

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Here’s Where You Can Find The Best Wines In Stockholm

Sweden has a well-established wine culture, and from 2001 to 2020, data shows that wine accounted for 34% of the country’s total alcohol consumption. In 2021, this figure jumped to 44% as Sweden’s wine market continues to evolve. Still, the country continues to be strict when it comes to access to alcohol. If you’re in Stockholm or […]

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Travel to Terre di Pisa to discover new wine frontiers

Many Swedish tourists travel to Italy and Tuscany every year just to enjoy and learn about well-known fantastic wines such as Chianti. But Terre di Pisa has only recently emerged as a strong up-and-coming wine frontier yet to discover. Your Living City was invited to a presentation about the wonders of the region, held by […]

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Lifestyle Wine

Wines of Valtellina worth trying

Valtellina is one of Italy’s most dramatic and least explored wine regions. Located in an alpine valley on the border between Lombardia, Italy and Switzerland. The production of Valtellina wines extends for about 820 hectares which include DOC and DOCG production subzones. The geographic variability of Valtellina, the microclimates and the landscape have permitted the […]

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Pays D’OC Wines to light up the autumn

When the first Pays d’Oc wines (which later became IGP wines “Vins à Indication Géographique Protégée” in 2009) were released in 1987, no one could have predicted their great success. 25 bottles of Pays d’Oc IGP wines are sold every second around the world. The success stems from the quality revolution in Languedoc-Roussillon over thirty […]

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Wines to match cozy Autumn days

Settling into the coziness of the season is maximised with the warmth of home and a nice glass of wine. During autumn we want warmer and more tender flavours that fill the palate with character. With this in mind, we have chosen a few classic and some exotic wines that will give you just that. […]

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Dining out Wine

Unique Stockholm Restaurants With A Great Wine List

The wine culture in Sweden is expanding, especially with the increase of vineyards in Skåne in the south of the country. In fact, 42% of all alcohol sales in Sweden consist of wine, and this is very different from brännvin, the traditional Swedish drink that translates as burn-wine. You can of course buy wine from the state […]

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