๐ A Family’s Passion in Every Sip: Discover Korea’s Galgisang Winery https://www.mk.co.kr/news/culture/11193362 Did you know that Korea has its very own wine country? ๐ท Many people think of France or Italy when they hear the word “wine,” but in Korea’s countryside, there’s a place where grapes meet tradition, family, and innovation — Galgisang Winery in Yeongdong, Chungcheongbuk-do. Since 2013, the Korean Ministry of Agriculture has been running a project called “Visiting Breweries” to highlight unique wineries and breweries across the country. Each year, a few are carefully selected, and this year Galgisang Winery proudly made the list. ๐ https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/022/0004071527 ๐จ๐ฉ๐ฆ Three Generations, One Dream: 100 Years of Wine At Galgisang, winemaking is truly a family story. The grandfather started the vineyard ๐ The daughter-in-law (current CEO, Han Ji-yeon) grew it into a certified winery ๐ And now, the grandson is preparing to carry it forward as a “100-year family business.” One of the judges who selected Galgisang explained why: “It’s rare to see a young person in their 20s take pride in continuing a traditional family winery. That passion convinced us of the winery’s sustainability.” ๐ช And they weren’t wrong. Galgisang only uses organic, chemical-free grapes from their very own 9,900ใก vineyard. No fertilizer, no shortcuts — they’ve even earned vegan certification. The result? Their wine took first place at the 2024 Korea Liquor Awards in the fruit wine category. ๐ https://www.mk.co.kr/news/culture/11193362 ๐ท Meet Poem Wine – Wine with a Story Galgisang’s wines are sold under the charming name “Poem Wine” (also called Poem Winery). Why “Poem”? It actually comes from four “M’s”: Mane (meaning “galgi” or horse’s mane, the winery’s namesake) ๐ Mayvill (the Yeongdong regional wine brand) Mori (the name of the village) Mochi (a freshwater fish in the Geum River nearby) There are four types of Poem Wine to try: Red Sweet – fruity and easy to drink ๐ Red Dry – blended with Korean wild grapes, aged in oak barrels for depth ๐ท White – crisp and refreshing, perfect with seafood ๐ Rosé – their best-seller, made with a rare Korean grape called King Delaware ๐ธ Each wine has its own character, and locals love pairing them with everyday Korean foods. CEO Han even suggests: “Don’t overthink it. Just enjoy our red wine with some boiled pork slices (suyuk) — it’s perfect!” ๐โจ https://www.mk.co.kr/news/culture/11193362 ๐ฅ More Than Wine: Experiences at the Winery Visiting Galgisang isn’t just about drinking wine — it’s about experiencing it. Depending on the season, you can: ๐ Pick grapes in summer ๐ท Try your hand at making wine ๐น Sip fruity sangria in hot weather ๐ฅ Warm up with spiced mulled wine (baengsyo) in winter And soon, they’ll be introducing a new distilled drink aimed at younger visitors. The third-generation winemaker has even designed a cool horse-themed mascot to represent the brand. ๐ดโจ https://n.news.naver.com/mnews/article/022/0004071527 ๐ How to Get Poem Wine The best part? You don’t have to be in Korea to appreciate the story. But if you are in Korea, you can easily order Poem Wine online, since it’s officially categorized as a traditional liquor. Perfect for year-end parties, family gatherings, or just a cozy night in. ๐๐ท https://www.mk.co.kr/news/culture/11193362 ๐ก Why Visit Galgisang Winery? Because every sip tells the story of a family’s dedication, Korea’s unique grapes, and a dream to keep winemaking alive for 100 years. If you’re traveling around Korea and want to taste something different from soju or makgeolli, head to Yeongdong and discover the charm of Korean wine. ๐ฟ ๐ Next time you raise a glass, why not make it a Poem Wine? Cheers! ๐ฅ #KoreanWine #PoemWine #GalgisangWinery #Yeongdong #KoreaTravel #WineryTour #KoreanFood #FoodPairing #WineTasting #OrganicWine #VeganWine #FamilyBusiness #TraditionalLiquor #KoreanCulture #HiddenGemsKorea #WineLovers #WineExperience #KoreanCountryside #WineTrip #KoreanVineyard #WineLife #WineMoment #WineAndFood #WinePairing #TravelKorea #WineTime #RoséWine #RedWine #WhiteWine #WineAdventure All rights reserved Stay14 Bespoke
