Written by Andrea on February 28, 2017
Location: Central Europe Grape Variety: Riesling, Muller-Thurgau (Rivaner), Silvaner, Spaetburgunder Wine Produced: Light bodied white and red wines, famous for Riesling Principal Regions: Mosel, Pfalz, Rhine Hessen, Baden Brief Introduction Most of German wine growing region have a cool continental climate. The long cool ripening period gives the grape enough time to accumulate a good […]
Written by Andrea on February 13, 2017
Location: South Eastern France Grape Variety: Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, Mourvedre, Clairette, Grenache Blanc, Ugni Blanc, Bourboulenc, Marsanne, Roussanne Principal AOCs: Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, Crozes-Hermitage, Gigondas, Châteauneuf du Pape Location and grape growing condition Rhône is one of the most famous wine rivers in the world and one of the largest rivers in Europe. Rising from […]
Written by Andrea on February 13, 2017
Location: South France and the Mediterranean coast Grape Variety: Carignan, Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah, Mourvedre, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Bourboulenc, Clairette, Maccabeo, Aramon, Picpoul, Ribarenc, Terret, Sauvignon blanc, Rolle, Roussanne, Marsanne. Principal AOC: Corbieres, Minervois, Faugeres, Fitou, Limoux, St-Chinian, Coteaux du Languedoc, Cabardes Location and grape growing condition The vineyards of Southern France lie along the Mediterranean […]
Written by Andrea on February 13, 2017
Location: North Eastern France Grape Variety: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Muenier Type of Wine: Sparkling Champagne Brief Introduction Champagne as a AOC appellation has successfully established itself as a brand. Champagne builds its identity from a region and a special fermentation process-bottle fermentation, which is also known as the Champagne Method or Methode Champagne. Its renowned strict […]
Written by Andrea on February 13, 2017
Location: Eastern France Grape Variety: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay Principal AOCs: Chablis, Cote d’Or, Cote De Nuits, Cote de Beaune Location and grape growing condition Burgundy, known as Bourgogne in French, is a province in Eastern France. Famous for its prestigious red and white wines produced from Pinot and Chardonnay. Its wines are high respected in the […]
Written by Andrea on February 13, 2017
Location: Bordeaux is located in the South west Size of Vineyard: 123,000 ha Grape Variety: Merlot,Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillion Wine Produced: 850 million bottles 85% red wine, 11% white wine, 2% sweet white wine Principal AOCs: Medoc, Saint-Emilion, Pomerol, Graves Location and grape growing condition Bordeaux is […]
Written by Andrea on February 13, 2017
Location: South America Grape Variety: Pais, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Carmenere, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc Wine Produced: Most of Chilean wine enjoys a reputation of being extremely well priced. Principal Regions: Elqui, Limari, Choapa, Aconcagua,Casablanca Valley, San Antonio, Maipo, Cachapoal, Colchagua, Curico, Maule, Itata, Bio Bio, Malleco, Central Valley Brief Introduction Chile is one of […]
Written by Andrea on February 13, 2017
Location: Oceania Grape Variety: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Riesling, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon,Merlot, Shiraz, Pinot Noir Wine Produced: Intense fruitiness, abundance of flavor, softness of texture Principal Regions: South Eastern Australia, South Australia, Adelaide Hills, Barossa Valley, […]
Written by Andrea on February 13, 2017
Location: South America Grape variety: Malbec, Torrentes, Bonarda Wine produced: Both white wines and red wines rich in flavor and color Principal regions: Mendoza, San Juan Location and grape growing condition Argentina is the largest wine producing country in South America. Argentina is also the world’s 5th biggest wine producer. The first […]