Blog articles to discover Wines, Wine regions, Wine appelations, Wine traditions, Food and Wine pairing
Piemonte encompasses the majority of Italy’s northwest and is the country’s second largest wine region after Sicily. This region is a rich source of high-quality and atypical wines made from over 20 different, often unique grape varietals. These vines are exclusively grown on hillsides, and the vineyard area exceeds 45 000 hectares…
According to the IPCC Fifth Assessment, the changes in the climate over the past decades are unequivocal and will continue during the 21st century. The average air temperature has increased by about 1°C during the 20th century. For the Bordeaux region, the increase already noted…
There are many certifications, closely or indirectly linked to an environmental approach, that are applicable to French vineyards. Given their number, a summary presentation of each of the 24 options identified is…
There are many possibilities for certifications and other environmental approaches for wine farms which wish to promote viticulture concerned with protecting the environment.
This article attempts to group together the main options available while allowing you to click on each of them to provide more details.
The Alsace region is located in eastern France on the border with Germany. There are 51 Grands Crus. The Grands Crus of Alsace represent the top of the quality pyramid of Alsace wines. These wines come exclusively from the best terroirs. These 51 Grands Crus are spread over 47 municipalities which are spread over a strip of land of 170 km between the Massif des Vosges and the Rhine River…
Rías Baixas is part of the Galica region. It is also part of what is called the ‘Green Spain’ (= ‘Espana Verde’) which comprise the region of Galicia, Cantabria, Asturias and Pais Vasco. It is the largest DO in Galicia in terms of wine production. It is famous for its white wines from the Albarino grape.
Uurguay, the land of gauchos and grilled meat, is located between Argentina and Brazil. It is South America fourth largest wine producer. Much of the country’s interior faces heavy humidity and subtropical temperatures, making winegrowing difficult. However, it is a country with a growing reputation regarding wine production. Let’s see why.
Welcome to the country of the gods and grapes, where the lovely aroma of ripening grapes and the sound of clinking glasses fill the sun-drenched hills of Mantinia in Greece. Winemaking is a centuries-old art form in this region…
The Roussillon wine region is located in the South West of France on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea on the Spanish border. It is in fact part of the administrative region of Occitanie.
Roussillon is in fact an immense amphitheater where the Mediterranean Sea is to the east…
Winemaking has a long and rich history in Greece’s Goumenissa region, reaching back to ancient times. The region is noted for producing high-quality red wines made mostly from the Xinomavro grape, which flourishes in the chilly climate and limestone soils of the region…