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Brachetto d'Acqui is a unique red grape variety from Piedmont in Italy which produces an even more interesting sparkling wine. Sparkling Brachetto is much in demand in Europe, although output is extremely limited. In the » Read the Full Entry |
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| 07-11-25 12:00AM |
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Shiraz or Syrah is the same name for a fine grape often used in red wine blends. Both names are commonly used, even though Shiraz is preferred in Australia, where it is the most popular red grape. It is interesting to mention that in Aus... » Read the Full Entry |
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Pinot Noir is the parent of the noble family of all Pinot grapes. This variety has very old French origins even though is the result of the Roman colonization of the Rhône Valley, when soldiers used to bring along with ... » Read the Full Entry |
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Zinfandel is a red grape which has the same DNA of the italian Primitivo, a variety especially grown in Puglia... » Read the Full Entry |
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Grenache is the most planted grape variety in the world for winemaking purposes. It is also known as Cannonau in Italy, where it is mainly cultivated in the island of » Read the Full Entry |
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Cabernet Franc is a grape variety mainly grown in France in the Bordeaux region. It is known as "Bouchet" in Pomerol and Sant-E... » Read the Full Entry |
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The origin of the name Sangiovese is probably mythological: etymologists think that Sangiovese derives from Latin Sanguis Jovis, which means "Jupiter's blood" » Read the Full Entry |
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Semillon is the most popular white grape variety in Bordeaux, Graves and it is also the main key in Sauternes. Moreover this grape is grown all over the world with good result... » Read the Full Entry |
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Chardonnay is a grape variety which was originally
cultivated in two regions of France: Champagne and Burgundy. Nowadays, because
of its wonderful qualities and versatility, Chardonnay is one of t... » Read the Full Entry |
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This grape variety is particularly close to my heart because it is native of the italian region I come from: Abruzzo. Montepulciano D'Abruzzo is in my opinion one of the most authentic expressions of the italian wine tradition. I believe what I just said because, with a few exceptions, this grape... » Read the Full Entry |
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Litterally Gewurz in German means "spicy" and Traminer means "coming from Tramin",
a small city ... » Read the Full Entry |
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Riesling originated in Germany's Rhein and Mosel river valleys, and it has been cultivated since the 15th century. It is also considered Alsace's finest grape. In Germany it is possible to find more than 60 selected clones.
The name Riesling has commonly be... » Read the Full Entry |
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Cabernet Sauvignon is certainly the most famous red grape variety in
France and possibly in the world. In fact, it is the basis for many
Bordeaux, probably the most sought after red wines of France.
Thi... » Read the Full Entry |
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Merlot is an indigenous grape of Bordeaux where currently represents almost 50% of all plantings. Two of the areas of Bordeaux in which Merlot had a great succes are Saint Emilion... » Read the Full Entry |
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