Italy is one of the most prestigious European wine countries and produces world-famous wines like Chianti or Barolo. Others might be less well-known but are nevertheless extraordinarily good. One of...
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Syrah and Shiraz regularly create confusion among wine lovers. Many do not know if the two differ and, if so, how. So what exactly is the difference between Syrah and Shiraz wines? Syrah and...
Wine grapes are extremely versatile, not only in taste but also in resilience and adaptability. Many are sensitive to heat, wind, and other climatic influences. Grenache is different. The Spanish...
Italy is home to many great wines and many distinctive grape varieties. While many of them also are used by vintners in other countries, some are rare outside of Italy. Negroamaro is one of them....
For people who do not use to drink wine regularly, some styles might be a bit overwhelming. Especially very bold wines with aggressive tannins and high alcohol contents may put wine newbies off....
Among the many varietals that vintners use to make high-class wines, Pinot Grigio is exceptional. The reason is that it is very versatile and can produce very different types of wine. It does not...