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Italian wine regions (IV) - Southern Italy
Southern Italy refers to the toe and heel of Italy’s ‘boot’, and the nearby islands including Sicily and Sardinia. This fast-developing part of Italy has a warm Mediterranean climate which helps make rich red wines with a touch of raisin, spice and chocol
Italian wine regions (III) - Tuscany
Tuscany, or Toscana in Italian, is perhaps the most well-known wine region in Italy. Sangiovese is the dominant grape variety in the region, and is responsible for arguably Italy’s most famous wine – Chianti.
Italian wine regions (II) - North-east Italy
The North East of Italy is best known for producing neutral white wines, with various different styles in every region. Some of the most important regions in North-east Italy include: Alto Adige, Friuli and Veneto.
Italian wine regions (I) - Piedmont
Piedmont is situated on the foothills of the Alps in the North West of Italy. This region include 50 appellations, more than any other wine region in Italy.
Wine regions (II) - Maipo Valley, Rapel Valley, Curico Valley, Maule Valley and Southern Region
Many newly-established wine regions are situated in Coquimbo (including Elqui and Limari) and Aconcagua (including Aconcagua, Casablanca and San Antonio). But historically most wines in Chile are produced in the Central Valley region.
Chile Wine regions (I) - most important sub-regions
The geographic and climatic condition of Chile is somewhat unique. The long and narrow landmass of Chile faces the Pacific, with the snow-capped Andes mountain at its back. Although rainfalls mostly occur in
Christie’s Hong Kong to auction Decanter Asia Wine Awards wines for charity
Two hundred cases of wine from this year’s Decanter Asia Wine Awards are to be sold this week as part of a fine wine auction held at Christie’s Hong Kong to raise money for the newly formed Decanter Asia Wine Scholarship programme.
Exploring Burgundy - Beaujolais Nouveau Est Arrivé!
As we explained in the previous Tip of the Day, the predominant grape variety in Beaujolais is Gamay, which is responsible for the best-drink-young Beaujolais Nouveau. So why is this variety chosen to make Beaujolais Nouveau? And how do people celebrate t
Exploring Burgundy - Beaujolais introduction
On every third Thursday in November, right after the vintage, the world celebrates the arrival of Beaujolais Nouveau. And in 2012, for the first time, Shanghai will become one of the “officially appointed” cities to release this year’s Beaujolais Nouveau,
South Africa wine regions
The finest South African wines are produced in the Coastal Region, including famous winemaking areas: Constantia ward, Stellenbosch, Paarl and Walker Bay.