Swiss wine regions
We explained yesterday that Switzerland received significant influence from the old world countries surrounding it. Today let’s explore every wine region in Switzerland in more detail.
Austrian wine regions
Different from the light, elegant style of German wines, Austrian wines are usually dry, with riper fruit and higher alcohol level. The sweet wines, on the other hand, are honeyed, rich and very concentrated. Today let’s look at two important Austrian win
German wine regions (II) - Nahe, Pfalz and Baden
Today let’s have a look at another three key wine regions in Germany.
German wine regions (I) - Mosel Valley and Rheingau
There are 13 wine-growing regions (Anbaugebiet) in Germany. Today let’s take a closer look at two of the most famous regions among them.
German wine regulations (III) - Classifications of Pradikätswein
Pradikätswein can be classified into several quality levels. Today let’s talk about how these levels are defined.
German wine regulations (II) - Tafelwein, Qualitätswein and Pradikätswein
Today let’s have a look at how German wines are classified. German wines can firstly be categorised into two classes: Table Wine (Tafelwein) and Quality Wine (Qualitätswein)...
German wine regulations (I) - Geographic Areas
The climatic condition in Germany varies year by year, thus the quality of wines may differ significantly among vintages. Detailed wine regulations and classifications in Germany are good indicators to the quality of the wine, if you know how to read them on the label.
Fortified Portugal wine - Madeira
Madeira is a Portugal-owned volcanic island situated around 1000 kilometres away from the Portugal mainland. Its location in the middle of the Atlantic has made it an important gateway for ships traveling from Europe to America, Africa and Asia. Its uniqu
Portuguese wine
Facing the Atlantic to the west and neighbouring Spain to the east, Portugal is internationally known for its fortified wines Port. In recent years Portugal is also showing the potential to produce excellent non-fortified wines using local gra
Canadian wine regions - Ontario and British Columbia
Today let’s take a closer look at the two VQA-certified wine regions in Canada — Ontario and British Columbia.