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
Exploring Burgundy- The Hospices de Beaune
It can be cold in November in Beaune, at the heart of Burgundy’s Cote d’Or. But no matter how frosty the weather, the atmosphere on the third weekend of that month is warm when the world’s oldest charity wine auction takes place.
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.
South Africa climate and grape varieties
The climate conditions in South Africa are primarily Mediterranean. Although the South Africa summers are very hot, the icy Benguela Current from the South Atlantic Ocean cools down the Cape, and allows vineyards to develop on both sides of the Cape of Go
Wines of Southern France (II)-Languedoc-Roussillon
Continue to yesterday’s tip of the day, let’s look at the other important wine region of Southern France—Languedoc-Roussillon.
Wines of Southern France (I) - Provence
Going further down the river Rhone, you will reach the heart of Southern France, the region bordering the French Mediterranean coast.