Chile and the importance of its Terroir
Chile and the importance of its Terroir Chile and the importance of its TerroirThe country has a diverse climate ranging from the world's driest desert in the north to a Mediterranean climate in the […]
History of Argentine Wine in Colonial Times
History of Argentine Wine in Colonial Times South America is part of the new world of wine, and its history goes back over 450 years. Although there were already varieties of Vitis on the […]
November 17
November 17, 1780: This month, the first paper wine bottle label was printed in Germany. The lithographic printing method made it possible to manufacture miniature labels in large numbers that had all of the […]
March 31
March 31, 1991: On this day, a new hybrid wine yeast strain was developed and commercialized. In the wake of this discovery, Anchor Yeast became the first business and wine yeast brand anywhere globally […]
The Month of March
March 1224: The first-ever wine tasting competition was held. French King Philip Augustus initially organized the competition; because the king was the only wine critic who counted. The competition consisted of around seventy different […]
The Ancient French Variety: Carménère
The Ancient French Variety: Carménère Carménère is an ancient red grape variety from France, specifically the region of Bordeaux. Grande Vidure is another name for it. Phylloxera, an insect pest of commercial grapevines, decimated […]
The History of Chilean Wine
The History of Chilean Wine Chile is the world's narrowest country, averaging just 110 miles in width, with its coastline around 4,000 miles long. The climate in the country varies significantly and makes it […]
January 4
January 4, 1990: Arroyo Grande Valley AVA was established. It is a sub-appellation of the Central Coast AVA located in San Luis Obispo County. The AVA is known for its cool climate, suitable for […]
July 28
July 28, 1862: On this day, Silvestre Ochagavía Echaurren was born. He is an important figure in Chilean Pinot Noir. He was the first to introduce French grape varieties in 1851, laying the foundation […]
October 25
October 25, 1147: On this day, Afonso Henriques captured Lisbon. To get away from a storm, 164 ships carrying 6,000 English, 5,000 German, and 2,000 Flemish crusaders docked in Porto. They were invited to […]
