What Makes the Bacchus Grape Special? Most wine enthusiasts will already be familiar with Bacchus, the Roman god of wine and intoxication. Bacchus, also known as early Scheurebe or Geilweilerhof, is one of Germany's […]
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 […]
Brunello di Montalcino: A Tuscan Splendor! Brunello di Montalcino is an Italian wine style protected by its DOCG, the highest tier in the country’s quality pyramid. This wine may only be produced within the […]
Wine Guide: Tempranillo No other grape variety is as synonymous with Spanish red wine as Tempranillo. It is the undisputed number one grape variety in Spain. Whether it's the top appellation Rioja, the outstanding […]
Wine Profile Series: Gamay Among the red grape varieties, Gamay is the "sprinter." It sprouts early, bears large quantities of grapes, and is harvested early. Moreover, these grapes are often processed into wine relatively […]
The Underrated Italian Varietal, Barbera Barbera is Italy’s third most planted red wine grape after Sangiovese and Montepulciano. Also known as Barbera Nera, this grape shines for its quality and elegance. Barbera is immensely […]
Aglianico – The Ancient Italian Grape Variety Aglianico is one of the most famous red grape varieties in Southern Italy and is behind genuinely spectacular wines. The Ancient Greeks brought Aglianico to Italy 2,500 […]
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