Sangiovese: A Grape Variety Star from Italy In Tuscany, almost no red wine is made without Sangiovese. Whether it's Chianti or Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, or Montepulciano Vino Nobile, Sangiovese is present in […]
Everything You Need To Know About The Northern Rhône Valley The Northern Rhône Valley is widely regarded as one of the best wine regions in France. In contrast to the Southern Rhône Valley, The Northern […]
June 20, 1955: On this day, George Radanovich was born. After serving as a Republican representative for the state of California for 16 years, Radanovich retired and went to work on a two-acre vineyard […]
May 30, 1990: On this day, the Binissalem-Mallorca wine region was established. It is the first wine growing region established by the Spanish government that isn’t on the mainland. The viticulture of the island […]
May 31, 1469: On this day, Manuel I, known as the Fortunate was born. Between 1495 through 1521, Manuel I, also referred to as the Fortunate, ruled Portugal. Manuel, a member of the House […]
June 27, 1999: On this day the Extremadura wine region was established. Located in the south west of Spain near the Portuguese border, Extramadura is most well known for its Iberian ham, an expensive […]
November 27, 1932: Castilla-La Mancha wine region was established in Spain. Best known as the setting for Don Quixote, it is the largest wine region in the country (and Europe), and produces many varieties […]
December 20, 1986: The North Fork of Long Island wine area was established in New York. There are many popular varieties of both red and white grapes grown here, with the maritime climate influencing […]
April 15, 1874: On this day, Great London Exhibition took place. After the phylloxera threat was eliminated, Portuguese wine production began to rebound, and at the important London Exhibition of 1874, Portuguese wines were […]
December 28, 1847: Henderson Luelling was born. An American Quaker and abolitionist who practiced horticulture, Luelling holds the distinction of establishing varietal fruits in Oregon, a state now reputable for the depth of its […]
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