Italy’s Chianti Wine Regions Italy is rapidly becoming one of the world’s best producers of varied wines. It is due to its vast areas dedicated to wine making and grape cultivations. One famous location is Tuscany’s Chianti wine regions. These regions are between Siena and Florence, and near the … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: May 2014
A Snippet Of Wine History
A Snippet Of Wine History – The Bottle And Cork In the Middle Ages, wine was kept in wooden casks and barrels, to which taps were attached. In earlier periods though, these tops of these receptacles would actually be broken open. This meant that if it was not drunk within … Continue reading
Getting To Know Red Wines for New Wine Drinkers
Sideways is satiric film about life’s mishaps and surprises. Characters Miles and Jack go on a road trip across California, the famous wine country. As their trip progresses, they taste and indulge in about every red wine they encounter. As they deal with their respective life problems, they are faced … Continue reading
Italian Wines
Finest Italian Wines From Tuscany to Piedmont Italian wine varieties were once associated with poor quality, cheap prices, straw-covered bottles and high alcohol content. A few decades ago, Italian wine producers and grape variety growers have revolutionized winemaking. Italians have incorporated regulations in making wines. Thus, Italian wine types … Continue reading
Differentiating Chianti and Chianti Classico Wines
For most people who consume Italian wines, the common mistake that is committed is not differentiating a DOCG ‘Chianti wine’ from a DOCG ‘Chianti Classico wine’. First of all, ‘Chianti Classico wine’ varieties are produced from Chianti wine regions. The first mark you should look for a ‘Chianti Classico wine’ … Continue reading
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon – Great Grape Variety for Great Wines There are several types of grapes that make the greatest wines in the world. The Cabernet Sauvignon red grape variety is one of the top-grade ingredients for wines. This red grape variety needs extensive growing timeframe because of its low … Continue reading
Burgundy – The Wine and The Area
The French have long been proud of the long stretches of vineyards. Burgundy, France is one of the world’s most famous wine producers. It is home for several gourmet wines totaling to more than 180 million bottles yearly. Burgundy or Bourgogne to the locals of central east France is home … Continue reading
First Step in Wine Picking
First Step in Wine Picking: Choosing a Wine Store For those people who are not wine enthusiasts in the very sense but are avid wine drinkers, this article is for you. Like you, I am not a wine connoisseur. I did not learn about wines by reading books about … Continue reading
Hungarian Wine
All About Hungarian Wine There are some countries that are given high regard when it comes to wine making, but the country of Hungary is usually neglected when it comes to wine making. In fact, Hungary has a vast tradition of wine making which has now transgressed to different … Continue reading
The Rules for Wine and Food Pairing
The Rules for Wine and Food Pairing – Do You Know Them? Wines are ideal beverages that blend well with various types of food. Of course, for people who are perplexed in combining wine with food, the general rule of thumb is, there are no rules. Only your taste … Continue reading