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Crémant d’Alsace AOC

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There are 10 regions in France that allow for their sparkling wines to be labeled as Crémant, with Crémant d’Alsace AOC, in northeastern France, accounting for more than 50% production. Located on the...

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Trepat

Trepat is mostly known as the red grape responsible for the beautiful color of rose cava . It is believed to be native of Catalunya, Spain , and since 2020 it is allowed to be used in the production o...

Nov 17, 2022 Grape of the Week

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Viura

Viura is the most planted white grape in the Spanish region of Rioja and an intrinsic part of the blend of the sparkling wine Cava in Penedes, where it is known as Macabeo. Its origins are believed to...

Nov 1, 2022 Grape of the Week

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Petit Verdot

Petit Verdot is known as one of the blending grapes traditionally used in the famous red wines of Bordeaux , France , where it is believed to have been cultivated by the Romans almost a thousand years...

Oct 26, 2022 Grape of the Week

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Montepulciano

Montepulciano is the second most planted red grape variety in Italy , only outnumbered by Sangiovese . It is believed to be native to the region of Toscana, but must not be confused with Vino Nobile d...

Oct 6, 2022 Grape of the Week

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Albarossa

In 1938, Italian grape breeder Giovanni Dalmaso crossed what he thought to be two of the most traditional grapes from the region of Piemonte : Barbera and Nebbiolo . The idea was to express the best c...

Oct 6, 2022 Grape of the Week

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Furmint

Furmint is the king grape of Hungary , famously known for being the main grape in the sweet wines of the region of Tokaj . Its origins have several theories, with some experts believing it is native t...

Oct 6, 2022 Grape of the Week

Maytte Rivera

Harvest to bottle

Harvest has finished in most of the wineries in the Northern Hemisphere. The exact time for harvesting grapes is going to depend on their concentration of sugars, acids, tannins and flavor compounds. ...

Oct 6, 2022 Wine

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Grillo

The white grape Grillo has long been regarded as one of the base varieties in the production of the fortified wine Marsala in the Italian island of Sicily . Its origin has many theories, with some bel...

Sep 20, 2022 Grape of the Week

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Brachetto

When talking about unique grapes that produce adventurous wines, Brachetto should be on top of the list. This red grape is planted mostly in the areas of Asti, Roero and Aqui Terme in the northwestern...

Sep 12, 2022 Grape of the Week

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Nero D'Avola

Italy counts with more than 2 thousand native grapes, and Nero d’Avola stands out as the “King of Sicily ”. This “black grape from the town of Avola” is also known as Calabrese, and it is believed tha...

Aug 29, 2022 Grape of the Week

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Vermentino

In the world of Italian white grape varieties, Pinot Grigio takes the lead as the most recognized and enjoyed worldwide. But in the warm climates of Sardinia and Liguria, Vermentino reigns supreme. Th...

Aug 29, 2022 Grape of the Week

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