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Wine In 1862, after an extensive tour of the wine-producing areas of Europe, Count Agoston Haraszthy de Mokcsa reported a promising prognosis about his adopted California: "Of all the countries through which I passed, not one possessed the same advantages that are to be found in California… French Wine There are 22 regions where French wine are made: Alsace, Arbois, Beaujolais Bergerac, Dordogne, Bordelais, Bourgogne, Chablis, Champagne (province), Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Graves, Jura (département), Languedoc, Loire Valley, Margaux, Médoc, Pauillac, Pessac-Léognan, Pomerol, Rhône (wine region),Route des Grands Crus, Saint-Estèphe and Saint-Émilion. Spanish Wine Spain is the third largest wine producing country in the world and owes a great deal of its heritage to the outbreak of the Phylloxera Pest in 19th Century France. The infestation caused widespread destruction of French vineyards and a massive exodus to Spain where new vines could be planted and grown. Italian Wine Each year, it is not uncommon for Italy to find itself at the top of a number of wine-related lists, not the least of which ranks it as the largest producer, exporter and consumer of wine in the world. Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Sauvignon is a variety of red grape mainly used for wine production, and is, along with Chardonnay, one of the most widely-planted of the world's noble grape varieties. The principal grape in many Bordeaux wines, it is grown in most of the world's major wine regions, although it requires a long growing season to ripen properly Chardonnay Chardonnay vines in BurgundyChardonnay is a green-skinned grape variety used to make a white varietal wine.It is believed to be named after the village of Chardonnay in the Mâconnais region of France, where Pouilly-Fuissé is currently produced and it is possible that the variety was first bred there. Chianti Chianti is Italy's most famous red wine. It used to be easily identified by its squat bottle enclosed in a straw basket, called fiaschi.It is produced in Tuscany, in strictly delimited areas among the provinces of Florence, Siena, Arezzo and Grosseto. Gewurztraminer Gewurztraminer is a white wine grape variety.The name literally means spicy (thing) from Tramin. This refers to the fact that the wine was made in Tramin (South Tyrol, northern Italy) and that the grape has a spicy flavour. Grenache Grenache is a sweet red grape variety grown primarily for the making of wine.It grows well in hot, dry regions, and is grown in Southern France, Spain, South America, Australia, and California's Central Valley. Gruner Veltliner Gruner Veltliner, also known as (Green) Veltliner, is a grape variety widely grown in Austria. It is a white wine grape used to create the famous fresh, fruity young wines of the same name. Veltliner wines persuade with an intensive nose and freshness with hints of white pepper or tobacco on top of the typical citrus und fruit(peach) note. Malbec Malbec is a black, mellow grape variety originally grown in France, in the Loire Valley and Cahors. Long known as one of the five grapes used in the blending of red Bordeaux wine, it is increasingly celebrated as an Argentine varietal wine. It is also grown in the cooler regions of California. It has an extensive listing, currently more than fifty, of synonyms. Meritage - Red White Meritage is a word used to distinguish wines that are made in the style of Bordeaux but without infringing on that region's legally protected appellation. The result of a contest to coin a new word that would serve as its own brand rather than trading on a European place name, it is a combination of "merit" and "heritage," and is pronounced to rhyme with the latter word. Montepulciano Montepulciano is an ancient hilltop town in southeast Tuscany. Worthy of a visit because it is a treasure trove for enthusiasts of medieval and Renaissance architecture and artifacts, it also the home of a very fine Sangiovese-based red wine. Nero d'Avola This hearty red is Sicily's most popular non-fortified varietal, now produced by numerous Sicilian wineries. Often compared to Syrah, it is sometimes blended with other reds but usually allowed to stand on its own. Petite Sirah Durif (or Duriff) is a minor variety of red wine grape grown in France, California and Australia. A recent (9/1997) DNA analysis shows this variety is likely a cross between Peloursin and Syrah. It is definitely one of the grapes known as the Petite Sirah variety extensively planted in California, although other analysis has shown that in vineyards with the most reliable planting records it may only be one of three distinct varieties known collectively as "Petite Sirah". Pinotage Pinotage is a wine grape that is a cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsault (called Hermitage in South Africa and parts of Europe, hence the portmanteau name of this grape variety).Created in South Africa in 1925 by Abraham Izak Perold, a professor at Stellenbosch University, it is probably best known in that country where it makes popular fruity red wines capable of aging, as well as blush, fortified 'port' style, red sparkling and other styles. Pinot Grigio | Pinot Gris It is thought to be a mutant clone of the Pinot Noir grape. It has grayish-white fruit giving rise to its name. The grape grows best in cool climates. Pinot gris is known from the Middle Ages in Burgundy region from whence it spread, arriving in early Switzerland and in Hungary by 1300 Pinot Noir Pinot Noir, known as Pinot Nero in Italian, is a red wine grape variety, considered to make some of the greatest wines. It is almost universally agreed to reach its peak in the wines of Burgundy, but is also used in the production of Champagne and is planted in most of the world's wine growing regions for use in both still and sparkling wines. Pouilly-Fuisse Pouilly and Fuissé are two distinct villages in the Mâconnais. The large wine area actually covers 4 villages to produce a good white wine sold under the name of Pouilly Fuissé. Prosecco Prosecco is Italy's answer to refreshing, well-made sparkling wine at a reasonable price. Made primarily in the district of Valdobbiadene (Val-do-bi-ad-en-ay) near the town of Conegliano in the region of Veneto, Prosecco has quickly become one of the most successful sparkling wine types made today. Riesling Riesling is a white grape variety and varietal appellation of wines grown historically in Alsace (France), Austria, Germany (see German wine), and northern Italy. It is suited to relatively cool climates. Riesling wines from Germany are traditionally sweet to medium sweet, but those from Alsace and Austria tend to be dry (sec) or just off-dry (demi-sec). Rioja Rioja is a wine from a region named after the Rio Oja in Spain, a tributary of the Ebro. It is made from grapes grown in the provinces of La Rioja, Álava or Navarre. La Rioja is further subdivided into three zones (in rising order of warmth) Rioja Alavesa, Rioja Alta and Rioja Baja. Rioja Alta is the highest of these zones and is said to produce the best wine. Many wines have traditionally blended fruit from all 3 regions though there is a slow growth in single zone wines. Rose Rosé is a type of wine that is neither purely red wine nor purely white wine. It has some of the color typical of a red wine, but only enough to turn it pink. The pink color can range from a pale orange to a vivid near-purple, depending on the grapes and winemaking techniques. Rueda Located northwest of Madrid and just southwest of the mythical Ribera del Duero red wine region, lies the hugely successful wine appellation of Rueda. Wine has been produced in the Rueda region commercially since the 11 th century during the reign of Alfonso XI who was the ruler of the kingdom of Castilla y Leon (the castle and the lion) Sauvignon Blanc Sauvignon blanc is a white wine grape probably originating in the Bordeaux region of France that is now planted in much of the world's winelands producing a crisp dry refreshing white varietal wine. Shiraz | Syrah Shiraz and Syrah are entirely interchangeable and refer to the same varietal of grape. It is called Syrah in the old world, like France, and most often in the USA. In South Africa and Australia it is most commonly known as Shiraz. In Australia it used to be called Hermitage up to the late 1980s. Tempranillo Tempranillo is a wine grape variety grown for use in red wine, native to northern Spain, and widely cultivated in both northern and central Spain. It is also fairly common in Argentina, and plays a minor role in the wines of two regions of Portugal, the central Alentejo, where it is known as Aragonez and used in red table wine blends of variable quality, and Douro, where it is known as Tinta Roriz and mainly used in blends to make port wine. Tinta de Toro Some of Spain's finest winemakers are piling into Toro. Gerry Dawes explains why this relatively new DO is being touted as the next big thing. Many Spanish wine writers believe that Toro, a relatively little-known denominación de origen (DO), located in Zamora province around the town of Toro, is Spain's most promising wine region. Viognier Once a fairly common, and then a very rare white wine grape grown almost exclusively in the northern Rhône regions of France, Viognier (pronounced vee-OH-nyay) has been planted much more extensively around the world since the early 1990s. Both California and Australia now have significant amounts of land devoted to the Viognier grape. Zinfandel Zinfandel, also known as Zin, is a red-skinned wine grape popular in California for its intense fruitiness and lush texture. Typically, Zinfandel tastes of bramble and fresh or fermented red berries. Vintners use Zinfandel grapes to produce a wide range of wine styles including sweet White Zinfandels, light-bodied reds reminiscent of Beaujolais nouveau, full bodied dry reds, sweet late harvest dessert wines, and ports. |
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