Carménère
Three grape varieties that originated in France have found a new homeland in South America, where they have flourished and become the flagship grapes of their respective countries. Today, Tannat represents Uruguay, Malbec symbolizes Argentina, and Carménère stands for Chile. The migration stories of Tannat and Malbec follow a fairly typical path, but the modern history of Carménère is a tale of human slip-up.
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Tannat
April 14 marks Tannat Day. If you like enjoying robust, full-bodied red wines, but you’re not yet familiar with this grape variety now is the time to take note of Tannat. Over the past two decades the presence of this grape in the global wine market has been steadily increasing.
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Syrah
Syrah, undeniably one of the grape world’s cornerstones, commands a distinguished place among the dozen most favored varieties, flourishing in vineyards across the globe. Originating from the Rhône Valley in France, Syrah reigns supreme as the primary grape in the production of North Rhône red wines.
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Grenache
September 17 is The International Grenache Day. So, it is a good time to say a couple of words about this interesting and beautiful grape variety.
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Pinot Noir. Red grape – red, white, and rose wine
Pinot Noir is one of the most popular red grape varieties in the world. Pinot Noir is a delicate and finicky grape, requiring special care and attention from winemakers. However, the effort pays off a hundredfold, as it produces remarkable wines. Pinot Noir is also unique in that it can yield red, white, or even rosé wine with equal distinction.
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