Torrontés is Argentina’s aromatic contribution to the world of white wines. Just as Malbec stands out as Argentina’s flagship red, Torrontés shines just as brightly among its whites.
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Melon de Bourgogne and its Avatar Muscadet
Melon de Bourgogne is an ancient Burgundy variety that fell out of favor in its homeland but found a deserving new home in the neighboring Loire Valley. Loire winemakers produce pure varietal wine from Melon de Bourgogne, known as Muscadet. Under this name, the grape is well-known among modern wine lovers. Continue reading Melon de Bourgogne and its Avatar Muscadet Albariño
August 1st marks World Albariño Day, a delightful occasion to pay homage to this beautiful grape variety that gives us light, refreshing, and highly aromatic wines, perfect for the summer season. Continue reading Albariño Golden Chenin Blanc
Chenin blanc – a noble grape of remarkable potential. Sadly, this grape variety is often underappreciated, perhaps due to the challenges it presents to winemakers. Crafting exceptional wines from Chenin requires knowledge, skill, and dedication; without these, the results may be discouraging. Continue reading Golden Chenin Blanc Aligote
Burgundy, renowned as the progenitor of globally celebrated grape varieties such as Chardonnay and Pinot noir, birthed another notable offspring deserving of attention— Aligoté. Continue reading Aligote Riesling
Riesling is one of the noble grape varieties growing worldwide. It was highly favored by wine lovers until the mid-20th century. Germany became a renowned wine-producing country largely because of Riesling, which is, in fact, native to Germany. Riesling accounts for the largest share of grape plantings in the country, making the classic Riesling unmistakably German. Continue reading Riesling Furmint
On February 1st, wine enthusiasts unite to celebrate International Furmint Day, shining a spotlight on a grape variety that might be familiar in essence but perhaps not yet by name. Continue reading Furmint Chardonnay: the taste of climate and oak
If you drink white wine in general, you almost surely drank Chardonnay. More than likely you drank it many times, even sometimes you probably didn’t know that it was Chardonnay in your glass. This is a very popular grape variety. Nowadays every wine-producing country makes Chardonnay. Every wine store, every restaurant has a multiple choice of Chardonnay. Its popularity keeps first place among white wines (or shares it with Sauvignon blanc that is more probable). Continue reading Chardonnay: the taste of climate and oak |
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