The name “rioja” corresponds to the river Oja, or Rivalia that would be translated as “land of streams”; or, it its origins could lie in the Basaque words herria and ogia, or “land of bread”.

Winemaking in Sicily boasts a history as old as 4000 BC, significantly shaped by successive foreign influences including the Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, and Arabs. After a golden age in the late 18th century with Marsala fortified wine, the industry faced setbacks from the...

The Australian wine industry is one of the world’s largest exporters of wine, with approximately 800 million out of the 1.2 to 1.3 billion liters produced annually exported to overseas markets. Wine is produced in every state, with more than 60 designated wine regions totaling...

Sauvignon Blanc produces a variety of wine styles, ranging from crisp and citrusy to rich and tropical, often influenced by winemaking techniques and regional terroir. Key styles include New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc, and Bordeaux-style blends. 

France, Italy, and Napa Valley dominate the popular wine scene. But informed connoisseurs know that Germany is home to one of the biggest, richest and oldest winemaking traditions in the world: Riesling.

The beauty of Lake Garda, the charm of the Dolomites, the sea of Jesolo, the hills covered with vineyards and the relaxing thermal baths, an immense artistic and historical heritage with elegant cities such as Venice and Verona, quaint villages and breathtaking landscapes….. Veneto...

Malbec was introduced to Argentina in the mid-19th century, specifically in 1852, by Michel Aimé Pouget, a French agronomist, and later in 1868. Initially, it was planted alongside other French varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon  and Merlot, but it wasn’t immediately a star...

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is an Italian red wine made from the Montepulciano wine grape in the Abruzzo region of east-central Italy. It should not be confused with Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, a Tuscan wine made from Sangiovese and other grape varieties. Montepulciano d’Abruzzo is...

Rosé wines are generally known for their light, fresh, and fruity characteristics, often exhibiting a crisp and refreshing taste. They typically have a pale pink to warm salmon color and can range from dry to sweet.

The buzz surrounding ​Oregon wines continues to build, as today’s wines astonish on their own merits, consistently rating highly among wine experts and the wine drinking public.  Over fifty years ago, the pioneers of Oregon winemaking planted vines and produced a Pinot Noir that...