Verdejo Blanco or simply Verdejo is a traditional Spanish varietal. Its wines have medium acidity with herbal nuances and light hints of black currants and minerals. Verdejo wines are white, aromatic, and very subtle. They are characterised by flavors of lemon, grapefruit and herbs. This grape...
Complete guide to sweet wines When talking about wines, there’s always a little confusion with the use of the words “sweet” and “fruity”. It is common to think that a fruit-forward wine automatically implies that the wine is sweet. Even though most sweet wines present strong aromas of a...
“Champagne has no aim. There is only time when it is necessary to uncork the cork.” Haruki Murakami Sparkling wines have a universal appeal, crafted across diverse corners of the globe. Foremost regions include Champagne in France, home to the world-renowned wine that set the standard for...
Everything you need to know about the best Greek wines and wineries Although it is often overlooked as a wine destination, Greece boasts some of the most exciting and interesting wines in Europe and even in the world. This gorgeous, historic country has an incredible variety of grapes and wines...
A Guide to Brazilian Wines Every wine connoisseur desires unique experiences. For those hoping to find the labels that will amaze the globe today, Brazilian wines are the greatest bet. Bottles that give the lightness, freshness, and energetic spirit that is distinctive of Brazil, but with quality...
There are wine regions around the world where you can encounter one winery after the other, and if you are as much of a wine lover as us at Winetourism.com, then you don’t want to miss any of these wine domains. The best way to get to as many wineries as possible is to drive along wine routes and...
When it comes to winemaking in Spain, the Rioja Alta is unrivaled. This is the place, where the Spanish wine culture arose, and where the best wines of Spain have been produced since antiquity. The Rioja Alta Wine Route is for individuals who want to experience top Spanish wines, plunge into...
When we think of South African wines, white full-bodied wines appear first in our head. Particularly, we are thinking of Chenin Blanc and all the regions dedicated to its production. Wines of this grape variety have high acidity and medium-light body. Chenin Blanc is one of the most versatile...
Happy International Chardonnay Day! Today, on the 26th of May, the world celebrates International Chardonnay Day. This day, in 2010, California designer and sommelier Rick Bakas created a Twitter poll to celebrate a wine day on the eve of Memorial Day. You probably guessed who won based on the...
There has always been a strong bond between celebrities and wine. It could be because there is no award ceremony in which no champagne or some sort of sparkling wine is served, or could be the fascination of owning expensive bottles, who knows. What we know is that celebrity-run wineries are not...
Albariño (in Spanish) or Alvarinho (in Portuguese) is a white grape variety. Its wines are easy-to-drink and light with a moderate alcohol content. Albariño can be aged in steel tanks to preserve the citrus flavor of the grape. However, the grape also has great aging potential in oak barrels....
The Land of Wine and Surrealism Art Let's start with the fact that the trip to Costa Brava was included in National Geographic's selection of the best trips on the planet in 2012. The Empordà wine route, a treasure of Catalonia, passes through here. The Empordá D. O. Wine Route has been promoted...
As the name suggests, Pinot Blanc, or Pinot Bianco in Italian, is a white grape variety used to produce white wine. This grape is a mutation of Pinot Noir as and they share many characteristics. However, Pinot Blanc contains little to no tannins (it is a white grape after all) and has...
Grüner Veltliner is a grape that is native to Austria: it is their most famous and the most planted grape variety. The grape has white skin, high acidity, medium body, and few tannins. Grüner Veltliner is characterised by such aromas as grapefruit and lemon zest. Grüner Veltliner wines are light...
Picture this: you’re in the center of London in the hustle and bustle. You check out of your hotel, roll your suitcase to the tube station, brushing shoulders with countless people on the street before you head underground to catch your train. In a little over an hour, you emerge from the train...
Between the provinces of Florence and Siena, and a small portion of the provinces of Arezzo and Pisa, lies one of the most unique and iconic wine regions in Italy — Chianti. Few wine regions can rival the majesty and grandeur of this Italian idyll with its rural heart still beating strong. Words...
Torrontés is a white grape with medium acidity, few tannins, and medium-light body. Originally, it comes from Argentina and although Torrontés gives a very aromatic white wine, it is also quite dry. This grape variety is often compared with such ones as Muscat or Chardonnay. In Torrontés we can...
The complete guide to red wines Did you know that moderate consumption of red wine is better for your health than no red wine at all? Then what are you waiting for, get yourself a glass and a bottle of nice red wine to increase your lifetime expectation (always drink in moderation,...
Sangiovese is a wine grape with dark skin of Italian origin. It is the charachteristic grape of Tuscany region as it is the most widely planted grape there. Sangiovese wine usually has medium body, medium acidity and medium tannins. No matter where this grape variety is grown, the taster can...
Top-10 red wine regions to visit in 2024 Who’s already planning their 2023 summer holidays like us? We’re sure that many of you are browsing the internet to get ideas for your next trip so we’re here to help, especially those of you who are looking for a holiday destination that can provide also...
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