To kick off a new year on WineTourism.com, our skilled team of astrologers and wine drinkers have put together our very own Wineoscope, the official horoscope for every wine lover. In this horoscope, we're not just advising you on what to drink according to your sign, but where to travel to taste the wine! How did we do? Do wines and regions match with your sign?
Aries - Tuscany and Chianti
Bold, full of ambition, passion and highly motivated. Aries are determined and confident leaders full of determination. If you know a little about the history of Tuscany, and of the Chianti wine region, you know Tuscans were often involved in internal feuds between its cities. Florence and Siena even battled to impose their predominance over the Chianti wine region, something that would have amused Mars, the God of War, very much. Pack your bags Aries, you’re heading to Tuscany in 2022!
Taurus - Nouvelle Aquitaine and Sauternes
Sauternes is the main white wine from the Bordeaux wine region, made from Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc grapes. Compared to its red counterpart, Sauternes is sweeter, exceptional as a dessert wine and its fresh, luxurious bouquet makes it the perfect wine for a Taurus party. To our Taurus friends, serve your friends a bottle of Sauternes at your own birthday party, they will get to taste what it means to age like fine wine.
Gemini - Champagne wine region and Champagne
There’s no doubt that Gemini is one of the most complex but at the same time interesting signs of the Zodiac but what is really curious about people born under this sign is their attitude towards innovation and creation. So there is no doubt that their wine is Champagne, the sparkling wine that reinvented the definition of sparkling wine. Social and eccentric just like your Gemini friends, that you should take on a trip to Champagne wine region in 2022, possibly in May or June, close to their birthdays.
Cancer - Mosel and Sweet Riesling
Fitted out with an impeccable intuition, Cancer is one of those signs that may be perceived as cold and distant, but as soon as you get to know it, it turns out to be one of the most genuine signs of the Zodiac. As genuine as a glass of fresh and sweet German Riesling. Just like Cancers, Riesling is a pretty domestic oriented wine that is mainly produced in Germany, especially in the Mosel wine region. Put this region in your bucket list now, Cancer!
Leo - Sonoma Coast and Shiraz
Dear Leos, your sassy, theatrical and creative personality can only fully match one place on this earth: California. Just like everyone in the star-studded state, you love exclusive dinners, parties, gossip and reading your name in tabloids. Take a break from LA, run to the Sonoma Coast and chat with your friends about drama-fueled romances while sipping a glass of spicy Californian Shiraz. Tell us, who’s divorcing who this time?
Virgo - Galicia and Albariño
We are sure that your practical, hyper-logical and perfectionist mind makes you analyse every single detail of every wine on the shelf of the shop, right Virgo? Let us tell you, if you are looking for a wine that kind of matches your personality, has a various bouquet that goes from being salty to being gentle with a mid-body structure, then that wine is Albariño. Galicia is also a gorgeous wine region, any plans to visit soon?
Libra - Burgundy and Pinot Noir
Libras are the aesthetes of the Zodiac, known for being intellectuals and for having an exquisite taste, how French! We’re sure the exquisite taste is not just related to arts and decorations but also when it comes to food and wine. Indeed, your perfect wine is Pinot Noir, the original one from Burgundy, one of the most exclusive wine regions in France. What? Are you already looking for the perfect date to travel to Burgundy?
Scorpio - Piedmont and Barolo
The incredible passion and power you put into everything you do is so praiseworthy, Scorpio. But watch out, sometimes your quite big ego takes over, as you try to place yourself above everybody else, just like Barolo, the King of Wines. We actually don’t blame you, and neither Barolo, because hard work pays off and you deserve to be seen and appreciated. Fancy a trip to Piedmont after all?
Sagittarius - Tokaj and Furmint
Dear Sagittarius, let your curiosity and desire to explore and change take you to a little less predictable wine region: Tokaj. Pack all of your best characteristics, your passion for exploring and get to taste first hand some pretty delicious Furmint, an incredibly versatile wine, just like you. Who are you taking with you on a trip to Tokaj? Choose your travelmate wisely, we don’t want anyone to ruin your trip and mood!
Capricorn - Madeira Islands and Madeira
There is no part of you, dear Capricorn, that won’t match and won’t be at ease with a glass of fortified wine in front of you. To honour your fearless ambition and (not so) secret wild side, we suggest you try a less common fortified wine, one that takes hard work to produce, since it is repeatedly heated: Madeira. You guessed right, this wine is produced on the gorgeous island of Madeira in Portugal, your next holiday destination for 2022.
Aquarius - Valpolicella and Amarone della Valpolicella
Your friends took you on a trip to Verona but since you don’t match its romantic vibe, you managed to escape and got to the gorgeous Valpolicella, right Aquarius? Your eccentric, rebellious and multi-facet personality is perfectly at ease in a wine region where not one, but 4 different wines are actually produced and just like you, are all unique.
Pisces - Northern Rhône and Marsanne
Oh Pisces, what are you dreaming about this time? If it is a nice glass of wine, we have the perfect one for you: sweet, delicate and a little bit decadent, Marsanne. This white wine from Rhône tastes like lemons, apricots, beeswax and roasted nuts. Why not book a trip to Northern Rhône to get the full Marsanne experience? We’re sure you will feel at home.
