Old World Wine
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In: French Wine
By: Dynise Basore
Rosé wines have a long history in France and are finally beginning to recover from the negative associations with "Blush" and "Rosé" marketing gimmicks of the past. more...
In: Italian Wine
By: Dynise Basore
The appreciation of the fabulous wines exported from Tuscany doesn't need to be puzzling. A little information will lead you down a road of discovery. more...
By: Darby Higgs
The Wine Century Club is an organization which promotes the idea of diversity in wine tasting and appreciation and does not aim to sell wine. more...
How Noble Rot Produces Sweet Wine
By: Robin Akhurst
Exploring the Special Relationship Between Wine and the Fungus Botrytis Cinerea. more...
Phlyloxera Vine Disease 150 Years On
By: Darby Higgs
It is nearly 150 years since the Phylloxera aphid was identified as the cause of vast destruction of vineyards in Europe, particularly in France. more...
In: Italian Wine
By: Paul Hamilton
In Italy's Langhe region, at the heart of the Piedmont, produce some of the smoothest, most potent, and finest wines anywhere in the world. more...
Where Does the Color in Wine Come From?
By: Darby Higgs
Wines are grouped as red or white, but in fact there are many nuances of hues, tones and shades in the appearance of this multifaceted drink. more...
Why Cyprus' Wines Deserve to be Recognized
By: Helen Smeaton
Cyprus wine has embarked on a noble journey towards quality, eschewing its past reputation as a mass producer of cheap booze intended for Eastern European markets. more...
The Benefits of Drinking Red Wine
In: French Wine
By: John Yarlott
The good health of the French results from procyanidin in red wine rather than resveratrol. Red Wines low in sugar and alcohol from Southwest France are the best source. more...
Wine Tasting Duel, Pinot Gris or Pinot Grigio?
By: James Ellsworth
Pinot Gris is grown in France and Pinot Grigio is Italian. But the process of wine making and wine tasters' palates count more in this battle than name and origin. more...
In: French Wine
Wines from the lower part of the Rhone River Valley provide wine enthusiasts with delicious alternatives to the pricier offerings from other areas of France. more...
By: Darby Higgs
Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the best known grape varieties in the world but Franc, it's lesser known parent is worth seeking out. more...
Ribiero Del Duero, Spanish Wine Region
In: Spanish Wine
By: Darby Higgs
The Ribiera del Duero wine region, best known for its red wines, stretches along the river valley of the Duero River as it flows westward towards Portugal. more...
Tannat - a Wine for Your Heart
In: French Wine
By: Darby Higgs
Tannat is a minor red wine variety that deserves to be better known. Tannat wines contain compounds that could protect drinkers from number of cardiovascular problems. more...
