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Shiraz or Syrah: the reasons for the success of Australia’s quintessential red wine
There is the Syrah. And then there is the Australian Shiraz. A wine that, with its style, has broken hearts around the world. Thanks to its generous fruit and characteristic spiciness. A real treasure for Australia, a country where it can now be considered an indigenous grape variety. In fact, it was one of the…
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How to choose South African Chenin Blanc? With the “style icon” it’s easier
While the Loire, and in particular the vignerons of Vouvray, are questioning whether they should follow the example of Alsace by indicating the residual sugar on the back label of their Chenin Blanc, South Africa is putting the arrow in the lead. And overtakes. The latest gimmick of the Chenin Blanc Association (Cba) is in…
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Tommasi, new winery on Etna: agreement with Tenuta Chiuse del Signore
New estate on Etna for Tommasi. The Venetian family, which celebrates its 120th anniversary in 2022, has acquired 15 of Tenuta Chiuse del Signore‘s 60 hectares of vineyards in Linguaglossa, including the 1,500 square metre semi-buried cellar with seven rooms for the vinification and ageing of Etna Doc Bianco and Etna Doc Rosso wines. The…
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Val de Loire Millésime 2022 between certainties (Cabernet Franc) and novelties in Champtoceaux and Anjou
In Val de Loire Millésime 2022, wines made from pure Cabernet Franc are confirmed at a high level in Saumur-Champigny, as much as in Chinon and Bourgueil. The news comes from the western area of the Loire Valley, where Champtoceaux has initiated the procedure for the recognition of Muscadet Cru Communaux (already on the label,…
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Fifty years of Australian Chardonnay in 8 labels: the “days of wood” are over
It was 1972 when Australia‘s first ‘pure’ Chardonnay made its market debut. In fifty years of history, Australia’s most iconic white wine has moved through fashions and trends. It has been caressed by butter and the toasty notes of French Chardonnay, aged in wood. Today, it leads the international market with its own recognisable style.…
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Colline Teramane Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Docg: best of Anteprima 2022
Almost 20 years after the recognition of the Docg, the producers of Colline Teramane Montepulciano d’Abruzzo are taking stock at Anteprima 2022. The preview, staged on Wednesday 2 March in Teramo, was a useful way of sounding out the state of the art of a denomination that wants to make its way through the minefield…
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Hello world of wine!
Not being native English speakers and being mostly an automatic translation, please forgive me some mistakes first. This website wants to be a way to connect myself more and more with the extraordinary world of wine,. How? Using its second language: English. How do you say? What’s the first language of wine? The wine glass,…