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The towns of Alba and Asti in the northwest corner of Italy are the heart of the winemaking industry of Piedmont Province producing what are referred to as Piemonte wines. The distinctive wines of this region are the product of the Nebbiolo grape as well as the varietals Barbera and Dolcetto. The first references to winemaking in this part of Italy date to the 14th ce...
Primošten is a town in Croatia, and a part of the Šibenik-Knin County. It is situated in the south, between the cities of Šibenik and Trogir, on the Adriatic coast.
Primošten is famous for its huge and beautiful vineyards. A photo of the vineyards of Primošten hung in the UN center in New York. Apart from its vineyards, Primoš...
Prosecco is an Italian wine controlled by DOC or DOCG. Under these wine laws, Prosecco can bespumante("sparkling wine"),frizzante("semi-sparkling wine"), ortranquillo("still wine"). It is made from Glera grapes, (formerly known also as Prosecco), but other authorised grape varieties may be included up to a maximum of 15%. Those varieties that can be included with Gler...
Provence is an area of France located south of the Italian Alps with a culture heavily influenced by its varied inhabitants over the centuries including the ancient Greeks, Romans, Gauls, Catalans and Savoyards. Each had their preference for wine grapes and the broad variety of viticulture that exists in Provence today can be attributed to the influence of these resid...
The Rhine Gorge is a popular name for the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, a 65 km section of the River Rhine between Koblenz and Bingen in Germany. It was added to the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites in June 2002 for a unique combination of geological, historical, cultural and industrial reasons.
The region's rocks were laid down in the Devonian period and are known as...
The wineries of Ribera Del Duero have undergone a renaissance in recent years. This pristinely rural area is found 120 kilometers north of Madrid, Spain and is quite often referred to as a land of extremes. The region follows the banks of the Duero River and at the heart of the region is the “Milla de Oro” (Golden Mile) that produces some of the world&rsqu...
Rioja is a wine region named after La Rioja, in Spain. Rioja is made from grapes grown not only in the Autonomous Community of La Rioja, but also in parts of Navarre and the Basque province of Álava.
The three principal regions of La Rioja are Rioja Alavesa, Rioja Alta and Rioja Baja with each area producing its own unique expression of Rioja wine. Many wines h...
Roero is a geographical area in the north-east corner of the province of Cuneo in Piedmont, north-west Italy. This hilly region is known for its wines and for its fruit production: particularly the peaches of Canale and the local variety of pear known as Madernassa which originated in the late eighteenth century in Guarene. Strawberries are also grown.
The name comes ...
With rolling hills, wooded paths, and expansive vineyards, the “Road of the Great Wines”, Route des Grand Crus in Burgundy, France offers close to 500 miles (800 km) of leisure biking while promising cyclists what may be the best way to explore Burgundy’s finest vineyards and wineries. Cheese and wine tasting opportunities are found often along the w...
The Route des Grands Crus (roughly, "road of the great wines") is the name of a tourist route situated in Burgundy, France. Combining world-class wineries to some of France’s most gorgeous countryside makes a perfect road trip (as long as you stay under the legal limits).
The approximately 60-kilometre route runs along the foot of the Côte d'Or esc...
The Russian River Valley AVA is an American Viticultural Area (AVA) in Sonoma County, California. Centered around the Russian River, the Russian River Valley AVA accounts for about one-sixth of the total planted vineyard acreage in Sonoma County. The appellation was granted AVA status in 1983 and enlarged in 2005. The area generally lies between Sebastopol and Santa R...
Rutherglen is a small town in north-eastern Victoria, Australia, near the Murray River border with New South Wales. Originally a gold-mining town of the mid-19th century, Rutherglen Post Office opening on 1 November 1860,it has since developed into a major wine producing area, with 17 wineries all located within a short drive from the town centre, the best of which ar...
Saint-Nicaise Hill in Reims, France was inscribed to the UNESCO List of World Heritage Sites on July 4, 2015 under the Champagne Hillsides, Houses and Cellars.
The sweet wine found on the island of Samos is known for as one of the best wines in Greece. Samos Muscat has won numerous international accolades, while its rich, fruity aroma continues to win over an increasing number of fans.
The island has a wine festival during the first ten days of August at Vathy, where you only buy one glass and refill it as many times as you...
The laid back, rolling, countryside landscape of San Luis Obispo County lies along iconic California Highways 1 and 101 in the central coast. Nearly equidistant between Los Angeles and San Francisco, San Luis Obispo is along the path taken by many tourists that wish to see all that makes California a great place to tour. The wine region is comprised of three renowned ...