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Italian wine label terminology
Yesterday we talked about the DOC classification system, so today let’s have a look at some other terms you may see on Italian wine labels.
Italian wine regulations
Inspired by the French Appellation d'origine Contrôlée (AOC) system, Italian wines established its DOC system in 1975, with Vino da Tavola being the lowest of the pyramid and DOCG being the highest. But due to the diversity of geographic condition in Ital
Italian wine regions (IV) - Southern Italy
Southern Italy refers to the toe and heel of Italy’s ‘boot’, and the nearby islands including Sicily and Sardinia. This fast-developing part of Italy has a warm Mediterranean climate which helps make rich red wines with a touch of raisin, spice and chocol
Italian wine regions (III) - Tuscany
Tuscany, or Toscana in Italian, is perhaps the most well-known wine region in Italy. Sangiovese is the dominant grape variety in the region, and is responsible for arguably Italy’s most famous wine – Chianti.
Italian wine regions (II) - North-east Italy
The North East of Italy is best known for producing neutral white wines, with various different styles in every region. Some of the most important regions in North-east Italy include: Alto Adige, Friuli and Veneto.
Italian wine regions (I) - Piedmont
Piedmont is situated on the foothills of the Alps in the North West of Italy. This region include 50 appellations, more than any other wine region in Italy.
Wine regions (II) - Maipo Valley, Rapel Valley, Curico Valley, Maule Valley and Southern Region
Many newly-established wine regions are situated in Coquimbo (including Elqui and Limari) and Aconcagua (including Aconcagua, Casablanca and San Antonio). But historically most wines in Chile are produced in the Central Valley region.
Chile Wine regions (I) - most important sub-regions
The geographic and climatic condition of Chile is somewhat unique. The long and narrow landmass of Chile faces the Pacific, with the snow-capped Andes mountain at its back. Although rainfalls mostly occur in
Christie’s Hong Kong to auction Decanter Asia Wine Awards wines for charity
Two hundred cases of wine from this year’s Decanter Asia Wine Awards are to be sold this week as part of a fine wine auction held at Christie’s Hong Kong to raise money for the newly formed Decanter Asia Wine Scholarship programme.
Exploring Burgundy - Beaujolais Nouveau Est Arrivé!
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