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Albariño

Albariño

Albariño is a white grape variety with deep roots in Galicia, northwestern Spain, particularly the Rías Baixas region. Its name, derived from “albo” (white) and “riño,” reflects its pale greenish-yellow...

Albariño

Albariño is a white grape variety with deep roots in Galicia, northwestern Spain, particularly the Rías Baixas region. Its name, derived from “albo” (white) and “riño,” reflects its pale greenish-yellow...

Aglianico

Aglianico

Aglianico is a historic red grape variety with roots likely tracing back to ancient Greek settlers, as suggested by its name derived from “Hellenic.” It has flourished in Southern Italy,...

Aglianico

Aglianico is a historic red grape variety with roots likely tracing back to ancient Greek settlers, as suggested by its name derived from “Hellenic.” It has flourished in Southern Italy,...

Natural Wine: Why Your Naivety Is More Toxic Than Sulfur in Your Merlot

Natural Wine: Why Your Naivety Is More Toxic Th...

The natural wine movement was born as rebellion. It started with a noble idea — that wine should be an honest reflection of grapes and place, unmasked by chemical shortcuts...

Natural Wine: Why Your Naivety Is More Toxic Th...

The natural wine movement was born as rebellion. It started with a noble idea — that wine should be an honest reflection of grapes and place, unmasked by chemical shortcuts...

How to Hold a Wine Glass (A Guide to Surviving Among Snobs)

How to Hold a Wine Glass (A Guide to Surviving ...

There comes a moment in every wine drinker’s life when you find yourself surrounded by people who seem to have taken a masterclass in how to look superior while drinking...

How to Hold a Wine Glass (A Guide to Surviving ...

There comes a moment in every wine drinker’s life when you find yourself surrounded by people who seem to have taken a masterclass in how to look superior while drinking...

Touriga Nacional

Touriga Nacional

Touriga Nacional is Portugal’s flagship red grape, renowned for its role in producing both premium Port wines and robust, age-worthy Douro reds. Its name—“Touriga” referring to a type of vine...

Touriga Nacional

Touriga Nacional is Portugal’s flagship red grape, renowned for its role in producing both premium Port wines and robust, age-worthy Douro reds. Its name—“Touriga” referring to a type of vine...

Sangiovese

Sangiovese

Sangiovese is Italy’s quintessential red grape, embodying the spirit and terroir of Tuscany while also thriving in Umbria and beyond. Its name, “sanguis Jovis” or “the blood of Jupiter,” hints...

Sangiovese

Sangiovese is Italy’s quintessential red grape, embodying the spirit and terroir of Tuscany while also thriving in Umbria and beyond. Its name, “sanguis Jovis” or “the blood of Jupiter,” hints...