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Wines of Italy

Italy’s landscape can be described as mountainous, and with a climate that is anything but Mediterranean; the lengthy longitudinal extension of the peninsula generates plenty of micro-climates, ranging between humid subtropical to humid continental in the north and...

Wines of Argentina

Geography & Climate   Home to one of the largest Spanish-speaking populations in the world, Argentina boasts mountains, rich vegetation, dry deserts, jungles, vast steppes, glaciers, rivers, waterfalls and gorgeous beaches. Its geographical formations, and abrupt altitude changes,...

Wines of Hungary

With 22 official wine regions, Hungary has an increasing number of wine styles, each marked by a distinct mixture of history and terroir. While the vineyards of the southern grass-lands are quantity driven, in the west, vignerons produce...

Wines of Austria

With more than two thousand years of commitment to excellence, Austria produces both casual and more formal, well-aged wines. While enticing with renowned grape varieties such as Riesling, Sauvignon Blank and Pinot Noir, Austria boasts its own traditional...

Wines of Australia

 Varietals Red White Shiraz* Riesling Cabernet Sauvignon* Chardonnay* Grenache Semillon Pinot Noir Sauvignon Blanc Merlot Muscat   Viognier *Major varietals Australian wines started out in the low end market, not until the 1980s, Australian wines are showing their...

Wines of the United States

Supported by a lengthy and troubled tradition, American winemaking has reached a self-evident level of excellence. The wine culture of U.S.A. can be traced back to the early 17th century at the beginning of European colonization. Native vines...