Italy is the biggest wine producer in the world. Although the country’s winemaking history dates back over 4,000 years it is only in the forty years that it has become wildly popular worldwide. Tuscany plays a very important role in Italy’s wine culture, both past and present. It is the second largest producing wine region
Winter Food And Wine Pairing: Why Hearty Reds Will Steal The Show The winter season brings with it not only colder weather but also delectable wine and food pairing options. As the temperatures begin to drop and comforting objects such as sweaters and slippers become prominent once more, we begin to crave soul-comforting meals. Evenings
Although Portuguese grapes grow in relatively close proximity to those from Spain, France, and other notable wine-producing regions in Europe, wines from Portugal remain intriguingly unique. There are so many different grape varietals in Portugal that are rarely cultivated anywhere else in the world. This is partially due to their relative obscurity. However, some regions,
Learning how to distinguish between the different tastes and structural elements in wine is an essential part of the wine tasting process. As a beginner, it’s easy to confuse wine tannins with wine acidity and assume that everything you taste falls along a single spectrum. In fact, there are a variety of characteristics of wine,
For many people, a glass of sweet wine at the end of a long and satisfying meal is the ultimate treat. Canadians have long had a hate for sweeter wine because of the sickly sweet wines that dominated our market in the ’70s and ’80s. Many of these wines had sugar added to try to
Italian Wines: A Taste Of Viticultural Passion Italy has enjoyed a rich and passionate relationship with wine and food over many thousands of years and plays an integral part in Italian gastronomical culture. The country’s wide variety of climates and soil conditions has helped it produce some of the world’s most loved wines. To get
It may seem obvious that a wine that is too warm or too cold can be detrimental to a wine’s enjoyment. However, did you know that small changes in serving temperature can change a wine’s aromas and flavours, making the difference between a beautiful glass of wine and something boring, flat, or nondescript? Serving wine
Almost like siblings, wine and cheese have spent centuries enjoyed alongside each other. In many regions, beloved pairings have been a staple of dinner tables and dessert courses, and have been adapted to better complement each other. Both food and wine are quite subjective, and even the most popular wines and cheeses have their detractors.
Australia has become renowned for the production of world-class wines, from fruity whites to hearty reds there is a style that all wine lovers will enjoy. With a winemaking history dating back to the 1700s, the Australian wine credentials are nothing shy of spectacular. In this guide, we walk you through some of the country’s
One of the most prolific wine-producing countries in the world is Argentina. The hugely varied wine regions of Argentina have produced many incredible vintages that have attracted attention around the world. Because of the extreme terrain where many of these vineyards are located, Argentina is a great place to vacation. You can enjoy incredible wine,
When you think of sparkling wine, most people think of the two major players – Champagne and Prosecco. If you love a glass of bubbly, you’ll be happy to know that there are tons of interesting sparkling wines out there. Whether your taste leans towards French wines from the Champagne region, Italian sparkling wines, or