Puglia is the biggest producer of wine in Italy, 17% of all Italian wines come from this region. Out of this 60% are reds. The flagship red grape is Primitivo, used to make food wines. These luscious, heavy wines fit perfectly with the local cuisine. But Puglia has a bit of a shameful background. For years it has produced “plonk”. Plonk is a term used to refer to very poor [ Read More ]
Napa Valley is a perfect region for growing wine grapes. The Mediterranean nuances are indicative to the quality wine grapes we can expect from here. Napa Valley originally established itself as a wine region in 1981. Premium wine production dates back as far as the 1960s, but Napa Valley has been producing wine since 1858 when John Patchett established it’s first commercial vineyard. However things didn’t go so well for Napa [ Read More ]
Even from the very beginning of grape cultivating in the United States this place has been an inspiration for some of the most passionate wine makers, who seek new experiences with every crushed grape. This passion for wine is in some measure fueled by the beautiful surroundings. Starting from the vineyards, the process of making wine is so complex that wineries are able to create wines that will fit both [ Read More ]