Deep in the Langhe region of Piedmont on steep limestone hills the late ripening Nebbiolo grape thrives. When conditions like southern exposure and a long, fairly dry growing season are in place the grape ripens to perfection, showing an aromatic bouquet of roses, licorice and tar. The best expression of Nebbiolo is found in Barolo DOCG. For a […]
The Piedmont area, known as Piemonte in Italian, is nestled in the northwestern corner of Italy and the name reflects both its French neighbours and origins, meaning the “foot of the mountains”. Given that the region is surrounded by the breathtaking French and Italian Alps while wineries in the area produce more quality designated wines […]
North east of Barolo is Barbaresco DOCG, also making wines from Nebbiolo grapes that are grown in different soils and topography with different ageing requirements. Barbaresco wines must be aged a minimum of two years before release, with a minimum of one year in wood. To be called a Barbaresco Riserva, the wine must be aged […]
Located at the northern limit of grape growing territory, Canada is has an ever growing wine industry. The main wine producing regions are British Columbia, Ontario, and Nova Scotia.
This sub-region of the Languedoc AC is located in a mountainous region where many forward-thinking small producers are making elegant and complex red wines.
Located inland on the slopes of the Massif Central. Quality and style depends on altitude, soil and the cooling influence of the Atlantic ocean. The wines are white and red blends from southern Rhone grape varieties.
This appellation covers the warm area by the sea up to cooler heights of 600m above sea level. White wines can be found, but the red blends of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, Carignan are much more common.
Blended whites from Grenache Blanc, Clairette, Marsanne, Rousanne and others. Red wines feature the likes of Carignan, Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre and many more. This area is more mountainous and rugged than some of the other Languedoc areas; long sunlight hours and little rainfall ensure properly ripened grapes and concentrated wines.
