Native to France’s Loire Valley, Chenin Blanc produces a range of wine styles- from light, simple and dry to complex, rich and lusciously sweet.
Chardonnay is one of the world’s most popular white wine grapes. Winemakers love it because it acts like a blank canvas, easily transformed into a wide range of styles.
Carménère wine has a deep red colour and aromas found in red fruits, spices and berries. The tannins are gentler and softer than those in Cabernet Sauvignon.
Cabernet Sauvignon is a small and tough skinned grape that is less susceptible to vine diseases, which results in an easy to grow varietal.
As a single varietal Cabernet Franc produces wines with floral and vegetal aromas that are well structured with balanced acidity making the grape a great food friendly choice.
For centuries France has been a hub of viticulture and wine winemaking.
With such a wide range of growing regions and styles, it is no surprise that Italy is the second largest producer of wine in the world and the largest consumer.
The ease at which Spain can ripen grapes and the long aging times that occur in the winery, keeps the wines competitive in the international market.
