Wine Regions · Page 2

The wine regions of the world explained: what grows in Sancerre, Rioja, Chianti, Napa Valley, Paso Robles, Mendoza and more, what the labels mean and where to start.

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German Wine: Regions, Grapes and How to Read the Label

Germany has 13 wine regions and grows more Riesling than any other country. Here are the regions, the grapes, and how to read trocken and Kabinett.

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Greek Wine: Grapes, Regions, Labels and Retsina

A plain guide to Greek wine: Assyrtiko, Xinomavro, Agiorgitiko and Moschofilero, the regions behind them, how PDO and PGI labels work, and retsina.

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Italian Wine: Regions, Grapes and How to Read the Label

Italy makes more wine than any other country, from 20 regions and hundreds of native grapes. Here are the main regions, the DOCG to Vino tiers and label terms.

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New Zealand Wine: Regions, Grapes and Label Rules

New Zealand wine means Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc for most buyers, but Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah matter too. Here are the regions and label rules.

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Portuguese Wine: Regions, Native Grapes and Labels

Portugal has more than 250 native grapes and 14 wine regions, from Vinho Verde to Madeira. Here is a map of its regions, grapes and label terms.

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Sauternes: Bordeaux's Sweet Wine, Rules, Taste and Food

Sauternes is Bordeaux's noble-rot sweet white, mostly Sémillon. Here are the rules, how it's made, the 1855 classification, how to serve it and food.

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South African Wine: Regions, Grapes and Labels

A guide to South African wine: Chenin Blanc, Pinotage and Cape blends, the regions from Stellenbosch to Swartland, and what the Wine of Origin seal means.

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Spanish Wine: Regions, Grapes and Aging Terms Explained

Spain has more vineyard land than any other country. Here are its main regions and grapes, its DO, DOCa and Vino de Pago tiers, and what Crianza means.

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Tokaji: Hungary's Aszú, Puttonyos and Dry Furmint

Tokaji is Hungary's famous noble-rot wine. Here is what puttonyos mean today, the Aszú rules, Eszencia, Szamorodni, dry Furmint and what to eat with them.

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Paso Robles Wine Tasting Guide: Districts, Grapes and Tips

How to plan a day of Paso Robles wine tasting: the 11 districts inside the AVA, which grapes to look for, practical tips and the tasting terms you'll hear.

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Sancerre Wine: What It Is, How It Tastes and Food Pairings

Sancerre is a French appellation in the eastern Loire Valley, best known for dry Sauvignon Blanc. Here is how it tastes, how to read the label and what to pair.

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Wine Regions of the World: A Country-by-Country Guide

The world's major wine regions by country, from Bordeaux and Tuscany to Mendoza and Marlborough, with the grapes each one is known for.

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