Tinta Amarela Grape Variety: Pride and Perseverance
June 4, 2022
Tinta Amarela, aka Trincadeira, is a red grape used in Port and red wine. Thrives in dry, hot climates, flaunting purple-skinned allure but susceptible to rot.
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Touriga Nacional Wine Guide: Taste, Douro, and Pairings
June 1, 2022
Explore Touriga Nacional, Portugal’s flagship red grape, including its role in Port, Douro reds, flavor profile, aging, and food pairings.
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Tinta Cão Grape Variety: A Minor Giant
May 26, 2022
Uncover Tinta Cão, the treasured Portuguese red wine grape. A vital Port Wine blend, embodying Portugal's winemaking legacy with grace.
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Aragonês Grape Variety: a Shared Destiny
May 21, 2022
Discover the versatile grape: Spain's Tempranillo, and in Portugal, Aragonês and Tinta Roriz (Douro Valley). Embrace the rich cultural tapestry of this beloved varietal.
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Tinta Barroca Grape Variety: A Port Legend
May 18, 2022
Tinta Barroca is one of the most common red wine grapes grown primarily in the Douro region in northern Portugal.
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Bastardo Grape Variety
May 13, 2022
Bastardo, known as Merenzao in Galicia, is an early-ripening red grape capable of producing fragrant, relatively pale wines with ripe fruit, spice, and a supple texture.
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Periquita Grape Variety: A Voyage of Discovery
May 11, 2022
Uncover the allure of Periquita grape varietal, a hidden gem in Portugal's wine tradition. Experience new flavors and sensations with this authentic red wine.
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Baga Grape Variety: A Great Revival
May 6, 2022
Baga is a dark-skinned grape varietal grown mainly in the central Portuguese region of Bairrada DOC, producing high acidity tannic wines.
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Spanish food guide, region by region
May 5, 2022
Explore Spanish food by region, from Galician seafood to Basque pintxos, with guides to traditional dishes, local ingredients, tapas and wine pairings.
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Alicante Bouschet Grape Variety: A Noble Cross
May 4, 2022
Alicant Bouschet is a red wine grape popular in the Alentejo located in Southern Portugal. It's a cross of Petite Bouschet and Grenache grapes.
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Guide to French Red Wines By Region
April 18, 2022
Explore the exquisite french red wine regions and discover how they maintain their charm amidst global changes in the wine industry.
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Petit Verdot Grape Variety: Rises From Obscurity
April 8, 2022
Petit Verdot is a full-bodied red wine grape varietal used in classic Bordeaux blends and originates in southwestern France
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Castilla y León Food Guide: Traditional Dishes and Regional Cuisine
April 6, 2022
Discover Castilla y León’s traditional food, from Segovia’s roast suckling pig and Burgos morcilla to Salamanca’s hornazo, local cheeses and regional desserts.
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Malbec Grape Variety: A Voyage of Rediscovery
April 1, 2022
Delve into Malbec, a dark, small grape native to France, cherished for its thick skin and exceptional flavors. 🍇🍷
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Mourvèdre Grape Variety: A Mover and Shaker
March 27, 2022
Mourvèdre is a red wine grape variety of mysterious origin that's grown around the world, including the Rhone and Provence regions of France.
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Pinot Meunier Grape Variety: The Third Varietal
March 17, 2022
Pinot Meunier is a cold-weather-resistant grape that tends to yield lighter, fruity wine and is the lifeblood of the Champagne region.
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Cinsault Grape Variety: From Workhorse to Revival
March 11, 2022
Cinsault is a red wine grape that is important in the Languedoc-Roussillon wine region of France because of its tolerance to high temperatures.
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Pinot Noir Grape Guide: Taste, Regions, Food Pairings & Burgundy
March 4, 2022
Pinot Noir is one of the world’s great red wine grapes. Learn its flavors, food pairings, key regions, Burgundy styles, Champagne role, and why it is so difficult to grow.
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Andalusia Food Guide: Traditional dishes and regional cuisine
March 2, 2022
Discover Andalusian food, from gazpacho and salmorejo to fried fish, rabo de toro and piononos, with regional specialties and selected wine pairings.
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Gamay Wine Guide: Taste, Beaujolais, and Food Pairings
February 26, 2022
Discover Gamay wine, from Beaujolais and crus to its bright red-fruit profile, serving tips, food pairings, and age-worthy examples.
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Cabernet Franc Grape Variety: Steps into the Spotlight
February 18, 2022
Cabernet Franc is particularly important on Bordeaux’s Right Bank, bringing perfume, freshness and structure to Merlot-led blends.
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Catalan Food Guide: Traditional Dishes and Regional Cuisine
February 18, 2022
Discover traditional Catalan cuisine, from Barcelona tapas and calçots to suquet de peix, botifarra and crema catalana, with regional wine pairings.
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Cabernet Sauvignon Guide: Taste, Regions, History & Food Pairings
February 11, 2022
Learn what Cabernet Sauvignon tastes like, where it grows best, why it matters in Bordeaux, and how to pair and serve this age-worthy red grape.
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Carignan Wine Guide: Taste, Regions, and Food Pairings
February 7, 2022
Learn about Carignan wine, from old-vine Languedoc and Priorat to its flavor profile, synonyms, food pairings, and best examples.
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