Wine Connoisseur
The production and consumption of wines of Argentina goes back more than four hundred fifty years, when first “vitis vinifera” specimens were brought to America by the Spanish settlers at the beginning of the 16TH century. When the city of
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Alsace, this beautiful region, has always been disputed between two neighbors and powerful countries, because it is geographically located between France and Germany. Located between the Vosges mountains and the Rhine River, in the past 126 years it has changed
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Its story- Before talking about history, It is worth naming some of the most distinguished wines of La Rioja: Artadi Grandes Añadas Artadi Viña El Pisón Aurus Cirsión Contador Contino Viña del Olivo Culmen Dalmau Amarén Hiru 3 Racimos Reserva
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“The year of the vintage is very important because if the climate of that year has been very good, grapes have matured in optimal form…” There is no doubt that the only way to know the quality of a wine
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…A small tour of Bordeaux Bordeaux grapes: – Cabernet Sauvignon – Merlot – Cabernet Franc – Petit Verdot Bordeaux is the wine region of the world‘s largest in regards to fine wines. There are only wines of Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée. Among the numerous wine
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“Everything is given in Italy to take wine: the beauty of the landscape, the mild climate, and the joy of its inhabitants“ Italy is one of two countries where the most wine is produced and where more wine is taken; the other is
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oporto books on amazon”The port, such as Sherry, is a wine widely imitated but never equaled; the only wine which has the right to be called Port is the Alto Duero wine…” Although “port wine” is made in many places,
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During the Holidays, Christmas and new year, champagne is the ideal wine. When you uncork a bottle, the ear captures the first impressions of joy generated by the sound, well identified by many, that is produced by the pressure of
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What are we going to take? Beer, wine, vodka, whisky? Are we going to drink to get drunk or drink a noble and distinguished beverage? I think that this last possibility is the best: we are going to drink wine.
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The best aperitifs are bitter because they stimulate gastric secretion and promote digestion. In Mexico it is very common to take three or four tequilas before eating. The reason seems to be that one should numb the palate and taste buds
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